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Selecting Fabrics
One of my favorite parts of making a quilt is selecting the fabric. I just love all the colors and how the prints create visual texture. The fabrics you choose can either make or break a design. This is...
birchblog
Pressing Quilt Seams
Pressing seams is an integral part of the assembly process of a quilt block. Every time a seam is sewn, it must be pressed before the next piece is added. Seems simple, right? Not always. In a complex...
calypso blog
Making Complex Quilt Patterns
One of the most challenging yet exciting parts of designing quilt blocks is deciding which features to include in the pattern. If I am making a representational pattern, the subject must be simplified...
raindrop block website
How I Design Quilt Blocks
When it comes to quilting, my favorite part is creating the designs.  To make a quilt design that is representational and not merely a geometric design, many people opt to use applique or paper piecing...
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