
Diary of a Quilter
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A personal blog about quilting, sewing and life as a mother. Lots of free tutorials including beginning quilting tutorials, binding tutorials, and other sewing projects like bags, quilt blocks and nursing covers.
Diary of a Quilter
10h ago
Are you ready for a fresh year of quilting inspiration? The 2025 Riley Blake Quilt Block Design Challenge is up and going and available for quilters of all skill levels! If you haven’t participated before, this is a free, skill-building block challenge hosted by Riley Blake Designs, featuring a lineup of weekly quilt block patterns...
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Diary of a Quilter
3d ago
As someone who doesn't feel confident quilting my quilts on my home sewing machine in anything other that straight lines (and the occaisional waves) I was so intrigued and excited the first time I met Melodie Harding and saw her clever acrylic templates for drawing free-motion quilting designs so that you can confidently quilt your...
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Diary of a Quilter
1w ago
A tumbler quilt is a one-block, patchwork design made from wedge or trapezoid-shaped pieces. This twist on a traditional patchwork-squares-design creates visual interest as the blocks are arranged in staggered rows, creating an interlocking pattern. This design looks more complex than traditional squares, but in application it is nearly as easy to piece. It's also...
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Diary of a Quilter
2w ago
At the beginning of January we made our fist visit to Mexico City. I'd heard great things but let me tell you, this experience exceeded all of my expectations! The history, the colors, the textiles and crafts, the people and the food - all of it was fantastic. (And bonus, if you're traveling from the...
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Diary of a Quilter
2w ago
I'm so excited to share this free pattern for this gorgeous Log Cabin Heart quilt block. This tutorial is from guest writer Sydney Nodgren of Stuff Sydney Sews. She also shares multiple fun ways to use this quilt block design to make a quilt, embellish a sweatshirt or make stand alone quilt block art! Take...
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Diary of a Quilter
1M ago
You may remember these blocks I was working on this past fall. Well I'm finally sharing the finished quilt and it's one of my favorite finishes of 2024. It was made for a special niece and was delivered in November. This quilt was so fun to make and perfect for using up scraps. I had...
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Diary of a Quilter
1M ago
A scalloped border is a beautiful addition to any quilt, offering detail and charm that elevates the entire design. Unlike traditional straight borders, scalloped edges create a soft, flowing silhouette that complements a variety of quilt styles, from classic to contemporary. This decorative finish frames a quilt beautifully and adds visual interest and craftsmanship, showcasing...
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Diary of a Quilter
1M ago
Happy New Year everyone. Welp, somehow January has come around again. I swear it arrives faster and faster each year, but maybe that's just a sign that I'm getting older. Often January brings the motivation to clean and purge. After putting away all of the Christmas decor as well as Christmas sewing I started going...
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Diary of a Quilter
1M ago
Getting your quilt ready for a longarm quilter is the final step to turning your hard work into a stunning finish. After all of the time and energy invested into piecing your quilt top, if you are handing off the quilt to a longarm quilter, you defintitely want to ensure the best outcome possible. A...
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Diary of a Quilter
1M ago
It's that time of year again. Time for retrospectives and Top 10 lists and looks back at what resonated most in the past year. I love reading recaps - as well as writing them. It's always interesting to look back at what was accomplished over the year as well as what resonated most with all...
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