A medallion quilt pattern inspired by simple, classic designs with a modern look. The Design I designed the Cultivate quilt pattern in the fall of 2020. All in the span of a couple weeks, I designed this quilt and three other of my recent designs. This was my first couple of weeks of having childcare […]
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Whether you are just starting your journey with natural dyeing or an expert, one of the most valuable tools is to keep a dye journal. Your dye journal is where you keep samples from each project with notes. This looks different for everyone. I have tried several different ways of documenting my progress – notebooks, small
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The golden lattice quilt pattern is my favorite mix of traditional and modern. When I first began quilting, I thought I would never sew anything even close to traditional. But, as you probably know, some of those traditional designs are just perfect. This pattern started as just one block. I wanted to strip down the sawtooth
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Baby quilts are often my favorite quilts to make. There are many reasons why they are a favorite for not just me, but most quilters. For one thing, they are quick to make. They also are useful. Most adults know someone who is having a new baby. Is there any better gift than a handmade gift?
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The Golden Lattice Quilt Along took place in January – February 2022. You can follow this blog post with all the tips at any time to make your own quilt. Week 1: Choose Fabric First up, we get to play with fabric and choose what we will use for our quilts. If you haven’t bought
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Learn the basics of using Cutch to naturally dye fabric a variety of warm colors. Cutch – a tannin-rich dye that comes from the heartwood of Acacia catechu and yields warm toffee browns on fabric. This dye good not only yields amazing warm colors, but also offers so much versatility. In this blog, I first go over
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Goldenrod is one of my favorite dye plants to find and use for dyeing fabric. In August and September, it fills fields and ditches everywhere in the Midwest United States. It is so easy to gather and makes the most beautiful yellows and greens on cotton and linen fabrics. There are many plants and foods
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This quilt along took place in 2021, but all of the blog posts have been compiled into this one for you to follow along at your own pace anytime. Use this post along with the Scrappy Lines quilt pattern to create your own! WEEK 1 – Choosing and Prepping Fabric This week is all about
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dyeing, I have so much I still have not tried. It is best to have an array of resources to guide you. With so much to learn, it is helpful to break down the steps. You can download our free infographic: The 5 Steps to Natural Dyeing to guide you in the process.
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