Tag: patchwork
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A Block Review // Mini Dollhouse
The other day, I was looking for a challenge… A block, that I’ve never before constructed, was a bit cutesy in design and was a possible candidate for a future block tutorial. So when a challenge is needed, I go straight for my trusty, most favouritist, well spoken about quilting book – 130 Mini Quilt…
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‘Quilt-Along-With-Me!’ Part One: Block Prep & Piecing!
GET THE PATTERN SHEET : QuiltAlongWithMe – PartOne Hello! Welcome to the first instalment of my ‘Quilt-Along-With-Me!’ series! I’m so excited to get started and I hope you are too! In part one, I introduce the block we’ll be piecing together (which is the Father’s Choice block!) along with showing you the way I like to prep and cut…
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How to make a Quilty Cross Pincushion!
Hello! Well, it’s been a bit of a while since I last published post! Gosh! But I think I have a pretty rock-solid excuse for why… I’ve just returned home from a two week cruise to Fiji!! I had the best time and will be sharing more of my adventures and love for cruising with…
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TUTORIAL: FPP Union Jack Block!
Over the past few months, I’ve had a numerous amount of interest and requests to make a video tutorial showing how I make the Union Jack block… The first time I made this block I had just learnt how to Foundation Paper-Piece and was absolutely daunted by all of the different pieces and angles I…
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TUTORIAL: The Hashtag Block!
The Hashtag block seems to be absolutely everywhere at the moment! And when I say ‘everywhere’, I really just mean Pinterest and Instagram! 😀 So I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon and make a tutorial showing you how to make this block yourself! Yay! This is a great little block for all levels of…
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Sewing Machines 101
Over the last little while, I’ve been asked some wonderfully awesome questions all about sewing machines. With questions ranging from… What is the best sewing machine to use when I’m quilting? How do I use a walking foot? Can I make a large quilt using my small sewing machine? What are the best types of threads…
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TUTORIAL: The Economy Block
What a better way to start the New Year than to dive head first into a good ol’ block tutorial! Today we’ll be focusing on the Economy Block! This simple little block is made up of one centre square with two sets of contrasting triangles sewn around it. It’s a great block to use up…
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I made a Quilt!!
As is expected at this time of the year, the last few weeks have been filled with festive get-togethers, exciting gift making and an endless array of baking, giving me very little time to tend to my lovely little blog. But in the last few days before Christmas, I’ve hoarded away a little bit of…
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Tutorial: The Pinwheel Block
Good Afternoon to you! With a comforting mug of tea settling next to the keyboard and my written notes laid out before me, let’s explore the latest instalment in my quilt block tutorials – the Pinwheel Block! Inspired by a block in the book ‘500 Quilt Blocks’ by Lynne Goldsworthy & Kerry Green, the Pinwheel Block…
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