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In addition to teaching free motion quilting, I also write and publish quilt patterns. Whenever I'm working on a new design, I'll open up Adobe Illust...
Have you ever finished a block, held it up, and noticed it’s a little wonky or a touch too small? The first thing most quilters check is their cutting...
Updated July 6, 2025
Have you heard about free motion quilting, or FMQ? I'm sure you've seen it if you've ever admired seemingly complex designs in s...
I've been back from my first QuiltCon, and I'm just now feeling rested and ready to talk about it. First, take a look at this photo from the Modern Qu...
Have you abandoned your new year resolutions yet? According to calendars that tell us fun things like when smile day is, you likely let those resoluti...
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