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Category Archives: Quilting
MMQ – A few more blocks
Sixteen blocks are needed for the MMQ top. These 4 blocks include a simple 4″ square, a modified sailboat block, a shaded 4-patch block and a “W” alphabet block. The 4″ square is perhaps the simplest block. The fabric is … Continue reading
MMQ: Log Cabin Block Variations
The Log Cabin Quilt Block is a very common block in traditional quilting. Traditional Log Cabin Quilts are typically sewn with a red center square and alternating sides of light and dark as in this example from the TLC Home … Continue reading
MMQ Blocks 5, 6 and 7: Pinwheel and Variations
Pinwheel is another traditional quilting pattern. When multiple blocks are joined – especially if completed in brightly colored and patterned fabric – the quilt top appears to be in motion! (see more at TLC Home Website) Block 2 was a … Continue reading
MMQ Blocks 2, 3 and 4
The MMQ Blocks for today are very simple – instant gratification! Block 2 is a Half Square Triangle – a single seam creates the center 4″ design block! Half Square Triangles are used in a multitude of traditional quilt blocks, … Continue reading
Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager, Tutorial
Tagged Modern Quilt Tutorial
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The MMQ – Modern Monochromatic Quilt: Block 1 and Border
Urban. Contemporary. Modern. One might consider those odd words to use to describe quilting – and age old art form. Blacks and Greys – monochromatic colors were used to create simple blocks for a Modern Monochromatic Quilt. When piecing these … Continue reading
Table Runner Tutorial: The Engineering-Only Version
“The facts, Ma’am, just the facts.” Editorializing is fun. But too much of it in a tutorial can cause confusion. So to focus solely on providing the instructions for the Destashification Table Runner – this engineering-only version was created….. … Continue reading
Art in a Science Dissertation
Art can be found anywhere. I was fortunate to be able to attend the son’s Molecular Biology PhD Dissertation Presentation – although I understood very little after he said, “Welcome….” While he was speaking in polysyllabic terms, I was watching … Continue reading
Posted in Home Decor, Quilting, Sewing, Tutorial
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“I Can’t Sew a Straight Line” No Measure Modern Quilt Tutorial
This quilt is designed to guarantee a beautiful modern quilt – with perfectly straight lines – by even a beginning sewer! The twenty-something daughter is visiting and wanted some help with apartment decor. Her bedroom needed some color – and … Continue reading
Monkey Wrench
The Long-Arm Quilter Extraordinaire returned the Monkey Wrench Quilt a few months ago, but I waited to post it until today as it was a gift for my sister. With a large fabric stash, there will be fabrics whose colors … Continue reading
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Destashification Table Runner – Part 3
The piecing is complete. Part 1 and Part 2. The colors flow beautifully. Trim the excess foundation fabric(s) to 1″ larger than top. Step 10: Layers: Now its time to quilt! First step. Build a sandwich. The bottom layer is … Continue reading
Posted in Destashification Braided Table Runner, Home Decor, Quilting, Sewing, Tutorial
Tagged Sewing Gifts, Tu
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The Destashification Project 