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Wow! Time is going so fast! We are enjoying a wonderful summer just now, with just enough days of less sunshine to remind us that we live in the land of the long white cloud! It does, of course, keep...

This video shows how to use some 10" squares of fabric, and batting, to make zippered pouches, with some variations on a theme! see also: Quilting Tips & Techniques 095 - How to make Paper Bag Corners: http://youtu.be/R6AkpvJYqq0 A pattern...

Well, another Christmas is in the past, hoping everyone is having a good time over this holiday season. We had a delicious time with family including our little 2 year old grandson, a lovely time on the beach and also...

This video shows how to deliciously "up-size" an 8" star block into a one block quilt where the block measures 56", quite an up-size! Here we show you how to cut and sew larger pieces of fabric. Using 8 x...

This video show how to measure your quilt and to work out how much fabric you will need to cut and make bias binding for a quilt with wavy or scalloped edges. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53hbckv_QkA]

This video shows how to mark a quilt top with scallops and cut the edges of a quilt to have a scalloped edge. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bm49sPpzu0]

This video shows how to add a single border to a quilt with mitred corners. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zOZNoSdW_U]

This video shows how to use a 4 1/2" On-Point Ruler to make a fun Kite Block,using 5" squares and some rectangles. Block measures 4 1/2" (4" finished). http://youtu.be/sVTTe3VIQnE

This video shows how to have some fun with squares of fabric and some folds. The block size depends on what size squares you use, in this video the squares are cut 4 1/2" square so will finish at 4"...

This video shows how to make a fun Pinwheel Block using 5" squares. The block measure 6 1/2" (6" finished). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WvEJG_PWkA]

This block, measuring 6 1/2" (6" finished) is a fun block to make using strips and squares. Build a village, or maybe a town!!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RW-a3bytqc]

This video shows how to make a Shoo Fly block using 2 1/2" squares. The block measures 6 1/2" so will be a finished 6" block.   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCFW02Hjj4I]