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December 24, 2023
Scrappy Mosaic Quilt - FREE PATTERN from DaySpringQuilter

When we moved and downsized, I passed on a lot of my scraps to friends.  It wasn't until I was thinking of designing a scrappy quilt that I missed them...just slightly.   Like me, if you don't have scraps, fat quarters will work just as well.  Mix it up with your yardage for a truly scrappy feel.  Mix in different values, add an accent color, or just mix all the colors together.  This is truly a scrapbuster (my favorite!)

All you need to know for this quilt is how to make a four patch.  No triangles.  No weird ...

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August 5, 2021
Stitching, Sewing & Cats from Where Art & Life Meet

There are still spaces left for The Basics Workshop! This workshop is for any and all who want to learn basic design concepts, techniques, stitches and have lots and lots of fun. Hurry and sign up now before it fills up. I did a livestream for my Patrons yesterday using my newly organized space and […]

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April 16, 2021
Broken Wheel from Zarkadia Quilts

I don’t know about you, but this block has made my day. Back when I was a rookie quilter, I thought that this was a really complex quilt block, but the Broken Wheel quilt block is a piece of cake!

via Cindy's Antique Quilt
Cutting Instructions for the Union Square quilt block

Remember that FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already have the ¼ inch allowance included.

Finished Block Size

*SQ = Square/Squares

Cut 4 SQs from main fabric
Cut 1 SQ from background fabric
Cut 1 strip from ...

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March 24, 2020
How to Quilt a Quarter Moon from The Inbox jaunt

Good Morning, Quilters! Today we are going to learn how to quilt the quarter moon motif.  It’s my new favorite motif! (I’m pretty sure I say that every week!) But first, a word of encouragement from Admiral William McRaven:  The Coronavirus Has Thrown Us All in the Mud. Admiral. McRaven, first came to my attention…

The post How to Quilt a Quarter Moon appeared first on Lori Kennedy Quilts.

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October 29, 2019
How To Add Handwriting to Quilts from The Inbox jaunt

Good Morning, Quilters! Today we are going to add handwriting to our quilts. It’s the fastest way to add personality to quilts. Because cursive is a continuous line (with a few exceptions), handwriting is a natural quilting motif. NOTE-Today’s post contains a tutorial, a pop quiz and homework! Continuous Line Design Most of the letters…

The post How To Add Handwriting to Quilts appeared first on Lori Kennedy Quilts.

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October 24, 2019
Ultimate Beginner Quilt Series - Binding TUTORIAL from Pat Sloan's Blog

*** FIRST ***

My Bonnie Lane Table runner post & video will be tomorrow instead of today

Pat sloan beginner binding button
*** DETAILS in this post ***

The last step is to bind our quilt, in this article

  • Video from my friend Kimberly of the Fat Quarter shop
    • cutting binding
    • Sewing it on by machine
    • Doing the miter corner
    • Joining the ends
    • on hand stitching the binding as the final part
  • My tips for binding by machine
  • SHARE YOUR quilts at the end!

*** VIDEO Lesson ***

I am using this 100% cotton batting from the Fat Quarter shop's Happy Cloud brand.  I LOVE it because it's thin and ...

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Gallery Wall Quilt Pattern from Expect Moore

I’m so excited to share the launch of my newest pattern – the Gallery Wall Quilt!! I had the idea for this pattern nearly a year ago when I saw a faux gallery wall display. I thought, “Wow! That would make a great quilt!” When I saw Maureen Cracknell’s new line for Art Gallery Fabrics, […]

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October 10, 2019
Download the Beginner Layout from Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat sloan beginner layout pic button

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I can't WAIT to see your blocks sewn into your quilt top! So many gorgeous blocks have been shown, you have really done a fabulous  job keeping up!

  • The FREE Layout Pattern to download at the end it's in PINK 
  • A Video from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter shop
  • Borders I auditioned
  • SHARE YOUR block at the end

Pat sloan beginner 2 tops

*** My Fabric for the Quilt along ***

I have not set the solid fabric blocks from the kit yet. That might be a winter project. Or I might just get it done soon!

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