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Modern Paper Piecing Quilt Patterns – Advanced

sewwhatalicia — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:15:57 +0000

I love foundation paper piecing and modern paper piecing quilt patterns. This is my very favorite way to quilt! Once you catch the FPP bug you quickly start diving into more advanced patterns. This post is full of amazing intermediate and advanced FPP patterns. Modern Paper Piecing Quilt Patterns Looking for MORE patterns? Check out my inspiration list on Etsy HERE. Want to learn to

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Longarm Quilting – Tips for Sending your Quilt Out

sewwhatalicia — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:51:08 +0000

I love to quilt and I have made countless small quilts using just my at home machine. However sometimes you make that extra special quilt or a big quilt that just won’t fit on your tiny at home machine. Then you might need to send your quilt out for longarm quilting. I asked my local longarmer to help us out with some tips and tricks

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Mini Quilt Pattern – National Suicide Prevention Month

sewwhatalicia — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:52:22 +0000

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This year has been especially hard for mental health with all the isolation, fear, and uncertainty. So I have created this micro mini quilt pattern as a means to help spread the message and also to raise funds to support the cause. You can find the pattern bundle HERE, all proceeds will spread around several charities that work to

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12 Days of Christmas Quilt Tutorial

sewwhatalicia — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:33:45 +0000

I am a total Christmas music fanatic. I am ready to blast the songs long before Thanksgiving, and sometimes I do! The 12 days of Christmas is such a fun and iconic song. Last year my dear friend from Persia Lou created a beautiful set of cut files inspired by the 12 days of Christmas and I knew I had to make a quilt with

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10+ Beautiful Modern Quilt Patterns

sewwhatalicia — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

I love all things modern when it comes to sewing. I adore the geometric shapes and fun and unique ideas. Making modern quilts is so fun and addicting. Which is why I wanted to put together these beautiful modern quilt patterns for you to try and enjoy. I have selected patterns that I find appealing and are mostly modern. I did throw in a couple

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How to Make a Patchwork Quilt

sewwhatalicia — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Patchwork quilts are a great way to show off your fabric and a nice place to start quilting for beginners. For this post I made a miniature doll sized quilt for my niece, but I promise you the steps are exactly the same no matter what size patchwork quilt you make! How to Make a Patchwork Quilt What do I need to make a patchwork

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How to Stitch in the Ditch for Quilting

sewwhatalicia — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:00:36 +0000

How to Stitch in the Ditch There are some crazy terms in quilting and this is one of them. You might be asking, what the heck is stitching in the ditch and how the heck do I do it? Never fear I am here to explain everything you need to know about this crazy named but surprisingly easy quilting concept. Want to learn even more

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Colorful Rainbow Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns

sewwhatalicia — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:36 +0000

Colorful and Bright Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns You may know that rainbow is my favorite color. I am obsessed with all things bright and colorful, like these rainbow quilts. Foundation paper piecing is also one of my favorite quilting techniques. So this post is a marriage of two of my very favorite things, bright and colorful rainbow foundation paper piecing patterns. Check them all out

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Paper Piecing Patterns – Awesome Animals!

sewwhatalicia — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:00:49 +0000

Paper Piecing Patterns – Awesome Animals! Paper piecing has become one of my favorite quilting techniques. I love creating beautiful pictures and designs with fabric and this technique makes it so manageable. If you are new to this type of piecing I have several great tutorials for beginners, start here —> how to paper piece for beginners and my tips and tricks for FPP. Then

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Tips for Decorating with Quilts

sewwhatalicia — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:49:08 +0000

Tips for Decorating with Quilts There are so many amazing ways to decorate with quilts. I sat down and had a chat with my friend who is also an interior designer to talk about some tips for decorating with quilts in your home in a way that matches your aesthetic and design style. Scroll down for all my tips and then watch our chat where

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