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How to make a Quilt and Matching Pillowcases

Coordinating accessories can be made for any quilt, but the Diamond Twist Quilt Pattern has fabric included in the quilt pattern to make a quilt and matching pillowcases. These pillow…

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September 15, 2023
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2024 Quilting Goals

Some years writing quilting goals comes easy, and other years it’s a bit of a stretch.  As I start typing this, I don’t have a plan for my 2024 quilting…

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January 1, 2024
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Indigo Way Quilt, An Annual Quiltville Mystery Quilt

I have written lots of tutorials connected to my annual quilting-along of the Quiltville Mystery Quilt. After taking last year off (from writing, not from quilting), I’m back with another…

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January 25, 2024
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How to Make Easy One Hour Reusable Grocery Bags with Shoulder Straps

My city has outlawed the use of disposable plastic grocery bags. And they charge for paper bags. Keeping a stash of reusable bags in the car has become a necessity.…

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October 11, 2018
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Checkerboard on Point Quilt Tutorial

This Checkerboard on Point Quilt tutorial came about because I wanted something fast to make. And that didn’t look like it was fast to make! Actually, that statement sums up…

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May 15, 2025
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Half Square Triangles Tutorials and Patterns

I’ve made a lot of quilts from half square triangles in the last few years.  Half Square Triangles (HSTs) are exactly what they sound like.  Take a square, and slice…

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May 6, 2021
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How to Make Scrappy Quilt Binding

This is not the first quilt binding tutorial that I’ve written, but this time I’m going to focus on how to make scrappy quilt binding. I get asked about this…

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November 4, 2022
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How to Make a Fabric Box – Storage, Decoration, Gift Giving

Today I’m going to share with you how to make a fabric box.  These little guys are great for storage, decoration, gift giving, cat-sitting, and really any other possible reason…

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November 29, 2022
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Homemade Pot Holders: A Quick and Easy, Heartfelt Gift Idea

When you are looking for quick and easy but heartfelt gift ideas, homemade pot holders are a great option! You can customize the colors and pattern to your recipients’ kitchen…

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November 20, 2025
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Sunset Plaid Quilt Pattern Release

It’s my favorite of all days – new pattern release day!  This is the Sunset Plaid Quilt Pattern, and this one has been rolling around in my brain for years!…

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February 25, 2021

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    Modern Log Cabin Quilt Pattern

    / March 9, 2020

    Today is Modern Log Cabin Quilt Pattern Release Day! You can find the Modern Log Cabin Quilt Pattern here in my Etsy Shop. Log Cabin quilts have been around for as long as anyone can remember.  The premise is simple,…

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    Easy 4-Patch Baby Quilt in Three Colors

    / February 24, 2020

    Today is easy 4-patch baby quilt tutorial day! Baby quilts are one of my favorite types of quilts to make.  They are slightly smaller than a throw sized quilt, and much, much smaller than a bed sized quilt.  They go…

  • Rainbow Checkerboard Baby Quilt Tutorial
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    Rainbow Checkerboard Baby Quilt Tutorial

    / February 13, 2020

    This quilt is a rainbow checkerboard baby quilt, but also has directions for using larger strips to make a bed size quilt. Sometimes when I make quilts (and therefore when I write tutorials or patterns) I know exactly what size…

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    Quiltville Mystery Quilt Frolic – A Finished Goal

    / January 31, 2020

    Let the mystery quilting begin!  For many years, one of my sewing dreams was to make a mystery quilt.  The premise is simple – you get to learn each new step one at a time, so you cannot plan ahead. …

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    How to Quilt Detailed Quilting on a Small Machine – The New York Beauty Version

    / January 16, 2020

    I loved making this New York Beauty quilt, and I am so, so happy with how it turned out!  Because it had so many tiny pieces (and some didn’t have a good ¼” seam allowance- but shhhhh, don’t tell!) and…

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    2020 Quilting Goals

    / January 1, 2020

    Reach all of your 2020 quilting goals with this tutorial

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