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Tutorial: Girl on a Tree Swing

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Aneela shares how she made this modern mini quilt Girl on a Tree Swing at her blog Comfortstitching. Isn’t it magical? I spent a magical day Friday going to two craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas, USA. I tagged along with my sister and two of her best friends. One was an eight year old named Charlie Rose. I have a message for Charlie. You and your mom need to book a craft night at my sister’s to make one of these and I would love to join you. Go to the tutorial.

[tags]tutorial, girls, tree swings, Charlie Rose, Comfortstitching, embroidery, free motion embroidery[/tags]

Comments

  1. I like your quilt picture, it looks awsome.
    Charlie
    Scar,
    We all had a great time crafting with you yesterday. There’s not a better way to spend days off than with your family and friends. Charlie would love to hang out again and make this mini quilt with you.
    Char

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