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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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Choosing Quilt Batting (Without Overthinking It)
If batting feels confusing, you’re not doing anything wrong. The 52 Quilts Challenge has forced me to confront many things. Before the 52 Quilts Challenge, I made far more quilt tops than finished quilts, so my batting preferences have developed quite slowly over time. What I’ve learned over time isn’t a list of rules. It’s…
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