Keep Quilting with Alex Anderson: 7 Skill-Building Piecing Techniques 16 Traditional Blocks to Mix & Match 6 Sampler Star Projects [Paperback] Review

Excellent book from the mistress of Quilt Making.Easy to follow instructions and good information.Very readable and clear instructions.Encourages creativity and imagination.

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Quilting Superstar Alex Anderson takes amateur quilters to the next level of skill with this latest volume in her quilting how-to series.This project-packed book comes complete with seven new skill-building piecing techniques, 16 traditional blocks to mix and match, and six new sample star projects.Quilters will master such skills as how to match triangle points perfectly; how to piece diagonals (painlessly!), and three different ways to construct a Sawtooth Star (including sew-and-flip squares).Anderson also instructs readers in how to sew partial seams and Y-seams with confidence and how to make any size block using her "Magic Numbers."Anderson is well-known through her TV show Simply Quilts, and through her many quilting books published by C&T.

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Quilt It! [Paperback] Review

This book has beautiful close-up photos that let a reader get nose to nose with fine quilting. Numerous illustrations of stitching possibilities let you preview what the marking will do for your design. What a greatreference work! Thanks Barbara!

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An essential resource for quiltmakers of all skill levels, Quilt It! features practical and inspirational ideas for making the most of your quilting stitches. With easy-to-follow suggestions suitable for both hand and machine quilting, you'll soon be planning all of your quilting designs with ease.

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Twice Quilted: Continuous-Line Quilting Designs (Little Box Of...) [Paperback] Review

I have done simple machine quilting such as stitch in the ditch and my own free motion quilting but I have never followed a pattern as I thought it would be too hard.Twice Quilted show me I was wrong and gives me the tools I need to learn to follow a pattern.

There is a book that takes you through the process and 40 patterns.The book explains what supplies and equipment you will need, how to modify the patterns so you can create your own designs and how to stitch the designs.There are tips on free-motion quilting and lots of graphics for us visual minded quilters!

Grab some tracing paper or tear away stabilizer, a marking pen and your quilt top and have a ball.Don't let "tradition" hold you back.Do your own thing and make your quilt really yours!

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Quilt it once and it's great---quilt it twice and it's simply grand! Quilt two interlacing motifs in different colors and give a stunning finish to any project. Continuous-line designs make it easy---just follow the lines.
* Twenty sets of patterns---40 designs in all---include classic and themed motifs, such as poinsettias and pine needles for Christmas
* Enclosed booklet includes complete instructions on how to trace, transfer, and sew designs
* Patterns are great for quilting by hand or machine

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Hearts Aplenty [Paperback] Review

I found this book very interesting and did make a couple of the quilts inside. It showed me many ways to utilize hearts in my quilting and it is a great resource book.

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Have a heart, in fact, have hundreds!HeartsAplenty is full of quilts that make the perfect gift for any lovedone.With 19 new quilt patterns ranging in size from wall hangings tofull-sized bed quilts, you are sure to find one to warm your heart.
Inside, you'll find quilts using a variety of styles, techniques, and skill levels.There is something for everyone!We've added 8 small bonus projects for you to make and share.They include pillows, jewelry and Plate Charmers.Use your creativity to make them special!

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336 Ten-Minute Quilt Blocks: to Foundation-Piece, Quick-Piece, NoSew Applique, Stamp, Stencil, Paint & Embellish [Paperback] Review

I purchased this book, sight unseen, because I am a collector of quilt block books. I love reviewing the books and planning my next project, this book, claiming to have '336' quilt blocks seemed to be ideal. Well, I was wrong. Dead Wrong.
The layout of this book is TERRIBLE. It features six eye-poppingly colorful blocks per page which most of which are not pieced, but are merely DRAWN. There are illustrations which claim to be patterns but there are no actual measurements included. Sure, this looks good....But...The reader is left wondering how to put it all together.
I think it is disingenuous NOT to show completed pieced blocks in a quilt block book or measurements. I probably will try to put a couple of the "Tree" blocks together, but I think it will be challenging.
Recommended: No. A good 'idea' book, but not for careful piecers, and certainly NOT easy to complete in 10 minutes!

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These 336 quilt blocks use the simplest techniques-many don't even require sewing. Try iron-on appliqué; stamped, stenciled, and painted designs; photo transferring; stitched foundation-piecing; or quick-pieced blocks. Embellish the block with potpourri, postage stamps, and keepsakes. Choose from dozens of patterns-flowers, hearts, animals, and more.


