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Can Beginners Use Your Patterns or Are They Just for Advanced Quilters?
Can Beginners Use Your Patterns or Are They Just for Advanced Quilters? Oh honey, YES. And let me just say this real quick — if someone told you that quilting has a skill gate, they were full of bobbin dust. 👶 So… Can a Beginner Hang Here? Absolutely.My patterns are built for: I write patterns…
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Do You Sell Physical Products or Just Digital Patterns?
Do You Sell Physical Products or Just Digital Patterns? Let’s cut to the chase, babe — no fluff.When you shop at Stitch the Ditch, you’re not wading through a warehouse of mystery bolts or overpriced notions. I keep it tight, clean, and focused — and yes, that means mostly digital, on purpose. 📦 So… What Do I Actually Sell?…
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What the Heck Is “Stitching in the Ditch” Anyway?
What the Heck Is “Stitching in the Ditch” Anyway? Let’s clear this up, quilter to quilter.“Stitch in the ditch” might sound like something you’d yell in a backroad brawl — but in the quilting world? It’s a go-to technique that’s equal parts subtle, structural, and a little sneaky. 🧵 So, What Is It? Stitching in the ditch means sewing right along…