Author: Create Beautiful Quilts
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Free Star Quilt Block Pattern
My favorite quilt block pattern will always be a star block. I am always trying to find different variations for stars. I designed this block one day, and as I started repeating it over and over for a quilt top I noticed this beautiful wavy design in the background of the quilt. I fell in…
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Five DIY Gifts People Actually Want!
Let’s make some easy DIY gifts together! I share how to make five different projects that are perfect for gifting. We will start off with a fun no sew collage tote bag that is a great kid friendly craft! I demonstrate all of the steps to make each project as well as the materials needed…
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Unify Your Scrap Fabrics into an Amazing Quilt Block
In my latest YouTube video I share two ways I unify my fabric scraps together so they blend perfectly into a beautiful quilt. You can watch the video here: In the video I share a fun and easy quilt block tutorial! Here are the cutting requirements for one block: Here is the block layout! If…
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5 Easy Quilting Designs on a Domestic Sewing Machine
I love to piece quilts together, but it is always a challenge for me to actually quilt my quilts. Last year to motivate myself to get some quilts finished I shared 5 ideas for quilting quilts. This year, I decided to share 5 more! 2. Dense Plaid 3. Pivot! 4. Windmill 5. Haphazard Double Lines…
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Five Simple Ideas to Quilt your Quilt
If you are anything like me, then you love piecing quilt tops, but sort of lack enthusiasm when it comes to finishing the quilt. For me, actually basting, quilting, and binding the quilt is the busy work in the whole quilting progress. With that said, I also don’t like all my unfinished quilt tops stacking…
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Improv Quilt Pattern Tutorial: Step by Step
I have been admiring improv quilts for years, and I have always wanted to make one, but I have to admit, I was always intimidated by the prospect. Why? Because honestly I do love the structure of traditional quilting. When I decide on a pattern I know exactly what I need to do and that…
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Charm Pack Quilt Pattern
I absolutely love using precuts when making a quilt and charm packs are one of my favorites to use. Charm packs contain 42 five inch squares of fabric and they often feature prints from an entire line of fabric, however, you can also find them in basic colors such as white, grey, black and more!…
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Free Layer Cake Quilt Patterns
I love purchasing Layer Cakes when I love a line of fabric, but am not quite sure what quilt pattern I want to use the fabric with. With a layer cake, I get every print in the line of fabric and it is enough fabric to make a pretty nice sized quilt. If you aren’t…
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Create Impressive One Block Quilt | Flying Geese Design
Learn how to create a stunning One Block Flying Geese Quilt in this tutorial! This quilt is made from flying geese blocks and is sure to impress with its unique design. If you love quilting and are looking for a new project, this tutorial is for you! Approximate Quilt size: 54″ x 60″ Cutting for…
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Two Methods For Perfect Flying Geese
If you have been quilting for any amount of time you have probably already noticed that there are so many different methods to create different blocks. Today I am going to share the two different methods I use to create Flying Geese Quilt Blocks. The first method I am sharing does have more fabric “waste”.…
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