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Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs Volume Four: Full-Size Patterns for Blocks and Borders [Paperback] Review

I have been eagerly anticipating the publication of a new quilting book and was very excited to see it finally available. I already own all of the other books in this series (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) and have been waiting for months for the publication of this volume.

Mary Covey''s latest volume in her Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs series is technically not a book, but rather separate sheets packaged in a box. This "book" has just been published by Martingale and Company and it promises to be as wonderful as the previous 3 volumes.

You may ask why I like these designs so much. Well, there are several reasons. I like the fact that these are continuous line designs. I am a 'hurry up' kind of gal and like to get things done quickly, before I lose interest, so... continuous line quilting designs are my favourite motifs to work with. I don't have to stop, re-position and start quilting again.

Now, sometimes you may want to do blocks separately. If this is the case, Mary has an answer for this too. For each continuous line design in the book, there is also a block design in various sizes. That's great, but what is even better is that she also provides corner triangles to match, so you're covered no matter where you want to quilt. Oh, did I mention that her border designs include turning the corner, so you are able to keep right on going up the side of your quilt without having to turn and match motifs? Yes, Mary has thought of everything.

Sometimes I have trouble determining where to start and how to follow a continuous line motif. Again, Mary comes to my rescue. She includes a 'start' point and has arrows and numbers for you to follow so you don't get confused stitching the patterns.

Another feature that I like in this series is that each design is on its own page. The pages open up and the border motif, with the turning corner and side repeat, are there. This is easier, and more accurate, to use than trying to trace a quilting design from a book.

Best of all is Mary''s choice of designs. I find her motifs easy enough for a beginner, yet interesting enough, and with enough variety, to complement any project.

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Quilters can t get enough of Mary Covey's quilting designs! Now she adds to her best-selling series with this collection of all-new continuous-line motifs.* Twenty pattern sets include a coordinating border, block, and setting-triangle design in each grouping

* Enclosed instruction booklet and 40 full-sized pattern sheets make these designs super easy to use

* Quilting options include long-arm machines, traditional sewing machines, and quilting by hand

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One Stitch Quilting the Basics: 20 Fun Projects You Can Finish in a Day [Paperback] Review

Innovative quilting techniques that really work.I wish the authors had included instructions for an actual quilt rather than just small projects.Special supplies are required for cutting, pinning, basting, marking and fusing.The investment in supplies is well worth it though, if you plan to complete multiple projects.

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-New technique helps quilters finish projects in half the time
-Variations and time-saving tips for all 15 projects
-Quilting is a $2.7 billion dollar industry involving all age groups
Best-selling authors Donna Dewberry and Cindy Casciato unveil a simplified style of quilting that promises outstanding results in less time in One Stitch Quilting: The Basics. This innovative method combines piecing or applique elements with finishing techniques, thereby eliminating several steps between creating a quilt top and completing a finished quilt. Readers will discover the ease of using the One Stitch method to create table toppers, pillows, wall hangings, and bed quilts, as well as variations of each.
This industry-changing technique is sure to excite veteran quilters and entice new quilters. This isn't grandma's quilting technique, but we're sure she wouldn't be opposed to getting all the serenity and creativity that comes with quilting, and saving a little time besides.
In this one-of-kind guide, readers:
-Follow 100+ step-by-step color illustrations and photos to quickly and easily complete beautiful quilts
-Receive expert instruction in an exciting new technique sure to spark widespread interest
-Master a method designed to save time without sacrificing quality

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Pathways to Better Quilting: 5 Shapes for Machine Patterns (Golden Threads Series) [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

This book is mentioned continuously in one of the forums to which I joined...Breaks down what can be a confusing free motion quilting design into pieces that make sense...good book

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Follow the right path for finding your own creative talent and sewing ability. Whether you use a traditional shortarm, midarm or longarm sewing machine, this book shares amazingly simple step-by-step methods of free-hand quilting. See how to interpret and complete the quilt with creative quilting patterns, quickly and easily. Learn the five shapes of quilting: the easy-to-accomplish arc; S-curve, straight line, loop and hook, from which all quilting patterns are made. Discover the correct way to complete each stroke. Book contains advice for auditioning patterns, resizing design motifs and transferring patterns. Especially helpful are the suggestions for threads, backing, binding, and batting selections. Also included are dozens of beautiful full-sized, original quilting patterns.

