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Modern Quilt Along 2017

Modern Quilt Along–Improvisational Piecing with Mister Domestic

It's the first Wednesday of September (how can that be?!) so it's time to introduce the theme for our Modern Quilt Along series that we have been doing this year. If you have forgotten how we started, head back HERE to read all about it and how you can join in the fun. We have gone over many aspects of modern quilting, some I am more comfortable with than others, but this month I feel like I am wayyy out of my comfort zone as we delve into the modern quilting tenet of improvisational piecing. ... View the Post

Patterns· Quilt

Framed Quilt Pattern–Tester Quilts

Today I thought we would show you a few of the quilts our pattern testers made from The Framed Quilt Pattern that we just released.  First up is Sew Stacy Sew and her Framed Quilt. I absolutely LOVE the colors she used for the quilt--isn't it turning out to be adorable? This next one is by Elaine who so kindly helps us often with patterns...and she's amazing at finding details that I miss.  She made the Framed Quilt for a sweet grand-daughter and I think it turned out so darling. Thank ... View the Post

Patterns

FRAMED Quilt PDF Pattern Release

Now that school is back in session, I have more time to sew and I am super excited about that fact. Hopefully you do too~so we are releasing a new quilt pattern for you to sew with! The Framed Quilt Pattern is pre-cut friendly so it's a quick sew and can really showcase lots of fabrics. You will need 2 pre-cut 5" by 5" squares and 2 pre-cuts of 2.5" strips. The finished quilt size is 63" by 72" so it's a good sized quilt!  You can go to our shop to see more of the quilt HERE!!!   ... View the Post

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Simple Leggings Pattern

I think it was inevitable that we would release a leggings pattern. Elizabeth and I tend to find something we love and then make a million versions of it.  And usually those things we love are fairly practical, easy to make, and to be used or given to someone else. ... View the Post

Patterns

Simple Leggings Tour with Frances Suzanne

Today on our pattern tour of The Simple Leggings pattern we have our good friends Frances Suzanne. This duo of sisters are sewists galore and love to sew children's clothing for their nieces and nephew. They are up today sharing their version of the perfect leggings for back to school! Head HERE to read all about their post. ... View the Post