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GIVEAWAY and Tutorial: Hot Mess Casserole Carrier

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is #195 Carolyn.Today, I'm really excited to share my tutorial for the 'Hot Mess Casserole Carrier'! It was part of the '12 Days of Christmas' series on the Free Spirit blog. Jump over to the Free Spirit blog to get the tutorial! You can also download it via a pdf file here.This free pattern is...

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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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’12 Days of Christmas’ Block 2: Santa Claus

This post is part of the '12 Days of Christmas' Sampler Quilt Along series. For tutorials on how to make the other blocks, please see the block schedule here! Today, I'm so excited to bring you the Santa Block from our '12 Days of Christmas' Sampler Quilt Series! This block combines piecing and applique. I made my block with solids, but I can...

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Sneak Peak: Fylerion Bag

I haven't shown you a finished project in awhile, so I just had to pop on and show you this bag that I finished this morning. It's called the Fylerion Bag, and I designed it for a sewing pattern that I wrote this past Sunday.This bag pattern is targeted at those who are new to sewing handbags, although anyone...

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Sewing Back-to-School: Spray Basting

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Krista from Poppy Print creates some amazing things, my favorite of which is this QR Code Quilt. You can make a QR Quilt of your own! Stop on over at her...

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Sewing Back-to-School: Prewashing Fabric

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Sarai from Colette Patterns is such an inspirational pattern designer! I am currently working my way through all of the patterns through my Colette Diaries series. Sarai has...

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Sewing Back-to-School: Embroidery

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Jennie from Clover and Violet is multi-talented...not only is her blog awesome and chock full of great projects, but she also has a sewing pattern shop with...

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Sewing Back-to-School: Stitches & Tension

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Ali is a terrific seamstress, and her blog recently got a beautiful renovation, so you should definitely check it out! And she also just released a quilt pattern...

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Ava Bag – Checking In

Just checking in for the Ava Bag Sew Along (if you haven't joined in, it's not too late! click here!). A lot of you have already e-mailed me to request the 20% off discount code for Quilt Home; I'd love it if you'd pop over to the Flickr Group and post your fabric choices! I'm anxious to see what...

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Tutorial: Rainbow Sherbet Table Runner

At the beginning of the year, I won a wonderful 22-square charm pack from Seaside Stitches. The fabrics were from Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet line. I finally figured out what to make with them, so I thought I would share what I did in this one-evening project! Table Runner Finished size: 28" x 12" Materials - 21 five-inch charm squares - 32" x 15" backing fabric -...

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10 Ways to Economize Your Sewing

Outside Oslo fabric by Jessica Jones1. Set a monthy budget and stick to it.This year, I've been restricted to $25 for my monthly sewing budget. This not only includes fabric, but sewing patterns, notions, and interfacing. I'm going to be honest, it isn't easy, especially if you have a small stash. But I think setting some sort of limit...

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