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Easy Machine Quilting: 12 Step-By-Step Lessons from the Pros Plus a Dozen Projects to Machine Quilt (Rodale Quilt Book) [Hardcover] Review

This book is full of ideas for machine quilting and is divided up into 2sections. It is a collection of quilting lessons written by some of theforemost machine quilters in America. The first sectiontells you aboutthe basics of machine quilting, and then has various excersizes to help youpractise each technique..The second half of the book containsquiltsfrom the authorswith details on types of quilting, and where to find theinformation in the book to refresh your memory on the technique. Awonderful book with lots of hints to help you with your quilting

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Turn mountains of quilt tops into beautiful, finished projects-- faster than ever before! Twelve step-by-step lessons and companion projects from nine of today's top experts show you how to have fun with machine quilting.

Discover the secrets to smooth stipple quilting and fluid free-motion quilting ... and create flowing feathered cables and delicate background stitches.

Create perfectly smooth machine-guided curves and razor-sharp points ... and do exquisite machine quilting on beautiful wearables, bed quilts, and wall quilts-- the very first time you try!
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Raw-Edge Applique: 14 Fast and Fun Frayed Quilt Projects [Paperback] Review

Quilters could only have dreamed of making a Dresden Plate minus fussy needle-turn applique, stitching a Lone Star free from fretting over perfect points on countless diamonds, or creating an Orange Peel without matching a curve. This dream is a reality with Jodie Davis' new book, presenting the raw edge technique she debuted a decade ago. Readers will be able to eliminate hours of pinning and matching with this fun, fast technique using a straight machine stitch. The raw edges are left exposed to become slightly frayed as the quilt is loved, washed and, dried - and then loved some more. Simple enough for a beginner, yet exciting for a long-time quilter, this book makes both traditionally pieced and appliqued quilts a breeze.

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Quilters could only have dreamed of making a Dresden Plate minus fussy needle-turn applique, stitching a Lone Star free from fretting over perfect points on countless diamonds, or creating an Orange Peel without matching a curve.
This dream is a reality with Jodie Davis' new book, presenting the raw edge technique she debuted a decade ago. Readers will be able to eliminate hours of pinning and matching with this fun, fast technique using a straight machine stitch. The raw edges are left exposed to become slightly frayed as the quilt is loved, washed, and dried-and then loved some more.
Simple enough for a beginner, yet exciting for a long-time quilter, this book makes both traditionally pieced and appliqued quilts a breeze.
- 10 quilting projects, including Baskets Full of Kitties, Dressed to Bark, and Climbing Rose Log Cabin
- Features easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and gorgeous photographs of the finished quilts
- Appropriate for quilters of all skill levels

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Bound for Glory: Five Patriotic Quilts [Paperback] Review

As an American, I love red, white and blue quilts that show a patriotic theme.BOUND FOR GLORY provides five such patterns:Paper Pinwheels, Carrie Nation, Sergeant's Chevron, Union and Liberty Star.

The Pinwheel has been a favorite pattern of mine and this one is done in mostly red.I would "flip" the red and the blue positions but the pattern is gorgeous.Simple squares and triangles and you have it!

Carrie Nation is all squares while Sergeant's Chevron is simple triangles and strips even though it looks more complicated.It has a star appliqué to complete the chevron.Union is triangles and squares and strips and the Liberty start has a square in a square along with squares and strips.None of the five are extremely complicated but all have the look of being that way.

There are three pages of quiltmaking techniques that include diagrams which make following the instructions very easy.Each quilt is shown on a full page in the colors the author chose.Remember, you can always flip the colors to suite your own room or tastes just like I will do in the Pinwheel.Which one will you make first?

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Display your American pride with patriotic quilts from one of America's best-loved quilt designers! Nancy J. Martin salutes the Stars and Stripes in her trademark scrappy style with quilts that celebrate the American spirit.
* Use your favorite red, white, and blue fabrics in five lap quilts
* Hang quilts to celebrate President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, and other patriotic tributes
* Three quilts are so simple, they can be made in a weekend

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Finish It with Alex Anderson: 6 Quilt Projects Choose the Perfect Border Options for Edges [Paperback] Review

Whenever you begin to learn a new skill -- whether it's cooking, quilting, or computer programming -- the best asset to have is a friend standing next to you, showing you the details. ("No, move it more to the left!" or "The dough should feel like _this_.") Alas, we don't always have someone to call upon, so we turn to books written by experts. Often, they know their skill... but are imperfect at getting the point across.

