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What Is Strip Piecing in Quilting? (And Why You’ll Want to Use It)

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12 Fresh Summer Quilt Patterns to Start this Week

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Simple Charm Pack Baby Quilt Pattern

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Bluegrass Charm Fabric Collection & Quilt Patterns

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Join us for the 2025 Summer Block Party

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Simple American Flag Quilt Block Tutorial & More American Flag Quilt Patterns!

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Finish it Friday; Vintage Inspired Society Sparkler Quilt

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5 Tips for Finding Sewing & Quilting Inspiration While Traveling

How to make hair ties with fabric - a free tutorial to make knotted hair ties. #sewingtutorial #sewingpatterns #DIY #hairties #knottedhairties #fabrichairties #freesewingpattern

How to Make Knotted Hair Ties in 2 Sizes

14+ Trendy and Fun Sewing Projects Perfect for Teens

14+ Trendy and Fun Sewing Projects Perfect for Teens

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Learn How to make a Pinwheel Star Quilt Block with our Free Pattern

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Quilted Liberty Zip Bag Sewing Pattern

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How to Make a 12-inch Ohio Star Quilt Block

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The Cat Dash Quilt Pattern & Project Kits

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20+ Quilt Patterns Perfect for Spring Sewing

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How to Organize your Quilting WIP’s

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How to Make a Fat Quarter Drawstring Laundry Bag

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Sewing on a Budget: 8 Tips to Save Money When Quilting

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Pretty Pinwheels Quilted Fold Over Pouch Tutorial

15 Adorable Things to Sew for a New Baby

15 Adorable Things to Sew for a New Baby

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How to Upcycle Designer Ribbon into a Beautiful Zip Pouch; a Sewing Pattern

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A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing Quilt Blocks

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Introducing the Arctic Sparkler Quilt Pattern

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How to Clean and Care for Handmade Quilts & Printable Quilt Care Gift Tags

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Twelve Inch Bow Tie Quilt Block Pattern

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How to Make an Upcycled Quilt Block Sweatshirt

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20 Cozy Quilt Projects Perfect for Winter Sewing!

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How to Make a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block

Blue and green quilt blocks on white cutting mat with quilt ruler and rotary cutter

Stitch Your Way Through the Year! Join our 2025 Quilt Block of the Month Program

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2025 Printable Monthly Project & Quilt Planner Pages

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Sew Smart! Make a Pincushion That Attaches to Your Machine

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2024 Best of the Blog; Reader Favorite Projects

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How to Finish Your Christmas Quilt; Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Corner Star Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Christmas Bow Quilt Block Pattern for Festive Friends Quilt Along

brown and white gingerbread quilt block on white table

A “Sweet” Gingerbread Man Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Merry & Bright Candle Neighbor Gift Idea

Red, black white and gold santa claus quilt block on white table

Santa Claus Quilt Block for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Stitch a Snowman! Snowman Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Sew an Elf Quilt Block for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

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Join Me for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

red and white pieced santa claus hat quilt block with green background on pink cutting mat

Sew a Jolly Santa Hat Quilt Block with our FPP Pattern