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Turn a Panel into Floor Pillows!
Happy Christmas in July! That's always fun to say when it's sunny and 80 degrees outside. :) The Benartex Ambassadors were asked to create a Christmas in July project using a holiday line. I'm sharing...
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The Story of a T-Shirt Quilt
A few months ago, my neighbor, Shari, called and asked me if I knew of anyone local who could make a t-shirt quilt for her son, who was retiring from the Marines. I said yes - me. :) Here's a look at...
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Star Bows in Teals
Hello! It's time for my 3rd quarter Benartex Ambassador project, and I was lucky enough to get to play with the Prismatics collection. It features jewel tone colors in gorgeous watercolor prints, and...
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5 Panel Cutting Tips + Star Stacks My Hero quilt reveal!
Sometimes when you see a fabric, you know exactly what to do with it! That's how I felt when I saw the My Hero panel from Benartex - these fun comic strip-style blocks would be perfect centers for the...
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Week 1 - Strippy Improv Halloween QAL
Hi! I'm excited that it's Halloween season, and time for the Strippy Improv Halloween QAL!If you still need the pattern, you can order it here.We're talking fabric in week 1!But really, before that,...
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Week 2 - Strippy Improv Halloween QAL
Welcome back for Week 2 of the Strippy Improv Halloween QAL! It's block making week! The beauty of a 4-block quilt is that once you have 2 made, you're halfway done! Thanks for weighing in on which of...
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Quilts of Valor Presentation
Tonight I got to be part of something very special: a Quilts of Valor presentation to my former neighbor, an Army Ranger.Me, Tom and the quilt It all started back in spring when Tom's wife, Shari,...
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Leaves & Webs: 2-in-1 Reversible Placemats
Happy fall! I admit that I have 2 plastic totes packed with Halloween and fall decorations (and that doesn't count our outside Halloween decorations!). But I can't resist making more projects every...
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Week 3 - Strippy Improv Halloween QAL
Welcome back for Week 3 of the Strippy Improv Halloween QAL! How are your blocks coming along? I finished two blocks this week - a ghost and a witch hat. I had fun digging through my low-volume prints...
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Making Faces Bonus Templates
When I stitched my pumpkin blocks, I wanted them to be jack o'lanterns instead. Aren't they adorable?!?! I just sketched my face shapes, but afterwards I created a pdf with similar faces to these for...
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Strippy Improv QAL - Assembly and Finishing!
It's week 4 of the Strippy Improv Halloween Quilt Along! Time for assembly and finishing! (Scroll down to the bottom for a couple single-block finish ideas!)I finished my wall hanging using the...
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Spooky Shirts Behind the Scenes
If you've been following my blog for a while, you've seen a few t-shirt projects. From t-shirt trick-or-treat bags to t-shirt memory quilts, to Jojo's "Free High Fives" t-shirt, I've found that the...
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Falling for Gnomes Mug Rug Set
Happy fall! I've been playing with these fun Falling for Gnomes fabrics - aren't they perfect for fall?!? This fabric was designed by Andi Metz for Benartex, and I really wanted to make something using...
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Venetian Marble Strip Runner
Hello! I'm here today sharing my Q4 Benartex Ambassador project - a jewel-toned table runner made from pre-cut strips! I chose the Venetian Marble prints because I've always loved the look of fancy...
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Strippy Improv Holiday QAL!
It's the most wonderful time of the year....Strippy Improv QAL time! And this year, it's bigger and better - I'm introducing 6 NEW block designs!Need the pattern? Purchase it here.Need to sign up for...
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Strippy Improv Holiday QAL - Week 1
Hooray! The Strippy Improv Holiday QAL has started! This is my favorite time of the year, and the addition of 6 new blocks only makes it better. And this year, there's a giveaway for Week 1, so keep...
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Strippy Improv Holiday QAL - Week 2
Hello and welcome back for Week 2 of the Strippy Improv Holiday Quiltalong! This week we're talking block creation. And if you haven't joined the QAL yet, you still can! Grab the pattern here and sign...
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Strippy Improv Holiday QAL - Week 3
It’s Week 3 of the Strippy Improv Holiday Quiltalong! This week we’re making 2 more blocks - for a grand total of 4! Small quilts make it easy to stay on track in a QAL, especially in...
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Strippy Improv Holiday QAL - Week 4
Can you believe it?!?! We're on the 4th and final week of the Strippy Improv Holiday Quiltalong! I hope you've had as much fun as I've had, maybe learned a few things, and are well on your way to a...
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Holiday Hack #1
As my helpful 9-year-old keeps pointing out, Christmas is in 10 days. 😬And I'm starting to realize that I need to remove some things from my to-do list (but that's another post...!). But finishing up...
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How many quilts did I make in 2023?
It's time for a recap of 2023! Here's a look at what I made during the past year:(Click on each individual description for info on the project)Benartex Ambassador Tote ChallengeStrippy Improv Heart...
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Year of Strippy Improv Series Kickoff!
My idea 2 years in the making is finally kicking off in 2024! Year of Strippy Improv!I'm expanding the Strippy Improv technique into a full year of themed projects, by season.Tonight I'll be...
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Winter + Snowflake Tutorial Roundup!
Whether you love playing in the snow, or love sitting inside and quilting instead of going out in the cold, these tutorials are for you! Snow-themed projects are some of my favorites, and I have...
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Valentine Project Round-Up
It's hearts and chocolate season! Valentine's Day is coming and you still have time to sew a heart-themed project! In fact, I'll be sharing how to create Confetti Heart Postcards tonight (2/8) in a FB...
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Year of Strippy Improv - Spring Series!
As spring has been popping up here in Michigan, I've been working on spring-themed projects, and now it's time to share! Tonight I'll be in the Thermoweb Craft Room on Facebook for a Live Session to...
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