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Using Freezer Paper for Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)

Using Freezer Paper for Foundation Paper Piecin...

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] Did you know that instead of printing tons of paper templates for an...

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Using Freezer Paper for Foundation Paper Piecin...

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] Did you know that instead of printing tons of paper templates for an...

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Vesta Block Study No. 1

Vesta Block Study No. 1

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] For my entry into the Pantone Quilt Challenge 2025 (my first one!) I...

Vesta Block Study No. 1

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] For my entry into the Pantone Quilt Challenge 2025 (my first one!) I...

The Quilting of Vesta

The Quilting of Vesta

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] Quilting a recently finished quilt top is always intimidating, and I found my...

The Quilting of Vesta

[This blog post is written by me, Julia Wachs. I do not use AI to generate text.] Quilting a recently finished quilt top is always intimidating, and I found my...

My Favorite Stocking Pattern

My Favorite Stocking Pattern

Several years ago, I designed and made my own stocking pattern that I would like to reintroduce to everyone this year! It's been a rough year for many, but this...

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My Favorite Stocking Pattern

Several years ago, I designed and made my own stocking pattern that I would like to reintroduce to everyone this year! It's been a rough year for many, but this...

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How to Spot AI Generated Quilt Patterns

Have you heard of the term "patterns mills"? These are shopfronts that quickly produce a pattern without any sort of testing or vetting, and then put it on the market...

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How to Spot AI Generated Quilt Patterns

Have you heard of the term "patterns mills"? These are shopfronts that quickly produce a pattern without any sort of testing or vetting, and then put it on the market...

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Bicycle FPP Block

Bicycle FPP Block

I'm so excited to participate in my first Quilt Block Mania, and am pleased to share my take on the transportation theme. I decided to create a bicycle block using...

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Bicycle FPP Block

I'm so excited to participate in my first Quilt Block Mania, and am pleased to share my take on the transportation theme. I decided to create a bicycle block using...

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