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by Elizabeth LePage on September 8, 2023
Folded fabric stars are a Scandinavian holiday delight made from just 4 pieces of scrap fabric. They’re incredibly easy to weave together and require no sewing, making them the perfect weekend project! Here’s how to make these marvelous folded stars: Tools Needed: 4 pieces of fabric measuring 4″ x 16″ Ruler Rotary cutter Cutting mat Spray starch Wonder clips Iron and pressing mat ... |
Category Archives: holiday/seasonal
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by Guest Blogger on March 10, 2022
Hop into Spring with this adorable treat bag in the shape of a bunny! Perfect for stashing your candy and decorating. The pattern comes with a template and full instructions on how to make your very own bunny. |
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by Guest Blogger on March 1, 2022
Welcome Spring and Easter with this adorable treat bag in the shape of a carrot! This project can be completed in a day and can be made using 10″ precuts, a couple of FQs, or other larger scraps you may have. |
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by Guest Blogger on January 26, 2022
Quilted Valentines (or postcards) are so easy to make! Use your scraps or a block pattern you’ve always wanted to try and let’s send something handmade to our loved ones. What you will need: ~5″x7″ finished pieced block to trim down to 4″x6″ ~5″x7″ batting ~5″x7″ backing fabric to trim down to 4″x6″ Quilting thread Quilting ruler Rotary cutter Cardstock or Bolt Boards Sewing machine or hand sewing needles Step one: Create your pieced mini quilt. Pick a block you’ve always wanted ... |
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by Connecting Threads on November 20, 2020
Kate is a long time crafter, mom, and as of today, former Connecting Threads podcast host. Now that her first project is lovingly on display in her craft space, she must bid you all adieu as she prepares to mosey on down the quilted road. But before she goes, she managed to sneak in one ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on November 10, 2020
Can you guys believe we are already on month 5? We are on the home stretch! This month we will be making the last three blocks for this quilt, so that next month we can finally put this beauty together and finish! Yay! Hearts and Pinwheels |
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by Kristin Gassaway on October 9, 2020
Hi there friends! Can you believe we are already on month 4? Time flies when you are having fun! This month we will be making FOUR blocks (which I guess is fitting since we are on our fourth month of this BOM). Our first block is a cute little Snowman trying to catch a Snowflake. First ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on September 9, 2020
It’s hard to believe that we are going to be half way done with this quilt after sewing this month! Didn’t we all just start this project? I hope you are all having fun so far, because quilting should be fun! I have enjoyed seeing what all of your are doing with your previous quilt blocks on Facebook. Some of you are changing things up, adding embroidery, and other embellishments and I love it! |
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by Kristin Gassaway on August 10, 2020
I’m so excited to get going on the second installment of the Season quilt! This month we will sew another three blocks. Two are entirely pieced, and one has some applique. Let’s get started! Our first block is the Potted flower. The potted base is pretty straight forward, but the applique this month involves ... |
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by Kristin Gassaway on July 1, 2020
Hello and welcome to the Seasons Block of the Month! I’m so excited to have you with on this 6 month journey as we make this happy little quilt together. Before we get started I have some important information. I inadvertently left off a few of the pressing arrows in the instructions for this first month (YIKES!). Needless ... |
