Foundation Paper Piecing (or FPP as it’s commonly known as) used to be a really intimidating concept for me. Did you notice I am using past tense here? It is no longer intimidating. Are you new to FPP? With these foundation paper piecing tips + tricks that I’ve learned, hopefully you’ll be a pro at FPP in no time! Some…
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When my friend Amanda (the genius behind Broadcloth Studio) asked me to write a brief blog post about my favorite classic quilt block, the Sawtooth Star immediately popped into my mind. I am such a sucker for this simple, visually appealing block. Amanda has put together a really neat quiz to find your quilt block soul mate–to take the quiz,…
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Wall hangings are so fun to make, right? They are the perfect weekend project. Quick, easy, boom you’re done. But preparing a wall hanging to be, ya know, displayed on the wall can sometimes be slightly annoying. There is something about making a hanging sleeve and hand sewing it on the back of the wall hanging that just doesn’t scream…
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Matching points on a diagonal can be frustrating if it’s a new skill; I have been there before! The seam ripping. The cursing. And ohhhhh that seam ripping. So, hello and welcome to this very special edition of “Rachel tries to do a quilting task one handed so she can take photos for a tutorial.” You are most likely here…
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It’s here! It’s here! Rainbow Falls quilt is finally here! When I made up this pattern a couple of months ago, I had no idea people would be so interested in making a version for themselves. So with a lot of encouragement from friends, I tackled writing this beast. Rainbow Falls quilt comes in the following sizes: Wall/Large Pillow, Baby,…
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