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Quilt Projects

Finished and in-progress quilts, totes and throws from the sewing room.

Baby Quilt with Knotted Stitching
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Baby Quilt with Knotted Stitching

Knotted stitching: the traditional finish that makes a baby quilt quick and soft.

Sewing a Lightweight Mini Blanket
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Sewing a Lightweight Mini Blanket

A lap-sized blanket you can make in an afternoon, with fabric that stays light.

Handmade Greeting Cards for Every Occasion
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Handmade Greeting Cards for Every Occasion

Simple card designs from scraps: stamping, layering and the messages that matter.

Jumbo Churn Dash: A Modern Quilt with Solid Fabric
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Jumbo Churn Dash: A Modern Quilt with Solid Fabric

A beginner-friendly churn dash goes modern at 36×36 inches — straight-line quilting, solid fabrics and a layout from Camille Roske

Bear Paw Tote Bag: A Quilted Bag for Travel Days Out
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Bear Paw Tote Bag: A Quilted Bag for Travel Days Out

A sturdy quilted tote built around the beloved Bear Paw block from the Fat Quarter Shop Classic series — perfect for road-trip sti

Supersized Maple Leaf Quilt for the Living Room Couch
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Supersized Maple Leaf Quilt for the Living Room Couch

One giant 36-inch maple leaf block, two borders, under ninety minutes of piecing — a fast stash-busting throw for the living-room