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by Kristin Gassaway on November 30, 2022
Hi friends! We are finally at the end of our Open Skies Block of the Month. Can you believe it?! Now that all our blocks and sashing our finished, it’s time to assemble and finish this quilt once and for all. I think some of you may have already started doing this last month, and I love it! You’ll just be one step ahead of the rest of us. We’ll start by sewing the rows together first. There is a diagram ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on November 30, 2022
Hello Friends! I’ve enjoyed seeing everyone’s first blocks on the Facebook group. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! This month we’ll be making just one block, five times over. We’ll begin by making a square in a square center for the block. These can sometimes be tricky, especially because they involve some unusual ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on November 14, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome to my latest Block of the Month! I’m so happy to have you all join me over the next 9 months as we sew up this fun fall quilt. I’ll be writing these blog posts each month to offer you some extra tips and visuals to correspond with each installment. Connecting Threads was kind enough to send me all the fabric ahead of time, so here’s a little photo of all the fabrics we will be using ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on October 29, 2022
When I grabbed the sample Cuddle Cuts we received at the Connecting Threads offices, I was so excited to test them out. My mind was a little lost with ideas on how to use them, so I scooped them up and brought them back to my ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on October 26, 2022
Well friends, we’ve almost made it to the finish line! This month we have our last two blocks and the remaining few sashing strips. Then next month we can sew everything together. I’m so excited! Since we only have two blocks this month, it’s also the perfect time to get caught up. So if you’ve ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on October 23, 2022
This pup is very excited to tell you all about the easiest 20-minute tutorial ever! Made from one piece of fabric and the shortest supply list you’ll ever see, creating a bandana for your dog is so simple that it’ll feel like magic. Seen here on scream queen Piper, a medium sized rescue with a penchant for swimming and soccer balls, these pup accessories make any moment festive and extra adorable. (Also, if ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on October 18, 2022
Get into the spirit of spooky season with an easy weekend tutorial! Made with fat quarters (or scraps), stuffing and some strong thread, these fabric pumpkins take less than an hour to sew together and look adorable anywhere in your home. Let’s get started! Supplies (all items shown are linked here and throughout the ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on October 10, 2022
Hi everyone, and Happy Fall! This month we have three more blocks to make, which means we are almost to the end of our block making. By now you’ve probably mastered most, if not all, of the techniques used in making this quilt. But if not, practice makes pretty! I no longer say ‘perfect’ when ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on September 8, 2022
Hello friends! I hope you are all enjoying these last lazy summer days, and soaking in the sun. I know I am! I love a nice warm summer, because then I’m extra ready for fall, which happens to be my favorite season. I’m just about to get out all my fall decorations, which makes me so happy! |
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by Kristin Gassaway on August 8, 2022
Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic summer, and doing your best to beat the heat, wherever you are. I’ve found that staying in my air-conditioned quilt studio is a great way to stay cool, haha! If I could, I’d have you all join me! Okay, let’s get back to why you are all here – ... |
