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Spotlight Block | Heartland Heritage

Posted on October 1, 2018August 31, 2018by Heather
Spotlight Block | Heartland Heritage

We are coming closer to finishing our Heartland Heritage quilt top and today, we are showing off our Spotlight block This simple block is perfect for practicing points. For anyone just starting out, these can be tricky.    The block measures 9″ square when finished and uses 2 contrast colors with your background. You will […]

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Sew Hometown | Our 2019 Calendar Girl

Posted on September 7, 2018September 6, 2018by Heather
Grab you stash and get ready because the 2019 Inspiring Stitches Calendar has just been released. Sew Hometown is a winner! It is perfectly designed to help improve your skills and push you past your comfort zone.

Amy & I are beyond excited to finally reveal our 2019 design. Allow us to introduce you to 2019 calendar girl, Sew Hometown! Start your new year off with an exciting adventure that offers a variety of blocks, techniques and color options. The results will be a stunning quilt top that is sure to push […]

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Willow Tree Quilt Block | Heartland Heritage

Posted on September 1, 2018August 31, 2018by Heather
It's time to perfect our half square triangle technique with the Willow Tree Quilt Block from the Heartland Heritage pattern. This scrappy quilt from the gals at Inspiring Stitching is the perfect design for building your quilting skills.

We can’t wait for the cool nights and pretty leaves of the season. Something about all those pretty colors is so inspiring! This month we are stitching up the Willow Tree Quilt block from Heartland Heritage. The block is designed to help you perfect your HST technique.   This block measures 12″ square when finished […]

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Sweet Pea Block | Heartland Heritage

Posted on August 1, 2018June 1, 2018by Heather
We are excited to start the next block in Heartland Heritage. This Sweet Pea block is simple and cute. This scrappy quilt pattern is the perfect design for building your quilting skills.

Wow, summer is almost over and we know you want to enjoy every last minute. So, we made sure the Sweet Pea Block for August was easy to make.   This block measures 6″ square when finished and uses 3 fabrics. You will need to make 5 blocks to complete your quilt. Remember, you can […]

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Sewing Machine Block | Heartland Heritage July

Posted on July 1, 2018June 1, 2018by Heather
We are excited to start the next block in Heartland Heritage. This sewing machine block is beyond cute and would be so much fun as a mini. This scrappy quilt pattern is sew cute and easy to make.

Wow, summer is in full swing and the heat is starting to climb. That means, we are heading in doors to find comfort at our machines. July is all about the Sewing Machine block.   This block measures 12″ square when finished and uses 4 fabrics. Remember, you can join the fun at anytime and […]

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Sunshine Block | June Heartland Heritage

Posted on June 1, 2018June 1, 2018by Heather
We are excited for summer and the sunshine block from Heartland Heritage. This scrappy quilt pattern is sew cute and easy to make.

We are at the halfway point of Heartland Heritage and are so impressed with your amazing blocks! Now it’s time to kick off summer with our sunshine block for June.   This block measures 6″ square when finished and uses a variety of yellow fabrics. Remember, you can join the fun at anytime and if […]

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Puppy Love Block | May 2018 Heartland Heritage

Posted on May 1, 2018April 26, 2018by Heather
We are smitten with the Puppy Love block from Heartland Heritage. This quilt block is sew cute and easy to make.

It’s time to turn the page on the calendar to May and it’s official…. I’m in love- Puppy Love that is. This months block is my personal favorite block of Heartland Heritage. I even included an extra block on the back of my quilt for fun. This block measures 9″ square when finished and uses […]

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Posy Block | April 2018 Heartland Heritage

Posted on April 1, 2018March 27, 2018by Heather
The posy block is a fast and simple sew quilt block.

Spring is finally coming and it’s time to flip that calendar again to April! That means it’s time to reveal the Posy block. This quilt block is all about mixing fun colors & prints to create a flower perfect for the season. This block measures 6″ square when finished and uses 5 different fabrics. Remember, you […]

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Star Bright Block | March 2018 Heartland Heritage

Posted on March 1, 2018March 1, 2018by Heather
Star Bright Block from Heartland Heritage

Wow, this year is zooming by and it’s hard to believe that today is March 1st. That means it’s time to reveal the Star Bright block. This quilt block is all about mixing colors & prints to create a stunning star. This block measures 12″ square when finished and uses 5 different fabrics. Remember, if you […]

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Barnyard Block | February 2018 Heartland Heritage

Posted on February 1, 2018March 1, 2018by Heather
9" finished Barnyard Block

Hello February! It’s time to reveal our February Barnyard block in the 2018 Heartland Heritage sew along. This block measures 9″ square when finished and uses 5 different fabrics. If you are just joining us now and have not yet grabbed the Heartland Heritage pattern, be sure to check our retail partner list to find […]

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We are fabric lovers that savor every scrap in order to make the most of our stash. Together we hope to give you the same sense of satisfaction we find at the sewing machine, whether you have 10 minutes or an hour to devote to your quilt. Amy Ellis can also be found online at AmysCreativeSide.com Heather Valentine can also be found online at TheSewingLoft.com

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Amy Ellis & Heather Valentine are fabric lovers that savor every scrap in order to make the most of our stash. Together we hope to give you the same sense of satisfaction we find at the sewing machine, whether you have 10 minutes or an hour to devote to your quilt.

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