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Heidi Proffetty
Oct 2, 20234 min read
No Hassle Sewing Canvas, Needle Punch Fabric using Sewing Machine & DIY Flatware Pocket Tutorial
Make these pretty canvas fabric flatware pockets that can be customized for any special event or regular use. Learn tips for sewing...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jul 26, 20235 min read
Latest Mosaic Quilt in the Works, What goes into a Making a Mosaic Design
If you follow me on social media, you've probably seen a few glimpses of my latest mosaic quilt, which I'm calling roman mosaic flowers...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jan 15, 20239 min read
Heidi Proffetty's Top 5 Digital Cutter Tips for Quilt Making, Happenings In and Out of the Studio
If you've read any of my older posts on using a digital cutter in quilt making, attended one of my classes or lectures, or if you've seen...
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Heidi Proffetty
May 7, 202210 min read
Lithuanian Weaving, Fabric Weaving Maker Project, The Bees Are Buzzing, AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
I think it’s safe to say that the inspiration for my latest sewing project came straight from one of my newest crafts, weaving. I am sure...
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Heidi Proffetty
Oct 29, 202110 min read
Summer of Bojagi Patchwork, Bojagi Pumpkin Window Hanging, Happenings in and out of the Studio
Have you ever been on a tear with something? And what exactly does this phrase mean? To begin with, it's a slang phrase meaning to have a...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jul 10, 20215 min read
Mini vacation and hand quilting on the beach in OBX
You would think with 5 long summer days and 100 miles of seashore in the Outer Banks of North Carolina (more commonly known as OBX) that...
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Heidi Proffetty
May 26, 20215 min read
Quilting and Sewing Online & In Person Teaching and Father's Day Fishing Pole Bag Project
When the world came to a halt and days spent at home continued to wear on, many of us turned to home-based projects to provide comfort....
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Heidi Proffetty
Nov 23, 20204 min read
Table Runners Take Your Mark, Inspired by Geometry and Mosaic Quilts
Traditionally, it has been our home that has hosted many wonderful Thanksgivings. But knowing that gathering with family and friends...
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Heidi Proffetty
Sep 10, 20205 min read
Buzzworthy: Beeswax, Bushel Baskets, and Lizzy Albright
Buzzworthy...as a beekeeper, so I really like the sound of this catchphrase and as I thought about writing this blog the phrase's...
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Heidi Proffetty
Aug 14, 20204 min read
Online quilt teaching, a new Moroccan Mosaic Quilt and quilt friends
Like me and many of my quilt friends, colleagues, non-quilt friends and family, we have all been effected by Covid 19 in 2020. Yeah, it's...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jun 28, 20207 min read
Welcome to Day 3 of the “Love Your Creative Space” Book Tour
Two weeks ago, I had the luxury of spending some time immersed in the pages of my very talented friend and professional colleague's book...
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Heidi Proffetty
Mar 2, 20204 min read
SCHMETZ: Inspired to Sew, My Interview and Much More....
It’s true . . . you meet some pretty amazing people in the quilt industry! Without a doubt I've been blessed to meet some of the most...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jan 24, 20205 min read
New Series of Moroccan Mosaic Quilts, Upcoming Quilt Classes, Maker Project-Valentine's Papel Picado
Several months ago, I became completely infatuated with various forms of ancient tile artwork. From Zellige of Morocco to Azulejo of...
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Heidi Proffetty
Sep 27, 20194 min read
Fall Themed Napkin Rings, New Quilt in Progress, Trust the Process and Teaching at Houston
Typically in New England, we go right from last remaining warm days of summer straight into the cool days of fall. The sudden change of...
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Heidi Proffetty
Aug 9, 20195 min read
New Janome Maker Project, Janome Gallery Exhibit, Teaching at AQS & MQX
I am a big fan of quotes, funny sayings and celebrating milestones, and letter boards are a fun way to share these types of quick...
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Heidi Proffetty
Jun 26, 20196 min read
Teaching Mosaic Quilting
Most quilters quickly recognize my style of mosaic quilting and know that I cut my applique fabric pieces using a digital cutting...
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Heidi Proffetty
May 22, 20192 min read
First Janome Maker Project - Stylish Earrings with your Edge Digital Cutter
As one of the newest members to join the Janome Maker team I’m excited to share the first of several Janome Artistic Edge digital cutter...
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Heidi Proffetty
May 1, 20196 min read
A Catching Up Post and MQX Quilt Show 2019
March and April were a blur for me! So many wonderful and exciting things happened that I couldn’t even keep up with blogging about them...
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Heidi Proffetty
Mar 20, 20195 min read
Mosaic Quilts: Choosing the Right Fabrics
When I explain to anyone how I start to create my art quilts I always mention that their evolution begins with emotion. As I am struck by...
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Heidi Proffetty
Mar 14, 20196 min read
Quilting with a Digital Die Cutting Machine
Digital Die Cutting machines have made their way from the crafting industry into the quilting and sewing industries and are growing in...
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