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Quick Tree Skirt Pattern by Julia Deal

Posted on November 18, 2020 by QWBlog

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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Fractured Panels – Pillows or Wall Art

Posted on September 23, 2020 by QWBlog

This is a very easy way to use small panels that are 6” to 12” square or rectangular. Sometimes you have them leftover from a project or sometimes you just bought them because they caught your eye. No Pattern Required … Continue reading →

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HOW TO FINISH A LINEN RUG WITH OPEN BACKGROUND

Posted on September 9, 2020 by QWBlog

I hadn’t seen this done before but when I hooked my lighthouse rug pattern onto a linen background, I decided it would look like a dark stormy or dusky sky if I left the background unhooked. That left me wondering … Continue reading →

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Yarn Inspiration

Posted on August 19, 2020 by QWBlog

I went to visit my friend designer Barb Sackel a few months ago at her quaint home on a little lake where we always sit and talk about our latest projects. I bring along something new to work on and … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass

Posted on August 12, 2020 by QWBlog

​Years ago when I got back into quilting after my kids started school, I attended a large quilt show in Nashville.  I remember being overwhelmed by all the different types of quilting projects and I think I bought every quilting … Continue reading →

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Itchin’ to be Stitchin’ with Felt

Posted on August 5, 2020 by QWBlog

I just love the look of wool felt applique. I love the raised texture, the traditional and the modern looks that can be done with felt, and I really like that felt doesn’t ravel. What is also great about wool … Continue reading →

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Just Dropping In!

Posted on July 15, 2020 by QWBlog

Sarah Vanderburgh is joining us today to introduce her new pattern.. Dropping In. New Pattern This quilt pattern is called Dropping In and was made to feature the line of fabric called No Cause for A-llama by Dear Stella. Llamas! First, … Continue reading →

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Make It Your Way

Posted on July 1, 2020 by QWBlog

Introducing a new pattern series by Nancy Dill, Owner of QuiltWoman.com. Use these patterns for Hand Embroidery, Punch Needle Embroidery, Rug Punching or Hooking, Applique, or any other craft you can adapt them to. The first patterns in the series … Continue reading →

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Three Different Ways to Make Rugs

Posted on June 23, 2020 by QWBlog

You probably remember the first kind, they were very popular in the 60’s and 70’s. Latch Hook Rugs The hook had a little door on it and you worked with a 3” piece of yarn. You started at the bottom … Continue reading →

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Get a Grip(py)!!!

Posted on June 17, 2020 by QWBlog

Are your rulers and templates slipping away from you? Or are you tired of walking your hand up your ruler as you cut. Well no longer! Now there is Grippy! Grippy is made by Odif, the same company that makes … Continue reading →

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