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11 Apr
Block Tutorials

Conquering Curves: Connection Block {Tutorial}

Back in September of 2015, I had a block tutorial published on the now closed Sew Mama Sew website called Conquering Curves: Connection Block. I recently had someone comment on my post that linked to the Sew Mama Sew tutorial, and I realized that it was time to publish the block tutorial here on my own website. I will...

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Diffraction Quilt Block Tutorial
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05 Apr
Block Tutorials

Diffraction Block Tutorial

Note: This tutorial was originally written in partnership with OLFA and published on the OLFA craft blog, which no longer exists. I love all the angles included on the OLFA 6" x 24" Frosted Acrylic Ruler, and they inspired me to create the dramatic Diffraction Quilt Block. The Diffraction Quilt Block is created using a repeated slice and insert progression....

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Square in a Square Tutorial & Top Tips
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15 Mar
Block Tutorials

Square in a Square Tutorial & Top Tips

March 2023 Update: I now recommend cutting the smaller squares ⅛" larger than listed in the table (so 1½", 1¾", 2", 2¼" 2½", 2¾", 3", 3¼" 3½", ... all the way up to 7") and using a FULL ¼" seam when sewing the triangles on the side of the large square. I have found a lot more consistently in...

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No-Waste Flying Geese Tutorial and Top TIps
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08 Feb
Block Tutorials

No-Waste Flying Geese Tutorial and Top Tips

Be sure to check out my UPDATED Four-at-a-Time Flying Geese Tutorial and Sizing Tables. I think you might find a lot more success with the intermediate sizing I suggest there! Over the years, I've learned a handful of tips that have added up to having a lot more success and confidence when piecing flying geese blocks using the no-waste method...

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27 Jul
Block Tutorials

Inset Curve Star Tutorial

I am really excited to share a photo tutorial today for inset curve stars. If you are comfortable sewing drunkard's path blocks, you can sew an inset curve star; the inset curve star does require partial seams, but I promise they are really gentle and easy to do! This tutorial will create a 24 1/2" unfinished / 24" finished...

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24 Jul
Block Tutorials

Curve Star Block Tutorial

Today I'm sharing a photo tutorial on how to create a 12" finished curve star block, like the 6" finished versions that I pieced in the borders of the Mum's Garden quilt. If you are comfortable sewing drunkard’s path blocks, you can sew a curve star block! I am really excited about the possibilities of what these blocks can...

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29 Jun
Block Tutorials

Solidarity Quilt Block

In late April I was contacted by Quilt Mania to see if I would help support their solidarity project. In their own words, During these difficult times, health care providers around the world are risking their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, working over-time in this battle against the coronavirus. We would like to mobilize the international quilting...

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26 Apr
Block Tutorials

Uneven Log Cabin Block Tutorial

I was recently contacted by a reader asking for sizing details on the uneven log cabin block that I used to create a yellow and black baby sized uneven log cabin quilt in early 2014. Because I was more than willing to share the sizing details once, I immediately went to work to create this quick tutorial to share...

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02 Feb
Block Tutorials

Quarter Arch Piecing Tutorial

When I shared my Crop Circles Table Runner in December, I immediately wanted to create a tutorial to show how I pieced the quarter arch blocks. This week I had a small window of opportunity to make a sample block and photograph the steps, so without further ado, let's get started! Note that this tutorial does not cover in depth...

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10 Nov
Block Tutorials

Combinatorics {Introductory Tutorial}

Last July (2017), I shared the Combinatorics Mini Quilt. Then, at the end of September, I shared the Combinatorics: Paper Airplanes and Stars baby quilt. I have finally had a bit of time to pull some of my testing together and today I am looking forward to explaining more about what I mean by Combinatorics and share a fun block...

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11 Sep
Block Tutorials, Giveaway

Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop & Giveaway

Welcome to the 2016 Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop! Cloud9 generously sponsored this New Block Blog Hop featuring their Cirrus Solids. Cloud9 is also generously sponsoring a fat quarter giveaway, so don’t miss out on two different ways to enter to win (details at the bottom of the post). https://www.instagram.com/p/BIfVsPfjSce/?taken-by=quiltingjetgirl My co-hosts, Cheryl @Meadow Mist Designs and Stephanie @Late Night Quilter, and I had fun selecting...

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27 Mar
Block Tutorials, Blog Hop, Giveaway

Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop & Giveaway!

Welcome to the 2016 Paintbrush Studio New Block Blog Hop! Paintbrush Studio generously sponsored this New Block Blog Hop featuring their new line of solids, Painter’s Palette. Paintbrush Studio is also generously sponsoring a half yard giveaway of the fabric bundle put together for the blog hop, so don’t miss out on two different ways to enter to win (details at the bottom...

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01 Jan
Block Tutorials, Stash Bee

Plus Banner Block {Tutorial}

Happy New Year! I will be a hive mama for Hive 9 of the Stash Bee in 2016, which means I get the pleasure of posting a tutorial for my hive in January. I created a fun block that I call the Plus Banner Block, and I thought I would share the tutorial with you today here on my...

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21 Sep
Block Tutorials, Quilts

Applique Heart Block Tutorial

Bernie @Needle and Foot blogged today, and it really captured my attention. I live in California, and the state is currently besieged by wildfires. While I was away on vacation, a fire started 3 miles from my home, and I made a short list of 3 things that I sent to a friend to remove from my home if necessary:...

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Notched Quilt Block Tutorial
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30 Aug
Block Tutorials, Blog Hop

Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop & Giveaway!

Welcome to the first day of the Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop sponsored by Fabri-Quilt and Inspired by Fabric. Today, I am excited to share a unique new quilt block tutorial that finishes at 12-inches square with you! Fabri-Quilt is also generously sponsoring a half yard giveaway of the fabric bundle put together for the blog hop, so don't miss...

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Love Letters Block Tutorial
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02 Jun
Block Tutorials, Stash Bee

Queen Bee for June – Love Letters Block Tutorial

Today I am sharing the tutorial I put together for my Stash Bee hive mates in case you are interested in making some "Love Letter" blocks, too! Love Letters Block Tutorial When I was notified that I had been accepted into the Stash Bee in Hive 2 this year, I knew what my design inspiration for my month was going to...

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Tessellated Leaf Block Tutorial
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23 Oct
Block Tutorials

Tessellated Leaves {Block Tutorial}

When I was trying to come up with inspiration and a pattern for the Tessellated Leaves quilt, I started by looking at M.C. Escher's artwork. I quickly realized that what I was going to be able to create based on Escher's work was a tessellated pattern of some kind. I found many examples of Escher-style tessellations and corresponding online tessellation...

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