The Patchwork Selfie continues! Plans to share it as a year-long sew-along in 2022. The four value words I chose for my Tree of Life block. And a bit of trial and error to find the best appliqué mediums for curvy letters.
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It’s done! I’m so happy with my new tote purse and glad I took the time to make something just for me. Here are some notes on what I did different, with my second go at this type of applique.
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This morning didn’t go as planned. I had in mind a totally different blog post, but technology failed me. At the end of my allotted work time, I decided to switch gears and sew. After some time spent creating, I feel much lighter!
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Inspiration strikes! I’m in-between quilts and I’ve decided to finally make myself a new structured tote. Hoping to make some magic with leftover fabrics and notions, complete with hexagon appliqué!
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Feeling stumped about quilting is especially common when it comes to applique quilts. Should you quilt over the applique or around the applique? What will look best? Here are three approaches to quilting applique quilts.
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What did I love most about this quilt? Working with scraps! This quarter dresden block allows you to group each set of five dresden blades as a little mini quilt with its own color story. That dynamic made it ideal for scrap fabric play!
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Hello friends! I hope you had a nice weekend. We had some beautiful, sunny weather here in The Netherlands, which enticed Elora and I out on a walk with our mommy and toddler friend. So nice! I also managed to finish a quilt I’d like to share with you today.
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I’ve done fusible web appliqué, raw edge appliqué, freezer paper appliqué, sew + turn appliqué, reverse appliqué and other styles that don’t have proper names. But, do you know what I’d never done until today? Needle turn appliqué.
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Happy Monday, friends! Today is the last week of our summer sew-along. I have a finished quilt top to show you! But first, some tips for joining your blocks.
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Hey, are you making a Drummer Boy Dresden quilt? This week is the last week that your #DrummerBoyDresdens Instagram shares might win you some fabricy goodness. Go sew, share, sew!
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Wondering what 66 Drummer Boy Dresden blocks might look like? I can help you with that! Elora and I put ours up on the wall to celebrate meeting this milestone. She is pure sunshine, isn’t she?
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Yay, it’s time to finish our first batch of blocks in week 4 of our Drummer Boy Dresdens sew-along. I have some curve-sewing tips for you and a collection of happy scrappy blocks to share. Thanks for stopping by!
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Join the Drummer Boy Dresden Sew-Along! This summer we’ll be creating a fun scrap quilt combining simple curve sewing, appliqué and machine piecing. It’s the perfect, portable summer project!
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It’s May! Time to gear up for the Drummer Boy Dresden sew-along. I am so excited that many of you are joining me to make this scrapalicious quilt. I’ve been developing a Drummer Boy Dresden pattern…
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This weekend I got to put the cherry on top of a very sweet stitchy experience. I finished a project that I started last summer in the form of hand sewn, English paper pieced flowers for the Kingfisher quilt.
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Progress, I've made progress! After creating a few more elements of my Brave quilt, I'm feeling better about it now. I think adding more shapes and repeating colors helps it to feel less tentative.
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Jodi and I designed the Kingfisher with three, simple fabric borders adorned with triangle applique. They bring the quilt up to a nice throw size without much fuss.
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Join the Kingfisher Stitch-Along! This summer we’ll be creating a hexie flower quilt combinging English Paper Piecing, applique and machine piecing. It’s the perfect, portable summer project!
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