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Amelia
Jan 242 min read
How to find the straight of Grain in Scrap Fabric
Learn how to find the straight of grain in scrap fabric! This will make cutting up those beautiful scraps so much easier!
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Amelia
Jan 135 min read
Adding a binding to your mini quilts
Okay, you've sewn the block, you've quilted it with a backing and batting...and now it's time for the final step, adding a binding! I...
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Amelia
Jan 92 min read
Tiny Heart Quilt Block Tutorial (Part 2)
Finish up the tiny heart block by quilting and binding it!
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Amelia
Jan 83 min read
Tiny Heart Quilt Block Tutorial (part 1)
Sew up this tiny heart block for Valentine's Day or any occasion celebrating love!
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Amelia
Oct 8, 20241 min read
Spooky Blocks!
Hi everyone! I've been creating lots of 4 inch quilt blocks, the blocks that are the perfect size to quilt and bind to create coasters...
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Amelia
Apr 9, 20222 min read
Announcing New Quilt Block Patterns!
I am so incredibly excited to announce that I have started selling quilt block patterns on Etsy! I currently have four spring and Easter...
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Amelia
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Emma
So, I'm not going to lie. This pattern is a little trickier to fit than most of the patterns I sew. It is a bit of challenge around the...
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Amelia
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Raglan
I love a good raglan. They are so quick and easy to put together, and I love the color blocking possibilities. Plus, I always feel so...
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Amelia
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Pollinator Pillows
Rebecca Page has just released a new pattern, and it is SO CUTE. Actually, it is a set of THREE patterns, and this is just one of them,...
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Amelia
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Happy Sewing Summit Day!
Yay! The sewing summit is live! Happy summit day! I hope you are all enjoying the amazing classes! If you are here from the summit...
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Amelia
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Rebecca Page Sewing Summit
Guess what? Rebecca Page is doing another sewing summit, and I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching not one, but TWO classes...
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Amelia
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Stevie Skirt
You've got to love a good skirt that still lets you run and play. At least, you do if you are a four year old who loves nothing more...
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Amelia
Oct 11, 20216 min read
4 Things to Consider when Choosing a Sewing Machine
Choosing a sewing machine can be tricky. Sewing machines are not cheap, and how do you know if you've got one that will work for what...
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Amelia
Sep 2, 20214 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Ballet Pack
Okay, summer has been crazy. I'm not even sure what happened, I didn't think we had that much planned, but somehow, I still hardly ever...
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Amelia
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Washable Coloring Play Mat
It has been a summer. Somehow, despite keeping our plans pretty light, I have been running around everywhere with the kids. On top of...
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Amelia
Jun 27, 20213 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Table Tent
Have you all seen the new Rebecca Page Table Tent pattern? It's so cute. It come with all these extra pieces to make windows, and...
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Amelia
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page High Waisted Pencil Skirt
Rebecca Page is really doing a phenomenal job with the quick and fun patterns lately. This is the newest, the High Waisted Pencil Skirt....
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Amelia
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Kids' Summer Camp Summit
It's time for another summit! And summer camp! So, of course that means, it's time for a summer camp summit! I will be teaching a class...
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Amelia
May 25, 20212 min read
Pattern Review: 5 out of 4 Fabric Watchband
My birthday was a few days ago, so I made myself a present. Surprise! I love it. I'm not sure how I feel about the scrunchie look coming...
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Amelia
May 20, 20212 min read
Pattern Review: Rebecca Page Culottes
Okay, so I have a confession. I love summer. LOVE. Winter is my least favorite season, because it is cold, and I like to be warm. I...
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