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20 Feb

New York Beauty Quilt Along – Fabric Choices

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
kona solids, new york beauty, paper piecing, quilt along
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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...

15 Feb

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New York Beauty Quilt Along

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
curves, new york beauty, paper piecing, quilt along, star
53 comments

I'm very excited to announce the New York Beauty Quilt Along! This quilt along is all about paper piecing. If you've never done paper piecing before, it might sound a little bit scary, but trust me, you can do it! The quilt along will feature step-by-step photos and instructions for each block by some very talented quilters, to give...

06 Feb

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

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
block 3 another star, fresh lemons quilts, kona solids, paper piecing, solstice stars quilt along, step-by-step how to, tutorial, whirling star block 2
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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...

13 Jan

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Quilt Along over at Fresh Lemons

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
fresh lemons, kona solids, paper piecing, quilt along, solstice stars
3 comments

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. ;-)