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Problems with Pieced Quiltbacks
What’s something most people don’t understand? Most people don’t understand how important the quality of their quilt backing is. There are many factors that can affect the quality of your finished quilt when choosing your backing. One is that if you choose to use a sheet, or sheets, the thread count should not be so…
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Are You a Scrappy Quilter?
My first two quilts sort of set the tone for who I am as a quilter. My first quilt was a little experiment in applique for my new baby, and my second was a scrap quilt born out of a reluctance to throw away perfectly good material. My husband was a young lawyer and his…
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My Favorite Days
What do you wish you could do more every day? My favorite days are the ones where I get to do some quilting work, and I can squeeze in sewing for myself. Even better are the days when I get to do some free-motion quilting for myself or others. I really enjoy the creativity of…
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My First Quilt
I’ve always been a “maker”. I loved my art classes in school. My maternal grandmother taught me to knit and she was always knitting when she sat down. My stepmother taught me to crochet along with the adage that “idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” I just (internally) rolled my eyes at that, but I…
Stella Quilting
Adding the finishing touch that brings your quilt to life!
Stella Quilting 