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   Most offer kits to purchase if desired, but not necessary and you can use your own stash. Most free patterns are only available for a limited time before the next one is available.  Included are pieced blocks, wool applique blocks, foundation paper piece blocks, table runners. Take a look through to see if there's anything you might like and join what interests you.  If you happen to have one you know of, please feel free to add! Cotton/Piecing: Moda Blockheads FB Group - Free quilt block design offered each week available for download by Moda designers. Most blocks offer instructions for different sized finished blocks. Some layout design suggestions available in the group. Prior blocks available to download from files section. https://www.facebook.com/groups/253867175058745 Block of the Month club FB group - This is a free group to join that Started Jan 2021. A 12-month journey of seasonal quilt blocks to represent the months of the year. Planned to be a scrap b...

Watch „ slide “ Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe This simple and healthy recipe creates perfectly crispy roasted cauliflower that’s flavorful and nutritious. Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for higher heat) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for smoky flavor) 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Fresh parsley or lemon zest for garnish (optional) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Prepare Cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread Evenly: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure the florets have space to prevent steaming. Roast: Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy on the ed...

Ah, the fabric and wool‑scrap vortex — a rite of passage for anyone who works with fiber. Those tiny fluff gremlins multiply faster than you can say “just one more template,” and suddenly your workspace looks like a rainbow sheep exploded. Here’s the real talk: everyone has a different threshold for “too small,” and it usually depends on how you actually use your scraps. 🧶 How small is too small? Think of it in tiers: 1. Usable Bits (½ inch and up) Great for: Needle‑felting accents Tiny appliqué details Stuffing small plushies Color‑testing before committing to a bigger cut These are the scraps that feel worth keeping because they still have shape and intention. 2. Fuzzy Floaters (pea‑sized and smaller) These are the ones that cling to your shirt, your cat, your soul. Most people toss these unless they: Do wet felting Make felt beads Use them as filler for pincushions If you don’t do any of that, they’re basically wool confetti. 3. The “Why Did I Save This?” Dust If it’s smaller th...

🪡 Cozy Maker Society 9-Patch Block Swap 🧵 Join here:  https://facebook.com/events/s/9-patch-block-swap/1564576701320468/ Stitch • Create • Inspire • Belong Let’s stitch together something beautiful as a community 💛 Join us for our Spring 9-Patch Quilt Block Swap! This is beginner-friendly and perfect for using up those cute 5” squares. 🌼 How It Works Each participant will: ✔️ Create 6 simple 9-patch blocks ✔️ Mail them in ✔️ Receive 6 different blocks back from fellow makers! At the end, you’ll have a sweet sampler of our community’s creativity 💕 ✂️ Block Requirements 🧵 Block Size: 12” 🧵 Made using: 5” charm squares or scraps 🧵 Layout: Traditional 9-patch Use this simple formula: Cut each 5” square  Arrange into a 3x3 grid Sew together 📏 Finished block should measure 12” before quilting 🎨 Fabric Guidelines Theme: Soft & Cozy Think: 🌸 Florals 🫖 Cottage 🌿 Calming prints ✨ Low-volume backgrounds Avoid: 🚫 Holiday...