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Stitch It: Shieldmaiden Quilt

Stitch It: Shieldmaiden Quilt

Create a beautifully modern quilt with a classic, timeless design that’s both bold and lovely with this Shieldmaiden quilt project! Simple curved flowering snowball blocks lend a delicate shape to the finished quilt that’s perfect for both practicing your curved piecing and for showcasing your favorite fabric collection. Ready to give it a try? Get […]

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Quilting Basics: Pin Basting

Quilting Basics: Pin Basting

For many new quilters, sewing blocks and joining them together to create a quilt top is the easy part. But, the thought of creating a “quilt sandwich” and working with three layers of fabric all at the same time? That next step has caused more than one quilting novice to permanently banish a perfectly good […]

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Springtime Stitches: April Showers Umbrella Quilt Block

Springtime Stitches: April Showers Umbrella Quilt Block

When you think of quilting, springtime might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but this super-cute April showers umbrella quilt block just might change your mind! Beginner-friendly and perfect for using up some pretty scrap fabric, this cheerful April showers umbrella quilt block that Diane Knott shared on Craftsy is sure […]

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Quilting Basics: Slip Stitch for Quilt Bindings and Hems

Quilting Basics: Slip Stitch for Quilt Bindings and Hems

Love the look of beautiful quilt and blanket bindings or hand-sewn hems applied with nearly invisible stitches, but don’t think you have the skills or the patience to do it in your own work? Allow me to introduce you to the humble—and surprisingly simple—slip stitch! The folks over at The Purl Bee have created this […]

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Sew Lucky: Four-Leaf Clover Quilt Block

Sew Lucky: Four-Leaf Clover Quilt Block

Stitch up a cozy new quilt for your own bed or sew a thoughtful handmade gift for a lucky loved one with this pretty four-leaf clover quilt block!

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