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Video Tutorial: One of those fat thingies

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A quilting friend’s husband said one day, Are you going out to buy some more of those fat thingies? Well not quite. Now, she can direct him to Quilt with Us who offers a great video tutorial explaining quilt jargon surrounding specialty cut fabrics. Go here for the tutorial.

While there, be sure and check out these additional videos that cover basic skills for quilters.

Applique Tutorial – Freezer Paper Technique
English Paper Piecing Tutorial
How to Bind a Quilt
How to Make Bias Binding for a Quilt
Bump-less Binding Finishing Trick

 

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Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop is showing a 5 out of 5 star rating. Etsy lists it as a craft supply download with 2 PDF files included.

What makes this design appealing is the calm, nature-filled look. The listing describes it as a girl sitting in a meadow surrounded by flowers, with flowing hair, delicate blooms, and grass, and it is clearly aimed at stitchers who enjoy feminine hoop art and floral scenes rather than cartoonish motifs. It feels like the sort of project that would look lovely framed in a hoop for a bedroom, reading corner, or handmade gift.

There are some nice practical details too. The listing says the pattern comes in 6 hoop sizes ranging from 3 inches to 8 inches, and it includes a stitch guide, thread colour suggestions, and an Embroidery Guide for Beginners. That gives it a bit more support than a bare-bones printable, even though the seller is also clear that this is design-only and does not include step-by-step instructions.