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How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

Quilting

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt Sometimes pulling together prints for a quilt can be a daunting task. So, today let's talk about six easy tips that will teach you how to choose fabric for a quilt. They are simple and straight forward ways to bring a quilt together! SCALE   The first thing we need to talk about is scale. Within the quilt you are going to want  different scales of prints.  Small scale, medium and sometimes even large scale prints in a quilt can give the quilt the ... View the Post

04.23.18 Add a Comment

Union Square Quilt Tutorial–Quilt Block of the Month 2018

Quilting· Shine Bright Fabrics

Union Square Quilt Tutorial–Quilt Block of the Month 2018

After all the talk of our 2018 Quilt Block of the Month Club we are finally sharing the tutorial for the Union Square Quilt Block...which is the block we are focusing on this year. Below is everything you need to know to create this block and sew along with us...and how to buy a printable, illustrated booklet for the sew along! We are excited to have everyone sewing and long and are excited to see all the finished quilts. *Blocks should finish at 18"x18"* Union Square Quilt Fabric ... View the Post

04.20.18 Add a Comment

Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

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Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

One thing that we love to make as a family after school is homemade dough. We often make homemade bread or rolls for dinner (and a few extra loaves to pass around the neighborhood), but it is an activity that I can get all of my kids involved in. And there is just something about gathering around the kitchen island rolling out and kneading dough that also initiates conversations that I wouldn't normally get. And I will take that any day of the week. One other recipe that we love to make in ... View the Post

04.18.18 Add a Comment

Minimal Triangles Quilt Pattern

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Minimal Triangles Quilt Pattern

Last fall we made this quilt for an auction to raise money for the floods in Houston that Riley Blake Designs did. And after that auction so many of you asked for the pattern for it. So, I finally had the chance to make another one in March with a new fabric line that just came out and I thought I would put together a quick tutorial for you to show you exactly how I made it.   Here's exactly what you will need if you want to make one too. I love this quilt because not only is it a ... View the Post

04.16.18 2 Comments

Children’s Cleaning Mitt Pattern

$5 Friday· Accessories· Patterns· Tutorials

Children’s Cleaning Mitt Pattern

Today I have a super quick project to make...that I love...a children's cleaning mitt! My girls use these all the time for their chores. To make them is easy.  All you need is felt and the downloadable pattern (found at the end of this post). ... View the Post

04.12.18 Add a Comment

The Magic of These Good Old Days (An Art of Homemaking Post)

Girls· The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

The Magic of These Good Old Days (An Art of Homemaking Post)

The other morning I dropped my girls off at school. As I watched them walk into the building I heard the words of a song on the radio: "I wish somebody would have told me babe Some day, these will be the good old days..." Just then Grace turned around at the door and waved... ... View the Post

04.11.18 1 Comment

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