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meet the maker: kaffe fassett
As a lover of fabric and a sometimes stalker of the stash at Purl Soho, I’ve always been amazed by the fabric design work of Kaffe Fassett. Today, I’m pleased to share a bit about his prolific...
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Cool tools for quilting: Roundup from the Des Moines American Quilting...
I had the pleasure of attending the Des Moines American Quilting Society Quilt Show in early October. This is the fifth year for the show in Des Moines, but it was my first time attending. There were...
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Book Review: ‘Enchanting Art Dolls & Soft Sculptures’ by Marina Druker
Marina Druker’s Enchanting Art Dolls & Soft Sculptures teaches its readers how to make whimsical creations using a variety of techniques. The book covers sculpting, crazy quilting, embellishing and...
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Craftsy Class: Play up your quilts with color
One of the best parts of quilting is the fun of playing with color. But what exactly can you do with only colors and patterns? A lot, it turns out. In her Craftsy class, Color Play for Quilters,...
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Organizing tips: five ideas for the organized quilter
I am currently moving my sewing room from one bedroom to another. My son started high school and wants a bigger bedroom, so we are rearranging the upstairs rooms. I decided to create my dream sewing...
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weekend make: modern mini quilted table runner
Before the holidays, I was a making machine. I made two stockings, a baby quilt for my new nephew, two shirts for my daughter, and this runner for my sister. Sewing helps me to relax in the evenings...
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We’re Going to Quiltcon!
We’ll meet you in Austin, modern quilters. Goodsmiths is sponsoring the inaugural Quiltcon event in Austin, Texas, from Feb. 21-24. We’re in love with modern, and we’re stoked to rub shoulders with...
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Quiltcon pattern roundup
We’re back from Quiltcon, and it was incredible! Truly a modern quilter’s dream. My big takeaway was that modern quilting has no rules — the patterns, colors and functionality are up for grabs. With...
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Craftsy Class: Quilting big projects on little machines
Ann Petersen teaches that trying to make a large quilt doesn’t mean it has to be a huge chore — even if you’re using a small machine. In her Craftsy class, Quilting Big Projects on Small Machines, she...
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Owl family tree quilt
I just had to show off this beautiful owl quilt my sister made for my baby’s room. She has made some beautiful quilts in the past for marriages and babies, so I was excited to see what she would come...
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freestyle quilted wall art
We’ve been updating the two bathrooms in our house for the past few months and we’re finally rounding the corner to done. A contractor has done the hard stuff, like installing new floors, but I’ve been...
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Top 10 Tutorials to make Circle Quilts
If you are looking for some geometric inspiration, today is your lucky day. I have gathered my top 10 list of quilts and quilted items made with circles. Big circles, little circles, pieced and...
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make it yourself: Modern 4th of July Table Runner
Here is a modern patchwork table runner just in time to celebrate Independence Day. It looks improvisational, but it is really cleverly cut strips that give that illusion. It is easy to piece and you...
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