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Have you tried Accuquilt's Turkey in the Straw die?
Have you tried Accuquilt's Turkey in the Straw die?
The AccuQuilt Turkey in the Straw BOB die is a fun and easy-to-use die that creates stunning on-point blocks. Combine it with the 10" QUBE for a beautiful 39"x49" quilt... Read more...
Have you tried the Lucky Stars Die by Accuquilt- it's retired
Have you tried the Lucky Stars Die by Accuquilt- it's retired
Have you tried the retired Lucky Stars die by AccuQuilt? Bea shares her experience making a 38" x 52" lap quilt using the Lucky Stars die and the 10" QUBE,... Read more...
The AccuQuilt Drunkard's Path die makes this tricky block SO easy
The AccuQuilt Drunkard's Path die makes this tricky block SO easy
The Drunkard's Path block looks intimidating, but the AccuQuilt die makes it surprisingly easy! It cuts pieces perfectly and has notches to help you line them up for sewing. See... Read more...
2026 June Quilt Project list
2026 June Quilt Project list
A peek at Bea's June 2026 quilt project list — 57 quilts in progress, finished, or just started! See what's new this month, including completed quilts, table runners, and scrappy... Read more...
2026 July quilt projects
2026 July quilt projects
A look at what I was up to in July 2026 — a mountain trip to NC, fabric haul, quilt donations to UNC Cancer Hospital, and a whole lot of... Read more...
Ideas for the Tangled Star Accuquilt die
Ideas for the Tangled Star Accuquilt die
Have you ever tried the Tangled Star die by Accuquilt? It makes a 10" Finished block! It's a fun die and takes a bit of thinking and planning, no way... Read more...
Ideas for North Carolina Star Block die by Accuquilt
Ideas for North Carolina Star Block die by Accuquilt
Discover fun and creative ways to use the AccuQuilt North Carolina Star BOB die! See how Bea made a stunning 18" table topper in black, grey, and white — plus... Read more...
Quilt Ideas Made with the AccuQuilt Half Hexagon Die
Quilt Ideas Made with the AccuQuilt Half Hexagon Die
Discover quilt projects, layout ideas, and fabric inspiration using the AccuQuilt Half Hexagon die. See finished quilts, EQ sketches, and find fabrics to make your own scrappy masterpiece. Read more...
2026 Quilt Project May update
2026 Quilt Project May update
May update on Bea's 2026 quilt project — new finishes, Mother's Day memories, and a heartfelt farewell to Kronk. 46 quilts and counting! Read more...
Washington's Puzzle Quilt Block ideas
Washington's Puzzle Quilt Block ideas
Discover creative ways to use the AccuQuilt Washington's Puzzle BOB die — a perfect scrap-busting tool that makes 4" finished blocks. See rainbow quilts, layout ideas, and inspiration from QuiltCon! Read more...
Have you tried the Chinese Lantern Accuquilt BOB die?
Have you tried the Chinese Lantern Accuquilt BOB die?
The Chinese Lantern BOB die makes an 8" finished block It has 3 different shapes on the die: A, B, C and you have to cut out 4 of each... Read more...
Have you tried the crazy patch die by Accuquilt
Have you tried the crazy patch die by Accuquilt
Have you tried the crazy patch die by Accuquilt? They used to have one for the go BIG that made a 10" block but I only see the 6" block... Read more...