That's not a problem here. "Finish It With Alex Anderson" is very much like having a friend standing at your side. While it includes 6 full quilt projects (they're nice, but not astonishing), the primary emphasis of this book is on -- as promised -- the steps in finishing a quilt, making good design choices for borders and other "edgy" issues.

I'm a rank beginner at quilting, and I've gotten confused over the stupidest things. For example, I know that it's easy to miter corners on the binding... once you know how. Most books give an arm wave to what's involved, as if you've seen it done and simply need a reminder. Alex Anderson's shows several different ways to bind a quilt, with so many pictures that I can't do it wrong. And, in fact, I didn't; my binding looks great, and I finally understand what I'd missed before.

Great book. This one won't get far from the sewing machine.

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For quilters looking for a little something more to add to their quilting projects, this book provides tips on creating stunning borders, bindings, and edge treatments. Popular teacher and TV host Alex Anderson shows quilters how to enhance their quilts with just the right border or edge treatment through six complete quilt projects. Each project teaches a variety of easy finishing techniques and includes how-to illustrations that take the mystery out of miters, scallops, prairie points, and more.
Alex Anderson is a prize-winning quiltmaker, teacher, and host of HGTV's premier quilt show Simply Quilts. She lives in northern California.

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Machine Quilting Primer (Quilt in a Day) (Quilt in a Day Series) [Paperback] Review

Fantastic book. If you are just starting, or need an update on machine quilting this is the book to own! Well explained and lots of diagrams and photos. A must have book!

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The author, an expert teacher from "Quilt in a Day," shares her knowledge and experience on successful machine quilting for beginners and experts alike.

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Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs, Vol. 2: Full-Size Patterns for Blocks and Borders [Paperback] Review

I have had a short-arm home quilting system with a laser and pantograph shelf for only about 6 months now, so am a beginner at machine quilting.I find Mary's designs very easy to follow, and very well planned.Start and center lines are indicated on the papers, as well as lines for aligning the pattern to the border. She also includes numbers for learning the flow of the pattern.Best of all, her design sheets show you how to get around the corner of your quilted border!The designs range from all purpose scrolls and feathers to leaves and garden flowers, as well as more whimsical designs such as dogs and stars/moons.She includes sub-designs for corner squares and quilt blocks as well.I have several machine quilting books but but find myself relying almost exclusively on these designs!I am hoping the author creates another pattern packet soon!

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Mary Covey is back with more of exactly what quilters need to "quilt as desired"! No guesswork needed-simply trace, transfer, and sew the enclosed patterns to create gorgeous continuous-line quilting designs. A 16-page book with complete instructions is included!
-All-new collection of 20 pattern groups features coordinating designs for blocks, borders, and setting triangles
-Patterns can be used on a home sewing machine, a long-arm quilting machine, or even by hand quilters
-Bonus-includes 1"-wide quilting designs that are perfect for narrow borders and sashing

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Garden Club Quilts [Paperback] Review

This book is superb.Mary and Connie combine elements of the main quilt to create other great wall quilts.Plenty of material to come up with your own ideas also!Patterns for a tea cozy and set of placemats are included.
The Sun Block would be sweet made into an "over the door" quilt.The dog block would make a nice throw pillow for the little one in your life.Each block could stand alone as a little quilt.Great for that small area that needs just a little something extra.
These quilts will satisfy the experienced quilter, yet are easy enough for a beginning quilter to enjoy working on them!
If you like Folk/Primitive, you should love this book...

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Quilters will go crazy for this new collection of beautiful folk art-style quilt patterns and projects featuring country garden themes. Garden Club Quilts gives complete instructions for a magnificent full-size quilt and 13 smaller creations. From Country Threads, the world renowned, Iowa-based quilt pattern company.

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Foolproof Machine Quilting: Learn to Use Your Walking Foot Paper-Cut Patterns for No Marking, No Math Simple Stitching for Stunning Results [Paperback] Review

I took both of Mary's classes that correspond to this book.It is an incredible way of machine quilting.Mary is wonderful, the book the wonderful, the system is wonderful.Even if you have not taken the class, the book contains beautiful, vibrant colors of examples and Mary's directions are very easy to understand.They covers it all.Can't recommend this book enough.5 stars without question!

