Something Fishy at the Quilt Show
I was at the American Quilter Society’s QuiltWeek in Daytona Beach, Florida in February and noticed something fishy. Have you ever been to a quilt show and walking through the quilt display when it dawns on you that you’re seeing lots of quilts with something in common? That’s what happened to me at AQS QuiltWeek […]
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How to Sew a Friendship Star Block
The Friendship Star block is a classic that combines simple techniques to create a beautiful star pattern. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how to make a four-patch block. (Read that post HERE.) The friendship star is a beginner friendly block that teaches another new technique that you will use over and over […]
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11 Valentine Quilt Ideas
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express love and affection for someone special. And what better way than with a Valentine quilt?! I have gathered some fun ideas to inspire you in this blog post.There’s even a free pattern offer from a friend of Handi Quilter! Sweet! Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter […]
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12 Tips for Attending Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase
The first big quilt show of the new year will be Road to California Quilters Conference and Showcase. It will be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California January 22-25, 2025 with a preview night on January 21 from 6:00 until 8:00. Quilters fondly refer to this show as “Road” and the attendees […]
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5 Steps for Free-Motion Quilting Pebbles
Today on the blog I’ll give you a step-by-step guide for mastering free-motion quilting pebbles. And, as a bonus, some tips for getting the most from this textural design. Pebbles What are pebbles? Pebbles (for our purposes) is a popular quilting design of small, round-ish shapes usually touching each other. The design got its name […]
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How to Make a Log Cabin Quilt Block
Today on the blog I’ll share the steps to make a basic log cabin block. The log cabin quilt block is, in my opinion, the most recognized and well-known traditional quilt block around. It’s super versatile too. Myriad setting options let you create so many different stunning quilts. Why I’m qualified Hi, I’m Mary Beth […]
Read MoreInternational Quilt Festival 2024 Recap
This blog post shares some of the amazing quilts seen at the International Quilt Festival 2024. International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX for 2024 is in the books. Festival, as it is affectionately known, is the big show each year in Houston. It is held at the end of October / beginning of November. (Just […]
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17 Tips for Attending QuiltCon in 2025
QuiltCon is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ, February 20-23, 2025! The largest modern quilting event in the world, QuiltCon is hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild. With attendees coming from around the globe, the event features a vibrant quilt show full of competition quilts, community outreach quilts, and special exhibits; as […]
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12 Halloween Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting Designs
With Halloween just around the corner, this is the perfect time to dive into seasonal quilting projects. Here are some inspiring ideas to spark your creativity for fall-themed quilts! Crisp cool air and the vibrant colors of reds, oranges and golds make fall the perfect time of year for making quilts. It’s snuggle time! I’ll […]
Read More21 Tips for Your Trip to Houston Quilt Festival
Houston Quilt Festival, the quilt show of all quilt shows, here in the USA. Are you going to attend this year? In this post I’m sharing 21 tips to get the most out of your time at the show. Why I’m qualified Hi, I’m Mary Beth Krapil, Handi Quilter National Educator. This year will be […]
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