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Dianne | 8th Mar 25
I have enjoyed so many of your beautiful fabrics and patterns. I can’t believe that I haven’t formally subscribed to your blog! I have referred to it many times in the past. I am working on the darling little carrot sprouts blocks currently.
janice E thompson | 2nd Apr 25
I’m driving myself crazy. I check at least two times a day for the pattern for the Vintage Star quilt. I pet my fabric for the sew along until the party starts. 😍
joanna@figtreequilts.com | 2nd Apr 25
coming on Friday morning. It took a while longer than anticipated after my vacation!
Sandra poehler | 7th Aug 25
I would like the pattern for broken dishes moda block 28 series 3
Chris | 8th Mar 26
Would like to subscribe to your blog
Polly Moore | 25th Sep 26
Getting ready to make your Jumping Jacks quilt pattern, however I am unsure regarding your cutting instructions. While your pattern states that it is fat quarter friendly (which is what I have), on page 1 of your instructions, you state that the yardage requirements assume 40”-41” of usable width. And the cutting instructions say to cut a 8” strip. Yet from a fat quarter, I think I can still get (6) 6-7/8” x 8” pieces which would allow for 2 extra pieces.
Can you clarify? Many thanks!