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Garden Party Row Along by Seams to Be Sew

Seams to be Sew Garden Party Banner
I am excited to announce that I am participating in the Seams to Be Sew Garden Party Row Along!

Fabric Grain - Quilting Terminology Explanation

Fabric Sample with Fabric Grain Terminology graphic

One of the first sewing lessons I took started with discussing fabric grain. 

When quilting, this is good information to know so I thought I would share some basics with you.

Free Tutorial - How to Make the "Our Editor" Quilt Block

"Our Editor" Quilt Block in blues and whites
Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For August, it is the "Our Editor" Quilt Block. I am not sure how it got it's name, but it seemed like it would be fun to make! 

Quilt Guild Gift - Quilter's Helpers - Quick Tip

Quilter's Helpers Gift Idea for Quilt Guild. M&M chocolate candies wrapped in clever saying
I wanted to share a cute idea I got inspiration from on Pinterest. It is a fun gift I gave to the members of my local quilt guild.

Organizing Fabric - Quick Tip

Fabric Organizing - box of organized folded fabric
Today I wanted to share a quick tip about organizing fabric. 

Introducing the Not-So-Tricky Quilt Pattern!

The Not So Tricky Quilt in Red, Grey, black, and white with Greek cross and card trick blocks
I am so excited to share my newest pattern. This one has been in the works for a long time. This is the Not-So-Tricky Quilt Pattern!

Making a Painted Quilt Block or Barn Quilt

Making a Barn Quilt of Painted Quilt Block - hand painting a red, black and white quilt pattern on a wooden block

Every once in a while, I get together with my mom and sisters to have a Craft Day. 

We got together recently and decided to all paint quilt blocks. The other name for these is Barn Quilts. 

Free Tutorial - How to Make the Meteor Quilt Block

Meteor Quilt Block Free Tutorial - quilt block in light blue, blue, and white.
Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of July, I am thinking of a camping theme. This month, it is the Meteor Quilt Block. 

Tips for Using a Rotary Cutter

Rotary Cutter Tips - Rotary cutters laying on a self healing mat with ruler
These are some of the things I have learned over the years from using rotary cutters. There are lots of cutting options out there, but I like how easy it is to cut straight lines with rotary cutters.

How to Make the Wild Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

Wild Geese Quilt Block Tutorial - quilt block in blue, teal, and white
Again this year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of June, we are still sequestered to our homes. But we are moving forward digitally! This month, it is the Wild Geese Quilt Block. 

Hanging a Quilt on a Wall Using a Curtain Rod

Red, White, and Blue Bombs Burst quilt hanging on a wall with a ladder in front of it.

There are lots of quilt hanging systems out there. Some are better than others. I went for the cheap, sturdy, not ugly looking one. This one works great for me!

(Hint: It is a curtain rod!)

Mitered Corners on a Quilt Binding (Part 2)

Mitered Binding on a Quilt (Part 2) - Pin and green quilt corner showing a mitered corner
I made a previous blog post about making mitered corners on a quilt binding. It only showed how to make mitered corners using the backing fabric. This post will show how to add the binding on and make the mitered corners.