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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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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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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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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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CF Handy Guide . carolyn friedlander

New Supplies in the Shop.

July 3, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

I have some new supplies in the shop, and I thought I'd pop in to share a bit more about them. CF Handy Guide First up is a brand-new little tool I've been working on. I'm calling it the CF ...

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Using the Arlo Templates

August 21, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

I thought it'd be fun to put together a little post on using the Arlo templates. They are a completely optional add-on to the project--all shapes needed are included on paper in the pattern--but I ...

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Collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss . Carolyn Friedlander

Collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss.

December 7, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 17 Comments

I have some fun news--I'm very happy to announce a collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss! To start, I never imagined how exciting thread conditioner could be. For the last several years, I've ...

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Wainwright QAL . Carolyn Friedlander

WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress.

March 2, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

WainwrightAL #3: Basting Progress. While away from home, I've been basting away on my Wainwright--yay for portability! The cool thing about it being basted is that it's ready to go ...

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WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel.

February 22, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

WainwrightAL #2: Tool Updates and Travel. We're moving along with week two! I'm seeing some great starts from many of you on instagram, and I'm moving along (quite literally) at QuiltCon in ...

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Kai 7150 Scissor

Kai Scissors in the Shop and a Look at My Favorite Scissors.

December 17, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

In all of my appliqué classes, we start with a little tool talk. I'm generally cautious to push too many tools, but in cases where it's important, I do. With handwork, this is especially true, because ...

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Eads quilt project planning . Carolyn Friedlander

Eads Quilt Along #1: Getting Started.

June 15, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 89 Comments

Eads Quilt Along #1: Getting Started. You ready? Let's start with your sewing setup...or actually, let's start by taking a look at mine. Here's my current sewing set-up. I've got my sewing ...

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Tools of the Trade: Big Stitch Quilting.

June 4, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

While I'm talking about tools, here's what I use when I'm doing big stitch hand quilting. + Thread (such as Presencia Perle Cotton in all different sizes. 8- and 12-wt are my favorites.) + Safety ...

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Tools of the Trade: Needle-Turn Appliqué (Updated).

June 3, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 16 Comments

I have a slight update on my needle-turn appliqué tools since my first post almost two years ago. Actually, if you look back you'll notice that not much has changed. I still like many of the same ...

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tools of the trade : needle-turn appliqué.

June 13, 2013 by carolyn friedlander 13 Comments

    I like to slow down and enjoy each project that I'm working on, especially when it comes to some good handwork. That's the goal anyway and a big part of my slow sewing studio. But like ...

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testing a new tool. (+ bias tape tutorial)

April 11, 2013 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

    I picked up a mini iron this week for a project I'm working on, and I'm surprised how much I like it already--she is surprisingly effective!   I splurged on the upgraded model ...

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feeling wild about texture and wildly strong.

October 1, 2012 by carolyn friedlander 10 Comments

  Ah, texture. Such a wonderful thing. And one of my favorite things about quilting.     It's been nice to be able to enjoy some of my quilts since getting them back recently. I ...

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(paper-piecing) tools.

February 9, 2012 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

When paper-piecing, this is usually what I like to have on hand.       ruler no. 1 : (4" x 8") My no. 1 for sure. The small size fits in my hand and covers most bases. Plus, I ...

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