Virtual shop hop: Glad Creations, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.

The first time I saw a quilt was when my freshman year roommate was stitching the binding on hers by hand one of the first nights we spent in the all girls dorm at Augustana College. I don’t remember much about the quilt except that it was bright, modern and I couldn’t believe that someone my […]

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13 December, 2011

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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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June block of the month

We’re starting the final border this month. That means there are just four blocks to make each month from now until the end of the year. This month we’re learning a new time-saving technique in the block of the month. Instead of cutting several teeny tiny rectangles, we’re going to sew them together as strips […]

Stephanie Soebbing

1 June, 2014

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Behind the Scenes at Fall 2018 Quilt Market and Quilt Festival in Houston – Vlog

I am going to keep this post super short because I am so exhausted! I have been on the road for nearly two weeks going to Houston, Texas for Quilt Market and Quilt Festival. First I was at Market meeting with magazine editors, fabric manufacturers and other movers and shakers in the industry to help […]

Stephanie Soebbing

14 November, 2018

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Nickolai’s Noel makes for one steamy quilt novel

One of the fabric companies needs to come out with a line of solids that features 50 shades of gray to go with “Nikolai’s Noel,” by Alicia Hunter Pace. While it is missing the S&M of the popular trilogy, it is not often you find a black lace bustier in a quilting novel. And the steamy […]

Stephanie Soebbing

12 February, 2015

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One baby, one quilt

One quilt, one picture every Thursday and one baby growing up too fast. I’ve been taking weekly pictures of Angela using the quilt my aunt made for her as the background. You can see bigger shots below. The idea is to document her subtle changes as she grows during her first year of life. I […]

Stephanie Soebbing

9 July, 2014

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How to Silk Dye Easter Eggs with Thrift Store Ties

Learn how to use thrift store ties, vinegar and some twist ties to create some fabulous Easter Eggs using the silk dye Easter egg method. This project is fun for all ages, so I shot this tutorial with the help of the Future Quilter, my nearly 4-year-old daughter. At 4, she wasn’t ready to use […]

Stephanie Soebbing

19 March, 2018

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Quilt book giveaway!

It’s an art quilt book giveaway! Schiffer Publishing has provided three of its latest releases for a giveaway. To enter, comment below on which book you’d like to win and why by midnight on Thursday. I’ll draw three random winners on Friday. Good luck! Dare to Dance: An Art Quilt Challenge Mary Kerr Dance is a […]

Stephanie Soebbing

4 August, 2014

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Rainbow Glitter Glue Galaxy Slime! Crafting with Kids

 Today’s video is all about crafting with kids. I just love letting my little one get creative, even if it is a little messy. It teaches her problem solving, how to make something from nothing and she can make something fabulous, all good life lessons to instill in a four-year-old. And what better way […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 June, 2018

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Foam Flower Bouquet was awesome! – Crafting with Kids

  I just love a good craft kit and the Flower Surprise Crafting Kids from Happy Cube was awesome. I got this on Zulily, for way less than the retail price and it came with everything my daughter and I needed to make a foam flower bouquet. This craft kit is recommended for ages 5+, […]

Stephanie Soebbing

28 July, 2018

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