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How to Test and Adjust Your Scant ¼” Seam (The Mystery of the Scant ¼”, SOLVED!)

How to Test and Adjust Your Scant ¼” Seam (The Mystery of the Scant ¼”, SOLVED!)

Sewing with a ¼" seam is the backbone of quilting. But have you ever heard of a scant ¼" seam?  I...
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How to Cut WOF Strips

How to Cut WOF Strips

The majority of quilt patterns instruct you to cut WOF strips…but most of them assume you already know how to do that. Whether this is your first time encountering the term “WOF strips” or you just want to perfect your cutting technique, I’m here to help!

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Working With Yarn-Dyed Wovens

Working With Yarn-Dyed Wovens

It seems like yarn-dyed wovens are becoming more and more popular with quilters…and for good reas...
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FREE Pumpkin Quilt Block Patterns

FREE Pumpkin Quilt Block Patterns

It's almost October! I'll refrain from telling you how much I love this month, because I'm sure w...
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Free Hovering Hawks Quilt Block Pattern

Free Hovering Hawks Quilt Block Pattern

Download your free Hovering Hawks block pattern! 

This block pattern creates an 8.5” unfinished block, which means you end up with an 8” finished block.

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Church Window Quilt - Canyon Springs Version

Church Window Quilt - Canyon Springs Version

Today’s quilt is a little different than most of the ones I share. It uses yarn-dyed wovens, it t...
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6 Tips for Making a Church Window Quilt

6 Tips for Making a Church Window Quilt

The Church Window quilt pattern uses traditional piecing to create a stained glass effect…no appl...
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Celtic Crossing 2.0 Quilts - Forest & Grizzly Versions

Celtic Crossing 2.0 Quilts - Forest & Grizzly Versions

I’m getting ready to start another session of Beginner Quilting Academy (can’t wait!), which remi...
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Retro Blossoms Quilt - The Golden Version

Retro Blossoms Quilt - The Golden Version

Today I’m sharing all about my fourth version (and counting!) of the Retro Blossoms quilt pattern...
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Nightingale Quilt - The Zen Garden Version

Nightingale Quilt - The Zen Garden Version

I hadn’t planned to finish and show off this quilt just yet…but I got so excited about how it was...
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Ruby Sue Quilt - The Sea Glass Version

Ruby Sue Quilt - The Sea Glass Version

I’m back with another Ruby Sue quilt…and I’m so excited to share about the inspiration, the colors, and the very special quilting.

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Free 16-Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Free 16-Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Download your free 16-Patch block pattern! 

This block pattern sews up an 8.5” unfinished block, giving you a finished 8” block size.

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Free Scrappy Quilt Block Patterns

Free Scrappy Quilt Block Patterns

I love finding ways to use up all my fabric scraps…and I especially love a scrappy quilt! That’s why Lo & Behold Stitchery has hosted a Summer Scrap Bash for the past two summers. It’s so much fun AND a great way to bust through even the biggest scrap pile! Our 2025 Summer Scrap Bash has ended, but you can still download all four of our FREE scrappy quilt block patterns...

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the Ultimate (free!) Quilting Starter Guide

the Ultimate (free!) Quilting Starter Guide

I still remember the first time I thought about making a quilt. The idea sounded magical...creati...
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Mosaic Star Quilt - The Blossoming Version

Mosaic Star Quilt - The Blossoming Version

It’s been almost a year since I sewed up my last Mosaic Star quilt, so I’ve been itching to make another one. Meet the Blossoming version!

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Quilting Supplies for Beginners--and Beyond

Quilting Supplies for Beginners--and Beyond

"How do I get started with quilting?" and “What are your favorite quilting tools?” are two of the questions I get asked the most…and two of the questions I have strong opinions about! I am so happy to share some of my favorite supplies with you.

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Mountain Horizon 2.0 Quilt - The Cascade Version

Mountain Horizon 2.0 Quilt - The Cascade Version

One of my favorite parts of releasing a new quilt pattern is showing you some of the many possibilities and inspiring your own versions. So today, I’m excited to share another sample of our Mountain Horizon 2.0 quilt pattern…the Cascade version!

