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Quilt· Quilt Block of the Month· Quilts

2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt Top

Today we get to show you the quilt top made from the quilt blocks coming up in our 2016 Quilt Block of the Month Sew-Along! Each and every month (on the first Monday) we will share a tutorial for a quilt block that is both perfect for beginners and fun for experienced quilters alike. As you can see from the photo the quilt is only made up of 9 quilt blocks...even though there are 12 months in the year.  This is because we are allowing for you to have a few "off months" where you might not ... View the Post

Cooking· Recipe

Candy Cane Popcorn Recipe

Do you have lots of candy canes leftover from the holidays?  They are usually swimming around at our house mostly because they are the last candy eaten---and I usually end up throwing them away after a month or so.  But not this year!  I decided to turn those leftover treats into a candy cane popcorn recipe that was perfect for family movie night which is a Friday night tradition at our house. And boy howdy did those candy canes get gobbled up this year!  I actually had to make a second batch ... View the Post

Baby· Tutorials

DIY Pom Pom Swaddle Blanket Tutorial

I have a new go-to baby gift that I have been making for friends and family.  And luckily for me, they are fast and easy but they are so cute to swaddle newborns in for a photo. And now you can make some swaddle blankets too! DIY Pom Pom Swaddle Blanket Tutorial Materials: Cotton Gauze Fabric--1 1/4 yards Serger (or zig zag stitch on your sewing machine) 5 yards of mini pom pom trim And here's how you make them!   Step 4: Stitch the pom poms around the perimeter of ... View the Post

Christmas· Seasonal

No-Sew Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial

Today we have an easy no-sew felt Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial that is made even easier with the Accuquilt!  If you To make this felt Christmas tree skirt All you need are a few things and you are ready to make a tree skirt this afternoon.  Or these would make the absolute perfect gifts for those still on your shopping lists—teachers, neighbors or even family and friends. No-Sew Snowflake Christmas Tree Skirt Materials *1 yard of 60″ white felt *1 1/4 yards of 60″ red felt *Go! ... View the Post

Christmas· Seasonal· sewing

Gifts to Make: Easy Dishtowel Apron

If you are still needing some last minute gifts for some special people in your life---these simple Dishtowel Aprons are the way to go!  They are fast and you can embellish them any way you choose. And it's a project that you can make in an afternoon. All you need are a few things and you have a darling Christmas apron that you can wear or give as a hostess gift. ... View the Post