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Why do we make quilts? I'm sure everyone has their own reasons (and not just one reason as well).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I make them to use my gorgeous fabric (I love stacks of pretty fabric but I do prefer fabric once it has become a "thing"), to get ideas out of my head and into something real, for the fun and relaxation (not all the time!) of sewing and, most importantly, for them to be loved and used.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me this is the best way to see a quilt... scrunched up and randomly chucked on a chair, because it means its been used.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why do you quilt or sew?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #iquilt #quilting #quiltingfun #quiltinglove #quiltlife #quilter #modernquilting #quiltingismytherapy

A little Sunday evening reflection...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I had my first sewing pattern published in a magazine in January 2018 (thanks @imagingermonkey). These are all the magazines I've had patterns or articles published in since then and the five patterns I have released myself. Sometimes I look at what my quilting friends are accomplishing and I'm genuinely thrilled for them but there is always that voice at the back of my head that says...why aren't you doing that yet, why don't you sell that many patterns, why haven't you achieved more. Damn I hate that voice! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I need to look at this part of my bookshelf more often and remind myself that just over two years ago it was an empty space. I had thought my word for 2020 was going to be "time" as I wanted to be more focused and use my time in a better way (and also to remember that you can't always fit everything in) but maybe my word should be self-belief.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #coffeeringsstudio #iquilt #isew #modernquilter #quiltdesigner #quiltblogger #sewingblogger #quilter

Writing this English paper piecing article/how-to series for @quiltnow has been so much fun. I love designing patterns and actual do really enjoy writing the instructions too but it has been great to "write" a bit more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Luckily I have another writing project coming up later this year with @quiltnow which I'm really looking forward to...it's more article than how-to this time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You'll find my "How to Applique Your EPP" article in Issue 72 which is on sale now, along with lots of fabulous patterns.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #quiltnow #coffeeringsstudio #isew #epp #englishpaperpiecing #handsewing #sewingproject #sewingmagazine #sewing #modernquilting #published #sewingtutorial #applique

⭐️ Everlasting Star ⭐️ TESTER CALL!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This quilt appeared in LPQ magazine last year (with a different name!) and I’m planning to release it in March but I need some help from you guys. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a block-based quilt. The nine block baby/lap size quilt appeared in the magazine but my plan is to include three sizes in total. DM me if you are interested in testing this pattern (you need to have a PUBLIC Instagram account and love HSTs!). It can be made with all yardage or some yardage and some scraps. Testing with start in early February. . . #everlastingstarquilt #coffeeringsstudio #wip #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #quiltblock #iquilt #patchwork #quilting #patchworkquilt #patterntesting #quiltpattern

I’ve chosen two thread colours to quilt this new quilt. Both are @aurifilthread 50w and my plan is to use the turquoise for straight line quilting and then the grey-blue for some free motion...need to practice a new FMQ motif first!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wip #aurifilthread #iquilt #machinequilting #walkingfootquilting #freemotionquilting #fmq #quiltingtips #iquilt #isew #quiltersofinstagram #quilter

Some half square and half rectangle triangle pressing tonight for #saturdaynightcraftalong with Lucy @charmaboutyou. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep an eye out for this quilt in an upcoming issue of @quiltnow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #halfsquaretriangle #halfrectangletriangle #quiltdesigner #quiltdesign #quiltpattern #sewingpattern #quiltersofinstagram #quiltblock #iquilt #patchwork #fabriclove #alisonglass #quiltnow #coffeeringsstudio

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