Making quilt blocks is a lot like a puzzle – with more instructions! In this post I’m sharing the Make Modern Triangles member makes slideshow from April which look like puzzles in progress. Bright, bold and a few sublime beauties. And boy, are they stocking up! Do you enjoy puzzling fabric pieces together? And the triumphant “ta da!” when you…
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Making Quilt Blocks and Taking Stock
Choose Easy Analogous Color Combinations for Quilts
Choose easy analogous color combinations for quilts – a simple method for choosing three-color harmonies with visually stunning results. This foolproof color scheme makes color easy. I will show you lots of inspiration and simple lessons on how to use the “3-color wonder” in your quilts. In this post I’ll show you how to: I’ll start with the basics then…
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Beginner’s Guide to Using Walking Foot for Quilting
This beginner guide to using a walking foot for quilting will show you how to complete your whole quilt on a domestic sewing machine with a walking foot. Even better, the techniques are easy to learn with great results. I’m sharing the what and how for walking foot success in the post, from setting up your machine to fun designs…
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Celebrating Quilty Progress
Celebrating quilty progress is how we get to the big quilty finish! Also known as a Ta Da Moment, every step is worth celebrating from choosing fabrics to making the first test blocks to learning freezer paper piecing. IT ALL COUNTS! Celebrating Quilty Progress in all the ways Robb B. is celebrating quilty progress with a fabric display for Aurora…
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Paper Piecing Using Freezer Paper: 12 Expert Tips
Master paper piecing using freezer paper instead of foundation paper. Are you ready for a game changing technique? I’m sharing 12 essential tips to help you learn how to use freezer paper successfully and make the fun quilts you’ve dreamed of. Understanding Foundation Piecing with Freezer Paper What is paper piecing using freezer paper? Freezer paper piecing (FPP) is a…
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