Start Here - Quilting 101

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New to quilting or looking to build on your basic skills?

You're in the right place!

"Start Here - Quilting 101" is a collection of the posts that are perfectly suited just for you!

We all start somewhere. I'm glad you're here. If you have further questions on skills, please contact me and I'll see if I can either help you out myself or point you in the right direction to get you the information that you need.

Happy Sewing! - xoxo Christen

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