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My Lincoln quilt is on the road to the quilters! The pattern came from Barbara Brackman and so did some of the fabric. Please read about the quilt on her blog here. It has only been a little over a year since I won the pattern and fabric so I am right on my normal schedule! I opted to make my blocks 8" instead of 12, so I made a few more. My finished quilt size is approx 64x 72. I had some of this awesome Lincoln fabric from my friend Jill and couldn't think of a more appropriate quilt to…

Ever wonder what to do with old quilts? These 14 ideas for old quilts will inspire you to spread their nostalgic beauty throughout your home. From quilt display ideas to repurposing DIY projects.

I’m back to talk about what’s on my sewing table (and in my ears) this month- I love writing these little posts as they do help me stay accountable :-) What I’ve finished since my last update! I thought I had finished a lot this month but maybe not as much as I originally thought :-) First up,

Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the…

What happens when a quilt has been too loved and has become tattered? It can be repurposed into your favorite craft! Let me show you my 2 favorite crafts using tattered vintage...

You have a lot of quilt pieces but you don't know how to display them. Learn some quilt display ideas other quilters made.

Heather of Coffee and Quilts explains what 3-yard quilts are and why she loves them. They're quick and easy quilt patterns that use just three 1-yard cuts of fabric.