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The Quilting Blues

The Quilting Blues, collection of Sue Reich was a special exhibit at the AQS Quiltweek show in DesMoines, IA at the end of September 2023. I was fascinated by the […]

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Surprise Quilting

Surprise Quilting

October means it’s time to get quilting our Surprise quilt-along. Have you started on yours? I tossed around several ideas but ended up settling on edge-to-edge quilting since this quilt […]

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Going in Circles

Going in Circles

Circles are a popular shape in quilt design, and for good reason. They are versatile, easy to work with, and can be used to create a wide variety of effects. […]

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Moxie XL – more to love

Moxie XL – more to love

We have a new machine in the Moxie family! Moxie XL is the big-sister to our original Moxie.   The Moxie XL from Handi Quilter has the same easy-to- learn […]

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5 Classic Easy Free Motion Designs – Part 2

5 Classic Easy Free Motion Designs – Part 2

Back in August Kim showed 5 classic free motion designs on our Watch and Learn Show. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here. Have you seen the […]

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5 Classic Easy Free Motion Designs – Part 1

5 Classic Easy Free Motion Designs – Part 1

Back in August Kim showed 5 classic free motion designs on our Watch and Learn Show. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here. Have you seen the […]

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What would you do?

What would you do?

What would you do if you noticed a mistake that no one else would ever notice on your quilt? What would you do if you don’t like your quilt top […]

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Ideas for Surprise!

Ideas for Surprise!

In my last post about the Handi Quilter quilt-along I shared our fabric choices and a few tips for cutting and piecing. The month of September for the Surprise! quilt-along […]

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Loading the Little Buddy

Loading the Little Buddy

There’s a wonderful accessory for the Little Foot frame called the Little Buddy. The HQ Little Foot Frame is a great choice for stand-up quilting in a small space. Overall […]

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Quilting with Friends – Surprise Quilt-along

Quilting with Friends – Surprise Quilt-along

Once a year I go quilting with friends in the mountains of north Georgia. I look forward to it all year long. My friend Ginny hosts us at her lovely […]

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“Spirals can be used in blocks and borders too. And they are great combined with other shapes to create gorgeous designs.”

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