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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…
Orange Peel Sew Along Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of the Orange Peel Sew Along! Now that we’ve made our orange peel shapes, it’s time to stitch them in place. You have the choice to sew the applique shapes by hand for a relaxed paced, or you can stitch them by machine for a fast finish. A BONUS option is…
My Top 5 favorite podcasts for quilters
If you’re looking for some good podcasts to listen to, you’re in luck! I’m sharing my TOP 5 favorite podcasts for quilters that you are sure to enjoy! I love listening to anything related to quilting especially while I’m sewing, but often when I’m driving or out for a walk. Quilting podcasts are entertaining and…
Orange Peel Sew Along Week 3
It’s Week 3 of the Orange Peel Sew Along and we’re ready to prepare some applique shapes! I’ll guide you through the process of preparing applique shapes with a turned edge. There are two main techniques we’ll use for this: freezer paper & starch (with two options) and faced. There are SIX video lessons this week,…
