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Setting Quilty Goals

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 resolutions fall to the wayside just about two weeks ago. ...

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Give Your Sewing Machine a Spa Day sewing machine

We know we're supposed to take our sewing machine in to be serviced at least once a year, but when was the last time you really did that? Did you know there are things you can do between service to ke...

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What is a Blender Fabric?

We're not talking smoothies today, we're talking about blender fabric. This type of fabric can be key in adding depth and texture to your quilts. So, what's a blender?

A blender fabric is generally...

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My Experience Web Piecing

A few weeks ago, I was trying to finish my some quilt tops so I could have a weekend baste-a-thon. Quilting the quilt is my favorite step, so I like to build up a small pile before basting so I always...

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Flying Geese Tips & Tricks

My first two patterns, Holland and Sawtooth Splendor, featured flying geese blocks, and I feel like I became somewhat of an expert at sewing them. Now, I'm sharing my very best flying geese tips.

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