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Quilt As Desired Article 4: Handwork Makes a Comeback
Today I’m continuing to share the 5 part series of articles that I originally wrote for the National Quilting association as part of my Quilt as Desired column. This article first appeared in the...
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My Aurifil Thread Collections are Now Available
One of the biggest reasons for going to quilt market this year was to launch my Piece and Quilt Thread Collection for Aurifil. This has been a dream of mine a couple of yeas in the making and it feels...
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Last Class of the Year is at Christmas Goose Quilt Shop in Las Vegas
Local Vegas friends! I’ll be teaching my last machine quilting class of the year at the Christmas Goose Quilt Shop this Wednesday, Nov 16 from 6-9 PM. Stop by the shop or call 702-877-1158 to register....
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Machine Quilting with Style: Pearl Gray Re-imagined
We’ve come to the end of the quilts in my book Machine Quilting with Style! Thanks so much for going on this journey with me, taking another look at all 12 quilts in the book. Writing this book was a...
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Catch my Chat with Pat on the American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast
I love listening to quilting podcasts, but it’s even more fun to be on them! I’m super excited to be returning as a guest on one of my all-time favorites: American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast,...
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Meet My Friend Alexis – And Check out Her Craftsy Class
I’d love you to meet my friend Alexis, who blogs over at Persia Lou. She’s my neighbor and running buddy and we’ve known each other for a long time. She’s a very creative person who dabbles in all...
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Sign Up for My Newsletter: Consumer or Wholesale
Many of you know that I send out a regular weekly email note. My Friendly Threads newsletter keeps you informed about what’s going on at Christa Quilts HQ. In addition to my blog and other social media...
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New Pattern Release – Nested Pinwheel
One of my goals for the next year is to release a series of new quilt patterns that have I’ve been dying to complete. Over the last couple of years I’ve written 4 print patterns, 7 PDF patterns, 2...
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Craftsy Holiday Sale and a Sneak Peek of my Upcoming Class
While I excitedly await the release of my Craftsy class in January, I’m paying much more attention to all of the great deals the company is offering. For example, I just saw that ALL classes are on...
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Quilts from my Craftsy Class, and Your Chance to Win it Before You Can Buy it!
If all goes well, my Craftsy class, The Quilter’s Path: Plan It, Stitch It, Quilt It is scheduled to launch next week!! Whoo hoo!! It’s all about showing you how to quilt some of my favorite motifs...
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My Craftsy Class is Now Live – Save 50% on The Quilter’s Path: Plan It,...
My class, The Quilter’s Path: Plan It, Stitch It, Quilt It is now available online. I’m so excited for you to join my classroom where you’ll have direct access to me – 24/7!! And the best part is, for...
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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – Part 1
While promoting the launch of my new Craftsy Class, I asked folks on Instagram what their #1 challenge was when it comes to machine quilting on a home sewing machine. It generated a lot of great...
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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – part 2
Last week in part 1, I began this series to help troubleshhoot the most common machine quilting challenges I hear from you all. I got a whole list of them via my followers on Instagram. I’ll continue...
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All of the Quilts from Both of My Books
I’ve been enjoying getting back to blogging on a regular basis, and I’ve also noticed an uptick in new followers – so I want to welcome all my new friends. I recently reorganized my blog so it’s easier...
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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – part 4
Welcome to part 4 of my series that helps you solve your most challenging machine quilting issues. You can read part 1, part 2 and part 3 for more helpful advice. Publicity image for my Craftsy Class:...
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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – Part 5
Part 5 of Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges continues with more fun quilting problems to solve! Check out part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4 for more solutions! Problem: Sometimes I get...
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Come See Me at QuiltCon in The Electric Quilt Company’s Booth!
QuiltCon, the 4th annual modern quilt show put on by The Modern Quilt Guild is coming soon! It will be held in Savannah, Georgia from February 23-26, 2017 and I can’t wait! I’ll be teaching 5 classes...
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Answers to Your Machine Quilting Challenges – Part 6
Welcome to part 6, the final post where I’ve been offering suggestions to some of my readers’ most challenging machine quilting issues. Get more tips by reading part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 and part...
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Two Fun New Books To Share – I Have Quilts in Both
Like many of you I love making quilts! But what you may not know is that one of the reasons I love writing patterns and books is that the deadlines for completion motivate me to finish things! I’m...
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Three Pinwheel Quilts: From EQ7 Sketch to Finished Quilt
For my Craftsy class that launched last month, I made the same Pinwheel quilt three different ways, with different fabrics and quilting designs. Now I’m back to share a little more up close and...
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