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Blue couch with colorful geometric patterned blanket in a sunlit living room with large windows, curtains, potted plants, and a wooden door.

A gray armchair with a quilted blanket draped over it, in a room with hardwood floors and a black-and-white checkered floor in the background, with a side table and a plant nearby.

Spools of pink and red sewing thread on folded pink fabric, with a pink rose in a vase and two wooden spools in the background.

Colorful fabric-covered box with the word 'TECHNIQUES' written on a pink transparent overlay

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Something new is almost here - and I'd love your help bringing it to life.

I'm looking for pattern testers for Whirl of Freedom - a beginner-friendly HST throw quilt in Quilt of Valor sizing. If you've ever wanted to try pattern testing, this is a wonderful place to start. Applications open July 27 and close August 7.

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Flying Geese Quilt Block Tutorial: The One-Stitch Fix

If your flying geese keep coming out too small, it's not your machine and it's not your skill — it's one stitch. Learn the sew-behind-the-line fix inside this beginner-friendly tutorial for Mosaic No. 3, a 12-inch mosaic star from our 2026 Block of the Month.

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10 Quilting Myths Beginners Need to Stop Believing in 2026

If quilting has ever felt overwhelming, discouraging, or harder than it should be, you are not alone. These 10 common quilting myths may be holding you back more than your actual skill level.

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Odds and Ends Quilt Block | Mosaics & More BOM Month 4

Odds and Ends proves that variety adds depth and personality to a quilt — and three bold colors make all the difference

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Why Are So Many Quilt Blocks Called "Someone's Choice"? (+ How to Make Squire Smith's Choice)

From Clay's Choice to Grandmother's Choice, vintage "choice" quilt blocks carry a beautiful history of tribute and community. Learn the story — then make Squire Smith's Choice with this beginner-friendly HST tutorial.

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Old Maid's Puzzle Quilt Block | Mosaics & More BOM Month 3

Old Maid's Puzzle looks intricate, but it's built entirely from half-square triangles and squares — and once you see the construction, it all makes sense.