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Tips for Accurate 1/4" Seams

Tips for Accurate 1/4" Seams

 One of the biggest things that quilters tell me that they struggle with  is the quarter inch seam.  In quilting, the standard is to sew 1/4" from the edge of...

Tips for Accurate 1/4" Seams

 One of the biggest things that quilters tell me that they struggle with  is the quarter inch seam.  In quilting, the standard is to sew 1/4" from the edge of...

Where the Buffalo Roam: The Story Behind the Quilt

Where the Buffalo Roam: The Story Behind the Quilt

There’s something unforgettable about seeing a bison up close. My husband and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2023.  The landscapes were incredible; steaming geysers, endless pine...

Where the Buffalo Roam: The Story Behind the Quilt

There’s something unforgettable about seeing a bison up close. My husband and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2023.  The landscapes were incredible; steaming geysers, endless pine...

Scrappy Mug Rug Tutorial

Scrappy Mug Rug Tutorial

In today's blog post,  I am going to show you how to make a very quick and easy mug rug using scraps. I am using a 5"x10" piece of fabric...

Scrappy Mug Rug Tutorial

In today's blog post,  I am going to show you how to make a very quick and easy mug rug using scraps. I am using a 5"x10" piece of fabric...

Texas Watermelon & Grapefruit - #QuiltBlockMania

Texas Watermelon & Grapefruit - #QuiltBlockMania

It's time for another #QuiltBlockMania post! This month the theme is farming and I designed a block with a yummy watermelon and grapefruit. Growing up, Augsust always meant watermelons.  My...

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Texas Watermelon & Grapefruit - #QuiltBlockMania

It's time for another #QuiltBlockMania post! This month the theme is farming and I designed a block with a yummy watermelon and grapefruit. Growing up, Augsust always meant watermelons.  My...

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4-at-a-time Flying Geese

4-at-a-time Flying Geese

Let's make flying geese four-at-a-time!  Start out with one large square, which will be the center of your flying geese, and four smaller squares that will be the wings of...

4-at-a-time Flying Geese

Let's make flying geese four-at-a-time!  Start out with one large square, which will be the center of your flying geese, and four smaller squares that will be the wings of...

2-at-a-time Half-square Triangles

2-at-a-time Half-square Triangles

If you only need a couple of half-square triangles, then this is a great method to  get them both done at once. Step 1: Draw a diagonal line across the...

2-at-a-time Half-square Triangles

If you only need a couple of half-square triangles, then this is a great method to  get them both done at once. Step 1: Draw a diagonal line across the...