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Flip Flip Dot

While browsing the Quiltwoman.com website I saw a classic pattern that I really liked. I liked it because the pattern looked very versatile. With just a quick change of fabrics it could be used for anyone. It is called Flip … Continue reading

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Classic Pattern Redo

Even though I have worked for QuiltWoman.com for many years I still have not seen all of the patterns that we currently carry.  There are just so many of them!  The bonus of working for QuiltWoman.com is getting the first … Continue reading

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Water Lily Surprise

I am still in the first year of owning my new home here in Western NY. Fall was beautiful as the large maple tree in front showed its colors.  Winter gave me a chance for rest and settling in.  Now, … Continue reading

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Stitch and Flip Adventures

by Kathleen Khosravi of Olive Leaf Quilts Have you ever looked at a quilt with thousands of little pieces and wondered how someone found the time and fortitude to make such a thing. Well, sometimes there are easier ways. My … Continue reading

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“It’s the Little Things” Kit-of-the-Month

The other day I was thinking that I have SO many quilts and a crazy number of pillows that I just don’t “need” any more but I still want to keep making things. I love playing with my GO! Cutter … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Machine Quilting

This is one of the main features that encouraged Sandy Petsche to design her new pattern series Quick Kids Quilts. Big pattern pieces, no triangles, beginner friendly, all two-color quilts, and all smaller size quilts all of these features help … Continue reading

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Helpful Hints by Sandy Petsche

Designer Sandy Petsche has recently put out two new pattern series: Quick Kids Quilts and Quick Gift Quilts. Each series is a collection of patterns that feature big pattern pieces, easy cutting, no triangles, beginner friendly, and all just two-color … Continue reading

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Twisted Hearts

by Mary Ann Sprague, of Mary Ann’s Makings Over the last few years, I’ve experimented with foundation paper-pieced quilts and table runners. Through paper-piecing, I’ve explored the world of Celtic knots, incorporating shadows into the quilt top to show the … Continue reading

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Christmas Topiary

Christmas! It is the happiest time of the year for so many of us. I think that part of the reason we love Christmas so much is because we take the time to add beauty to our surroundings. These acts … Continue reading

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Quick Tree Skirt Pattern by Julia Deal

Despite the initial geometry used in development, the Modern Spiral Tree Skirt (SEW-104) was the most fun of any pattern I’ve written, and it came together in record time thanks to the mathematical assistance of my college age son. We … Continue reading

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