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The Crafty Quilter
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.
This space is my creative sanctuary. I love to share quilting tips and tutorials along with the latest creative happenings in the blogging world.
Thanks for visiting, and I hope you come back soon!
Latest blog posts…
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Scrappy 9-patch Quilt Pattern (Free!) + Earth Week inspiration
To honor Earth Week, I spent some time finishing two projects made entirely from fabric scraps in my stash. There’s something deeply satisfying about repurposing what we already have – it feels like a small but meaningful way to care for the earth while doing what we love. Both of these projects have been quietly…
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A Quilt, A Birthday and a Bit of Serendipity: A meaningful quilt gift for my granddaughter
A heartfelt quilting story about gifting a “big-girl” quilt, turning a UFO into a meaningful birthday gift, and creating a lasting family tradition.
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Flower Pounding on Fabric: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Nature Printing
Learn how to do flower pounding on fabric with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Create beautiful botanical prints using real flowers—perfect for quilting and DIY projects.
