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December 30, 2023
Last Post of 2023 from The Cozy Quilter

 I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and some time to relax this past week once the festivities were over.  I have managed to do a bit of knitting this week as well as some un-sewing (more on that later in this post!).  During the month of December, I worked on knitting a new hat for my husband whenever he was out or otherwise occupied.  Despite my best efforts, I did not get it done in time and he ended up unwrapping an unfinished gift.  He was surprised and pleased with my gift to him, which makes it all worthwhile ...

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December 11, 2023
Progress on Indigo Way Mystery Quilt from The Modern Diary

I made a cute little bag for Coleman's family for Christmas.  I put a large travelling checker game in there for them to take camping.
Here is my oops from En Provence (I think) that could possibly wind up in a second colorway of Indigo Way.  Since I made the first clue in the wrong color and already have this one, I am practically halfway there.  Doubt it will happen, but you never know.
Here is clue three of Indigo Way complete.  I have one extra set I think.  
 


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November 28, 2023
21 DIY Holiday Gifts from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

The holidays are right around the corner and gift-giving is on everyone’s mind, so we gathered a list of the ultimate DIY holiday gifts to guide you in your handmade gift giving this season. Keep reading for quilting, no-sew, and sewing projects to make your holidays bright that include video tutorials and step-by-step blogs! You can even invite your family and friends to join you for some extra-special holiday merrymaking!

Christmas Stockings

Fat Quarter Stocking Tutorial and Template

Embrace the holiday spirit by decking the halls with the perfect Christmas stockings using the Fat Quarter Stocking Template Set. Kimberly’s tutorial guides you through ...

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November 22, 2023
Free patterns for 2 Christmas projects from Pieced Brain

Free patterns for 2 Christmas projects

Download these Free patterns for 2 Christmas projects, gather the fabrics, and get ready for some easy and fun sewing time!

All Spruced Up Tree Skirt

Will you have some downtime during the Thanksgiving long weekend? If so, I have some quilting ideas for you! They are fast to sew and will get you ready for Christmas.

The first idea is a Christmas Tree Skirt. I worked with the All Spruced Up collection by Satin Moon Designs for Blank Quilting. This collection has traditional colors and motifs for Christmas; yet I chose some different ways to work with them, beginning ...

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November 12, 2023
Guild Retreat Report from The Cozy Quilter

 This past weekend, my friend Christine and I went to the semi-annual Oxford Guild Quilt Retreat in Stratford.  We both were very productive at the retreat--sewing morning, noon and night with breaks for meals and sleeping only! This is why there was no blogpost here this past weekend.   I brought lots of projects with me--heaven forbid I run out of things to sew!  

I made a couple of Christmas gifts, one of which I can show here now.  This little wall hanging is for my MIL for her room in the nursing home where she lives.  She loves Christmas and ...

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May 30, 2023
Christmas quilt pattern for beginners from Pieced Brain

Christmas quilt pattern for beginners

Get this Christmas quilt pattern for beginners, make it fast, and add whimsy to your holiday decor. You may want to make extras as gifts!

Photo by Annie’s. Used with permission.

I designed Starry Night for Exclusively Annie’s with the Blizzard collection by Moda Fabrics. It measures 36″ x 36″ with 5″ and 6-3/4″ blocks. I just got it back, and I tell you, I am tempted to hang it up right now instead of waiting all the way until December!

The blocks are very easy to make, so this project is ideal for newcomers to the ...

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May 23, 2023
How to Finish a Christmas Tree Skirt from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

With the holiday stitching season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you will make this year to add to your home. One way to add a touch of merriment is with the To All A Good Night! Tree Skirt. In our video tutorial, you’ll learn to make continuous bias binding, how to cut a hole in the center of the tree skirt and how to attach bias binding. Get ready to learn some new quilting skills and get festive with this tree skirt tutorial!

The To All A Good Night! Tree Skirt was made with ...

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January 1, 2023
2022 - A Very Quilty Year from Sew........This Is My Blog

2022 has been a very quilty year!   I met almost all my goals, .....













..... finished nearly everything on my "Sew What" ("to do") list, .....



 










..... had seventeen finishes for the year, and completed my 400th quilt. 





I even made two Christmas gifts, which I haven't done in many, many (many!) years.  (That may be the most impressive thing of all!)










Tomorrow I'll set new goals and update my UFO list.  Happy New Year, everyone.  May all your quilty dreams come true!

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December 18, 2022
Slow Stitching from The Cozy Quilter

 I have been furiously sewing this week to finish off some Christmas gifts in time for the big day.  Just a little bit more to do! My cousin and her husband came for lunch on Friday.  We do not get to see each other very often but often talk on the phone about our mutual genealogy project--shaking the family tree on our mothers' side of the family to see what we can find out.  The majority of our family members are Scottish with some Irish as well.  I made my cousin a wide open zippered pouch with some fabric I ...

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November 22, 2022
Poinsettia Stitchery Kits from Sew Karen-ly Created...

With snow on the ground and the neighbourhood decorations going up, it's starting to feel like it's time we get serious with our gift lists.  If you are like me, you want to include something hand made... or hand-makeable.  These small stitcheries work up very quickly, by hand or machine. (Mine are all done on the sewing machine).

A simple poinsettia shape is outline stitched in 12 weight Aurifil thread. You trace the design onto your fabric and layer with batting and backing as you would a quilt.  

