Wear all the babies

My sister is expecting her second child soon and she asked if I could make her a ring sling so she can hold baby number two while caring for baby number one. Of course I said yes because it involved sewing something for my sister/new nephew, going to the fabric store with my sister and […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 April, 2015

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Friday Progress Report: Fabriganza fun

This was the week of not getting much accomplished. I normally get plenty done over the weekend, but I had a bridal shower and bachelorette party in Chicago. I had a great time, but ended up with food poisoning from eating duck testicles. Long story, even longer time spent in the bathroom. Once I finally […]

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26 July, 2013

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How to make a T-shirt quilt – Part 6

Learn how to piece your quilt top. For more videos and complete fabric requirements visit http://quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials/. To share pictures of the T-shirt quilts you made using this tutorial, please share them on the Flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/tshirtquilts/

Stephanie Soebbing

16 December, 2011

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How to sew a perfect quarter-inch seam every time

Learn three different ways to set up your machine and presser feet to sew a perfect quarter-inch seam every time. For more tutorials, visit http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials/

Stephanie Soebbing

27 April, 2015

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Jungle baby quilt sneak peak

My sister is expecting her first baby in May. She is my only sister, so that means I was tasked with designing an extra special quilt for her baby. I finished the top last weekend at quilt retreat and took it to Quilting By You in Bettendorf, Iowa, to quilt it this week. I love […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 March, 2013

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Craftsy’s Sewing Studio is perfect for beginners

I love taking classes on Craftsy. I’ve gotten to the point where I can usually teach the technique at most of the sewing classes offered near me, so Craftsy is a great resource where I can learn more advanced quilting skills and improve my garment sewing. I enrolled in Sewing Studio, Fashion, Fitting, Home Decor & […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 April, 2015

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How to make double pinwheels from squares

Learn how to make double pinwheel blocks for your quilt without cutting a single triangle. This construction method keeps your fabric from stretching on the bias, which makes for perfect piecing where blocks turn out the right size, points are where they are supposed to be and your quilt lies flat. This tutorial is part […]

Stephanie Soebbing

31 July, 2013

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July round up: Inspiration, triangles and dreams of cooler weather

July was a hot month, but my quilting projects were all looking ahead to to colder times. And with the progress I’ve been making, they just might be done in time to enjoy when the leaves start turning. Quilting Arts: I took a mini workshop from Pokey Bolton at the International Quilt Festival and was […]

Stephanie Soebbing

31 July, 2013

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Virtual Shop Hop: Pieceful Gathering, Fox River Grove, Ill.

If you like Civil War reproduction fabrics, then you must plan a trip to Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop in Fox River Grove, a suburb of Chicago. The store specializes in reproduction fabrics, stocking the entire first floor of a converted house with them. I was in love with the collection of double pinks and purchased […]

Stephanie Soebbing

4 January, 2012

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Barn quilts abound in Shawano County

Quilt blocks on barns are becoming quite the trend, but they’re really popular in in Shawano County, Wis. You can find one on just about every rural road. I took photos of several when my family vacationed there over the summer. Enjoy! There also was an awesome field of sunflowers. It was really neat to […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 September, 2011

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