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Do you struggle with not having a large enough wall space to layout your quilt blocks? I'm right there with you. 

When you live in a home less than 1,000 square feet, it can be hard to have wall or even floor space large enough to arrange and assemble quilt blocks. If you're anything like me, you've tried everything, from laying them out on the bed, dining room table, or closet door, but it always turns out to be a disaster. The blocks keep blowing or falling off and your furry little helpers are right in the middle.

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Sometimes, I hear how other people got their start into quilting and I feel so abby normal. I didn’t take the traditional route, so to speak.

In 2018, I designed my first quilt, Backyard Meadow, in Adobe Illustrator. The design was very ambitious and I can even recall my mom, saying “don’t you want to start with something simpler”? But I was determined to just go for it. 

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I'm beyond excited to be sharing with you today, of all days, my newest quilt pattern Howdy... Texas. If you didn't know today, March 2nd, is Texas Independence Day. This day means a great deal to us Texans, it's when we officially declared our independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas. Texas is reach in history and I could explain more, but you're here for quilts, right? So, let's move onto all the details about the Howdy... Texas quilt pattern. 

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If you are looking for the ultimate scrap, charm pack or layer cake friendly quilt pattern, then look no further, the Utter Chaos quilt pattern is simply that. This no waste quilt pattern is skilled for an advanced beginner that wants to challenge their piecing skills. Utter Chaos defies all rules (well maybe just a couple)...

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Miss Farrah is the cutest, most fun and friendliest non-spooky Halloween mashup! She may not spook, but she is surely spooktacular! This ghostly witch is certain to put a magical spell on you, or at least make you smile with Halloween delight.

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A couple months back I put out a call for new quilt testers. A few reached out, but based on the timeline they couldn’t commit. Then, the day I sent out the quilt pattern files to the testers that agreed, Marina reached out to see if I still needed any testers. At first, I thought I have a good handful I don’t need anymore but then something told me to say yes. 

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What can is say about, Aimee? This lady constantly amazes me. She works, gardens, quilts, blogs and does photography. I’m not sure when she has time to sleep!

Anywho, Aimee is a sewing machine, really! Her speed just blows me away.

First, if you aren’t following Amy yet, @amyjohnstonrobertson, hop over to Instagram and, give her a follow! Her fabric pulls are beyond stunning, so you won’t regret that follow! Then pop back over to read all about her Flitter Flutter quilt…

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I’m so excited to introduce my newest quilt pattern, Flitter Flutter! As a newer quilt pattern writer Flitter Flutter challenged me, but I so enjoyed the challenge! Let me explain…

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I'm thrilled to introduce the Hoppy Bunnies quilt pattern with you! One night about a month ago, inspiration struck so I grabbed my graph paper and sketched out these cute little bunnies. I'm sure you've guessed it by now, but if you haven't, these cute bunnies were inspired by 

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I'm beyond excited to be sharing with you today my newest quilt pattern, First Bloom. I was inspired by my favorite season, Spring, when all the pretty flower are starting to bud, bloom and blossom.

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The First Bloom quilt pattern is traditional pieced, using squares, half-square triangles and 3 patch quarter square triangles. It is rated for a "Beginner" that is confident with their 1/4" seam allowance. After the trimming of the half-square triangle units this quilt pieces together rather fast.

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The Prickly Pear collection by Emily Taylor for Figo Fabrics has had my heart for months. It reminds me of our family trips out to West, Texas; more specifically Alpine, Fort Davis and Marfa, with the pretty landscape and beautiful sunsets. 

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Today, I'm sharing the first version of the Nanette quilt I made. I used Art Gallery PURE solids on the front and a Dashwood Studio fabric for the backing. 

I had purchased this, Soiree Between the Lines, Dashwood Studio fabric for a previous quilt and decided not to use it. So, I thought it would make a pretty backing for a baby neutral quilt. 

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The Nanette quilt pattern is traditional and strip pieced. It is rated for an "Advanced Beginner", that feels confident with their 1/4" seam allowance and is wanting a slightly more challenging sew.

I'm happy to share with you today, my newest pattern, the Nanette quilt! This pattern was designed in honor of my grandmother, Grandnan. She was the awesome lady that introduced my mom and I to the quilting world a few decades ago.

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The All Wrapped Up quilt is the fourth time I've had the pleasure of working with quilt pattern testers. This time I went with a smaller group and they were so helpful in pointing out details within the pattern that needed improvement.

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When I first saw the Peppermint fabric collection by Dana Willard for Figo Fabrics, I was overcome with joy. The sweet little white trees and bows remind me so much of Christmas growing up. When we would decorate the tree with silver tinsel and all the presents were wrapped with pretty ribbon bows. 

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The Huge Heart quilt has been on my mind for over a year. It's gone through several changes, from complex triangle piecing to what is now a beginner friendly pattern. It includes basic square piecing and a few half-square triangle units. 

Plus, it's like getting 3 patterns for 1 because each quilt size within the pattern has a different sized heart. 

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As soon as I saw Alison Glass’s new Rainbow Stitched fabric from her newly released Art Theory Collection, I knew that would be the backing for my Oh the Possibilities Quilt. It had been listed for presale so I quickly put in my order for 5 yards. Fabric ordered from Alison Glass.

Then came the hard part! How do I match solids to a backing I don’t have my hands on yet?

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Using pattern testers is a new experience for me. As a trained graphic designer, I understand the print and coding world, but fabric was a different story. Last year, I had no idea there was such a thing as a pattern tester, proof reader or a tech editor. Thankfully some local quilt shop ladies pointed me in the right direction. I began immersing myself into learning as much as I could about the quilting world.

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