QAYG Applique pillow covers are easy, fast and fun any holiday. Learn to make this charming pillow using the Quilt As You Go (QAYG) method. Last-minute gift makers, it’s your time to shine! QAYG and Applique Basics The Quilt As You Go (QAYG) method is a way to piece and quilt at the same time. Instead of quilting the entire…
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QAYG Applique Pillow Cover Tutorial
TA-DA to the TOPS!
Ta-da to the tops popping up this past month in the community! I get giddy when I see members finish tops of my designs because they make it so much more than what I created. The way I see it, they’ve added to the history of Aurora (and Solstice, Wildflower, Stargazer, Sparkler…), as each quilter makes it their own. I…
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Aurora BOM Makers’ Over the Top Flimsy Finishes
Aurora BOM makers create over the top flimsy finishes and earn more ta-da’s, oooo’s and aaaah’s this past month. Our progress makers are in the mix, too: making their first modern triangle blocks EVER. It’s the coolest feeling! While we’re busy busting out the “flimsies” (tops only), we’re feeling so excited about being this close to finishing. With seams in…
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Perfect Presents for Quilters: What They Really Want
Perfect presents for quilters are the ones they will love and use for years. Quilters enjoy making quilts and quilty projects for others. It’s our THING! And we need things to make those quilts – the basics and beyond. I’ve got bunches of ideas to give your quilter what they really, really want! Best Gifts for Quilters? What They Really…
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Modern Quilts Made with Equilateral Triangles
Modern quilts made with equilateral triangles have become more popular with quilters and quilt designers. Methods like foundation piecing with freezer paper make matching points easier. More designers are using triangles in their modern quilts in unique grids and color combinations. Equilateral triangles are dynamic and versatile shapes to explore in your quilting. Read on! What is an equilateral triangle?…
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