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I have an announcement to make today! I am going to be an ambassador for Meissner. They are a family owned business based in Northern California. This year they are celebrating 95 years in business and to celebrate their milestone and show appreciation to their customers, they are having BIG sales event in whole month of September.

As their ambassador, I get to share exciting deals with you! Here are few things to remember:
The Anniversary sale can be shopped now online at meissnersewing.com. Because they are celebrating their 95 years, their customers can enjoy up to 95% off ...

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Several weeks ago, my daughter's boyfriend asked me to create a matching two-tone hoodie for her birthday. Since this was a surprise, I needed to be very careful not to spill the beans. Now, she has already received the hoodie (and yes, she really loves it!), I get to share a tutorial on how I accomplished this highly secret mission. hahaha. He provided two hoodies and stay tape. I just needed to find the time to work on them when she was not around. * You will need Two different color hoodies Stay tape Jersey needle Thread * How to 1 ...

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Taking photos of sewing machines is not as easy as you might imagine. Quilt Direct had a media and marketing apprentice for a while and she did most of the social media posts but I am now responsible for the “on the fly” studio posts. I had to take pictures of the new Bernina 7 Series Pro machines but they looked grey or had glare because I was not getting the lighting right. There is a bit of a weird phenomenon where videos of the machines can be flickery so I had to turn off their LED lights. I am ...

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If you love quilting and advent calendars, you’ve come to the right place! I design a custom Advent Calendar every year, and

The post All About Advent 2025 appeared first on Always Expect Moore.

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Love these little pouches that fold out as trays. Great for sewing accessories. I made them with souvenir fabric from my trip to Australia. Pattern is "Drop Zone" byannie.com

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This blog post is going to be more of a pictorial update of the past week than a word-filled one. I guess I have more time to snap pics than to compose. So, c'mon along while I fill you in on the happenings in and around Chez Goodneedle... and beyond!Our oldest granddaughter represented North Carolina in the Southern Zone Championships in Orlando last week. We drove down to watch her compete

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This blog post is going to be more of a pictorial update of the past week than a word-filled one. I guess I have more time to snap pics than to compose. So, c'mon along while I fill you in on the happenings in and around Chez Goodneedle... and beyond!Our oldest granddaughter represented North Carolina in the Southern Zone Championships in Orlando last week. We drove down to watch her compete

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It’s time to take back your chaos of projects and make some progress! the 2026 Patchwork Planner is ready for you… and there’s a fun extra bonus when you grab the digital edition. The spiral bound pre-sell is happening as well!

If you’re ready to make 2026 the year you actually finish more quilts (instead of just adding to the project pile), the new 2026 Patchwork Planner is here to help.

This isn’t just a pretty calendar—it’s a tool built for quilters who want to track their projects, plan their sewing time, and join ...

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Welcome friends to a muchly anticipated and very over-due Quilt Along!

I can’t quite believe the last Quilt-Along (the Mini Block QAL) I hosted was seven years ago – that was 2018! What!?!?

Well today, I’m so happy to be able to share with you the first block in this new House Block QAL!

The Original Homestead is a nod to the classic house block seen in both vintage and modern quilts and is relatively simple to piece together. 

Take your time choosing the right colours and prints you want to use ...

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I can’t believe that I am already back from FoQ! The journey from Devon is only around 4 hours including stops, rather than a 2-day marathon to NE Scotland. One minute we were setting up the full range of Bernina longarms and a few short days later we were packing everything up again. 

I felt that this year the show was buzzing again with more international visitors, great quilts and enthusiastic traders. It seemed as almost as busy as it was pre-Covid. With 2 large halls in use, there was plenty of space and places to stop and reflect ...

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I named this pattern “Bling” because the main part of the design is an abstract representation of a sparkly ring. Can you see it?? Last week we cut out our fabrics and this week it’s time to sew them together to make Bling blocks! I like to lay out all of my pieces stacked up in order next to my sewing machine.

I’m making the scrappy background version, so as long as there’s good contrast between my lights and darks, these are going to look great! You can also use all of one background fabric for a ...

