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Drift Quilt Pattern Launch: Don’t Fear the Curve!

After months of keeping this pattern close to my heart, I’m thrilled to finally share Drift—my newest quilt pattern. That’s right! It’s the Drift quilt pattern release day—scratch that, week. I have lots of fun things planned. The main thing? I am intertwining it with QuiltCon! The Drift Quilt Pattern For years, I have been intimidated by curves. I have made blocks that use them here and there, but I was lost when I tried to write a pattern incorporating the technique. This was especially true for an orange peel quilt I attempted to design many years ago. Since I am having a booth at QuiltCon, I decided to Just Do The Thing and not overthink it. It’s been so much fun making this pattern as simple as possible! When I sent the file to my pattern testers, I held my breath with worry—but I was so happy when I received their feedback. This pattern was way easier and faster than I anticipated – what a great surprise!!!  – Debbie The new Drift Pattern… it is a great pattern and those curves were not scary… I am not that good on

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Em’s Bridal Shower Tablecloth: My Creative Journey

So, I did this thing!!! I stepped outside my comfort zone and created something that I have fallen in love with. I had a similar idea percolating in the back of my mind, but a project for my niece was the push I needed to bring it to life. Emily—or as I like to call her, Em—is my brother’s oldest daughter and the third of my siblings’ kids to get married. When I told her I’d love to help in any way, I was thrilled when she reached out, asking me to make a tablecloth for her bridal shower. She sent me a few examples of what she envisioned: hand-stitched tablecloths. One featured flowers and bugs with a spring theme, and another looked like a table set for dinner. She had already purchased artwork on Etsy for cards and other wedding prep materials. With her vision in mind, I was set to create a bridal shower tablecloth. The Creative Spark for the Bridal Shower Tablecloth The curtains in my bedroom are stitched with thick thread. Giving me the idea of recreating the hand-stitched look Em wanted. Since my sewing machine

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