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Half Square Triangles: Four at a Time

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Half Square Triangles: Four at a Time

Have you tried making Half Square Triangles four at a time? In most of my modern quilt patterns I call for Eight at A Time but this method is also a close favorite. In my next quilt pattern - The Oliver Quilt Pattern this is the method I use. Check it out!

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For My Boys: My Debut Fabric Collection

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For My Boys: My Debut Fabric Collection

    I have been dreaming of the day when I would see my name on the selvage of a fabric collection and I cannot believe it is now a reality. This dream started in 2019 when I took the first ever Immersion course that Bonnie Christine offered. I had previously taken every other class I could find from her on Skillshare.    I was listening to a portfolio review and someone said that the boy fabric market is underserved. My heart started racing because I am surrounded by that exact market every day. I wanted to design a collection that...

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Why do you quilt?

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Why do you quilt?

  Why do you quilt? Who do you quilt for? Have you ever stopped to think about it?  I have always loved to make things. I love to work with my hands and see something come to life! I learned to quilt in high school and made all four of my best friends quilts when we graduated so we would have something to link us together while we were away at our separate colleges.  Last spring I found out my best friend, Emilie was going to have twin boys. Making us both twin boy moms. They were bookends - mine...

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Gifts for Quilters 2024!

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Gifts for Quilters 2024!

Hello, friends! I'm popping in for an updated list of the best gifts for the quilter or sewist in your life. Let's get to it! Stocking Stuffers: All of these can be found in my Amazon storefront. When you purchase using my storefront my small business earns a commission without you paying more for your purchase. Win win!  I love to find little small things to stuff in a stocking. A quilter can never have too many of these!  Another idea would be to grab a few of these small items, drop them into one of my sewing mugs and...

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Five Intermediate Modern Quilt Patterns

Five Intermediate Modern Quilt Patterns

Above is the Living Room Quilt Pattern. The only reason I'm calling this intermediate is because it has some slightly tricky ruler work. But it is very repetitive so once you make your first cuts, it's simple.      Today I've got a short and simple post where I'm consolidating my top five intermediate level quilt patterns. These are all great if you want to hone your skills or learn a new one. Let's jump in!      This is the Rooflines Quilt Pattern and again the only reason I'm saying this one is intermediate is the ruler work. I...

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