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Just Add Sugar· Quilting

Modern Dresden Mini Quilt

Today I am sharing a project that I worked on last week that is a great scrap buster! We teamed up with Nancy's Notions to do a challenge with their Dresden Template and I used lots of leftover fabrics from our Just Add Sugar Tour to create a Modern Dresden Mini Quilt that I am calling "With a Slice of Lemon." I really do love projects I can make in an afternoon and this mini quilt is one of those! Here is how you make one a modern dresden mini quilt... Supplies Dresden ... View the Post

Baby· Quilting· Quilts· Riley Blake· Techniques· Tutorials

How to Make a Gingham Baby Quilt

***By popular demand this quilt has been made into a printable PDF pattern that walks you through how to make this quilt in both the baby sized version shown here and a large queen sized version.  You can purchase the PDF pattern HERE for only $3.95.)*** How to make a Gingham Baby Quilt. Sounds simple right? And it is. Crazy simple. However, I have to admit this is one of my very favorite baby quilts of all time. ... View the Post

Quilting

11 Tips For Better Quilting

1. Use the right tools for the job. Having a small sewing kit just for quilting can help with not only organization but also with the time it takes to quilt. You aren't rounding up your tools every time you need to do a project...but they are always together and always on hand. Some of my favorites are shown below including wonder clips (*affiliate link*) that I think are worth their weight in gold when binding a quilt. 2. Better cutting equals a better quilt. I know a lot of people talk ... View the Post