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Color 101

Color is one of the biggest challenges quilters face. So many of us quilt within the bundle because we lack the knowledge to choose color confidently or the courage to step outside the bundle. The goo...

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One Star Wonder - Design Peek

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 Illustrator and set a 60 x 60 artboard and get to drawin...

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Ironing vs. Pressing

Have you ever made a block only to have it come out wonky or too small? When this happens, people generally start to make sure they cut the fabric the right sizes and that their seam allowance is a pe...

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What is Free Motion Quilting?

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 someone's quilting. At its most technical, free mot...

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My First QuiltCon

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 Quilt Guild. To know I'm down there is still such a ...

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