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27 Jan
12 Minis in 12 Months, Mini Quilt, Sew-A-Long

12 Minis in 12 Months Schedule

Hello quilty friends, I've outlined below what tips I'm going to cover this year as part of my resolution to create more often with mini quilts. Each month, as I post new tips, I'll link to the post from this page, so you can always come back to this page if you need help finding a post. January: Introduction February: Choosing fabrics March: Cutting tips April: Needles and thread May: Piecing & pressing tips June:  Quilting tips July: Binding Tips August: Pattern favorites September:  Paper piecing tips October: English Paper piecing tips November: Display December: Final post I want to give special thanks to the generous sponsors of this sew-along—they are the reason I have so many great items to give away to you every month! You can look forward to fabulous giveaways from: Lella Boutique Sassafrass Lane Moda Fabrics Quilters Dream Batting Hobbs Batting Patterns By Annie Soak Wash Superior Threads Cluck Cluck Sew Creative Grids Clover Jaybird Quilts Thimble Blossoms Riley Blake Designs

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26 Jan
12 Minis in 12 Months, Sew-A-Long

12 Minis in 12 Months Sew-Along Pt. 2

It's that special time of year full of new beginnings and fresh starts. I've got some new plans of my own, and I'd like you to join with me on this new year's resolution: to connect more, and to create more. My friend Kelsey (Instagram @spoolsandspice) moved across the country this past year, and we wanted to do something that would help us keep in touch. Sewing quilts and sharing them with each other is the perfect reason to reconnect and remember our dear friendship. However, we are both busy working to support our husbands in school. Since, for most of us, finding spare time is like trying to find a dropped needle in a shag rug, we wanted to plan something that would be more digestible and less overwhelming than a full-size quilt. I also live in a tiny two-bedroom apartment that still lacks decorations in a few of the rooms....

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28 Dec
Sew-A-Long

12 Minis in 12 Months Sew-Along

Join in on this sew-along for sewing tips and tricks, product reviews, and exclusive giveaways from some of my favorite designers and notion suppliers! Throughout 2018, I’ll be leading a sew-along in which followers will sew a new mini-quilt each month. For those who follow along and enter their monthly mini quilts, I’ll be giving away a new prize package at the end of each month. For those of you mini quilt junkies who are particularly prolific, and who sew at least six new mini quilts during the year, I will be giving away a massive grand prize package. Oh, and just now, when I said “massive,” what I meant to say was MASSIVE! To keep up with all of the fun, join my newsletter so you can be the first to know about all of the updates. Throughout the year, I’ll also be featuring my favorite mini-quilt patterns, reviewing my favorite notions,...

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10 Apr
Lella Boutique, Moda, Sew-A-Long

#OpenHeartSewAlong

I am so happy that so many have joined in on our Open Heart Sew Along.  If you missed the details don't worry, there is still time to join. For the next few weeks we will be sewing the Open Heart Quilt.  (If you hurry fast the pattern is still on sale on Vanessa's website for just $5.) I have been wanting to make this quilt for as long as the pattern has been available. When Vanessa of Lella Boutique released this pattern I was instantly drawn to the title and design.  Some of you know I travel to Africa as often as my time and money will allow with an organization called Mothers Without Borders.  While there we practice principles such as being present, being intentional, and having an open heart. Many have also suffered from various heart conditions.  I hope this sew along will in a small way bring recognition...

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