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Watch Us Wednesday – Grandmother’s One Patch Collection
Nancy Zieman demonstrates Clover Trace n Create Quilt Templates making two difficult quilt block shapes easier and faster. First she demonstrates the trapezoid shape for the Tumbler Block Design, and then she shows you how to make faux hexagons to create Grandmother’s Flower Garden Design. Both of these designs are available in one collection and each one makes four different sizes of blocks. You can create beautiful updated traditional quilt designs faster and easier with the Trace n Create Quilt Templates. We’re traveling to Quilt Market in Portland this week. We…
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Make It Monday – Grandmother’s One Patch Table Runner
Wouldn’t you love to get the look of hexagons without all the intricate Y-seams? Nancy Zieman created the Trace n Create Quilt Template for Grandmother’s One-Patch Collection that does just that. It includes super-size two traditional quit blocks – Faux Hexagon and Tumbler designs with one template collection. Both templates provide four different sizes. Fast piecing with no Y-seams! Here’s a link to the instructions to create a Grandmother’s Flower Garden Table Runner to show you a bit more how it works. Have you ever pieced with hexagons?
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Watch Us Wednesday- Yo-Yo Maker Inspiration
We’ve shared quite a few projects this year featuring our Quick Yo-Yo Makers available in 6 shapes and multiple sizes. This video shows you all the tips and tricks you need to be successful in creating fabulous fabric yo-yo’s to embellish all of your fashion and home decor projects. If you have a little time, pour a cup of tea or coffee and watch the whole playlist of Yo-Yo Videos for more project inspiration. Have you tried making a yo-yo yet?
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Make It Monday – Spring Has Sprung
Spring has finally sprung, and we can’t help but look forward to all the fresh new spring projects ahead of us. To get things started, here’s a fun project using the Quick Yo-Yo Makers. Add a touch of color and whimsy to your springtime luncheons with this lovely little spring quilt. Click here for the printable instructions. Also included are instructions for coordinating napkin rings and candle ring. Happy Spring Time!
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Quilt Retreat & Tunisian Techniques
My neighbor’s mare dropped a foal about 4 days ago and I have been trying to get a picture of the baby all morning but mama is still very protective and continues to put herself between my camera and the baby. Spring is without a doubt here….on drives down into the valley there are new lambs frolicking in the pastures…new life is everywhere! I was blessed with a 4 day quilt retreat with my quilt group, Laid Back Ladies of the Block, and have returned refreshed and encouraged to spend…