Quilt-A-Longs

Quilt-A-Longs are a wonderful way to learn and practice your piecing skills and connect with quilting friends! Below you'll find information about our current QAL along with archived resources from past events to make it as enjoyable as possible for you to sew String & Story Patterns.

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Lumber Jane Quilt-A-Long
Lumber Jane Quilt-A-Long

This Lumber Jane quilt is a wonderful chance to play with color and transparency to create gorgeous effects. If you’d like to make a quilt with friends, practice strip piecing, and make a quilt that is ideal for your next summer adventure! I can’t wait to stitch with you!

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Log Cabin Quilt-A-Long
Log Cabin Quilt-A-Long

The Log Cabin is a classic quilt block, and it has been one of my favorites since even before I started quilting. The straight lines are perfect for beginner quilters – both to practice piecing and to practice free motion quilting sashing and border motifs. Whether you’re making a fast finish or your first, precious quilt, a Log Cabin is a fun, enjoyable quilt to make.

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Aldebaran Quilt-A-Long
Aldebaran Quilt-A-Long

Aldebaran is often considered the brightest star in Earth's night sky. The quilt pattern incorporates string piecing (perfect for scrap busting), cutting with a template, and sewing partial seams– all wonderful skill builders!

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Sirius Quilt-A-Long
Sirius Quilt-A-Long

Sirius is often considered the brightest star in Earth's night sky. The Sirius quilt pattern and quilt-a-long is perfect for you if you’d like to make a quilt with friends, practice fussy cutting, or try some simple FPP! I can’t wait to stitch with you!

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Star Island Quilt-A-Long
Star Island Quilt-A-Long
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Perfect Fit Quilt-A-Long
Perfect Fit Quilt-A-Long
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Polaris Quilt-A-Long
Polaris Quilt-A-Long
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Dogwood Blossoms Quilt-A-Long
Dogwood Blossoms Quilt-A-Long
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Lanterns of Hope Quilt-A-Long
Lanterns of Hope Quilt-A-Long

Lanterns of Hope is a beginner-friendly, modern traditional quilt featuring a log cabin block that “deconstructs” as the lantern shape rises up across the quilt. The pattern includes four sizes (wall hanging, small throw, large throw, and bed), and it’s a perfect excuse to play with colors for ombre or transparency effects. Let’s make Lanterns of Hope together!

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String & Story Patterns

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Quilting Rockstar University

I am so excited to watch you become a true Quilting Rockstar, just like my previous students.

You deserve a tried and true path to turn your unfinished quilt tops into cozy, quilted treasures. I’m going to show you step by step how to quilt your projects on your own sewing machine, save big on longarming bills, and create the custom quilting of your dreams. Plus, we’re going to have a ton of fun along the way!

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