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Creativity (not) according to Plan
Three years and one month passed since I started my blog. And more than two years since my last blog post! To be honest it feels more like two decades than two years. So many things have happened since I was…
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My Baby Quilt Plans
How being pregnant inspired me to design and make ten unique baby quilts for my little baby boy and nine babies being born around me. And why I hope that this might lead to a book on baby quilts.
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My Baby Quilt Projects
Why I believe making baby quilts is a great way to learn new patchwork and quilting techniques.
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When a September Quilt becomes a December Quilt
On 6 September 2020, I announced Chic Country to be my September 2020 quilt. Why it was only put together in December 2020 and finished in January 2021.
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Islamic Geometry meets English Paper Piecing
How I used the English paper piecing method to transfer another Islamic geometric pattern from paper to fabric. With the help of this method I made a quilted coaster inspired by Islamic geometry.
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My first Quick Curve Ruler Projects
How I practiced using the quick curve ruler on my own when the Qatar Quilt Guild workshop got cancelled. Good patterns to practice with are the Urban table runner and the Metro Twist quilt.
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Islamic Geometry meets Foundation Paper Piecing
How I transferred an Islamic geometric pattern from paper to fabric using the foundation paper piecing method. I made two quilted patchwork cushions using this method.
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Sandia Quilt by Initial K Studio
Why I made the Sandia Quilt by Initial K Studio my May 2020 quilt project. Being intrigued by its star design it reminded me of Islamic geometry, interpreted in a new way.
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New Mexico Quilt by Vacilando Quilting Co.
How a photo in Laura Preston's book 'Simple Geometric Quilts' inspired me to make the New Mexico Quilt my April 2020 quilt project.
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Lolwa’s Cushion Workshop & Pattern
How I gave a one-to-one patchwork workshop for making a custom made quilted cushion in August 2020. After making the patchwork top with my student, I finished the quilted cushion at home.
