by RaNae Merrill April 03, 2023
Meet my newest (crocheted) traveling companion, at about 3" long!
Read More by RaNae Merrill April 03, 2023
Something as small as a pin can make a huge difference in your sewing project. That's why Taylor-Seville makes 15 different varieties . . . .
Read More by RaNae Merrill March 03, 2023
Beautiful scenery, lots of art, a double portion of cherry pie, and a murmuration . . .
Read More by RaNae Merrill February 09, 2023
The structure of your pieced design can be a map for your quilting design.
Read More by RaNae Merrill December 13, 2022
Have you ever noticed that most coasters don't REALLY do the job? The moisture just runs right off the coaster onto the table. But The Ultimate Coaster works GREAT!. Make these from your FMM30 practice blocks in just a couple of minutes
Read More by RaNae Merrill November 11, 2022
International Quilt Festival in Houston showcases the best quilts in the world and this one, for me, stood out head and shoulders above the rest.
Read More by RaNae Merrill September 03, 2022
The applique designs in Robyn Gragg's quilt I Choose Joy are so utterly charming that I have to celebrate it!
Read More by RaNae Merrill August 30, 2022 2 Comments
In Use It or Lose It, Mary Landon uses two simple shapes create a quilting design that is at once bold and subtle.
Read More by RaNae Merrill August 30, 2022
Laura Ruiz's quilt My Feathered Friends was my favorite quilt at International Quilt Festival Long Beach (July 2022). The quilting on it is really interesting -- watch the video to see why!
Read More by RaNae Merrill August 10, 2022 1 Comment
If you have ever quilted on a longarm, have you noticed that sometimes the machine seems to always want to go in squares, even when you want to quilt a circle? Here's why. (If you're thinking of purchasing a longarm, read this before you buy!)
Read More by RaNae Merrill July 29, 2022
If I was that frustrated and worn out after a few rough days, how much harder is it for refugees from the war in Ukraine? What if I weren't able to change my plans and go home?
Read More by RaNae Merrill July 16, 2022
My mom will never make a quilt, so I made her this one . . .
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