Julia Wachs Designs Blog

The green, coral, and gray sneakers that I quilted.

Make Your Own Quilted Sneakers

I just finished my own pair of quilted sneakers and had so much fun with it, I thought I would put together a tutorial for anyone else interested in making...

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Make Your Own Quilted Sneakers

I just finished my own pair of quilted sneakers and had so much fun with it, I thought I would put together a tutorial for anyone else interested in making...

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Making a Quilted Piano Cover

Making a Quilted Piano Cover

Last summer, I attended a Seattle Modern Quilt Guild meeting where there was an announcement that a local couple was seeking a quilter to create a quilted piano cover. I...

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Making a Quilted Piano Cover

Last summer, I attended a Seattle Modern Quilt Guild meeting where there was an announcement that a local couple was seeking a quilter to create a quilted piano cover. I...

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My Foundation Paper Piecing Setup

My Foundation Paper Piecing Setup

Quilting is one of those things where everyone has their own preferred way of doing things. However, sometimes it's nice to learn about how others do things so we can...

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My Foundation Paper Piecing Setup

Quilting is one of those things where everyone has their own preferred way of doing things. However, sometimes it's nice to learn about how others do things so we can...

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What is Love? Free Modern Quilt Block Event

What is Love? Free Modern Quilt Block Event

  Celebrate love with 15 free modern quilt block patterns! Our inspirations are different, but all have love as the most powerful theme. Are you just as excited about the...

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What is Love? Free Modern Quilt Block Event

  Celebrate love with 15 free modern quilt block patterns! Our inspirations are different, but all have love as the most powerful theme. Are you just as excited about the...

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My Visit to Art Gallery Fabrics

My Visit to Art Gallery Fabrics

I wanted to share about my recent trip to Art Gallery Fabrics in Dania Beach, FL! This awesome experience was the brainchild of Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy and I'm...

My Visit to Art Gallery Fabrics

I wanted to share about my recent trip to Art Gallery Fabrics in Dania Beach, FL! This awesome experience was the brainchild of Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy and I'm...

Julia Wachs is photographed on grass in front of a lake with a DIY quilted coat.

Making a Quilt Coat

Have you ever made a quilt coat? I made one (and my first garment ever!) earlier this spring. I used the Maggie Jacket pattern from Quilting Maggie and the Maggie...

Making a Quilt Coat

Have you ever made a quilt coat? I made one (and my first garment ever!) earlier this spring. I used the Maggie Jacket pattern from Quilting Maggie and the Maggie...