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Sewing Magic

Sewing Magic

Posted by Becky Goldsmith on Aug 16th 2017

Most appliqué blocks have a background. The Magical Unicorn Quilt block has an ‘invisible’ background. You can’t see it because the appliqué pieces overlap each other and cover all of the back … read more
Use Your Scraps in Wall Quilts!

Use Your Scraps in Wall Quilts!

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 19th 2017

One of the best things about Make Wall Quilts, one of the newest books in our popular Make series, is the wide variety of styles! From modern to traditional, improv to appliqué, there's someth … read more
The Story Behind the Magical Unicorn Quilt

The Story Behind the Magical Unicorn Quilt

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 13th 2017

The Magical Unicorn Quilt is big, bright, and bubbly—and not Becky Goldsmith's usual style. When Becky's daughter-in-law Celia first requested a quilt for Christmas, she had very specific inst … read more
Free Project: Fields and Fences

Free Project: Fields and Fences

Posted by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins on Feb 27th 2017

This quilt is a variation of the traditional Rail Fence pattern, which is one of the simplest and quickest quilts that you can make. Each block is made up of strips that run in the same direction. You … read more
Try Something Different with Becky Goldsmith!

Try Something Different with Becky Goldsmith!

Posted by Becky Goldsmith on Oct 7th 2016

I’m making a quilt that I will be machine appliquéing and using products that I never use in my hand appliqué. It’s hard to let go of the bias I have against freezer paper and glue, but I am try … read more