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Watch Out for THIS When Quilting With Variegated Thread!

by RaNae Merrill June 27, 2022

Quilting with variegated thread can unify a quilt design. But variegated thread can also play tricks on you. Here are two things to watch out for.

My Favorite Quilts: Witchway to the Quilt Show by Kristina McCaughtry

by RaNae Merrill June 21, 2022 1 Comment

Witchway to the Quilt Show, designed and sewn by Kristina McCaughtry and Karen McTavish is so full of quilter-isms, embedded miniature quilts that you could look at it for years and still see something new every time!

FMM30 is Updated and Better Than Ever!

by RaNae Merrill June 01, 2022

My Favorite Quilts: Red Bird by Karen Kay Buckley & Judi Madsen (This Quilt Blew My Mind!)

by RaNae Merrill May 09, 2022 1 Comment

I have never seen a quilt quilted like this before. Check out this spectacular, unique design and learn how you can apply the same ideas to your next quilting project.

How Did I Quilt That? <BR>God's Eye in the Storm, Part 4

How Did I Quilt That?
God's Eye in the Storm, Part 4

by RaNae Merrill May 02, 2022

See how God's Eye in the Storm finally came together, including a surprising use of my block trimmings.

How Did I Quilt That? <br>God's Eye in the Storm, Part 3

How Did I Quilt That?
God's Eye in the Storm, Part 3

by RaNae Merrill April 25, 2022

Here's how I quilted the large print blocks in God's Eye in the Storm

How Did I Quilt That? <BR>God's Eye in the Storm, Part 2

How Did I Quilt That?
God's Eye in the Storm, Part 2

by RaNae Merrill April 18, 2022

See how I quilted some of the solid color blocks, using the 6 Basic Shapes and motifs brought over from the large print blocks.

How Did I Quilt That? <BR>God's Eye in the Storm, Part 1

How Did I Quilt That?
God's Eye in the Storm, Part 1

by RaNae Merrill April 13, 2022

Recently I've been asked a lot about the quilting designs in my FMM30 quilts, so in this series I'll take you block-by-block through the making of God's Eye in the Storm. It all began with this wild fabric....

How to Join Your Quilted Practice Blocks to Make a Quilt

by RaNae Merrill April 02, 2022

Learn how to join your practice blocks to make a fabulous quilt with the method of quilt-as-you-go that I call "Quilt First, Piece After."

How to Use the Free-Motion Mastery in a Month Square-Up Ruler

by RaNae Merrill April 02, 2022

I designed the FMM30 Square-Up Ruler with all the features I wanted for getting creative with my practice blocks, and in this post I'll show you how to use them. You'll be amazed at how much one little ruler can do!

Aroha by Michelle Wilkie & Co.: Story, Personality, Layers & Contrast

by RaNae Merrill February 22, 2022

Grippy Pads!

by RaNae Merrill December 31, 2021

Grippy pads are pieces of waffle-style shelf liner that I cut to the size and shape I need. Watch the video to see all the ways I use them!

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