Members Make Curved Blocks Make Modern Triangles members were excited to make curved blocks after months of triangle-making for the Aurora block of the month quilt. Mixing in curved seams was a fun challenge for me as a designer and a good curved piecing lesson for newbies. Of course, members rose to the challenge. Plenty of oopsies but they didn’t…
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Curved Blocks are a Hit!
Curved Quilt Blocks Beginners Guide
Curved quilt blocks are easy to sew with my beginners guide. I use the pinning method for curved piecing step-by-step below to show you how. Key Highlights Sewing Curves in Quilting I know: Sewing curves looks impossible at first. With the right supplies, tools and know-how, you can sew curves like a pro. You will even like it! A curved…
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Monochromatic Quilt Patterns: How-to Color Guide
Monochromatic quilt patterns – one hue wonders – are misunderstood. We love color sooo much that one color is – YAWN – nothing compared to ALL THE COLORS. But what if you could use ALL THE COLORS OF ONE COLOR for the wow-est effects? In this blog post, I’m sharing how to make a fantastic quilt with different colors of…
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Applique Quilting Tutorial for Beginners
My applique quilting tutorial for beginners shows you a super easy, fast method to make an applique quilt. Key Highlights in Blog Post What is applique? Appliqué is a technique where fabric pieces are sewn onto a larger piece of fabric to create designs and patterns. Some methods use freezer paper with turned under edges, fusible web and raw edges….
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The Hottest Blocks on the Block
The hottest blocks on the block (in the hottest month) are found here! Our members are busy sewing to stay cool. A quilter’s perfect solution to summer sizzle. Click on the slideshow below to see all the ta-da moments and blocky progress. The Aurora BOM is live in progress, while other members are taking advantage of their membership perks –…
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