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Mountain Horizon 2.0 - All The Details (and the Cover Quilt)

Mountain Horizon 2.0 - All The Details (and the Cover Quilt)

The completely revised Mountain Horizon 2.0 pattern is out now in both PDF format and as a printed pattern! This quilt pattern has been a long time coming, so I’m excited to tell you about what’s new, what’s the same…and to show you the stunner of a cover quilt!

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Working with Templates

Working with Templates

If you’ve never used a template to make a quilt pattern before, they can seem pretty intimidating! We get so used to cutting with our rulers, so templates can feel like a real curveball…especially since it may also be your first experience cutting curves! To help you get started with templates, I want to share a few pointers that should make your experience a bit more enjoyable...and accurate!

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Quilt Sizes 101 + Free Printable

Quilt Sizes 101 + Free Printable

From wall hangings to king size quilt patterns (and everything in between), there are so many options when choosing your next project. This guide offers a practical overview of the most common quilt sizes. 

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12 Tips for Sewing Long Seams on Quilts

12 Tips for Sewing Long Seams on Quilts

We've all been there: You’re so excited to sew up some long seams and watch your quilt top come t...
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Upscale Plaid Quilt - the Speckled version

Upscale Plaid Quilt - the Speckled version

It’s been a few months since I last featured an Upscale Plaid quilt on the blog, so I’m excited t...
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7 Fabric Types for Quilting — & How to Use Them Together Successfully

7 Fabric Types for Quilting — & How to Use Them Together Successfully

Discover how different fabrics affect your quilt's drape, look, and cuddle factor.

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Tips for Creating an Ombre Quilt

Tips for Creating an Ombre Quilt

"Ombre" style quilts are some of my favorite. It's a fun way to squeeze a lot of colors into one ...
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Ruby Sue quilt - the Beach Day version

Ruby Sue quilt - the Beach Day version

I’m back with another Ruby Sue sample! In case you missed it, last week we launched the Ruby Sue ...
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Ruby Sue Quilt Pattern: all the details!

Ruby Sue Quilt Pattern: all the details!

The Ruby Sue pattern is out now! This is Lo & Behold’s first new pattern of 2025, and I’m so ...
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How to Make a Pet Bed from a Quilt

How to Make a Pet Bed from a Quilt

When I designed the Ruby Sue quilt pattern, I knew I wanted to also make our Ruby Sue her very ow...
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my Scrappy Log Cabin quilt ( + free pattern!)

my Scrappy Log Cabin quilt ( + free pattern!)

Last summer we hosted our first Summer Scrap Bash, and it was so much fun that we’re doing it aga...
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Knitted Blooms quilt - the Tangerine version

Knitted Blooms quilt - the Tangerine version

If you’ve seen the new Tangerine Lookbook from Art Gallery Fabrics, you might have spied a famili...
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7 Free Tutorials for Handmade Teacher Gifts

7 Free Tutorials for Handmade Teacher Gifts

All of these ideas are free, scrap-friendly and fast…so you can sew up enough gifts for all the teachers on your list before summer starts! 

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The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread

The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread

Discover how to choose thread for your quilt projects. This guide explains thread types, weight options, and materials like cotton, poly, and monofilament to help you create quilts with the ideal appearance, texture, and ease of finishing.

 

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Knitted Blooms - the Driftwood version

Knitted Blooms - the Driftwood version

During our last quilt-along, I made another version of our Knitted Blooms pattern. If you were fo...
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The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting

The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting

Discover how to choose the perfect quilt batting for your projects. Our guide explains batting types, loft options, and materials like cotton, wool, bamboo, and polyester to help you create quilts with the ideal warmth, drape, and texture for every season and purpose.

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Shades of Citrus 2.0 - the Cover quilt

Shades of Citrus 2.0 - the Cover quilt

We re-released the Shades of Citrus 2.0 quilt pattern last year, but with all the exciting things...
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Knitted Star Quilt - the Rosemary version

Knitted Star Quilt - the Rosemary version

When I think about the staple Lo & Behold patterns, Knitted Star is at the top of the list! I...
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Homecoming quilt - the "Honeymoon" Version

Homecoming quilt - the "Honeymoon" Version

Can you believe it has been FIVE years since I released the Homecoming quilt pattern?!  I designe...
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