Inspired Quilting by Lea Louise
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My BEST SECRET to Scrappy Disappearing 9-Patch Layouts Best Disappearing 9-Patch Techniques Your 9-Patch blocks are all sewn, but you’re stuck on the layout. Are you tired of the same old boring Disappearing 9-Patch (D9P) arrangements that everyone else makes, too? Let me help you make your decision right now! I’m sharing my favorite D9P Quilting Hack that looks fabulous…
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Scrappy Christmas Hot Pad with JUST Scraps! Gather Up Your Leftover Christmas Fabrics Are you looking to add a touch of festive charm to your home this holiday season? Look no further than this Christmas quilting project, How to Make a Scrappy Christmas Hot Pad. Special touches like this simple mini quilt add the joy and excitement of the holiday…
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What is an Economy Block What Does Economy Block Mean This simple quilt block is primarily known today as a Square in a Square but historically it’s name is the Economy Block. Whichever name we choose to use, it is a quilter’s secret weapon. This simple Economy Block actually looks quite modern. But its origin comes from a 100-year-old quilting…
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My Best Quilting Hack for a FAST Finish From Scrap Fabrics to Show‑Stopping Quilt in One Day Got Scraps? Make Quilts! Too Much Fabric??? Find Solutions Here! Those beautiful fabric scraps want to become a gorgeous quilt, but they won’t get there without some help. My best quilting hack will give you some great ideas to make your fabric stash…
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Traditional Potato Chip Quilt Block ‘The Scrappy Rectangle’ These tips shared below are what I learned from my first scrappy potato chip block quilt pictured above. I used the ‘Scrappy Rectangle’ pattern by Jo Parrott which was included in her book “Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy’ (Pub 2010). Unfortunately it’s no longer available online, though you may find it in…
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Transform Your Rag Quilt with an EASY Border Now! Tricks for Fluffy Rag Quilt Borders You’ve poured your heart into a beautiful rag quilt, but when you get to the edge, it just falls flat—limp, thin, and missing that plush, fluffy finish. Well, that all ends today. I’m going to share my game-changing tricks for rag quilt borders with a…
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