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Most appliqué blocks have a background. The Magical Unicorn Quilt block has an ‘invisible’ background. You can’t see it because the appliqué pieces overlap each other and cover all of the back … read more

One of the best things about Make Wall Quilts, one of the newest books in our popular Make series, is the wide variety of styles! From modern to traditional, improv to appliqué, there's someth … read more

The Magical Unicorn Quilt is big, bright, and bubbly—and not Becky Goldsmith's usual style. When Becky's daughter-in-law Celia first requested a quilt for Christmas, she had very specific inst … read more

This quilt is a variation of the traditional Rail Fence pattern, which is one of the simplest and quickest quilts that you can make. Each block is made up of strips that run in the same direction. You … read more

I’m making a quilt that I will be machine appliquéing and using products that I never use in my hand appliqué. It’s hard to let go of the bias I have against freezer paper and glue, but I am try … read more