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Learn how to make an hour glass quilt block – using 2 squares of fabric. This is such an easy quilt block and perfect for using those pre-cuts like the charm pack or layer cake.

Mix is up by sewing up a bunch and pairing up the half square triangles and then mixing them up when sewing the hour glass block.

If you’ve got a layer cake just waiting to be used (you know the one—it’s been sitting in your stash looking pretty), this is a great project to dive into. The hourglass block is one of those ...

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Get ready to cozy up with your fabric stash, because I’ve got something super exciting to share!

The Sweater Weather Pattern Bundle is here—and one of my patterns is included!

This limited-time bundle features 10 fall-friendly quilt patterns from 9 amazing designers, and it’s packed with creative goodness.

Whether you love traditional patchwork, modern designs, or want to dip your toes into wool applique, there’s something in this bundle you’re going to love.

Even better? You get all 10 patterns for just $19 total. That’s only $2 per pattern, which is an absolute steal ...

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A lavender sachet doesn’t have to be a specific size or shape. These little sachets are a triangle. They even have a little ribbon loop so you can hook it onto something or grab it easy.

Besides using them in your drawers and maybe your fabric shelf these would be great to use as fabric weights when you are cutting out pattern template.

Don’t be alarmed by the triangle– it’s quick to sew and you’ll love sewing it!

Key Takeaways

Practical Use: Great for freshening up drawers, closets, or even your car with a calming lavender ...

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Spend the next 30 minutes reading and then sewing How to make a Table Runner. It won’t take long and you’ll be ready for company quick!

Today, let’s hit how to make a table runner …… with pointed ends and in 30 minutes or less.

There are sometimes more important things to do. Like decorate for the holidays. Like put the food together for the company. Like pick up the house so it doesn’t look like a dust bomb went off. The last thing you have time for is making a table runner.

But, there are times ...

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As I mentioned in my previous post, all my projects in 2024 were quilts. After receiving the Babylock Victory serger, my desire to sew more garments increased by 100%! I have many Japanese sewing books and American patterns I bought from Joann's. I have many apparel fabrics and knits for future projects. I have no shortages there. All I need is to just start. I guess the hardest part for me is deciding the perfect match of sewing pattern and fabric. Sometimes this process takes months and years for me, because I see many possibilities with the fabric piece ...

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Learn how to sew your own beautiful potholders with this easy project. If you’re staring at your fabric scraps wondering what to do with them, let me introduce you to one of my favorite simple sewing projects: the DIY pot holder.

These are fun to make, super useful in the kitchen, and they make a great gift too.

Whether you’re using leftover quilt batting, a square of Insul-Bright, or just layering up cotton fabric, this is a satisfying little project that you can finish in an afternoon.

Plus, we’ll walk through everything step-by-step. If you’re new ...

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Print off the cheat sheet for making HST or half square triangles. The PDF covers making HST 2 at a time, 4 at a time, 8 at a time and using two strips.

Great for having at your side when you are wondering how to make them.
Plus, they include ALL the different sizes that you’ll need – both your cutting list and reference for the finished and unfinished sizes.

Learn How to Make Half-Square Triangles 4 Ways (with Cheat Sheet + Calculators!)
If there’s one unit that pops up in just about every quilt, it’s the trusty Half-Square ...

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Rulers. Quilting Rulers. You know you have a lot of quilting rulers! Come learn some great ways and how to store quilting rulers.

I am finding myself with more rulers than ever right now! There are the standard ones and recently there has been a surge of specialty rulers. Rulers that help you square up your blocks, make dresden plates, hexagons…you name it there is a ruler for it!

This means that they get in the way, fill up a drawer, end up on the bottom of some random fabric pile and get lost or miss placed. Can you ...

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Learn how to sew two stylish pillowcase styles—from the classic burrito roll method to a fun cuffed design. Whether you’re gifting to kiddos with vibrant prints or stitching up cozy home accents, this guide walks you through clever techniques like French seams and hidden cuffs to keep pillows snug and polished. No serger? No problem!

I use pillowcases as presents — they are perfect for friends gifts, house warming gifts, Christmas gifts, birthday…you name it! You can actually sew up a bunch and have them on hand for when you need them.

The fabrics I use are usually ...

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