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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…
How to organize quilt projects
It’s September, the temperatures are cooling and I feel like I’m already behind in my crafting schedule. As quilters, a top priority becomes the need to plan and organize quilt projects in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Today, I have some clear steps and great tools to help you organize, prioritize and make a plan…
It’s a girl! And some playtime in the sewing room
She took her sweet time, but our newest granddaughter has arrived! I’m sure my daughter would take offense at the word “arrived”. She was delivered at home and completely natural, so she gets full credit for the birth of a healthy baby girl. Her name is Delaney Lorain, and I can’t wait to meet her…
Four variations of the Vinca Quilt Block
I’ve been having a good ol’ time playing in my sewing room and I’ve discovered four variations you can make of the Vinca Quilt Block! It’s as simple as rotating each unit and voila! A new variation is born. Plus, I’m sharing a baby-sized scrappy version that I made using one charm pack! In case…
