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Dreaming Dress by Francesca @noaestheticquilts
Hi, friends! This is the fourth in a series of posts I’ll be sharing to show off some fun and beautiful ways you can use the fabrics from my latest collection Dreaming now available at Hawthorne Supply Co.
This gorgeous dress was made by Francesca @noaestheticquilts using the Ogden Cami pattern with some of her own adjustments.
Dreaming Tote by Ben @benmillett
Hi, friends! This is the third in a series of posts I’ll be sharing to show off some fun and beautiful ways you can use the fabrics from my latest collection Dreaming now available at Hawthorne Supply Co.
This amazing tote was made by Ben @benmillett using a pattern of his own. He has a tote tutorial available in his shop.
Dreaming Petal Points Quilt by Bhiravi @strawberrycreekquilts
This is the second in a series of posts I’ll be sharing to show off some fun and beautiful ways you can use the fabrics from my latest collection Dreaming now available at Hawthorne Supply Co.
This beautiful quilt was made by Bhiravi @strawberrycreekquilts using her Petal Points Quilt Pattern which is available in her shop.
Dreaming Duffle by Amanda @thislambquilts
This awesome duffle was made by Amanda @thislambquilts using a free pattern designed by Noodlehead. She used fabrics from my latest collection Dreaming now available at Hawthorne Supply Co.
Amanda chose a bright stack of my fabrics for this project that pop and bring me so much joy. I love seeing these designs come together in a way I hadn’t thought of before.
Beginner’s Guide to Quilting (Part Two)
There are lots of steps in the quilting process and it can quickly get overwhelming for a first-timer. This post is to help you get started by covering the last three steps of the quilting process: basting, quilting, and binding. Just enough information for you to finally finish that project, but not too much to send your head spinning.
New Pattern: Simple Spell Pattern Extension
This pattern, called Simple Spell, is an add-on to the Quilt Rune mini quilt collection which, at the time of this writing, is made up of four mini quilts: Binary Star, Rivulet, Protostar, and Gyre. The goal of this pattern extension is to provide you with an idea of how to combine the mini quilts together to create larger-sized quilts and/or spark your creativity to create something totally different.
New Pattern: Gyre Mini Quilt
Introducing Gyre, a modern, geometric mini quilt pattern perfect for beginner and intermediate quilters alike. This design includes a handful of half-square triangles, a bit of strip piecing, and some point matching.
Beginner’s Guide to Quilting (Part One)
There are lots of steps in the quilting process and it can quickly get overwhelming for a first-timer. This post is to help you get started by covering the first three steps of the quilting process: buying and caring for fabric, cutting fabric, and sewing. Just enough information for you to finally start that project, but not too much to send your head spinning.
New Pattern: Protostar Mini Quilt
Say hello to Protostar, a modern, geometric mini quilt pattern perfect for beginners looking to try something new, as well as intermediate and advanced quilters. Practice or perfect constructing half-square triangles, a bit of strip piecing, and working with blocks cut on the bias.
New Pattern: Rivulet Mini Quilt
Introducing Rivulet, a modern, geometric mini quilt pattern perfect for beginner and intermediate quilters alike. This design includes a handful of half-square triangles, a bit of strip piecing, and some blocks cut on the bias.
Binary Star Mini Quilt Pattern
Say hello to Binary Star, a modern, geometric mini quilt pattern perfect for beginners looking to try something new, as well as intermediate and advanced quilters. Practice or perfect constructing half-square triangles, a bit of strip piecing, and piecing half a sawtooth star.
Quilting Terms & Acronyms for Beginners
You just want to make a quilt, not decode a secret language! Let me help! I’ve compiled a glossary of quilting acronyms and terms that you’re likely to see while reading about quilts. Read on for instant clarity about all things quilty.
What You Need to Start Quilting
Quilting is one of those hobbies, like most crafts, that can be a little overwhelming at first because of all the tools involved. It can also be expensive. If you’ve never quilted before and you just want to try without making a huge monetary commitment then all you need is the basics and that’s what I’m going to list here.
Phases Black Table Runner
Phases is a free mini quilt pattern inspired by the moon. It’s a modern, geometric, beginner-friendly quilt pattern and a fun, quick project for all sewing levels.