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by Elizabeth LePage on May 5, 2023
The Sawtooth Star is a simple block with endless potential. A history that goes all the way back to 1884, when it was first published in Farm & Fireside Magazine, this humble block was designed to reference the teeth of a saw. Now, the Sawtooth ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 22, 2023
Fabrics for the Large and Medium bags (left and middle): Frost & Flourish. Fabric for the Small bag (right): Lady Montague II from the Belles Fleurs collection I don’t know about you, but I’m a big snacker. Taking a car trip? Snacks! Heading into the ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 21, 2023
I’m a big, big fan of projects that are both easy and useful. I know this isn’t groundbreaking, but I’ve encountered a lot of projects lately that are only one or the other: easy OR useful, not both. It can be frustrating to put in a day’s work on a project, just ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 19, 2023
This month, I’ve been working on some fun eco-friendly projects to help reduce plastic waste. It’s been a truly delightful endeavor and I’ve learned a lot along the way! Did you know that humans produce around 380 million tons of plastic waste each year? When I saw that number, I was truly ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on April 7, 2023
If you have leftover 2 1/2″ strips, sometimes it can be tough to figure out to fit them in with another big project. Maybe you only have 4 or 5 strips leftover, maybe none of them match, maybe they’re a color you don’t typically like in ... |
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by Elizabeth LePage on February 11, 2023
So, you’re looking for an easy project, right? One that utilizes your scraps, uses items you already have on hand, takes less than a day to make and would work as a gift for pretty much anyone? Boy do we have the pattern for you! The |
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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 ... |
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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 September 13, 2018
Join us for our latest podcast episode as we chat our way through the new fabric collections and quilt kits! First up, Kris and Judy give us a little “behind the scenes” look into the selection process for new patterns. Next, they dive in to our newest project kit offerings and describe their very favorite projects from the October 2018 catalog. |
