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The Perfect Graduation Gift behind the scenes gift quilts

Graduation season is full of big emotions.

There’s excitement about the future, pride in everything your graduate has accomplished, and maybe just a l...

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Isa's Graduation Quilt behind the scenes gift quilts

My niece graduated from high school at the beginning of the month, and I couldn’t be prouder of her. I was fortunate enough to travel to Indiana to ce...

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How to Gift a Quilt: 4 Things to Do Before It Leaves Your Hands gift quilts tips & tricks

I have mixed feelings about gifting quilts. On the one hand, it’s natural to want to give something of ourselves to our loved ones. On the other, peop...

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