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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.
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Latest blog posts…
Free Scrappy Leaves Table Runner pattern
It’s time for some Autumn sewing, my friends, with this free Scrappy Leaves Table Runner pattern! Following up on last year’s Scrappy Leaf Quilt Block tutorial, I’ve added instructions to make this beautiful table runner. It’s a great scrap buster to use with your favorite Fall colors. The size of this table runner is 10.5″…
How I store my thread
Last month I was grappling with thread organization, so I thought I’d give you an update. I’ve found a few great solutions, so allow me to show you how I store my thread! I’ll also give you details about each type of thread and how it’s used. The “before” pictures I took some pictures of…
Inspiration for straight line quilting
I love me some free motion quilting, but one of my favorite quilting designs for a fast and easy finish is straight line quilting. This is a tried and true method of quilting and just about anyone can do it easily with the right tools and knowledge. Today, I have some inspiration for straight line…
