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Conquer your free-motion quilting fears with “Fearless Free-Motion Quilting

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Join award-winning quilter Robbi Eklow on an exhilarating journey into the world of free-motion quilting, where perfection takes a back seat to fun and experimentation. Over 102 minutes of in-depth instruction, Robbi will empower you to let go of your inhibitions and embrace the joy of stitching with confidence.

From setting up your machine for success to selecting the perfect needles, thread, and machine feet, Robbi provides invaluable insights and recommendations to ensure that you’re well-prepared for your free-motion quilting adventure. Discover her secret weapon for practicing stitches without wasting fabric, allowing you to hone your skills with ease.

With Robbi’s expert guidance, you’ll explore a variety of easy free-motion quilting designs, including versatile basketweaves, graceful spirals, delicate leaves, and stylized flowers. Learn essential planning and placement tips and master the art of scaling designs to suit your project and desired outcome.

But the creativity doesn’t stop there! Dive deeper as Robbi demonstrates how to combine and customize the designs you’ve learned, unlocking infinite stitch possibilities and paving the way for your most inspired projects yet. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a novice looking to expand your skills, “Fearless Free-Motion Quilting” offers a comprehensive and empowering learning experience that will elevate your quilting to new heights.

Don’t let fear hold you back from unleashing your inner quilting superstar! Sign up for “Fearless Free-Motion Quilting” today and embark on a journey of creativity, exploration, and fearless stitching mastery. 

Video Tutorial-How to Free Motion Quilt for Beginners

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In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing

Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into that last category. From the moment I opened the pack, it felt like stepping into a watercolor garden—soft, romantic, full of movement, and brimming with detail that invites you to slow down and really look.

This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.