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I updated the HRT Resources list based on something I read on Bonnie Hunter’s blog and also based on the paper at Boerma’s I talk about below.
Projects, Classes, Patterns, Techniques & Tutorials
LillyElla has some great free tutorials including a Mini Maker Station, a fabric basket, the Undercover Maker Mat as well as the Hold Tite Folio.
Jeff Rutherford shared a couple of cool looking quilt patterns / older QAL projects in a post. The first is Between the Lines. This is a modern row quilt and he obliges by showing us his progress. He also shares Sugaridoo, another older Bernina QAL that is also a row quilt. Since this is old and you don’t have to wait for the next week’s pattern, check the overall page for all the patterns and information.
Mel Beach has a free downloadable bingo board for you to gamify your creative goals for 2026
The Retreat Bag Pattern by Emmaline Designs has been updated and the updated pattern is on their site. I have made this bag a few times and think the updates look interesting.
Libs Elliot is teaching Chaos with a Twist and there are only 2 more days to sign up.
I searched Potato Chip quilts after my post the other day and came up with this great version. The post talks about what potato chip quilts are, how to make them, etc. I like how the example starts with a larger square and then, essentially, sashes it with the potato chip patches.
Tools, Books, Fabric, Notions, Services & Supplies
I found a wide selection of toweling on the Fabric Essentials website. I like toweling for gifts. Who doesn’t need a good tea towel? Fabric Essentials also has an interesting selection of books, including one of my favorites, Around the Block**. I haven’t seen this book for sale in ages.
My friend Laura has an Etsy Shop. Who knew? Check out her collages.
Tula Pink’s Prince Charming Deja Vu is now available for pre-order. This line is not one that I will buy on pre-order. I’ll wait to see it in stores. I really wish Free Spirit would do a Deja Vu line for Martha Negley. I love her vegetable prints.I have some with a purple background. I should make a bag out of it so I can enjoy it regularly.
As mentioned, I bought a couple of yards of fabric from Melody Miller’s Carousel collection from Bloomerie Fabrics.
I saw this HRT paper at Boerma’s when I was looking to use my birthday coupon. I had never heard of that particular paper before, but thought it was really interesting. The foundation paper is also a great way to bust your stash.
I also saw the Quilt Genius Design Tool Kit at Boersma’s. I am a huge advocate of designing your own quilts and this kit looks like a good way to get started. They also have the graph paper as a stand-alone option.
My sister asked me if I used a binding gadget/foot like in this video to bind my quilts. I have tried it, but don’t use it regularly. You?
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