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Why Quilts Make the Best Baby Shower Gifts

I tend to design (and make) a lot of baby quilts...why? Because there is nothing more fun than baby fabrics, baby colors, and baby-sized projects! A cute result, a quick rewardwho wouldn't...

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Labeling Quilt Pieces: Why it Matters

Labeling your cut blocks is so incredibly helpful and can often speed up the whole piecing process. It seems like such a small thing to do, but I often forget to do it, or...

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A Legacy Worth Leaving

A Legacy Worth Leaving

I counted the pews leading up to ours, like I did every Sunday. It wasn't Sunday, and there was nothing familiar about the sanctuary today. This church held so many memories for my life;...

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A Tie Rack Tutorial

A Tie Rack Tutorial

Father's Day is almost here! Regardless of what you make or get for this Father's Day, make sure to thank your dad. I've often noticed that Mother's Day honors our mothers, and they deserve...

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Pattern Release: Head in the Clouds

Today I am pleased to present to you my newest baby quilt pattern: Head in the Clouds! This quilt featuring hot air balloons of all sizes and flowing banners is sure to let your...

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How To Sew Your First Quilt Block

Today I thought it might be nice to start from the begining. This one goes out to you who are brand-new to the quilting world. You've got a pile of fabric and a pattern...

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The 4 Basic Types of Quilting: A Guide

Remember the first time you saw a handmade quilt? I find that there's something magical about those carefully stitched pieces coming together to tell a story.

Today is a helpful post for those of...

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A Modern Headboard Tutorial

Today I've got a super-fun super-easy headboard tutorial for you! This all started with an old box of odds and ends that my grandpa (we call him Pappap) gave me. There's some...

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The Great Pre-Wash Debate

The Great Pre-Wash Debate

The debate among sewists and quilters about pre-washing/not pre-washing fabrics reminds me of the political debates going on now (and for a small eternity until November)! Both sides have valid points, both sides make...

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What You Can Do About the Refugee Crisis

I rarely watch the news anymore. There's so much evil and pain in the world and I can't do a single thing about it. I'm not government, medical, or God—I'm just one little person....

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