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    Penguin Hand Warmers(Post)

    Arctic cold has settled in the Midwest this week and these adorable penguins are the perfect project to warm your heart and your hands. This is a good skill building project using these fun Alison Gla

    Meet the Colorways Part 2(Post)

    Let's meet some more colorways. How about we talk batiks?Did you know that a batik is "a type of resist printing process in which wax is applied to the fabric in specific areas. When the wax hardens,

    Mini Barn Quilts with Amanda(Post)

    Hi, I’m Amanda! I’m the Assistant Operations Manager at Cotton Cuts, and the guest blogger for this week!I’m lucky enough to be able to share my love of quilting with my Mother-in-Law (who also taught

    #ccstaycation Daphne from New Zealand(Post)

    Hello everyone /Kia ora. My name is Daphne Potter and I live in Auckland, New Zealand.New Zealand consists of two tiny islands and we have daily ferries between each island. It is possible to drive t

    Tree of Life Ambassadors: Here to Help(Post)

    At Cotton Cuts, we love our Puzzle Mystery Quilt Ambassadors. In fact, we couldn't do what we do without them, as they share their journey every month, assembling our monthly clues and sewing through

    Clue 7 Gets a Little Quiet Play Magic(Post)

    Meet Kristy Lea: The Maker Behind Clue 7 When talented quilters come together for a cause that matters, something special happens. For Clue 7 of Cotton Cuts’ Mystery Quilt with a Mission, we’re excite

    Print Your Own Fabric(Post)

    Everyone loves a good quilt label, right? Well, what happens when you can’t find one that encapsulates your message as well as you can? Do you forgo the thing entirely, write it with a micron pen, or

    Surprise, Sewprise! What’s New in Rosa’s Holiday Your Way(Post)

    Rosa's Holiday Your Way 2025 Expect the Unexpected! If you love our yearly Rosa’s Holiday Your Way, don’t get too attached—or worry that you’ll see the same options as last year. If you’re a die-har

    Halloween Bunting(Post)

    This quick and easy bunting is double sided to transition from Halloween through your fall festivities. It adds a bit of holiday decor to brighten any room of your home. I used this Free Spirit Scared

    Cotton Cuts Puzzle Mystery Quilt Along(Post)

    Meet Katy.Katy is a long-time fan, detective and Cotton Cuts enthusiast. She has been participating in our Puzzle Mystery Quilts since 2019. Katy is a familiar member of our FB group Cotton Cuts Fabri

    Pre-Cut Quilting with Ali!(Post)

    Hi I’m Ali! I’m a senior fabric enthusiast at Cotton Cuts and guest blogger for this week. With the help of my roommate 25 years ago, I learned the basics of sewing and started making my own clothes.

    Catching the First Wave; Mystery50’s Kickoff Project(Post)

    A tropical kickoff to our quilting adventure full of color creativity and a touch of mystery Quilt shops—both brick-and-mortar and online—are joining in on the latest craze in quilting: Mystery50. T

    Top Tools For New Quilters(Post)

    If you are new to quilting and sewing, like I am, there can be a lot to learn. You want to embrace this new hobby but at the same time, not be taken in by every gadget and tool available until you rea

    I Finished My Quilt Top. Now What?(Post)

    So, you've finished your quilt top? Maybe you've just completed your Cotton Cuts Gnome of the Month or you've finished up the recent Puzzle Mystery Quilt, Piazza? Are you looking at your seven complet

    Visiting The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show(Post)

    When I visited my friend Mikey who lives in Bend, OR for the first time he took me to a small town of Sisters, OR for dinner. He told me about how amazing the quilt show is each year and that the whol

    Sewing Stocking Stuffer Ideas(Post)

    One of our ambassadors, Ian, made a VIDEO blog for us today! Check it out! Click here to watch! Sewing Stocking Stuffer Ideas!

    Sewing in the Summer with Kids(Post)

    Let's hear it for the summer months! School is out. Vacations are planned. Family trips to the pool several times a week. Picnics and play in the park. Lazy days and movie nights are upon us. And then

    A New Kind Of Mystery Quilt(Post)

    A guide to understanding, participating in, and enjoying the Cotton Cuts Mystery 5.0 sewing challenge. If you love quilting and enjoy a little mystery along the way, the Cotton Cuts Mystery 5.0 Chall

    Designing a Studio with Becca(Post)

    As I sit here writing January's blog for Cotton Cuts, I feel so incredibly blessed to be in a *almost* finished Studio in our new home that was literally designed from the ground up to meet my needs.

    A Few of My Favorite Hacks(Post)

    Like many quilters I prefer spending my money on good fabric, precut kits and quality thread. These are some of my hacks that save more of my budget for that goal.I am sure you have seen the small sq

    Piazza Quilt Block Swap Challenge(Post)

    Our Piazza PMQ is here and we are so excited! In keeping with our tradition, we have a fun challenge for all of our detectives. This season, we are doing an Old Italian Block Swap. This is a fun way t

    Machine Embroidery Basics and Supplies(Post)

    I have been embroidering by machine for just a short time and I am LOVING it. However, there is a slight learning curve for those of us that have never done it before. This can be somewhat overwhelmin

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    Sewing in Transition (Post)

    For those of you that haven't been following my journey, in August 2021 - we decided it was time to move out to the suburbs. In order to afford the home we want, we needed to take on some major renova