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Quilting Goals for 2026

If you read my 2025 Quilting Goal Failure yesterday, you can probably see why I am hesitant to make quilting goals for 2026! But I’m going to do it anyway.…

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January 1, 2026
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Herringbone Quilt Tutorial

This Herringbone Quilt tutorial is one of those patterns that looks a little complicated, but really is very simple.  I’ve seen this quilt in lots of different styles, and thought…

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August 7, 2020
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Light and Bright- Star Points

Light and Bright, part two! This quilt has 3 different blocks. Block C was revealed in THIS POST, as were my behind-the-scenes notes for adjusting the pattern. Block B will…

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April 2, 2018
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2025 Quilting Goals

January 1st means it’s time to talk about my 2025 quilting goals. I’ve tried to type “quilting” three times just now and each time it has come out as “quitting”. …

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January 1, 2025
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Basting Update and Success!

This isn’t a brand-new tutorial regarding basting, but is an update and success story regarding an earlier basting tutorial. A few years ago, I gave glue basting a try and…

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May 20, 2024
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Easy Half Square Triangle Quilt Tutorial

Half square triangles are one of my favorite quilt blocks to work with!  They are easy to make, incredibly versatile in layout, and are equally as fantastic in small and…

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April 16, 2019
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Quick Baby Quilt Tutorial

How quick is this quick baby quilt tutorial? I made it in less than a weekend, and it was a busy weekend, so it probably could have been made in…

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March 31, 2021
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Falling Stars Quilt Pattern

I have wanted to make a Friendship Star quilt pattern for a few years now and am delighted to share the Falling Stars Quilt Pattern with you today! I have…

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May 9, 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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Kings Crown Quilt Block

This is the Kings Crown Quilt Block, and this is my first quilting-for-fun project for the year! I set myself a goal this year to do more quilting for fun,…

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March 13, 2023

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    Quilt Tutorial- Diamonds in the Rough

    / May 1, 2019

    I have so enjoyed watching my temperature quilt come together, and I’m loving the pattern I used.  You can see the first temperature quilt post here– it will tell you all about what a temperature quilt is and why you…

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    Easy Half Square Triangle Quilt Tutorial

    / April 16, 2019

    Half square triangles are one of my favorite quilt blocks to work with!  They are easy to make, incredibly versatile in layout, and are equally as fantastic in small and large sizes! Continue reading to learn how to make a…

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    Save Your Scraps- Asterisk Block Scrap Quilt Tutorial

    / March 22, 2019

    Do you love scrappy quilts? Me too! A scrap quilt tutorial is the perfect method to learn new ways of using up scraps. Save your scraps! Yes, I’ve stated I am going to make 2019 all about using up my…

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    How to Repair a Damaged Quilt

    / March 4, 2019

    Quilts are meant to be used.  That might lead to the need to learn how to repair a damaged quilt, but quilts are meant to be used. Not everyone feels this way.  Some think they are too special to be…

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    Rail Fence Quilt Pattern Tutorial- 10 Quilt Patterns to Make Today

    / February 12, 2019

    One of my favorite quick and easy quilts is the Rail Fence Quilt. I’ll start with a quick tutorial on how to make the Rail Fence block, and then show you a few of the ways you can change it…

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    What is a Temperature Quilt and How Do I Make One?

    / January 22, 2019

    Temperature Quilts have become quite popular in the last few years, and regardless of climate, fabric choice or block pattern, they all turn out stunningly beautiful, so of course I had to make one myself. A temperature quilt is made…

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