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Darling Hearts Quilt Pattern

It’s finally here!  The Darling Hearts Quilt Pattern has finally arrived.  Yes, I’m releasing a heart quilt AFTER Valentine’s Day.  But that’s okay.  Hearts are timeless and can be had…
Mary davis's first quiltcon badge.

My First Quiltcon

Well I did it. I survived my first Quiltcon. This years event was held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Phoenix Convention Center. This is a huge space and there was…
Valentine's day quilted table runner.

Heart Table Runner Tutorial

Look at this cute heart table runner. I was debating what heart project I should make for Valentine’s Day. Did I want a tote, a pillow, a mini quilt? This…
A placemat with the word joy on it.

Joy Placemat Tutorial

Make your holidays merry with this fun free motion quilted placemat. I had an idea to do some quilted words and couldn’t decide exactly what to say. So I did…
Resume, network, reclaim your unfinished craft objects october 2021.

My UFO-vember Inventory

  I’m happy to take part in this year’s UFO-vember organized by Bobbie Gentili of The Geeky Bobbin.   Bobbie started this to help us all get our UFOs accounted for. …
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Paws All Around Quilt

My new quilt pattern is here!  This Paws All Around Quilt is my modern take on a classic Bears Paw block.  The bears paw block is a popular quilt that…
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Make a Miniature Ohio Star Block

Star blocks are my favorite quilt blocks. I’ve been playing around with making some mini blocks, and I thought I would share this one. I didn’t bind my block, but…