For many of us, there is a pattern. A pattern of projects started and never finished. A pattern of aspirations and good intentions, followed by the frustration of never quite arriving.
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Look, I made an Easter dress! It's not what I set out to make, but I'll take it! I chose to make baby Rora a dress in double gauze, because it's such a soft, delightful fabric for warm southern spring weather.
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Let's help each other! As we continue in the Big Bed Quilt-Along, these topics are planned for March: Avoid the Stall-out, Border Tutorial, Seeing the Big Picture, Saturday Sewcation Tips...
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What will this quilting pattern look like on this patchwork, in this color thread? Let me show you some quilts that have come through our quilting studio recently.
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A quilt show is kind of like Instagram on steroids. There is incredible breath and beauty and inspiration. There is always more, more, more! In contrast, your art is limited, as you are one person...
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Hello my fellow Big Bed Quilt-Alongers. It's time for our first check-in. Today marks our February Goal Post. Let's celebrate our progress with pictures and prizes!
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Let's see, where to start? First, she's my sweetie baby. She's such a very, very good girl. A good sleeper, an affectionate temperament. Oh, she gives hugs now! That's the best.
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Hello friends! On this Friday I'm relishing my sunny home studio and contemplating a new quilt. With several big projects behind me, I feel light and calm and creatively free. Sometimes less is more.
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Is the quilting stage your biggest obstacle to finishing a large quilt? I'm not surprised! Even if you typically quilt your own quilts, finishing a big bed quilt is intimidating for good reason.
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You know I'm hopeless about mint these days. Mint everything! But to be fair, I think the color will bring out the reddish tones in Rora's strawberry blond hair.
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Cutting your patchwork pieces all at once is much more efficient than cutting pieces block by block. How to stay organized and avoid making mistakes in the process? Here are some time-saving tips.
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As busy parents and working professionals, many of us must fit sewing into the corners of life. Use these tips for making time to sew in small bites of time.
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This is Diabolical Jane, a quilt by Jessie Aller copied from a nearly 200 year old quilt she saw on a museum tour with the DC Modern Quilt Guild. When Jessie asked me to longarm quilt it...
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Hello, my fellow Big Bed Quilt-Along-ers. I'm stopping in to share some happy news. We have prizes! It's the cherry on top of your quilt-along sundae.
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Yes, I've been sewing lately! It's just been for my book. Secret sewing - that's the worst. I like showing you what I'm making step-by-step. I love documenting the process, talking about inspiration...
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On any big, long term project perspective is everything. When the distance between start and finish is so long, it's only natural to become discouraged, bored or overwhelmed.
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Hello friends! Here we are on the last day of January already. Would you like an update on our first month offering quilting services? There have been highs and lows, but overall I'm proud...
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As soon as you try to choose a pattern for your bed quilt, you'll bump into the size question. To plan your ideal quilt size, you need a measuring tape, the bed in question and a note pad.
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