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Joni @ For the Love of Thread
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Inspire 💡 Create ✂️ Uplift 👍🏻
🧵 Quilt Teacher & Designer
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Grateful for this turkey. Today we're celebrating 29 years of being this girl's parents. I could not be more proud of the woman she's become.
A baby sits in her swing. Emily is just a few days old here. A girl sits at a desk in a blut and while sweather. She is working on crafts at her school Christmas party in 2005. A girl with stage makeup and a wig to look like the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. Emily is showing off her makeup skills from one of her theater classes. A girl in a black dress. Emily is 28 and getting ready to go to an orchestra concert.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Now that I'm settled in Indiana, it's time to get to work in my new studio. Tons of natural light and it has a CLOSET!! Is it weird that's my favorite part?

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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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We are going to have fun next year! Here's a preview of my free motion quilting starter pack class. Want the deets before anyone else? Sign up for my newsletter. You'll also get my FREE guide to getting started with FMQ.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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If you're working to finish up a bunch of projects before the holidays, you're likely building up a stash of batting offcuts. Give them a second life by keeping them organized. Here's how I do it:

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How to Organize Scrap Batting
Do you have scrap batting you're not using because it's so unorganized and you don't know what you have? I used to be like this, too. Learn how to organize your scrap batting and use what you have.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Check out my latest pattern, Heart Quilt Vol. I. It's perfect for anyone wanting to dive into FPP for the first time or a pro looking for something cute and fun. Get your copy and stitch up some love today!

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Heart Quilt Vol. I Pattern
Share the love with Heart Quilt Vol. I. This foundation paper pieced pattern assumes you're familiar with FPP techniques, but it's perfect for the confident beginner ready to dive in and learn…
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November 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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My new shop is live! That means you can get all your Love of Thread patterns, classes, and downloads in one place. I'm excited for you to take a look and tell me what you think.

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November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Washing a quilt for the first time = 😬

In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:

🧺 best washer settings

✨ catch fabric dyes before they ruin your quilt

🚫 avoid hidden traps

💌 and more!

👉 Read it now: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/first-q... 


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November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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✂️ Still struggling to cut fabric? Your rotary cutter might not be the problem—it could be how you're using it. Learn how to prep, align, and cut like a pro (plus my weird little trick to keep your ruler from slipping!). Read my tutorial here: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/how-to-...

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How to Use a Rotary Cutter for Quilting
Are you using your rotary cutter correctly? When I first started quilting, I was a mess when it came to cutting. I now have a perfect system for using a rotary cutter for quilting, and I'm sharing it…
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August 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Choosing the right rotary cutter can be complicated. 😅 I tested three rotary cutters and shared my thoughts—plus what finally made me switch after almost 20 years! 💬 Have a favorite rotary cutter? Let’s chat tools! 🔗 Full post here: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/how-to-...

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August 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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My newest pattern is now available! And if you're intimidated by FPP, you can also get the companion class walking you through it step-by-step. Get them both at the link.

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Heart Quilt Vol. I Pattern
Share the love with Heart Quilt Vol. I. This foundation paper pieced pattern assumes you're familiar with FPP techniques, but it's perfect for the confident beginner ready to dive in and learn…
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July 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Here's how to tell if your stitch is just right:

✅ No top thread on the back

✅ No bobbin thread on the front

If you're seeing puckers or loopy backs, your tension might be off—but don’t start twisting dials yet! Get my best tips on the blog: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/solving...

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July 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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✏️🪡🧵 What do feed dogs, darning feet, and doodles have in common?
 They’re all part of learning free motion quilting — and I promise, it’s easier and more fun than it sounds. I just updated my FMQ Q&A post. Check it out: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/what-is...

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July 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Apparently it's boys' night in the studio. I came in after dinner to find William (R) and Seamus (L) just chilling. How hard is it going to be to get my seat back?

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July 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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🚨I don’t prewash my fabric—and I’m not sorry! 
After years of tangled frayed messes and wasted quilting time, I ditched prewashing forever. 
But it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. 


💬 So what about you? ✅ ❌

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Should Your Prewash Your Quilting Fabric?
It's a great debate: to prewash or not to prewash your quilting fabrics. This post breaks down all the reasons why you might choose one way over another. Plus, my not so secret tool to prevent color…
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July 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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This little mini quilt is about all I can muster the effort for in the hot summer months. If you want to stay quilty but it's just too hot outside, read my latest blog post on the activities I focus on in the summertime: www.fortheloveofthread.com/blog/beating...

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July 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Whole lot of living, laughing, loving happening in the studio over the long weekend. I'll tackle this mess when I get home from work tonight, but I really enjoyed working on a sample for a quilt pattern I'm releasing at the end of the month. I can't wait to show it to you!

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July 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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This month in the Star Rise BOM, we’re building Sawtooth Star-in-a-Star blocks to add depth and movement to your quilt. These blocks are rooted in history and shine in any fabric combo. Jump in now to get the full pattern library! 💫

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July 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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I had such a great time hosting my family last week. We did a ghost tour in Old Town, where a cat is always guarding this grave; went on an East Wing White House tour; saw the 60 Minutes stop watch; and saw this beautiful blanket. Maybe a future quilt?
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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I was so lucky to go to my niece’s high school graduation earlier this month and give her this graduation quilt. And that means I can finally share it with you!

It all started with a wall. I know we take pictures of patterns in the wild, but this restaurant wall from my daughter’s birthday dinner
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Picture this: you're at the spa. The technician is making sure your timing is right and that your joints are nice and lubricated. OK, so it's really a spa day for your sewing machine, and it's so important to do on a regular basis. Read why: buff.ly/hqK6odF
March 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Are you a confident beginner? How do you know? I break down the common pattern skill levels and how to choose the right one for your skills and mood. Read it here: buff.ly/MpoRU5V
March 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Enrollment closes tomorrow for my free motion quilting class where you'll learn over 30 quilting designs and put them into a project you finish on your own sewing machine. Here's what Glenda has to say about her experience. Learn more or sign up here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
March 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Learn over two dozen free motion quilting designs and put them into a project you quilt on your own sewing machine! I promise you can do it, and enrollment to From Whole Cloth is now open! Learn more here: buff.ly/bpjlCio
March 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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I asked my students to make a quilt plan for their class project, and they understood the assignment! Read the post to see their plan turn into reality: buff.ly/VBHR50J
March 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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March's block for the Star Rise BOM is the Friendship Star block. Learn about the block's history and see the full design here: buff.ly/rDm9tIF
March 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM