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Hey Reader, I’ve had one of those moments where I thought I was using my mind. I’ve been looking at bedroom designs for inspiration for new quilt patterns. I was on the HGTV website looking through photos and I swear I saw a pillow that I really liked. The pillow was modern, bold, and I’m sure it would make a great quilt. The problem? I can’t find the photo!!! I’m starting to think that I imagined that pillow. Do you ever have those days? On The Blog Speaking of being inspired if you need a little help with picking colors for your quilts be sure to check out the color guide. If you are shopping for a new sewing machine I now have a list of recommendations based on budget and another based on what kind of sewing you are doing. Don’t forget to grab the sewing machine feet every quilter should have. Half-square triangles are such a mainstay in quilting! I can’t seem to design anything that doesn’t use them. If you are looking for the best way to make them I’ve put a guide together of various ways to make them. You are sure to find a way that works for you. New Tools I recently picked up a dog ear trimmer. I’m loving it! I also picked up a sewing machine needle threader. I’ve been struggling to thread my vintage sewing machines and I don’t want to give them up. My friend Carolina has released her glow rulers. These are great for those who struggle to see the lines on their rulers. You might have to go on a waitlist, these are so popular she's having a hard time keeping them on the shelf. Featured Pattern If you are in the US you can purchase the pattern here and if you are outside the US you can purchase it from our Etsy store.
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The Quilting Room with Mel
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Hey Reader! Christmas is only 100 days away! I'm already behind. lol. I have some sewing machine suggestions below if you need/want a new one this holiday season or maybe you are wanting to get someone else one. On The Blog I have put together an overview of sewing machines types depending on what type of sewing you want to do. This is a great guide if you just want to know more about types of machines. I also put together a list of sewing machines for beginners. If you are like me you...
Reader WHAT'S UP?!?!? I have so much to tell you about that I am not going to bore you with anything. New On The Blog Long Arm Quilting Machines are something most quilters dream about. I did the research so you don't have to do as much. I still suggest going deeper on the ones that pique your curiosity. I redid my article on Aurifil thread. It now includes all of their thread sizes, uses, and needle suggestions. It also has a cost breakdown against the most popular 100% cotton threads on the...
What’s up buttercup? I’m enjoying the sunshine being around longer! The other day a friend shared a photo of a quilt that they had purchased the pattern of based on the photo. When my friend started looking at the photo it was easy to see it was an AI photo and not the actual quilt. While I use software when I’m designing patterns and may even use digital illustrations when teaching a method or a block rest assured if you see something of mine, it was sewn by either myself or by Paul. On The...