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March 30, 2024
Paper pieced “Girl Sewing” from Wisonsin Quilting

I’m posting again my pattern of a “Girl Sewing” because it’s so interesting to see what people do to make this pattern their own.  Thank you to MJH; WS; TA; MO; and SS for sending photos. Click the $5 pattern download link to be taken to Paypal where you can use any charge card. You’ll then get redirected for a download that you should save to your hard drive, or pen drive at the same time you are making the purchase. Any questions drop me, Peggy Aare, an email at PaperPiecingHeartland@gmail.com

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August 19, 2022
Dos and Don’ts When Choosing Fabrics for Your Flower Art Quilt from Melinda's Cutting Garden


I’m writing this blog because I know many new-be quilters out there may need some guidance when choosing fabrics for a specific project. Specifically, one of my flower patterns or a landscaped, something that you want to give a realist/painterly look. It matters what kind of fabric you use. I’m going to speak specifically about my technique and using my flower patterns, but the concept works across the board. You can’t use any run-of-the-mill quilters stash for making these art quilts. So, what is my technique? I’m painting a painting using use fabrics. So, when ...

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