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Laura McDowellFebruary 17, 2024 Comment

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Hello, QuiltCon! I’m Laura and I’m so excited to share this week with a giant community of quilters. 🪡

A bit about me! I’ve been sewing since I was around six and started quilting over ten years ago. I used to be a museum curator,

I’m teaching at the @fiberfabriccraftfest, the largest crafting event in the Midwest, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL! 🪡

The festival features over 200 classes across quilting, yarn arts, garment making, cosplay, m

Last night, my five-year-old noticed a tooth so wiggly, it seemed like it would fall out if she exhaled too hard. So, I frantically whipped up this tooth fairy pillow after bedtime! 🦷🧚&zwj;♀️

This pattern is by the wonderful @olivethisfelt and onl

Looking for a fast and fun Valentine’s Day sewing project? Use my FREE felt chocolate dipped strawberries tutorial to make a little something sweet ❤️

Get the step-by-step photo tutorial plus a supplies list on the @benziedesign DIY Tutorials

🎄 Mini tutorial alert! 🎄

Here’s a teacher and school staff holiday gift idea! 📚✏️🎓 Keep reading to learn how to make your own unique and customized school spirit ornament!

I made these little school spirit ornaments for some special peopl

I have a holiday tutorial for anyone’s Christmas style! What’s your Christmas style? I want to be Martha Stewart, but maybe I end up with more of a Buddy the Elf vibe 😆

With five crafting weekends until Christmas, there’s still ti

I’m sitting next to a plant that’s dying as I write this very caption. I love the idea of bringing plants into my house. But do I also love taking care of them? Nope. That’s why I made these felt potted plants! They need nothing fro

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