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Fat Quarter Four Step comes together fast and easy but creates a big impact. This is a great pattern for your fat quarter stash! Pattern includes illustrations and multiple size options. Finished Sizes: Crib: 32.5" x 48.5" Square: 48.5" x 48.5" Lap: 48.5" x 64.5" Twin: 64.5" x 80.5" Full: 80.5" x 96.5" Queen: 96.5" x 112.5" King: 112.5" x 112.5" © Copyright 2013 Harding Hill Designs LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Recently I have been on a baby blanket making spree, and my new favorite is this '3 Hour Rag Quilt'. I love it because it's so simple, it's soft, it's cute, and it only takes 3 hours. Supplies *contains affiliate links*: -A piece of batting that is 40.5' x 42' -1.5 yards flannel -1.5 yards coordinating flannel. Start off by using a rotary cutter and a self healing mat to cut nine strips of batting into 4.5' wide strips. It will need to be the length of your coordinating fabric, probably…

This listing is for a Black and White strippy rag quilt which is 40" x 52". I've made this quilt in strips instead of the usual blocks for a modern crisp look. Flannel make this cuddly quilt even more appealing...its generous size for a cozy lap/throw or even a toddler bed will soon become a favorite. Blacks and white prints of polka dots and funky flowers are sure to delight even the most discriminating teen or special person! This is 100% cotton flannel which has been started in the…

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I’m just popping in with a quick How To on spinning seams. This is a helpful technique to use in a block where there are lots of seams coming together in one place – it can help to flat…

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