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Sawtooth Splendor Quilt Pattern behind the scenes flying geese quilt patterns

 It's here! I'm so excited to introduce you to the Sawtooth Splendor pattern. Take your flying geese four-at-a-time to the next level with this patter...

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Holland Quilt Pattern: 8 Color Ideas from My Testers behind the scenes quilt patterns

An important part of pattern writing is pattern testing. I was lucky to have some talented pattern testers help me make sure the Holland quilt pattern...

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Holland Quilt Pattern behind the scenes flying geese quilt patterns

After three months of labor, I'm so excited to announce the launch of the Holland quilt pattern.

blue and white Holland quilt hanging on a wall

Inspiration

I first sketched the idea for Holland ba...

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What I Hate About Show & Tell behind the scenes quilting mindset

Updated Nov. 11, 2025

It never fails. Your guild announces that show and tell is about to start. People with something to share anxiously line up. The...

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How to Make Custom Quilt Labels (and Why You Should) quilt care tips & tricks tutorial

 I'm here to implore you to label your quilts! There are a lot of reasons we don't label quilts, and they're all crap. You don't think it's good enoug...

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