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Much has been written online about the many fine attributes of Handmade Holidays: handmade gifts are more thoughtful; they come from the heart; they are fun to make; they are unique and one could ev … read more

When I first started quilting, I was really disappointed to discover that a huge part of quilting is not really sewing so much as it is getting ready to sew, i.e. pinning and basting. I hate basting a … read more

I learned to use a sewing machine at an early age, around 5 years old. I remember thinking hand sewing took too long (impatient from the start!) and for some reason my mother let me use her sewing m … read more

If October sounds too early to be crafting for Christmas, think again. Whether you plan to make gifts, decorations or both, putting off your holiday DIY until December means your Handmade Holiday plan … read more

All kidding aside, how much would it REALLY cost Quilt Girl to make that wedding quilt? Let’s take a look. First off, let’s assume she is making a queen sized quilt. A queen sized mattress is 60” x 80 … read more