Yesterday I finished my work day grumpy and unsatisfied. Want to know why? My project was a flop. I was Day 2 into sewing an example block for my quilting bee group, when...
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Ok, I can't wait to show you this one! Once upon a time, my very own Love circle of do. Good Stitches made half square triangle blocks for our monthly collaborative quilt. Jodie hadn't yet decided...
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We've recruited practice quilts from friends near and far, allowing us to experience a sampling of common challenges. No quilt is perfectly square or perfectly sewn, as is the wonderful nature...
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We did it! This week Brandon and I officially became longarm quilters. At training we had the opportunity to quilt practice quilts. We brought two baby sized do. Good Stitches quilts for practice.
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Guess what? I got an early Christmas gift! Brandon and I painted the kitchen a soft, dusty teal called Starry Woods by Valspar. Oh my gosh - I love it! The kitchen instantly feels...
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Yesterday was an exciting day! Our whole family watched with interest as two gentlemen installed a longarm quilting machine in my home studio. Come watch it happen!
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This simple tutorial creates an elastic headband to fit a baby or child, up to approximately three years old. Turn a fabric scrap into a sweet headband to tame that little one's locks!
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Happy Friday! I'm popping in to congratulate the winners of our Toasty Teal mosaic contest, who will be receiving their mosaics in fat quarters from Bobbie Lou's Fabric Factory soon!
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Brrr! It's been cold outside. There's nothing better than sewing, warm and cozy in my studio, with a cup of tea at hand and such good company. Before our remodel, my sewing space was the coldest room...
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It's time! I am so very impressed by all the gorgeous Toasty Teal fabric mosaics you've created with fabrics from Bobbie Lou's Fabric Factory. You submitted so many unique entries...
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I'm so excited about something new and wonderful coming to Stitched in Color! Soon, I'll be offering professional longarm quilting services! What? When? How? Let me tell you all about it!
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Have you ever worn rayon pajama pants? It's a nice thing, friends. The fabric is so flowy and soft, really ideal for lounging. When Aria said she needed a new pair of lightweight pajama pants...
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We have many choices when shopping for quilting cotton solids. The best brand for you will depend upon your needs and priorities. Here is a comparison of solid fabric lines...
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Teal is made for autumn. Its saturated hue is mysterious and deep, reflecting back the darkening skies still filled with dying color. Teal exaggerates each toasty autumnal shadet...
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