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Design and stitch beautiful machine quilting with the walking foot on your home sewing machine - no free-motion required!

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Machine Quilting Made Easy [Paperback] Review

I'm a self taught quilter who had almost given up on machine quilting!Ms. Nobles walks the reader through the process of various types of quilting patterns with step-by-step instructions.She privdes the readerwith information on needle types, use of different threads.What Iappreciated most was that the book encouraged me to continue to work on newtechniques and not give up when I didn't master it the first time.Thisbook has greatly enchanced my quilting skills!

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At last! Machine Quilting Made Easy makes learning to machine quilt easy and fun. Get familiar with the basics as you do the exercises; then use the samples you make as handy references.
- Learn to machine quilt with sixteen lessons in straight-line quilting with a walking foot, freehand quilting with a darning foot, quilting with decorative threads, and more
- Includes five comprehensive charts for selecting needles, thread, and batting
- Find guidelines for planning quilts and basic techniques for finishing quilts

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Cats in Quilts: 14 Purrfect Projects [Paperback] Review

I love this book...The patterns are fun, and I love Carol's applique and ideas ...If you like doing cats, then this is one of the books that you should own..

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Applique artist Carol Armstrong delivers another irresistible treat for your needle! Cat lovers will adore these 14 wall-hanging projects showing true-to-life kitties at play and on the prowl in lovely garden settings. No templates are required-the author's fun, relaxed lightbox technique brings the applique process within reach for every quilter. Plus, it's easy to mix, match, and personalize designs to suit one's taste.

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Quilting with Carol Armstrong: 30 Quilting Patterns, Applique Designs, 16 Projects [Paperback] Review

I think this book is a refreshing look at the Art of Quilting, with little if any patchwork. A book that is easy to read, well laid out and a catalist to just get you started. The quilts in this book are very elegant with light touches of color. An inspiration to design your own works of art. I will use my crochet and silk ribbon in my next quilt. This is not limited like her previous book to just flower embrodery. Each project is different to give you a taste of the wide spectrum of this wonderful art. Beautiful Book!

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Carol Armstrong presents a fresh look at quiltmaking! Use quilting lines, rather than pieced blocks, to define familiar patterns such as Bow Tie and Grandmother's Fan, then add stitchery or other embellishments. Choose your favorite pattern and let's get started! 16 irresistible quilt projects, complete with applique designs and quilting patterns; Embellish with your choice of hand applique, silk ribbon embroidery, redwork, paint, stencils, stamps, and more - whatever strikes your fancy; Carol's technique is easy to learn and fun to do. Watch out - it may just be addictive!

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Show Me How to Machine Quilt: A Fun, No-Mark Approach [Paperback] Review

Myth breaker #1
I've been quilting for 26+ years since I was a kid.Back in the 1970's the Quilt SNOBS filled the world with the ridiculous idea that ONLY hand quilting made an authentic quilt.Thanks to the Gene Autry Museum who put on a WONDERFUL show in the mid 90's dedicated to the years of machine quilting ever since the original HAND CRANK machines.American women aren't dumb, they wanted to finish as many quilts as possible with their precious time so they of course chose to USE machines.
Myth breaker #2.. So you spend $45 for a 6 hour class to learn how to machine quilt only to find that the crux is put a brick on the peddle and just keep moving.Yes it is THAT easy.
This book takes you FINALLY past all the myths and has you looking at the patterns and FREE MOTION drawing using the needle.I NEVER stipple my quilts any longer to fill in areas, I picked up a willow leaf pattern from this book that alone was worth the purchase of this book.
The hardest thing about machine quilting is remembering to RELAX, this is a hobby you love so REMEMBER to enjoy yourself with this step of quilting as well!!!!

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Do you have quilt tops galore and no time to mark them? Master machine quilter Kathy Sandbach takes the frustration out of machine quilting and makes it fast, fun, and productive!This incredible guide provides five complete quilt projects and six sampler quilts that teach you how to machine quilt quickly and easily. Dozens of step-by-step instructions show you every stage of the quilting process, making every technique a breeze! Plus, you'll learn how to see your needle as a pencil so that you can "draw" your designs as you quilt-allowing you to make gorgeous freehand designs without marking.

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