Why am I doing this, specifically – Quilting with Tamara Blog? Quilting was such a big part of my life before life took over. The sharing as I taught classes has been missing. I enjoy reading other blogs – even ones that aren’t quilty. It is time to get back to the things that bring me joy. In the Quilting With Tamara Blog, you will get to know me – the good, the messy, the comical, and at times the frustration that comes with life.
Quilters Like to Share
So, welcome to my blog. You will find a little bit of everything here. Quilting With Tamara will encompass teaching, designing, sharing, RV’ing, and chatting – among other things. I find creativity in a variety of places, and you will often read about them here. If there is something that you would like to see or read about, I am just a message away.
Recipe Ideas
Who knows, maybe even sharing those favorite time-saving recipes that allow more time for quilting or blogging. I am always open to learning about your favorite recipes – gluten-free ones are a bonus in my book. Cooking is not my passion, but I do enjoy easy meals that taste good. The crockpot and the air-fryer are my best friends, especially in the winter.
First, I need to share that I am not a person who measures when it comes to cooking in the crockpot. The tendency is to dump ingredients in making adjustments according to taste. If I share a recipe, I will do my best to give an approximate measure to use. Take time to taste as you go; if you have success with a change you made, please share – I am always looking for ways to improve a recipe.
Scrappy Quilt Block Patterns
If you are interested in following my adventures in Scrap Quilts, check out the main page here. I will be updating the free quilt patterns every month. I would love to add to the page more often, but we still have too many irons in the fire here.
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Step 12 – Mystery Quilt In this installment of the Mystery Quilt series, we’ll be diving into the sashings — a crucial step that brings all the blocks together and starts to reveal the bigger picture. Originally, I considered breaking this part into four separate installments, since there’s a bit of detail involved. But I know many of you are eager to see how your hard work is coming together, so we’ll tackle it all…
Easiest Quilts for Beginners Some beginner-friendly quilt ideas focus on simple techniques and straightforward designs, which are ideal for those just starting to quilt. Quilts for beginners don’t need to be boring. There are ways to bring creativity and spice into the quilt. Fabric choice is one way! If you have a chance to take a quilt class, do it! You may notice quick and easy methods for making some of these quilts, but perfecting…
Exciting News—It’s Time for the Next Step in Our Mystery Quilt Journey! We hope you’ve been enjoying the Mystery Quilt process so far and that life has allowed you a little time at the sewing machine. If you’ve been keeping up—fantastic! And if you’re catching up, no worries at all—this next step is a manageable one. Have you started to imagine the final layout yet? Do you think you’ve cracked the mystery? Mystery Quilt Tips…
Step 10 – Mystery Quilt 2025 Can you believe we’re already at Step 10 of the Mystery Quilt? We’ve come a long way, and we’re finally starting to make a dent in those units we stitched up weeks ago. There’s still a bit more to go before we begin assembling the quilt top, but the finish line is in sight! And hopefully—just hopefully—the final layout is still a mystery to you. One of the reasons…
Step 9 of Mystery Quilt 2025 I bet you are ready for Step 9 of the Mystery Quilt! We are finally starting to see some results. It is fun to see everything come I hope you’re ready—because it’s time for Step 9 of the Mystery Quilt! Can you believe how far we’ve come? It’s so exciting to finally see all the pieces starting to come together into something beautiful. Every step brings us closer to…
