New from the old

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Take inspiration from popular blocks and styles in the past to create a contemporary

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Today's Quilter Magazine

18 January, 2023

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Winter warmer

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Cutting patch

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Vintage pinwheels

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Everlasting love

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Vintage vibes

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b