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Hey there! I’m Julie Cefalu, and I’m a quilter, teacher, pattern designer and quilting correspondent (aka blogger). I’m also a wife, mom and grandma who loves to read, hike, garden and cook.
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Latest blog posts…
Piece & Quilt Sampler Tips for January
It’s time to share my Piece & Quilt Sampler Tips for January! We are heading into the home stretch with this quilt along, and this month we’re tackling the sawtooth border. If you’re just tuning in, all of the details can be found at Fat Quarter Shop. We’re using the book, Celebrate with Quilts, by…
Easy tips to make perfect sawtooth borders
When it comes to border designs, there are so many to choose from. If you want to give your quilt that added sparkle, you might want to try a sawtooth border. Don’t be intimidated by this one, because today I’m sharing my best tips for making perfect sawtooth borders! What is a sawtooth border? Sawtooth…
New year, new planner options (for quilters)
Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is starting off splendidly for you. I love the idea of a blank slate when I look at the year ahead. Of course it’s not totally blank, but it hasn’t been overloaded (yet) with plans and commitments. This is when I explore new planner options for…