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Each month, Jenny, Misty, and Natalie each present a unique take on a favourite block, technique, or template. These talented Doan ladies are demonstrating three dresden quilts this week.

Jenny’s dresden quilt is made with twenty-two 2.5″ strips (jelly rolls) and 5″ squares (charms) of precut fabric. Jenny made the fabric Shadow Play 2.5″ Strips by Maywood Studio (a Missouri Star exclusive!) and Bee Backgrounds 5″ Stackers by Lori Holt for Riley Blake.

Other supplies include Fusible Featherweight Interfacing for Pellon, the Missouri Star Mini Dresden Template, and a Missouri Star Bamboo Creaser Tool. Jenny also whipped ...

Making your own tote bags is a great way to use up some scraps and add some DIY flair to an everyday accessory.

Most totes are made of Fat quarters, scraps, or Orphan blocks, but why not make something that’s as eco-friendly as possible? You can save money by using scrap materials, and you’ll learn a lot while you’re at it.

Having experience working with sewing machines and reading patterns, we’ve rounded up some fantastic tutorials for you. These articles will teach you how to make custom totes for all occasions, from special events like weddings ...

Oven mitts are an essential kitchen accessory that can save your hands from burns and heat. But, why settle for plain store-bought oven mitts when you can create your own with a personal touch? These 15 quilted oven mitt patterns and tutorials will show you how to make your own oven mitts that are both functional and stylish.

These patterns and tutorials are perfect for quilters of all skill levels, and they are a great way to put your quilting skills to use while also creating a useful and practical kitchen accessory. They are also a great way to use ...

If you enjoy working with precuts, you’ll appreciate Scott A. Flanagan’s inventive designs. He fashioned eight magnificent quilts out of precut 2 1/2″-wide strips, each with a bonus small quilt made from 5″ charm squares. Choose the size you wish to produce—or build both.

These pages in Charming Jelly Roll Quilts will provide you with hours of enjoyable stitching. Begin by stitching using your favorite bundle of precut strips or squares!

Argyle is a timeless and classic design that has been around for centuries. It is a pattern that is made up of overlapping diamonds, and it is known for its unique and distinctive look. The design is often associated with traditional knitted garments such as socks and sweaters, but it has also been adapted for use in a wide range of other crafts, including quilting.

The beauty of the argyle pattern is that it creates the illusion of depth and dimension, giving the quilt a three-dimensional look. This creates a dynamic and visually interesting quilt that is sure to catch ...

Make a stylish spring sling bag you can take anywhere you want by turning rainbow charms into a stylish crossbody bag with a twist lock and handy zippered pocket in this tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co.

You can make this clever pattern by Emmaline Bags by following along with these fun online classes. This clever pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Co. is designed to turn any quilter into a bag maker, and the other way around. It’s an inspiration for everyone—from beginners to advanced quilters.

This Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik-Low Volume Baby Quilt is a quick and easy project you’ll love to make. Generally, the traditional brick path pattern uses rectangles and makes a stunning finished quilt. This variation mixes it up a bit by pairing two charms to create the visual effect of rectangles. The charm bricks are more playful, and I love the bright mix of colors. This method creates a beautiful, color-splashed diagonal design that looks great in any size quilt.

Choose two charm packs, one batik and one low volume, and you’re ready to begin sewing. The batik charms ...

A charm pack is a pre-cut assortment of fabric squares, usually 5 inches by 5 inches, that are part of a coordinating fabric collection. They are a great starting point for a variety of quilting projects, and using just one charm pack is a quick and easy way to create a small quilt. In this tutorial, Hailey walks you through the steps for piecing together a quilt top using charm pack squares, adding batting and backing, and finishing the quilt with a simple binding.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a cozy and colorful quilt to snuggle ...

It doesn’t have to take months or years to make a quilt ? believe it or not, these patterns require only 24 hours or less! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced quilter, these simple instructions for 20 projects offer everything you need to know from start to finish. You’ll discover innovative, time-saving techniques that make fast work of cutting and sewing heirloom-quality quilts.

Full-color photos illustrate directions for pinwheel layouts, zig zag arrangements, patchwork designs, and appliqué motifs. Create wall hangings, decorative throws, and traditional quilts of all sizes that will add charm to any room ...

The Missouri Star Quilt Company provides totally free quick and simple sewing, quilting, and craft tutorials every week.

They offer these online classes to teach you about quilt design and quilting techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced quilter, this is an inspiration for everybody. Quilting is easier than ever before thanks to precut fabrics being used as building blocks in most projects. Layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls are just some of the fabric varieties that make textile patchwork easy as pie. We also offer quilt patterns and quilting supplies along with gorgeous quilt material to ...

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