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4 Patch Quilt + X’s and O’s = AWESOME QUILT

4 Patch Quilt + X’s and O’s = AWESOME QUILT

Linda January 22, 2013 0

I used this YouTube video as a guide for making my sister’s scrappy quilt. I particularly like the way she added a border to finish off the square points

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How to Make Easy Quilted Fabric Postcards

How to Make Easy Quilted Fabric Postcards

Linda February 20, 2012 0

This is one of those projects I’ve been wanting to try. This tutorial demonstrates just how easy it is

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Quilt An Adorable Christmas Tree Skirt

Quilt An Adorable Christmas Tree Skirt

Linda December 12, 2011 0

This looks like a wonderful gift project for next year and it can’t get much simpler

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Breast Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block

Breast Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block

Linda October 9, 2011 0

It sounds complicated but once explained, is really quite easy. I definitely plan to try this one out

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Disappearing Nine Patch

Disappearing Nine Patch

Linda September 24, 2011 0

One of my ongoing UFO’s is a red, white, and black disappearing nine-patch quilt. I’m still in the process of making the nine-patch blocks. Here’s a very short but excellent tutorial explaining the technique

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The Perfect Curved Binding

The Perfect Curved Binding

Linda September 20, 2011 0

Sharon’s process for folding the binding fabric before cutting is awesome. I can’t wait to try it. I’ve always used the non-bias binding method. The video is just chock full of interesting techniques. I’ve

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Quilt Labels

Quilt Labels

Linda September 19, 2011 0

I watched this Fons and Border video this morning. I love the idea of using a fabric with a coordinating pattern. I definitely plan to try this on my recently finished Blue Bayou as

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Hoopless Hand Quilting

Hoopless Hand Quilting

Linda July 9, 2011 2

I’ve been working on hand quilting my Sampler Quilt for almost 2 years now. It’s one of those projects I keep setting aside. This poor baby is in desperate need of a washing so

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Square-Up Ruler

Square-Up Ruler

Linda July 5, 2009 0

I have quite a few rulers with some used more often than others. This baby is used everytime I make half-square triangle blocks and it does a marvelous job of squaring up these blocks.

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Organizing Fabric Tips

Organizing Fabric Tips

Linda February 23, 2009 0

I certainly will give this one a try!

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