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Cameo Bloom: A Petite Masterclass in Reverse Needle-Turn Appliqué
Cameo Bloom is a little jewel of a project - a technique-packed mini quilt that lets you explore the art of reverse needle-turn appliqué without co...
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Bloom into Storage: Stitching the Blossie Basket (QAYG Hexie Bowl)
Meet Blossie - the little basket that blossoms
Some sewing projects are all hustle; others feel like a warm cup of tea. Blossie Basket sits firmly ...
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Pop Your Patchwork: Why the Poppin’ Pattern is your next project
A hexie project that “pops”
If you love projects that start small, grow quickly, and finish with a flourish, meet Poppin’ - my joyful mash-up of qu...
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Organising and managing scrap quilts by a scrap lovin' patchworker!
If you love making scrap quilts with a “million” fabrics, you’ll know the challenge of organising the entire process.
Over the years I’ve tried man...
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Take the Wheel Quilt: A One-Block Wonder for Scrappy Fun!
Take the Wheel ONE BLOCK acrylic template set
TEMPLATE SET: Available for preorder, first preorder sold out, second preorder on the way and due an...
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What Are Glimmers and How to Find Them in Your Patchwork and Quilts
Life is full of little moments - some challenging and others uplifting. While most of us are familiar with the idea of "triggers," which can cause ...
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Introducing the Page Pal Bookmark: A Scrap-Friendly Magnetic Bookmark Pattern for Book Lovers
Calling all bookworms and makers! If you’re looking for a small but mighty sewing project, the Page Pal Magnetic Bookmark Pattern is perfect for yo...
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All About Hexagon Stamps and Hand Piecing Hexagons (paper free EPP!)
Wowsers! It seems like so many of you are as fascinated with hexagon stamps as I am. Recently, I shared my love for hand piecing hexagons (sewing t...
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Stash your Keepsakes with the Sewist’s Treasure Bag Pattern
Welcome to the Sewist’s Treasure Bag pattern—a delightful mix of techniques designed to spark creativity and inspire every sewist! Whether you’re a...
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Create a Festive Keepsake with the Quilt Barn Ornament Pattern
Looking for the perfect handmade addition to your holiday decor or a meaningful gift for fellow craft lovers? The Quilt Barn Ornament Pattern is a ...
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Join the January 2025 Quilt-n-Learn Event and download over 25 free bonuses!
The January 2025 Quilt n Learn summit lineup is brimming with talented designers and educators ready to share their knowledge and creativity. Wheth...
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The Patchwork Calendar is coming!
The 2025 Patchwork Calendar is closed - we'll be back in October this year for the 2026 Calendar! Join the waitlist, you'll be automatically entere...
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How-to make single fold bias tape for use in applique quilts and patchwork projects
About making bias tape
If you don't have a set of bias tape makers, you can use a hera marker to make a quarter inch seam allowance from edge lon...
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The Practical Magic of Strawberry Pincushions: A Must-Have for Sewists
Sew your own collection of Strawb Pinnie's to keep your pins and needles sharp and smooth
Like a lot of you, I love the charm and functionality of ...
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Introducing the Dishy Pinnie Pincushion Pattern
Sew Your Own Dishy Pinnie Pincushion
You are going to love sewing your own Dishy Pinnie Pincushion! This charming and practical pincushion is perfe...
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Introducing the Topsieturvy Quilt Pattern
Your new favourite patchwork adventure is here!!
Hello, quilting friends! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that the Topsieturvy Quilt Pattern is officially ...
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Introducing the Bloomax Quilt Pattern
I’d love to share with you the Bloomax Quilt. I wanted to design a quilt with texture and spent some months refining how the final bloom would look...
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How-to sew a folded hexagon and where to use them
Folded hexagons are a a quick and fun option for adding texture and interest to your patchwork projects. They’re simple to make, super versatile, a...
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Free Rainbow Glimmers quilt block
I'm excited to share this rainbow quilt block with you. It has some of my favourite things. Sparkly fabric, yo-yos, applique and big stitch quiltin...
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How-to sew a yo-yo (or Suffolk Puff if you're British!)
Gather supplies to sew yo-yo's
Yo-yo's are super fun and fast to sew. They can be used to decorate patchwork or used by themselves to make a coverl...
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Discover the joy of creating beautiful patchwork quilts by hand
Are you a passionate quilter who longs to create stunning patchwork quilts by hand? Do you dream of mastering the art of handpiecing? Look no furth...
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Unveiling the 2024 Block of the Month Club: A Quilter's Paradise
Unlock Your Creativity Mariners Mischief and Meadowlicious Await in 2024
Introduction
Welcome to a year of quilting delights with the 2024 Block of...
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My needle turn applique tips
Practice really does make progress
Start with practice, then practice some more. The more you stitch, the smoother needle-turn appliqué feels in yo...
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Frolic Cushion - tips 'n tricks and some thoughts on needle turn applique
Ok, so you may see the Frolic Cushion and go oh I love it and I want to make it and then see it's needle turn and dismiss it. STOP right there! Fro...
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Mix three friends and three ways to construct patchwork and you get...
If you'd like to purchase Sum of Us blocks, Kristy has her versions up for sale.
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Kitty Basket Meow quilt block
Kitty Basket Meow (KBM) is a quilt block that comes with full piecing instructions and four layout options. KBM is a big gal finishing at 18", so ...
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Let's get wrapped in love with Loventwined quilt
Loventwined quilt started out as a small sketch and a much more elaborate design with curves and applique over a few years ago... and then it evolv...
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My favourite tools for hand piecing patchwork and quilts
Tools I use for hand piecing
You're interested in hand sewing patchwork (handpiecing) and you wonder if there are 'special' tools. Well yes and no....
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Have you considered hand piecing your quilts and why it’s not as whacky as it sounds!
If you’re new to hand piecing but not new to quilting you may have never considered making your patchwork by hand or consider making patchwork by h...
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Sew the Kinship Fusion Sampler!
If there's one quilt along you want to do for 2021 it's Angie's - GnomeAngel 100 Days 100 Blocks. The premise being you sew a block a day for 100 ...
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Bloomin' Quilt Series
Bloomin' fun!
The Bloomin' Quilt series is LIVE and there are two designs in the series.
Bloomin' Awesome
Bloomin' Awesome is straight up pa...
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Get your curve on!
Let me introduce you to Monochrome Peel quilt pattern!
Monochrome Peel is designed with the Rob Peter to Pay Paul quilt block as a reference. This...
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How to Make the Perfect Apple Pincushion
Are you looking for a delightful way to keep your sewing needles safe and organized?
The Apple Pincushion Pattern is here to add a touch of charm a...
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Why I love hand work
Why I love hand work and you could too!
Hand piecing, hand quilting and applique... for some, in the quilting world, when they hear those words it'...
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Make Modern Quilt Magazine
Make Modern is a magazine created by quilters for quilters with the added bonus of being digital.
One of the best things about Make Modern is that...
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Oh so Golden Days Quilt
When Jen Kingwell from Amitie Textiles approached me and asked if I’d like to do her 2018 BOM ‘Golden Days‘ Quilt and that she would provide me wit...
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Thanks so much – just a beginner and looking forward to getting started!
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Craftapalooza Designs replied:
You’re welcome! Enjoy.
Thanks so much – just a beginner and looking forward to getting started!