Set your regular sewing machine up as for free motion ...

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November 10, 2022
9 DIY Holiday Gifts to Sew from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

As temperatures drop and our thoughts turn to the festive season ahead, we’ve gathered nine DIY holiday gift ideas that you can sew as gifts or holiday decor. They also make nice sewing projects to work on with little ones. We’ve gathered several lovely sewing tutorials from our quilty friends and are unwrapping a few projects of our own. Keep reading for quilt, cross stitch and sewing projects to make your holidays bright!

A Bright Corner's graphic header for her DIY hoop ornaments
Make these cute Christmas ornaments with embroidery hoops and iron-on sheets!

Sketch Stitched Ornaments Tutorial

Learn to make these fun, scrap-friendly Sketch Stitched ornaments using ...

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November 2, 2022
Kimberly’s Holiday Gift Guide for Cross Stitchers from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Christmas is just around the corner! I feel the holidays should be spent with family and friends, not buzzing around finding last-minute gifts. If you’re still trying to decide what to gift your crafty friends who love cross stitching, look no further. These gift ideas for cross stitchers start with everything needed to get stitching and round out with different notions that will add fun and flair to stitching projects.

You can shop my Cross Stitch Holiday Gift Guide, full of my personal favorite cross stitch notions that double as great holiday gifts!

Cross Stitch Organization

For me cross ...

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November 1, 2022
Kimberly’s Holiday Gift Guide for Quilters from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s the jolliest season of them all! That means it’s time to deck the halls and spend time with loved ones. It’s also time to check names off your gift list! If you’re looking for ideas for your fabulous quilty friends (Kimberly’s Stitch Squad, I’m looking at you), I’ve gathered some of my favorite gift ideas in this Holiday Gift Guide for Quilters to help you with your holiday shopping.

Quilt Books

Patterns are perfect for gifting quilters, and quilt books really deliver! Scrappiness is Happiness by Lori Holt is full of ideas ...

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July 27, 2022
Download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns from Pieced Brain

Download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns

Download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns and cross off two gifts from your Christmas gift list. Or maybe more!

Winter Joy Quilt 2

Did you notice that Costco already has Christmas stuff for sale? But July has not ended yet! I guess we can get ahead of the curve and slowly be ready for the Holiday Season. In that spirit, how about you download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns and begin making some gifts for family and friends?

I designed two quilts for the Winter Joy collection by Hannah West for Henry Glass Fabrics, and I think you will love ...

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May 18, 2022
Free patterns for Christmas quilts from Pieced Brain

Free patterns for Christmas quilts

Download and make these two free patterns for Christmas quilts and check off two handmade gifts from your To-Do list! One quilt uses a panel and the other blocks with large prints so half the work is done for you.

Wintry Mix Quilt 2

Don’t you love this wintery scene? It is from the Wintry Mix collection by Elizabeth Medley for Blank Quilting. Flying geese and applique corner blocks frame it beautifully, and the stripes add whimsy and movement to the design.

The quilt measures 40″ x 60″ and works well as wall art or a throw. If you ...

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January 5, 2022
Twelve Days from From the Strawberry Patch...

As we close out those twelve days of Christmas it's a good time to reflect on the holidays and get back to that guiding word and how I plan to respect it in 2022. I did receive two Christmas gifts for use in the sewing room that I had asked for from Mr. Goodneedle, I'm eager to try them out and will report on them after the next few days; those will be spent taking Christmas down and packing it

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Twelve Days from From the Strawberry Patch...

As we close out those twelve days of Christmas it's a good time to reflect on the holidays and get back to that guiding word and how I plan to respect it in 2022. I did receive two Christmas gifts for use in the sewing room that I had asked for from Mr. Goodneedle, I'm eager to try them out and will report on them after the next few days; those will be spent taking Christmas down and packing it

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December 26, 2021
Some Gifts Revealed! from The Cozy Quilter

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  Happy Holidays!  I am taking a few moments away from working on a new puzzle with my husband and our daughter to write my weekly blogpost.  Finn is curled up on the floor in front of me.  It is so nice to have them home.  (our daughter tested negative for COVID before coming to visit) We have had a quiet day at home...it rained in the morning and we took Finn for a walk after it stopped.  

I wanted to share some Christmas gifts that I made for some friends.  I dug into ...

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December 19, 2021
Three Finishes to Share from The Cozy Quilter

Like many of you, I love to make gifts at Christmas for my friends and family. Sometimes, a block I see on someone's blog or on Instagram catches my fancy and I print out the instructions.  This was the case this week with this Peppermint Twist block from @runningstitchquilts.  I made this block into a little table mat for a friend.  She has already opened it as I thought she might like to display it this year.  I used a snowflake print for the backing. 




I finished the binding on my batik disappearing nine patch quilt last weekend.  This ...

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December 17, 2021
Free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen from Pieced Brain

Free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen

Check out these free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen for you to download and make for your home or give as gifts throughout the year!

If you are looking for some last-minute ideas for handmade gifts to make for your family and friends, consider these patterns I designed for Blank Quilting. Download the patterns right now, make the gifts, and then, come January – when the fabrics are shipping to stores – get the fabrics to make them just for you!

All these projects (there is a table runner set below!) are fast to make. I love them with the Fruit ...

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