Guest Post: Creating Curved Pieced Blocks and Landscape Quilts with Sue Rasmussen (+ a Special Offer
Many of you commented so favorably on Laura’s interview with the talented Sue Rasmussen last summer that we’ve decided to invite Sue back...
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Mar 1, 2013
- 2 min
Drafting, Part 2: Making an 8-Pointed or Lemoyne Star in Any Size
Using quilt blocks in a variety of sizes in one quilt can add so much interest to the overall design! One of my favorite pieced-block...
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- Feb 26, 2013
- 3 min
Drafting, Part 1: Changing the Size of Pieced Quilt Blocks
If you have ever wanted to make a pieced quilt block in a different size than those that you are able to find in books or magazines, I...
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- Feb 12, 2013
- 4 min
For Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Capture Mementos (and Memories) with a Nostalgic “Pocket
Some sources say that it was Henry VIII who, in 1537, settled the English celebration of Valentine’s Day upon February 14–by Royal...
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- Oct 16, 2012
- 2 min
Two-for-One Basket Blocks…Easy, Easy, Easy (+ a Book Giveaway)
Last time I posted, I previewed one of the quilts in Cuddle Me Quick: 11 Baby Quilt Designs, my brand-new book, co-authored once again...
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- Oct 2, 2012
- 3 min
Voila! Two easy to make voile scarves.
I love wearing scarves and am so happy that they are in vogue. I have knitted several beautiful ones from baby alpaca and I always seem...
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- Mar 20, 2012
- 4 min
Y Fear? Help is Here. The Oft-dreaded Y-seam Construction…Simplified!
I’ve frequently had quilters stop by my booth at shows and ask if a pattern has “y-seams.” If I reply with a cheerful “yes,” often I...
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- Mar 6, 2012
- 3 min
Making Narrow Bias Tape: Perfect for Appliquéd Stems, Vines and More
While working on the stems for my class sample of the North Carolina Lily block this week, I was reminded how easy the process is with...
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- Feb 21, 2012
- 4 min
More “Happiness” Coming Your Way: Laminated Cotton, a Free Apron Pattern, and a Super Gi
After fabric designer Kathy Davis read Christie’s post singing the praises of her (Kathy’s) new fabric line, Happiness by Free Spirit,...
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- Nov 15, 2011
- 4 min
LET’S TALK TURKEY – Wave Goodbye to “Wavy Borders”
Don't let wavy borders ruin your beautiful quilt. Several years ago, my pre-teen, non-quilting, independent, determined, self-assured...