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25+ Useful Gifts Quilters will Love for Under $25 (and Some Fun Bonus Ideas)

With prices between $3 and $25, there is something for everyone!

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Tired of Common Souvenirs? Try this New pattern to capture a moment in time

I'm collecting signatures at QuiltCon on this block, and you can too!

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Want to Design Your Own Quilts? This Class Will Get Your Creative Juices Flowing!

This upcoming workshop covers how I work with traditional quilt blocks to create Modern Designs!

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Traditionally and foundation paper pieced quilts with a Modern twist for the contemporary quilter! Check out the latest patterns and tutorials from The (not…

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Now booking virtual and in person events for your shop or guild!

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Tired of Common Souvenirs? Try this NEW Pattern to Capture a Moment in Time

November 25, 2022

25+ Useful Gifts Quilters Will Love for Under $25 (and Some Fun Bonus Ideas!)

November 18, 2022

Breaking the Creative Process? How I Quilted First and Cut Last

November 10, 2022

Fun, Fresh, Festive: 25+ Free Patterns & Projects to Wrap Up the Year

November 4, 2022

Creative Challenge: Taking a Log Cabin out for a spin

October 28, 2022

Turning One Block into Two Unique Quilts Without Being Repetitive

October 21, 2022

Taking a Closer Look: 5 Quilts From The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

October 14, 2022

Nervous? Knowledge is Power: 5 Tips for Entering a Juried Quilt Show

October 7, 2022
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cassandra at The (not so) Dramatic Life My name is Cassandra, and I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. I love looking for inspiration in my surroundings, and my life as a theatrical scenic and costume designer heavily influences my quilt designs.

