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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 4
What does your fortune look like? Spin the wheel to find out! This week we are creating block 4 of Quilt Concert 2023, which is inspired by the traditional block, Wheel of Fortune. This post is packed...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 5
It’s appropriate that the guiding star of Quilt Concert 2023: Twinkle Twinkle, is a block actually named Guiding Star. This week we are taking on the largest block of the quilt-along, but don’t worry-...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 6
We’re moving right along in the Quilt Concert (we’re over halfway through!), and block six is appropriately named Perpetual Motion. With just four segments with four fabric sections each, this is a...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 7
Are you feeling lucky? We sure are with block seven- Lucky Star! This post is packed full of information, so keep reading for all of the details about the block and how to win this week’s giveaway!...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 8
Fly away with us this week aboard Quilt Concert Block 8, Flying Saucer! This post is packed full of information, so keep reading for all of the details about the block and how to win this week’s...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Block 9
The final block of the 2023 is a set of simple yet striking diamond blocks. Make sure to join us next week when we start putting the quilt together! This post is packed full of information, so keep...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Putting It All Together
Congratulations! You have constructed all of the blocks for Quilt Concert 2023: Twinkle Twinkle. Now its time to put it all together! Are you ready to link up for the Grand Prize Drawing? Make sure to...
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Quilt Concert 2023: Quilting Suggestions
How is your Twinkle Twinkle quilt top coming along? If it isn’t finished, it probably will be soon, so now it’s time for the age-old question- How do I quilt it? Once your quilt top is complete, head...
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Curtain Call for Quilt Concert 2023!
Have you seen all of the amazing quilts created during this year’s Quilt Concert? Over the last two weeks, lots of quilt tops have come together, and today, you can see every submitted piece all in...
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TGIFF- See Which Quilt from 2021 is Finally Finished This Week!
Have you ever watched a spin-off of a television show? What I’m sharing here is the quilt equivalent of that! After finishing an improv quilt that incorporated lots of stripes, I was left with a pile...
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What Quilting Items Are on Your Holiday Wishlist This Year?
Does your mind immediately go blank the moment you are asked what you would like for a holiday or birthday gift? Mine sure does! This year I am compiling a list of 100+ gift ideas for quilters, and...
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How I Actually Design a Quilt Block for a Unique Group Project
When I design a quilt pattern, I design the quilt, create the diagrams, and write the pattern before I cut or stitch anything, but this isn’t how I work when I’m not writing patterns for other people...
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Quality Quilting Goals for an Inspired Start to 2024
For 2023, I had lots of super specific goals, and I accomplished a lot of them, but I needed more room for other projects and changes in plan. Many plans were derailed when the new quilting space came...
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Beyond Class Supplies: 5 Important Things to Bring to QuiltCon
Have you packed your sewing kit? Do you have your clothes and toiletries ready? What else do you need to have a great trip to QuiltCon? The show floor for QuiltCon 2023 (While this article is geared...
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Being Judged: Uncensored Feedback From the QuiltCon 2024 Contest
QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, was a whirlwind of activity, and I loved it all! I taught five classes filled with phenomenal students, walked the entire show floor filled with amazing...
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5 Unique Interpretations of Shape in Quilts from QuiltCon 2024
As quilters, we use all of the elements of design, and while shape is a critical aspect of our work, it sometimes fades into the background when we discuss the design aspects of our work. The quilts...
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Don’t Miss These 3 Remarkable Quilts from QuiltCon 2024
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to share some of my major impressions of QuiltCon 2024 with you, and today, I am excited to show you three of the quilts I can’t stop thinking about since...
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1 Show, 3+ Spaces: How to manage your time and accomplish it all at AQS Paducah
It’s almost time for the 2024 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek show in Paducah, Kentucky! Each April, Paducah, Kentucky, is filled with quilters worldwide to celebrate the art of quilting....
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Can a Pattern Designer Make a Profit Vending at a Quilt Show?
In the past year, I’ve entered the world of quilt show vending. It’s been a delightful journey filled with fun and hard work. The best part? The opportunity to meet and connect with many of you in...
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10 Fun Word Games for Quilters for the Holiday Weekend
We’re celebrating Independence Day this weekend here in the US. Over 70 million Americans (AAA estimate) are traveling this weekend, and what better way to relax on vacation than to play some games?...
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