Carolyn Friedlander is an artist specializing in modern fabric designs, quilting and sewing patterns, and quilt making with intention.
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Fall Clothes Sewing 2024
Little by little I've been sewing (and knitting) some garments, so I thought it'd be fun to share a fall clothes sewing 2024 roundup.
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VOTE - a free mini quilt pattern
With 6 weeks to go until the next election here in the US, I thought I'd put together something fun for you. Here's VOTE, a free mini quilt pattern that...
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Back-To-School Pouch Sewing for my Nieces and Nephew
I've done a little back-to-sewing for my nieces and nephew that I thought I'd share with you.
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Alphabet and Shirts Week 6
It's week 6 and the last week in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. Can you believe it?
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Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along Week 5
We've made it to Week 5 in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. This week we're talking about quilting and finishing our projects.
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Alphabet and Shirts Week 4
It's Alphabet and Shirts Week 4! Can you believe it? This week I share some of my general thoughts on the Quilt Along experience so far, my finished Alphabet quilt...
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Alphabet Quilt Along Progress
Here's a look at my progress for the week. I got my Sunshine letters sewn together.
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Fabric Choices and Gaining Focus
It's Week 2 in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. This week, let's settle into our fabric choices and really get going on our projects.
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Week 1 Alphabet + Shirts Quilt Along
It's week 1 in the Alphabet + Shirts Quilt Along, and I am encouraging you to dream big!
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Alphabet + Shirts Quilt Along Schedule
Are you ready for a Quilt Along? I am, and this time I thought it'd be fun to focus on two of my patterns--Alphabet and Shirts. Here's a look at...
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