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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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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.
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Beautiful signs of spring & a flower project
March has a reputation of bringing all kinds of crazy weather to the states; but in California, we are having warm temperatures and beautiful signs of spring. Flowers and trees are blooming everywhere and the air is heavy with their lovely scent. As soon as I get comfortable with these warmer days, it will most…
