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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...

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...

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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English Paper Piecing Tutorial (Plus Curved EPP Demo)

English Paper Piecing Tutorial (Plus Curved EPP...

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is an old piecing technique that remains popular today. It uses paper templates made from cardstock or thin cardboard to form the fabric shapes. The fabric...

English Paper Piecing Tutorial (Plus Curved EPP...

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is an old piecing technique that remains popular today. It uses paper templates made from cardstock or thin cardboard to form the fabric shapes. The fabric...