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National Quilting Day fun

3 / 17 / 18

Happy National Quilting Day everyone!  Also known as World Wide Quilting Day – which also happens to land on St. Patrick’s Day!  There are many ways you can get involved.  First, visit the Worldwide Quilting Day Facebook page to connect with other quilters and shop owners.   Check out the Quilt Alliance website for events… Read More

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10 ways to celebrate National Quilting Day!

3 / 17 / 17

National Quilting Day is tomorrow, March 18, 2017!  I’m so glad there’s a day to celebrate and honor quilting’s history and current trends.  Whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been at this for a while, there’s no doubt that quilters love an excuse to sew and share!  Let me give you a few ideas of… Read More

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It feels like Spring and it’s National Quilting Day!

3 / 19 / 16

Where I live in Northern California, it feels like Spring, and on top of that it’s National Quilting Day!  I love this time of year, and I love the fact that someone was clever enough to dedicate an entire day to the art of quilting. This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Quilting Day,… Read More

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Happy quilting day!

3 / 20 / 153 / 20 / 15

Happy quilting day!  It’s official, today is National Quilting Day!  As if you need an excuse to spend some time quilting this weekend, but maybe there is a little less guilt and a lot more community involved with today. I will be working on a project that has a March 31st due date, but you’ll… Read More

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National quilting day activities

3 / 19 / 15

Did you know that March is National Craft Month, and that this Saturday is National Quilting Day?  In 1992, Quilting Day was voted in as a national holiday, taking place on the third Saturday of every March.  I wanted to let you know about a few exciting things going on to celebrate the occasion. First… Read More

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It’s a bit busy, but I still like it! This is bl It’s a bit busy, but I still like it! This is block 3 of the #redatnight2bom that I’m co-teaching with @snowbirdquiltdesigns at @thegranaryquilts ❣️
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And this quilt top is done! It’s option 2 of my And this quilt top is done!  It’s option 2 of my new quilt pattern, Possibilities that should be available next week. 😃
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As the name suggests, the #possibilitiesquilt will have three different layout options using 10” blocks as the base. It’s a sampler style quilt with four different blocks that can be combined any way you want. Thus the possibilities are endless!  I can’t wait to show you more. ❣️
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Happy Friday! Spreading some love today! These he Happy Friday! Spreading some love today!  These hearts are a rainbow of happiness and perfect for that morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making hearts today so I revisited my ombré heart tutorial from 2018. I just love a good ombré and anything with hearts is a win! 
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The smaller inside heart (without the borders) measures 3” finished and the larger one measures 41/2” finished.  The original ombré heart from 2018 (last photo) measures 6” finished.
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Swipe to see the cutting instructions for each one, smallest to largest, and basic progression of how it goes together. ❤️
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A finish for Friday! This a #disappearing9patch f A finish for Friday!  This a #disappearing9patch from 2019.  It’s going to be a summer picnic quilt, but Coper thinks it’s his winter siesta quilt 😭.
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Have you ever made a #disappearingninepatchquilt quilt?  They’re fun and easy!  More details can be found on my blog (link in profile).
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