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Back to School Party: Dozens of Daisies Part 5 and Giveaway

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Diane Harris

We’re closing in on the end of Quiltmaker‘s Back to School Party! Today’s Step 5 will guide you to add the borders to your quilt center. Dozens of Daisies Part 5 Sew the border #1 strips together and cut into … Continue reading →

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Back to School Party: Dozens of Daisies Part 4 and Giveaway

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Diane Harris

Welcome to Day 4 of Quiltmaker‘s Back to School Party. Today you’ll assemble the quilt center in rows and have another chance to win some great new fabric. Dozens of Daisies Part 4 Referring to the assembly diagram below, join … Continue reading →

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Back to School Party – Tips for Pressing

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Paula

Have you ever been in a quilting class and had the question of “pressing” come up? I’ll bet you have, and I’ll also bet that you heard a few different opinions on the matter. Pressing seams to one side, pressing … Continue reading →

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QM’s Back to School Party: Dozens of Daisies Part 3 and Giveaway

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Diane Harris

Welcome to a new week and Day 3 of Quiltmaker‘s Back to School Party. Part 3 of the pattern for Dozens of Daisies covers making the Block Z’s. See the preparations post, which includes the yardage. Use our helpful fabric … Continue reading →

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Introducing Nicole Brouillette: A Back to School Sewer for Quiltmaker

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Diane Harris

Several months ago, we announced on Facebook that we were looking for QM readers to work on a one-time project for us. We got a great response, and it’s been my pleasure to work with the six women we selected … Continue reading →

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Back to School Party: Don’t Blow Your Fuse!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Diane Harris

Today’s Step 2 of the Dozens of Daisies pattern for Quiltmaker‘s Back to School Party calls for fusible applique. Do you ever wonder which fusible product you should use? The answer is one of personal preference—it depends completely on you. … Continue reading →

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Back to School Party: Dozens of Daisies Part 2 and Giveaway

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Diane Harris

On to Part 2 of the Dozens of Daisies quilt! Today’s post covers making the bands and the block Y’s. Have fun! Dozens of Daisies Part 2 Join 2 fabric #1 strips with a fabric #2 strip as shown below … Continue reading →

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QM’s Back to School Party: Dozens of Daisies Part 1 and Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Diane Harris

Welcome to Day 1 of Quiltmaker’s Back to School Party! I’m so glad you’re here. Each weekday through Sept. 16 will be full of fun! A free quilt pattern (sew along with us!), tips and techniques, freebies, giveaways, fabric sponsors … Continue reading →

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Back to School Party Preparations

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Diane Harris

Quiltmaker is having a Back to School Party and you’re invited! Come sew with us! Each weekday from Sept. 8 to 16, please join us here on Quilty Pleasures for a free quilt pattern in bite-size morsels, tips and techniques … Continue reading →

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Extra, Extra! Links to Free Quilting

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Diane Harris

We have lots of bonuses, extras and freebies in our March/April issue, so just in case you didn’t hear about them or still need to find them, here are easy links to everything. Enjoy! We’ve written a free pattern for … Continue reading →

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