The September 2025 issue of We Like Quilting Magazine has just arrived, brimming with fresh projects and seasonal inspiration. You can explore it here: https://welikequilting.com/toc/magazine-september-2025/ What a joy it is to see the warm glow of early fall captured in this issue. As the humid days mellow into crisp evenings, the magazine invites readers into […]
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After a busy spring and a little creative lull, I’ve finally found my way back to my 2024 garden embroidery journal. One of the things I love about this project is that it gives me the freedom to take my time—gardens don’t bloom all at once, and neither do ideas. This month, I’m thrilled to
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If you’re looking for a fun, beginner-friendly sewing project that’s both practical and creative, look no further than the Book Pocket Pillow – our first project from the Bend the Rules Beginner Machine Sewing series! Designed with young makers and beginner sewists in mind, this project is part of our Teen Summer Sewing Camp -named
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If you’re looking for a fun and simple quilting project, this Beginner Patchwork Mini Quilt is the perfect place to start! Finishing at just 10 inches square, this mini quilt is a great way to practice your piecing, quilting, and binding skills without committing to a full-sized quilt. Whether you’re brand new to quilting or
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In our latest YouTube video, we revisit Emily Dennis’s beautiful and versatile Granny Square Quilt pattern from Quilty Love—but with a twist. This time, we’re taking it a step further by using our custom jelly roll expansion pack we made last time (read the full article HERE) to explore how this timeless pattern can be
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Quilting is a wonderful hobby that allows you to combine creativity with craftsmanship, and one of the most exciting aspects of quilting is fabric selection. If you’re a new quilter, you might have already encountered jelly rolls – pre-cut fabric strips that make quilting easier and more efficient. But what if you want to expand
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Welcome, fellow quilters and sewing enthusiasts! If you’ve been curious about appliqué but felt a little intimidated by the technique, you’re in the right place. In today’s blog post, we’re going to walk you through a beginner-friendly appliqué technique using funky mushroom blocks as part of a vibrant, 1970s-inspired patchwork quilt. This simple and creative
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Are you new to sewing or quilting and looking for a fun, beginner-friendly project? Or maybe you need a unique gift idea that’s both practical and beautiful. Look no further than the Wild Harvest pre-printed panel from Northcott Fabrics! In today’s post, we’re going to show you how to create a quick apron and oven
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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, I’d suppose you’re a lover of all things vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind. In that case, there’s a hidden gem waiting for you at Primitive Pastimes, a local antique mall in Newport, Pennsylvania where creativity and nostalgia meet. Located in the upstairs area of the mall, my booth
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Making a simple patchwork baby quilt with a cozy minky backing is a fun and rewarding sewing project that you can easily personalize. If you’re new to quilting or just looking for a beginner-friendly project, a patchwork baby quilt is the perfect place to start! In this post, I’ll guide you through the steps to
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