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12 Jul
Quilts

Starting the Summer Sampler

I finally got started on my Summer Sampler 2017 quilt along blocks! This is a quilt along that is hosted by Freshly Pieced, Fresh Lemons Quilts, and Swim Bike Quilt. If you're interested in seeing the full sampler quilt and the blocks that are included, you can find them here. I opted to go with a Kona black background fabric...

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20 Feb
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New York Beauty Quilt Along – Fabric Choices

Even though the New York Beauty Quilt Along doesn't begin for another 2 weeks, I think I've nailed down my fabric choices already. I got a package on Friday from Fabric.com with some pretty Kona solids. I used to buy Kona mixed with other quilting solids from Joann's, but I have noticed that after a few washes, the Joann's solids start to get...

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17 Feb
Quilts and Home Decor, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Tutorial: Planetary Mini Quilt

Thank you so much to Jennifer from Ellison Lane Quilts for having me guest post on her blog! This post is part of the Modern Mini Challenge! Jennifer has really organized an outstanding event, with lots of guest posts to show you some inspiration mini quilts. If you have made a mini quilt for the challenge, don't forget to...

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06 Feb
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Solstice Stars QAL – Block 2 Whirling Star, Block 3 Another Star

Over the weekend, I made Whirling Star, block 2 of the Solstice Stars quilt along over at Fresh Lemons Quilts. This is a paper-pieced block, and I had an awesome time making it. I had to rip a couple of seams at the beginning, but after that it was smooth sailing. Faith's directions are really good, and I went with her tip...

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19 Jan
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Solstice Stars QAL – Block 1 Ribbon Star

I decided to join Faith's Solstice Stars quilt along last week. The blocks are beautiful, and I definitely wanted to use some Kona solids for mine. I didn't know what to use for my background fabric, at first I thought gray, then maybe a polka dot in black/white, but I found this charcoal gray print in my stash and...

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13 Jan
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Quilt Along over at Fresh Lemons

In light of my post from yesterday full of 2012 sewing goals, I probably should not be doing this, but I just can't resist. It's the Solstice Stars Quilt Along over at Fresh Lemons. I'm definitely going to do mine up in solids.And look! Joann Fabrics has the Kona solids on sale starting this Sunday. It must be a sign. ;-)

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29 Dec
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Beflowered…Quilted!

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed your holiday! I'm just popping in quickly to show you a quilt that I made the top for, a couple of months ago. I tested the Beflowered quilt pattern for Amanda Murphy Design (I *love* all of her patterns!). You can see my original post about this quilt here.I gave this quilt to my mom for...

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02 Nov
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Beflowered Quilt

I was given the immense pleasure to test this quilt pattern for Amanda Murphy. She has a ton of quilt patterns out (I previously tested the Garden Paths Quilt and the beginnings of the Blossom Quilt Pattern, as well as making these placemats and napkins from the free tutorial on her blog). So yes, I'm a big fan. :-) She is also a fabric...

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