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2023 Printable Calendar

December 28, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 15 Comments

It's here--my 2023 Printable Calendar. I like using this calendar throughout the year, and so I'm delighted to share a copy of it with you too. Prepping the Calendar Print on colorful paper, ...

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New Thread Set With Aurifil!

December 15, 2022 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

I have a new thread set with Aurifil! This one is made up of my appliqué favorites. It's a 10-spool set (300 yards each) of my favorite and most essential colors that comes in a sturdy cardboard ...

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Slow Stitching retreat in Maine

September 23, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Last month I taught at the A Gathering of Stitches Slow Stitching retreat in Maine. In my workshops we explored machine piecing techniques with my Long Leaf, Frond and Slash patterns. It's always such ...

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Mini Eads Quilt in Languid

September 9, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

Making a Mini Eads Quilt in Languid was a no brainer, because sometimes you just need a fun, colorful palette cleanser to get your creative juices flowing. Mini Eads Mini Eads is the smaller ...

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Basting my Blue Slash Quilt

August 26, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Before leaving to teach in Maine recently, I basted my Blue Slash quilt. I finished the top much earlier this year, and so the basting was overdue! A Gathering of Stitches hosts these beautiful ...

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Olive Quilt Pattern Update

July 8, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

My Olive pattern was one of my very first patterns launched back in 2011. I've loved it so much and have been wanting to give it an update. Here's a look at my Olive Quilt Pattern Update. Olive ...

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Frond Quilt Pattern

April 28, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 13 Comments

My Frond Quilt Pattern is here! When developing my Long Leaf acrylic templates, I knew I wanted more patterns to use along with them. The shapes have been so enticing to me, and it's been fun to ...

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Bow Acrylic Template Set

April 16, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

New to the shop! I've put together a special Bow Acrylic Template Set. Acrylic template sets can be useful. Acrylic templates are not necessary for my patterns (they all include a printed ...

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2022 Printable Calendar

December 22, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

Hi! It's that time of year when I'm looking ahead to the next and have a new, free download for you. Here's my 2022 Printable Calendar. I like keeping this calendar kind of simple, and I've added ...

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Long Leaf Technique Tips

September 23, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

I had my first in-person event last week since the start of COVID. While it presented new considerations (like teaching masked), it was really fun sewing with folks again, and I was eager to see one ...

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Long Leaf Quilt in Kept

September 5, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

My Long Leaf Quilt in Kept is another version of the project, but this time made using templates. The Plan My first Long Leaf was pieced using foundation paper piecing (FPP), and with this one ...

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Long Leaf Quilt in Kona Cotton (FPP)

September 4, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 12 Comments

Here's a closer look at my Long Leaf Quilt in Kona Cotton. There shouldn't be any question that I love a good tree quilt. Whether it's the literal idea of a tree like Grove, Olive and Pine or a ...

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Aerial Update And A New Version In My CF Grid Group Fabrics

April 30, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 6 Comments

I've been wanting to make a new Aerial quilt for quite some time. It was one of my early patterns, and one I've been eager to get back to. Here is my Aerial update. The Design The design is ...

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2021 Printable Calendar

January 4, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

Happy New Year! I hope things are off to a good start for you. I've enjoyed using this simple calendar that I created for the Hunt Quilt Along, and so I thought I'd share an update with you in case ...

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Ray Quilt Along #4: Baste And Quilt . Carolyn Friedlander

Ray Quilt Along #4: Baste and Quilt.

December 18, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

Ray Quilt Along #4: Baste and Quilt. Who's ready to baste and quilt? I have to say that it always feels like a big milestone to get a project basted and ready to quilt. Since I'll be hand ...

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Ray Quilt Along 3 Sew It Together

Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together.

December 11, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 15 Comments

Ray Quilt Along #3: Sew It Together. With everything cut out, let's sew it together! This part always feels like I'm cleaning, because I'm taking a bunch of pieces off the floor and turning them ...

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Ray Quilt Along 2: Cut It Out

Ray Quilt Along #2: Cut It Out.

December 4, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

Ray Quilt Along #2: Cut It Out. This week, let's cut everything out! Grab your fabrics and cutting guide, and let's have some fun. Here's the video. How about that? I'm pretty excited ...

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Sew Fine Thread Gloss in Orange Blossom, Petal and Yuzu

New Sew Fine Thread Gloss Scents in Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Petal.

October 30, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Looking for a handwork refresh? I'm delighted to share new Sew Fine Thread Gloss scents in Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Petal! As with any of the scents that I've collaborated with Sew Fine to bring to ...

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scrappy CF coasters . carolyn friedlander

Scrappy CF Coasters

September 2, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

One set wasn't enough, so here are some more scrappy CF coasters that I made recently. Actually, I guess that I have a lot of these in the works. They can be made from a charm pack, and so I ...

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How to Bind the Quilted Coasters

August 28, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 14 Comments

I'm delighted to have something new for you--a video on How To Bind the Quilted Coasters. The binding on my Big Stitch Coasters seems to be a sticking point for many, and so I'm happy to be able ...

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