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6 Projects for National Jelly Roll Day

It’s National Jelly Roll Day this month! And for those of you thinking that a jelly roll is a tasty dessert, you’re not wrong, but for quilters it’s something very different. In the quilting world, a jelly roll is a collection of 2.5” by width-of-fabric strips, all rolled up to look like, well, a jelly roll. They are great time-savers for picking fabrics for projects since all the fabric strips in a jelly roll usually are from one fabric line or coordinate nicely. And we know the best way to celebrate, we put together a

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September 7, 2023
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Teach Your Kids to Sew

In today's largely fast-paced digital world, teaching your kids to sew can be a fantastic break away from screen time as well as a way to foster creativity. Not to mention give them something to do when they inevitably walk up to you mid-July saying “I’m so bored.”  When you teach kids to sew, it engages their imagination and teaches them skills that they can use far beyond summer. First off, sewing enhances your creativity. The kids can choose their own fabrics, patterns (with guidance of course), and add their imagination to their projects stitch by

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July 1, 2023
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Six Free Rainbow Quilt Patterns for Pride

LGBTQIA+ plus ROYGBIV equals a rainbow quilt roundup! We’ve put together six of our favorite free patterns full of vibrant colors to celebrate love, inclusivity, and diversity. What better way to embrace the spirit of Pride than by creating quilts in a rainbow palette? Highland Falls Quilt - Fabric from the Attic A rainbow of stars made with space age prints is arranged in an unusual diagonal setting. The stars wink in and out, some dark and bold, other softly muted. The fun comes with arranging the stars in rainbow order!   Going Up Use those big, beautiful, prints you’ve

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June 1, 2023
Kona Color of the Year 2023 Crush
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9 Projects Using the Kona Color of the Year for 2023

It’s that time of year again! Robert Kaufman announced their new Kona Color of the Year for 2023, Crush. It’s a bright pinky-red, almost a strawberry color, and works as either an accent for a bright pop of color or is strong enough to carry a whole quilt. Check out these nine projects, including two free quilt patterns, for inspiration. 1. Arrowhead - FREE Pattern By Ariga Wilson Arrowhead finishes at 55” x 65” which is a nice sized throw quilt. The color scheme keeps it monochromatic and adds a touch of gray for an unexpected neutral. You

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December 26, 2022