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How I Planned the Quilting for Harvest Light behind the scenes doodle practice free motion quilting harvest light quilt pattern quilt patterns quilt plan

Confession: I have a habit of treating empty background space like a personal challenge. Feathers. Pebbles. A meander that turns into a full-blown vin...

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Harvest Light: 9 Colorways to Make it Your Own choosing fabric color & fabric colorways harvest light quilt pattern quilt patterns

I was so inspired by Indiana cornfields when I made Harvest Light, and I love the way it turned out. I also know some of you might not have the same a...

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My Quilt Pattern Design Process behind the scenes quilt patterns

Since I launched my most extensive quilt pattern, I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at how I design quilt patterns. I will try not to get too...

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One Star Wonder - Design Peek behind the scenes quilt patterns

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...

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Quilt Pattern Skill Levels beginner quilt patterns

Have you ever scrolled through patterns, found one you love, and then frozen the second you saw the skill level printed in the corner? You are not alo...

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