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Do You Want to See the QuiltCon Judging Results?

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Is There Such a Thing as an Ugly Color? This New Quilt Stretches the Limits

A Challenge Mini Quilt Reveal

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A Long-Awaited Reveal of a Quilt Made with a Unique Technique

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Can an "Ugly" Color be Successful? A Surprising Mocha Mousse Quilt

See My Mocha Mousse Mini Quilt

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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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Make a Basic Block Mind-Blowing with Creative Quilting

January 10, 2025

7 Quilting Goals for the New Year to Ignite a Creative Spark

January 3, 2025

50+ Quality Quilting New Year’s Resolutions (That Don’t Require Cleaning!)

December 27, 2024

How to Make an Easy, Colorful Pom Pom Garland

December 13, 2024

15 Eye-opening Palettes Celebrating the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year

December 6, 2024

Feeling Vulnerable? Flipping the Script on 3 Reactions to Quilt Show Rejection

November 29, 2024

Give Yourself Permission to Innovate: How I Made Triple Silk Translucence

November 22, 2024

Four Unique QuiltCon Contest Submissions You’ll Want to See

November 15, 2024

Excited to Share Oasis and a TGIFF Link Up to Admire Your Favorite Finishes!

November 7, 2024

Making an Old Skill New Again with Unique and Achievable Hand Appliqué

October 25, 2024
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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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