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NEW Pattern! Tired of typical souvenirs? Next year NEW Pattern! Tired of typical souvenirs? Next year QuiltCon is in Atlanta, Georgia, so I thought it would be fun to do a modern signature mini quilt with a block in the shape of the state. If this sounds like fun, you can make one too! It’s also great to make cushions, mini quilts, tote bags, or incorporate into a larger quilt. This foundation paper pieced pattern comes in three sizes, so you can choose the one that’s best for your project. The piecing of the 12-inch block (shown in two shades of peach) is simplified to work with the smaller block size. The 16-inch and 18-inch block designs include more details. The best part- EVERY PATTERN, including this one, is on sale through Monday! All patterns are 25% OFF! I typically only do two sales a year, so now is a great time to pick this one up! (Link in Bio and in stories) #georgiaquiltblock #georgiaquilt #stateofgeorgiaquiltblock #quiltshow #foundationpaperpieced #foundationpaperpiecing #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #quiltblock #statequilt #statequiltblock #quiltpattern #quiltblockpattern #quiltcon2023
Guild holiday swap? Family/Friend gift exchange? H Guild holiday swap? Family/Friend gift exchange? Helping Santa stuff your stocking? For this year’s “Gifts for Quilters” blog post I’m focusing on items between $2 and $25 that you will actually use in your quilting practice. And no fabric is listed- let’s face it- most of us would rather pick that out ourselves. 😂 I use everything on this list regularly except for some of the gifts in the “just for fun” section. Head to the link in my bio to check out what made the list this year! #quiltinggifts #giftsforquilters #quiltingnotions #sewingnotions #presentsforquilters
Have you seen my final entry to QuiltCon? After do Have you seen my final entry to QuiltCon? After doing the hand appliqué and machine quilting, I cut a circle out to rotate into a new position. Each edge of the interior circle is bound with bias then hand stitched into place. You can find out more about the process I used for this design on the blog (link in bio). #appliqué #applique #needleturnapplique #potholderquilt #biasbinding #quiltcon #quiltcon2023 #quilt #modernquilt #modernquilting #machinequilting #domesticmachinequilting #berninausa #berninaambassador #aurifil #aurifilthread #aurifilosopher
Today is the final day to download all of your FRE Today is the final day to download all of your FREE patterns and projects from Passport to Quilting Holiday Edition! Haven't signed up? There is still time! Just click the link in my profile and click on the Passport to Quilting button to get started. #Quilt #Quilts #Quilting #ideas #QuiltersOfInstagram #QuiltPattern #QuiltTutorial #sewing #handmade #QuiltPatchwork #ContemporaryQuilting #Fabric #ModernQuilting #ModernQuilts #QuiltsOfInstagram #QuiltingIsMyTherapy #Sew #MakersGonnaMake #QuiltLove #QuiltingFun #QuiltersGonnaQuilt #QuiltBlock #QuiltingFabric #QuiltLife #FabricLove #QuiltsOfInsta #SewistsOfInstagram #MachineQuilting #SewSewSew #PassportToQuilting
Passport to Quilting is happening now! It’s time Passport to Quilting is happening now! It’s time to download your FREE patterns and projects from 25+ talented designers that want to share some joy with you as the end of the year approaches. These free downloads are available through November 14th, so now is a great time to check out all of this fun inspiration! Check out the link in my profile to get started. #passporttoquilting #passporttoquiltingholidayedition #quiltpatterns #holidayquiltpatterns #freequiltpatterns
They’re fun, fresh, and festive- the FREE patter They’re fun, fresh, and festive- the FREE patterns and projects in Passport to Quilting: Holiday Edition are coming your way! I’m contributing my Bonus Baubles pattern, and with 25 contributors you are bound to find lots of projects to love. Passport to Quilting- Holiday Edition is kicking off soon with 5 days of FREE patterns and projects to inspire you this season. Make sure you don't miss out- sign up now using the link in my bio or stories! This week on the blog I share more about Bonus Baubles and links to the Instagram accounts of all contributors. #Quilt #Quilts #Quilting #ideas #QuiltersOfInstagram #QuiltPattern #QuiltTutorial #sewing #handmade #QuiltPatchwork #ContemporaryQuilting #Fabric #ModernQuilting #ModernQuilts #QuiltsOfInstagram #QuiltingIsMyTherapy #Sew #MakersGonnaMake #QuiltLove #QuiltingFun #QuiltersGonnaQuilt #QuiltBlock #QuiltingFabric #QuiltLife #FabricLove #QuiltsOfInsta #SewistsOfInstagram #MachineQuilting #SewSewSew #PassportToQuilting
Log Cabins are my favorite quilt block, so when th Log Cabins are my favorite quilt block, so when the Modern Quilt Guild announced the Log Cabin challenge for QuiltCon 2023, I couldn’t help but join in! Last week on the blog (link in profile) I shared the design and construction process that went into creating this quilt. I have wanted to make a quilt with this concept for years, so it was great to have that little push to actually make it! ▪️30”x 39” ▪️Foundation Paper Pieced ▪️9 colors of Painter’s Palette Solids ▪️9 colors of Aurifil Thread Now we wait to find out if our quilts are accepted to QuiltCon. 😆 #greyquilt #greyscalequilt #logcabinquilt #modernlogcabinquilt #quiltconentry #logcabinquiltchallenge #foundationpaperpieced #foundationpaperpiecing #quilt #walkingfootquilting #aurifilthread #aurifil #painterspalettesolids #showmeyourmqg #modernquilt #quilt #wallquilt #artquilt #modernquiltguild
Happy Halloween! This is the first year I have a H Happy Halloween! This is the first year I have a Halloween quilt to share. Do you have a favorite Halloween themed quilt? #halloweenquilt #quiltconcert2022

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  • Tired of Common Souvenirs? Try this NEW Pattern to Capture a Moment in Time
  • 25+ Useful Gifts Quilters Will Love for Under $25 (and Some Fun Bonus Ideas!)
  • Breaking the Creative Process? How I Quilted First and Cut Last
  • Fun, Fresh, Festive: 25+ Free Patterns & Projects to Wrap Up the Year
  • Creative Challenge: Taking a Log Cabin out for a spin

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