It’s a mystery! Feel like getting out of your comfort zone? Let me take you on a quilting adventure. Join me by following the clues along the way in making an awesome quilt top you will be so proud of. Trust me…it’ll be fun.
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Rail Fence is a very old, traditional quilt pattern that can also look refreshingly modern depending on fabric choices. This baby quilt can easily be made in a weekend from fabrics already in your stash, using only 3 fabrics and simple strip piecing, if you are in need of a quick gift.
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You’ve already learned how to make flying geese units with the rulers you already own. Now find out about some great tools to make trimming these versatile blocks even easier and more accurate. Warning…they can be addictive!
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Flying geese blocks are definitely a staple in quilting. Learn how to make them without any specialty rulers. These are great for cleaning out your scrap bin and getting an awesome quilt in the process.
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2021 Update…because of Elton John and Ed Sheeran! Most people have at least a few Christmas songs that they love to hear during the holidays. Check out my own personal Christmas playlist…some classic, some a little offbeat…maybe they’re on your playlist too! Enjoy!
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Make your own fabulous gift tags following these simple instructions. They can then be used by the gift recipient as a Christmas tree ornament after the gift has been opened. Win, win! Have fun!
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We’re all thinking about gift giving at this time of year and it got me to thinking of some of the presents I’ve received from my loved ones. They all know about my passion for quilting and sewing so I’ve gotten some amazing gifts over the years. Check out some of my special presents…
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In honour of the 20th Anniversary of the movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, here is the story behind my daughter Kate’s Harry Potter quilt. Enjoy!
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Whether you have a real tree or a fake tree, it’s a wonderful tradition when the family gathers together to decorate it. Make up some hot chocolate, put on the Christmas tunes and reminisce about the special decorations and what memories they bring. Then stitch this simple patchwork tree that can decorate your home for the season.
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I have a thing for the Muppets…check out my small, but special (to me) collection.
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There’s a chill in the air! The wind is gusting, the leaves are swirling and it’s time to rake them all up before the snow flies. Welcome November by stitching up these colourful maple leaves in warm autumn tones.
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You’ve learned how to prep your appliqué pattern for using fusible web…now learn all about finishing it with free-motion, zig-zag or decorative stitches.
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The crisper weather, colourful leaves and Hallowe’en make October my favourite month of the year. Grinning jack-o-lanterns welcome the season.
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Have you always wanted to learn how to use fusible web…or have you had a bad experience using it and swore you would never use it again? Believe me when I say that I understand both sides of the equation. Join me for some great tips and tricks as you make these Funky Flowers.
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September, rather than January always seemed to be the beginning of the year for me as a kid! I loved school and couldn’t wait for the first day so I could wear my newest outfit and try out my shiny new school supplies. Even though the old one room schoolhouses are a thing of the past, we can reminisce with this bright red schoolhouse.
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Have you ever made a “fidget quilt”? Perfect for stimulating the mind of a patient with dementia…make one for your local hospital or long term care home…or even for someone in your own family.
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I always associate the end of August with a trip to one of the local farms close to the cottage and feasting on corn on the cob…dripping with butter and flavoured with salt and pepper. Are you drooling yet?
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Have you made a quilt yet that represents the craziness of this historic time period? The spiral is my favourite design motif and after collecting spiral prints for about 5 years I decided it was time to do something with them...and then along came Covid-19. The world seemed to be spiraling out of control and that became the idea behind this quilt.
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