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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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Tips for finishing UFO’s
It’s a new year and a great time to start tackling some UFO’s (unfinished projects). They accumulate for many of us because we can’t resist a new project, which leaves our current project abandoned and unfinished. That definitely describes me; I get distracted by shiny new projects all the time! UFO’s are like clutter; they…
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Top blog posts of 2025!
Now that I’ve finally moved on to the next calendar year (better late than never), I’d like to pay homage to 2025. Here, at my blog, it was the quietest of years for me. I didn’t produce as much content as years past, yet I felt like I was constantly working. Finding the balance between…
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Hollyday Table Runner tutorial
I love decorating for each season with table runners. My new Hollyday Table Runner tutorial is sure to add a festive touch to your December table. This is such a simple and easy design that you can make in a flash. It’s a great way to use up a charm pack of Christmas fabrics or…





