One Common Thread

How to Choose Fabrics for a Hexagon Quilt

Choosing fabrics for a handmade hexagon quilt doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's what to look for and why it matters.

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Art

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing ...

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Supporting the Makers!

“I am a quilter myself and I love making things from scraps. There is something so satisfying about using every last leftover and turning it in...

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A New Family Heirloom

My beautiful daughter Bailey got married yesterday to her love Taylor Sulzen. ❤️ I started this quilt in September 2017 and it was the quilt that ...

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Quilt Stitched With Love

"I love my quilt! I cried again when I opened it this morning. A quilt that is truly stitched with love. Please let the sweet ladies know that I p...

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Nothing's Perfect

These scrap quilts are amazing. I am always impressed by the ladies hard work. Here we have Dalhia, Juli and Wendy who put together this quilt wit...

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Babies Supporting Babies

This is Madeline. She is 16 years old, and she is scheduled to give birth on December 16. Her story is complicated and full of twists, turns and u...

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Giver and Receiver

So fun to have our first real quilt sell! We haven’t had a chance to even post these on our website because they are all still down her in Hondur...

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Always Sewing

One of my favorite things about these quilt kits is how I can take them anywhere and use my wait times to accomplish something! Here a little, th...

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Project LOVE

Above anything, this project is a LOVE fest. Centuries of traditions include women working, laughing and sharing together while their hands are...

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Honduras Independence Day

Three sisters and a cousin. Some of my favorite kids in the bordo. I had the chance to visit with them while checking on their aunties work! No sc...

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Cute Kiddos

These kids are the major influence for starting One Common Thread. The money their mothers make helps feed these cuties & put milk on the table...

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