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Quilting: What Is The Most Important Part of A Quilt

What’s the most important part of a quilt? By Kathleen Mathews   I have a quilt in my head nearly all the time. I might be thinking about one I’ve made, am making or want to make. Those frisky quilts … Continue reading

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Sewing for the Very First Time

by Kathleen Mathews The first time you do something is often memorable and if you close your eyes you can conjure up poignant memories of many first time experiences. Nothing has better memories for me than when I learned how … Continue reading

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Free Christmas Quilt Pattern Part 11 ~ by Terry White

On The Eleventh Day Of Havel’s Holiday Project, My True Love Is The Snip-A-Stitch Finishing the Edge: 1. Use the same thread in the top and the bobbin of your sewing machine. Choose a nice edge finish stitch. I use … Continue reading

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Free Christmas Quilt Pattern Part 10 ~ by Terry White

On The Tenth Day Of Havel’s Holiday Project, My True Love Is The Rotary Pinking Blade Time to Make the Back Label and the Spine Label: 1. Apply fusible web to fabric before cutting. (This will keep the back label … Continue reading

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Free Christmas Quilt Pattern Part 9 ~ by Terry White

On The Ninth Day Of Havel’s Holiday Project, My True Love Is The Rotary Wave Blade Now, Let’s Continue And Start Creating the Border: 1. Choose your border fabric. 2. Measure the size of your borders and add 1/2″ for … Continue reading

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