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Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Crow's Feet Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee
This is the last installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! This one is called a Crow's Feet Stitch.
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Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Knotted Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee
This is the next installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! 
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Technique Tuesday - Stitches for Tying a Quilt - International Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee

I had fun at a quilting bee learning and quilting together. Today I will be sharing the stitch we used to tie the quilts. It is one of the simplest and easiest to do. 

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Technique Tuesday - YoYo Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Fabric YoYo tutorial
Yoyos are so much fun to make. They are quick and easy, and add a splash of texture and dimension to any quilt. 
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Technique Tuesday - Quilter's Knot

by Becky Smith
Needle and Thread

What is a quilter's knot? 

A quilters knot is a quick little knot that quilters use, specifically when hand piecing or quilting. It is super fast to make and easy to use.

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Technique Tuesday - Free Hot Pot Holder Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Hot Pot Holder in Teal and Grey
I have made so many hot pot holders in my life. Now you can do it too! These make great gifts and are great for practicing your quilting skills on.
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Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Quilt Reveal

by Becky Smith
Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern in Patriotic Red, White and Blue
It's official! The Bombs Bursting Quilt is done and the pattern is available! There are so many ways to make it yours. There are some variations to check out too.
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Technique Tuesday - Fussy Cutting

by Becky Smith
Fussy Cut Blocks
What is fussy cutting? When I first heard that quilting term, I thought it referred to not liking what you have cut out, and having to redo it multiple times. I was wrong. 
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Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern Sneak Peak

by Becky Smith
Sneak Peak of Bomb Bursting Quilt
Check out a sneak peak of the Bombs Bursting Quilt and Pattern.
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Technique Tuesday - Squaring Up a Block

by Becky Smith
Squaring up a quilting block

One of important steps when making a quilt is making sure that your block is the correct size. This is especially true when your blocks are made from more than one piece of fabric.

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Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Beginning

by Becky Smith
Trimming edges from blocks in red white and blue.
This week I have been hard at work, starting a new quilting pattern! Check out the sneak peak and sign up for my newsletter.
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Technique Tuesday - How to Make a Wreath with Scrap Fabric

by Becky Smith
Spring colored scrap fabric wreath in pink, teal, purple, and yellow

Have you ever thought "I have way too many scraps! I am never going to use all these!" 

Well, make a Fabric Scrap Wreath and that will help you feel better about the ever-growing pile!

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