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Two Quilts, Zero Quilting
Palm Beach Spring Quilt Update I have two quilt tops ready to go: my Palm Beach Spring Quilt and a coordinating mini quilt. And by “ready to go,” I mean they are sitting in a neat pile waiting for me to make a decision while I stare at them like they’re a pair of tax…
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The Quilt That Almost Beat Me
A relatable storyline arc from:“I am stuck” → “I am arguing with fabric” → “there is minky fluff everywhere” → “oh look, a quilt exists.” This quilt finish started the way many productive weekend mornings begin: with me doing absolutely none of the things I planned to do. The plan sounded reasonable when I invented…
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Lessons From the 52 Quilts Challenge (So Far)
Three months in, a few quilts behind, and already more finished than the last three years. When I committed to the 52 Quilts Challenge, I had a simple hope: that consistency would help me spend more time doing what I love and have more finished quilts to show for it. I wanted quilting to be…
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The Mostly Not-Blue Layer Cake Loop
A quilt for my best friend Do you have that friend – the one you love dearly. The one you want to share life with as long as there is life to be shared? Whether you’re miles apart or close by but so very busy, this is your person. The person that you just re-click…
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Leftovers Done Right: Quilted Casserole Hot Pad
Turning Fabric Scraps and Batting Leftovers into a Quick Holiday Finish I recently shared one of my favorite quilt reveals so far in this year’s 52 Quilts Challenge – a Mini Quilt Swap finish. For my swap partner, I made a sweet Christmas table runner using primarily fabrics from Tiny Christmas by Lizzy House for…
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