Miriam Ronne

Miriam Ronne is a lover of all things quilting and sewing. She is a self- taught quilter and is constantly learning and broadening her skill set to create one-of-a-kind quilts! When she's not behind her sewing machine, you can find her playing with her fur babies or trying her hand at other crafty things.
Fidget Quilt Ideas

Don’t Get Fidgety! We Found 9 Beautiful Fidget Quilt Ideas To Keep Your Hands Busy

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If you have a loved one or know someone that has been touched by dementia or Alzheimer’s, you know it can be difficult to see that personal struggle. 

One unique and surprisingly helpful valuable tool for the patient is therapeutic fidget quilts.

We will look at what a fidget lap blanket is and its benefits. 

We will also look at nine compelling examples of these extraordinary creations.

What Is a Fidget Quilt?

Fidget quilts are essentially a quilt (or blanket) that has several different moveable accessories that someone can enjoy. 

For example, a fidget blanket for Alzheimer’s will have zippers, buttons, velcroed toys that they can move, snaps, ribbons, different types of fabrics, and other notions. 

What Size Should a Fidget Quilt Be?

A fidget blanket only needs to be a small “mini” quilt. There is no right or wrong size, but it would be most helpful if it could fit on someone’s lap. You can also add two straps to either side of the blanket to make an apron that the recipient can tie around their waist and carry. 

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A Simple Ohio Star Quilt Block Tutorial + 15 Gorgeous Ohio Star Quilt Patterns

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One of the most popular classic star quilt blocks is the Ohio Star quilt block.

This quilt block is a must in every quilter’s repertoire with its simple construction and eye-catching angles.  

Today, we are going to discuss the history of this block.

Additionally, we will go over how to create this block and look at 15 beautiful examples of how versatile this block can be. 

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19 Eye-Catching Tumbling Blocks Quilt Patterns

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When perusing classic quilt patterns, sometimes you come across a seemingly complex design that makes you wonder, “How did someone come up with that?”

The tumbling blocks quilt pattern is one of these patterns. 

Today, we will take a deep dive into how this quilt pattern’s history, and then we’re going to look at 19 unbelievable tumbling blocks quilt patterns that you can use to create your own quilt top. 

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7 Top-Rated Mini Irons For Sewing And Quilting

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As quilters, we know our tools and accessories are extremely important to our craft and making the best-looking quilts possible.

Undoubtedly, an iron is one of the essential tools in our “toolbox.”

But what if you don’t need your large iron to get the job done?

In this post, we will shift our focus to the small but mighty mini irons that are on the market for quilters.

We’ll go over the benefit of having a small quilting iron and then look at seven great options for you. 

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15 Adorable Quilted Potholder Patterns That Are So Quick And Easy To Make

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As a quilter, sometimes you don’t want to set aside 30+ hours to create an entire quilt.

Sometimes you just want a quick project to work on that you can still express your creativity without having to block out hours upon hours. 

Finding easy quilted potholder patterns is a perfect way to work on less time-consuming projects. 

Potholders (or hot pads) are something that everyone needs in their kitchen.

They make fantastic, handmade gifts and will last for years if made well.

Let’s look at some DIY potholder patterns and get some inspiration to make our own!

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9 Excellent Serger Sewing Machines To Consider For Your Quilting And Sewing Projects

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If you have ever wandered the aisles of your local arts and crafts store and stumbled down the sewing machine aisle, chances are you have come across machines called “sergers” or “overlock machines.” 

But how do you choose one when there are so many on the market with a wide price range?

We’ve read dozens of serger reviews to figure out what the best serger for you might be.

Read on as you’ll learn the pros and cons of nine great options and, hopefully, remove some of the guesswork of choosing the right serger for your needs.

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