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2020

March 24 - Log Cabin Quilts

March 17 - Sewing With Denim

March 10 - All about bags!

March 03 - Triangle Pizazz, QAYG Hexagon Quilt, Improv Paper Piecing

February 24 - St. Patrick's Day

February 18 - Seminole Patchwork

February 11 - Botanica Pillow, Cyclone Block & Swirl Quilt

February 04 - Curved Piecing

January 28 - Valentine Projects

January 21 - Sewing with Ric Rac

January 14 - Organize Your Sewing Room

January 07 - Binding Options

2019

December 31 - Stack & Wack

December 24 - Christmas Table Runner, 20 minute Table Runner, Napkin Folding

December 17 - Wonky Pieced Button Tree, Christmas Decoration, Book Pillow

December 10 - Christmas Table Topper, DIY Fabric Gift Bags & Swedish Advent Ornament

December 03 - Christmas Ideas (Napkins, Star Christmas Tree & Stockings)

November 26 - Christmas Ideas (Tree Skirt, Winter Wallhanging & EPP Tree Ornaments)

November 19 - Christmas Decor Idea

November 12 - Prairie Points

November 05 - Half Square Triangles (HST)

October 29 - Attic Window Projects

October 21 - Halloween Projects

October 15 - Sewing With Minkie

October 07 - Bulky Seams

October 01 - Trapunto Quilting

September 24 - Quilt Borders

September 17 - Scissors Cases & Tool Pouch

September 10 - Quick & Easy Little Bags

September 03 - Working with Panels

August 27 - Back to School Projects

August 20 - Dyeing Fabrics

August 13 - More Summer Projects

August 06 - Crazy Quilting

July 30 - For all the Glampers

July 23 - DIY Projects from Sew Very Easy

July 16 - Collage Quilts

July 09 - Block & Needle Carrier

July 02 - Bargello Quilts

June 25 - Modern Quilts

June 18 - Perfect Angles

June 11 - Flying Geese Blocks

June 04 - Hexagons

May 28 - All about 9 Patches!

May 21 - "Summer" Projects

May 14 - Stabilizers

May 07 - English Paper Piecing

April 30 - Add a zipper to a bag you already have!

April 23 - More Pin Cushions

April 16 - Fabric & Cutting Tips

April 09 - All about binding!

April 02 - Easter Linens & Mug Rug in Wool

March 26 - Sewing Circles

March 19 - Easter is Coming

March 12 - Half Log Cabins

March 05 - Paper Piecing

February 26 - St. Patrick's Day

February 19 - Hanging & Storing Quilts

February 12 - Sewing Machines

February 5 - Basting your quilts!

January 28 - Pineapple Blocks

January 22 - Quilting Rulers

January 15 - Quilting made easy with Pre-Cuts

January 08 - Mini Quilts

2018

December 18 - Last minute Christmas gifts.

December 11 - Christmas Gift Ideas

December 4 - Christmas Projects

November 27 - Christmas Quilts

November 20 - Decorate your home for the Christmas season.

November 13 - Christmas Decorations

November 06 - Weighted Quilts

October 30 - Fidget Quilts

October 23 - Quick & Easy Projects that make beautiful gifts!

October 16 - Needles & Pins

October 09 - Attichoo Tissue Holder, Folded Fabric Coasters & Bowl Cozy

October 02 - Pumpkin Table Runner & Thanksgiving Centrepiece

September 25 - Halloween Home Decor

September 18 - Mitered Corners

September 11 - Sewing With Flannel

September 04 - Fall Wallhanging &

Table Runner 

August 28 - Sugar & Spice Apron

August 21 - Modify your ironing board

August 14 - Iron vs Pressing

August 07 - Back to School (zipper case from candy bags, vinyl, etc.)

July 31 - Hand Quilting

July 24 - B is for batting!

July 17 - How to sew a perfect seam!

July 10 - How to choose colours for your quilts!

July 03 - Courthouse Steps

June 26 - Summer Bags

June 19 - Sewing Machine Cover

June 12 - All About Seams!

June 05 - How to T-Shirt Yarn

May 29 - T-Shirt Quilts

May 22 - Card Trick 2 Ways

May 15 - Double Gauze Fabrics

May 08 - String Quilts

May 01 - Last Minute gift Ideas for Mom

April 24 - Block Carrier & Sewing Arm Caddy

April 17 - Bloc Loc Rulers

April 10 - Crumb Quilting

April 03 - Fabric Tulips & Clutch

March 27 - Easter Bunny Pillow, Bib & Folded Napkins

March 20 - Easy Easter Quilt, Chicken Pincushion & 3D Flowers

March 13 - All About Zippers

March 06 - Fabric Baskets & Easter Carrots

February 27 - St. Pat's quilt projects.

February 20 - Get a head start on spring cleaning!

February 13 - All things thread!

February 06 - Valentine's Day

January 30 - Sewing Room Org. - Part 4

January 23 - Sewing Room Org. - Part 3

January 16 -  Sewing Room Org. - Part 2

January 09 - Sewing Room Org. -  Part 1

January 02 - What to do with scraps!

2017

December 19 - Last Minute Gift Ideas!

December 12 - Christmas Decor

December 05 - The Present Quilt & Mug Rug

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November 28 - Quilted Tree Skirt & Stockings

November 21 - Christmas Ornaments

November 14 - Christmas Tree Table Runner

November 07 - Hats for kids!

October 31 - Bargello Table Runner & Paper Pumpkins

October 24 - Halloween Table Topper & DIY Easy Fabric Pumpkins

October 17 - Trick or Treat Bag

October 10 - Spiderweb Quilt & Black & Boo Table Runner

October 03 - Rag Quilts

September 26 - Pin Cushions

September 19 - Recessed Zippers

July 11 - Reusable Bowl Covers

July 04 - Bento Box

June 27 - Car Caddy

June 20 - Picnic Blankets

June 13 - Snappy Bags

June 06 - Home Decor DIY

May 31  -  Foot Pedal

May 23 - Quilt As You Go (QAYC)

May 16 - Disappearing 4 Patch 

May 09 - Quilted Bowls

May 02 - Mother's Day Aprons

April 25 - 10" Squares - Grand Adventure Quilt

April 18 - Medallion Quilt

April 11 - Here Comes Peter Cottontail

April 04 - Tumbling Blocks

March 28 - Perfect Binding

March 21 - Easter Baskets from Pre-Loved Jeans

March 14 - Paper Piecing Made Easy

March 07 - Quilter's Reference Book

February 28 - Disappearing Pinwheel Block Sampler

February 21 - Jelly Rolls

February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day

February 07 - The Retreat Bag 2.0

January 31 - Car Seat Poncho

2016

November 22 - Amish Folded Star Hot Pad

November 15 - The Wing Clipper for perfect Flying Geese

November 08 - Little Ballerina Dance Bag

October 25 - From Strips To A Block

October 18 - Sewing Fast & Easy Seams

October 11 - All about Cuddle