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An Easy Guide to Perfect Triangle Blocks...and I don't mean HSTs!
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Hi Reader, It was fun to make triangle quilt blocks that aren't HSTs! What a nice change. Thanks to all of you who watched last week's video! I enjoyed making it and I'm glad so many of you enjoyed it. There were lots of questions about the Square-in-a-Square block. Particularly the dimension to cut squares for the right size triangle, plus multiple assembly inquiries. I enjoy this feed back as it gives me the opportunity to share the info you need. In case you missed it, last week's video is included below today's new release. My new video, Mastering Easy Quilting β A Beginnerβs Guide to Perfect Triangle Blocks, answers these questions with demonstrations plus other helpful triangle tips. In last week's video I mentioned that there will be a Christmas Row-by-Row Quilt Along coming soon. There will be multiple videos, each demonstrating a specific block for this quilt. For those of you who prefer a smaller scale project, I'll also include that same block in a smaller mini quilt, like a mug rug. This way you can try the block to learn the skill but not have to spend too much time sewing. 𧡠You'll see the first few blocks I'm working on now in today's video. I'm excited to get started on the quilt and will keep you informed of my progress. It'll be fun and I hope you enjoy the 'series'. Please let me know if there's a specific block or technique you'd like to see included. This won't be a difficult quilt as it's meant to be an enjoyable holiday project with a few new tricks to learn. It's been a very busy week for us. I didn't get a new post written yet and will try to get that finished soon. But we expect to be quite busy these next couple weeks as well. I still have three weeks of cardiac physical therapy left to go which is three days a week. Plus, Sept 27th marks one year since Hurricane Helene threw a tree on our house and broke it in half! There's been a flurry of activity at our house this week but it's hard to believe it'll be finished in such a short time. Please send good thoughts and prayers our way! It's been a long year with many, multiple moves and we are ready to be home. We are so blessed to have a wonderful rental to live in right now, but it's just not home. I'd love for you to visit my Amazon Storefront! It's a work in progress that's been fun to do. It's like shopping and adding items to my 'shop' instead of my 'cart'. Yes, I've bought most of what's in there, but it's also a place to keep those items I hope to buy, too. π You may also enjoy my Etsy Favorites. Check out my Sewing Room Favorites for some adorable picks. Have you seen all the collectible sets of straight pins out there lately? They are so pretty and I want them all! But I don't know what to do with them. I'd hate to use them for everyday sewing. There's got to be some fun ideas for using them out there! Let me know what you think. My mom had a wonderful collection of antique hat pins when I was little. They were kept in a velvet pin cushion on the dining room mantle and I loved looking at them as a kid. Maybe that's why I like these pins so much. β€ For now I'll enjoy looking at them online as I have lots of quilting to do! There's more than a few piles of fabric ready to be sewn. I think September 2025 will be memorable for many reasons for a long time. For now, I'm glad to get this email and new video out to you. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll be in touch again soon. Sure appreciate you following along! Don't Miss the Fat Quarter Shop Specials for September
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I'm a Quilter. 𧡠A Sewist Creator. π¨ A Lover of beautiful fabrics! β And most importantly, I'm anxious to share it all with you! π Thanks for stopping by. π Please share your e-mail so we can get together again soon. @inspiredquiltingbylealouise #lealouisequilts
Hi Reader, Have you recovered from the hectic holiday frenzy? It's so hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. If feels good to begin 2026 with quiet calm. This week is off to an easy start for me. The grandkids visited this weekend and we had fun together. That means my new quilt isn't finished yet. It's a pretty spring floral layer cake pattern and it's looking awesome so far! Fingers crossed that it'll debut next week. π·πΌπΊ How about Valentine's Day? Once next week's quilt is...
Hi Reader, Have you recovered from the hectic holiday frenzy? It's so hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. If feels good to begin 2026 with quiet calm. This week is off to an easy start for me. The grandkids visited this weekend and we had fun together. That means my new quilt isn't finished yet. It's a pretty spring floral layer cake pattern and it's looking awesome so far! Fingers crossed that it'll debut next week. π·πΌπΊ How about Valentine's Day? Once next week's quilt is...
Hi Reader, When it comes to the holidays, my primary rule is 'Keep It Simple'! While I may only follow it the first few months, it's a good rule. Until I see what else is out there to create and I want to make it all! π So I'm changing my approach this year. Use simple blocks that go together fast and easy! Here's how I'm deciding which blocks to choose. First, it must be a block I can easily make scrappy. This way I can use fabric I already have which saves me money. I prefer to buy my...