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by Chelsea Hard  Hello! If you don't know me (why would you?), I am Chelsea, Tara's Operations Assistant. You can usually find me answering emails, moderating Block Studies Zoom sessions, and helping write copy for Tara's video courses, website and this blog. Tara sometimes introduces me as the one who "bosses her to victory," which translates to "makes spreadsheets with dates on them and asks occasionally if something is done yet." Either way! Here I am! Nice to meet you!  In this post, we're going to get into the challenging question of what marking tools are safe to use to mark quilting...

Hello quilters! I'm excited to share Marrakesh with all of you! This pattern gives you the freedom to experiment with color and how you want to break down the block, allowing each quilter to create a personalized look. So, let's talk a bit about elements that can really change how this block looks – color and value. Color Choices First off, let's talk about color. It's pretty straightforward; the colors you choose have a huge impact on your quilt's overall look and feel. For instance, cool colors like blues and greens can create a calm and soothing atmosphere, while warm colors like reds...