A Shower of Flowers: Nancy Mahoney and Her Fabulous (Vintage and New) Floral-Themed Quilts
The multi-talented Nancy Mahoney Over the years, Nancy Mahoney and I have crossed “professional paths” many times. I’ve edited a number...
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- Apr 27, 2012
- 2 min
Quilting Modern—A Collection of Improvisational Projects with Contemporary Flair by Jacquie Gering a
On behalf of my blogging sisters, I want to start with a huge thank you to all our readers–we hit 100,000 views in our anniversary month....
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- Apr 20, 2012
- 3 min
Fabric, Embellishments & Books = The Bookmark Project (+ a TRIPLE Giveaway!)
The only collection in my house that challenges (maybe even exceeds) my fabric stash is my library of books. Cabinets and shelves; table...
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- Apr 17, 2012
- 5 min
Meet Christine Barnes . . . Give Color a Try and Enter the FREE Book Giveaway
A few years ago, I taught a workshop at one of my local guilds. While there I was fortunate enough to have Christine Barnes as my hostess...
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- Feb 28, 2012
- 2 min
Simplify – Sew Sensible, Sew Today!
In the past few years I’ve purchased very few quilting books. Maybe it’s because I have a bookshelf filled with books that I’ve barely...
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- Feb 17, 2012
- 2 min
In the Frame: Part 2 of Heidi Adnum’s Perspective on Photographing Quilts
Flat shot on wall by Heather Moore. Click the photo to visit her Etsy site. While good lighting is always the #1 requirement for...
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- Jan 31, 2012
- 2 min
Neutral Palettes: Sophisticated and Sensational!
Black adds drama to a neutral palette. When I examine my fabric stash, it amazes me to see how many neutrals I’ve accumulated. For...
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- Jan 27, 2012
- 3 min
Working in a Series: Gwen Marston and 37 Sketches
Gwen Marston is a well-recognized–and beloved–figure in the quilt world. She has taught quiltmaking in the US and abroad for over three...
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- Jan 10, 2012
- 3 min
Part 1: Choosing Fabrics and Colors: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
Don’t you just love little surprises, especially when they tell you that someone special is thinking about you? Last spring, my talented...
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- Dec 9, 2011
- 3 min
The Pause That Refreshes: Going (and Sewing) Unplugged
At this busy time of year, it can seem harder than ever to find time for reflection, and the expectations imposed by today’s technology...
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- Nov 22, 2011
- 2 min
Group Post #3: And So (Sew?) The Season Begins . . . With a Giveaway!
“How would you describe your holiday style?” That was the question “on the table” late last month as we began discussing our upcoming,...
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- Nov 18, 2011
- 2 min
Immerse Yourself in Button Madness!
Are you tempted by the bounty of colorful novelty and elegant fashion buttons that are popping up in quilt, craft, and sewing shops? Do...
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- Nov 11, 2011
- 2 min
The Super-Fast & Easy Hostess Gift and/or Seasonal Décor Pillow Project—not only FREE, it’s down
I’m going for the less is more approach with this post: Fewer words, more images, and a Super-Fast & Easy Pillow pattern—gotta love it....
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- Sep 9, 2011
- 3 min
Adventures in Design: A Bookshelf Must-Have for Quilters, Artists, and More…Giveaway Added!!
Scheduled for publication, Monday, September 12. It’s an industry trend that’s been pretty hard to miss: hundreds of new quilting,...
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- Jul 12, 2011
- 2 min
Add “Spice” to Your Quilts with Color and Curves
As you may know by now, I am often drawn to Asian-inspired designs and fabrics. I am currently teaching a Block of the Month class using...
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- Jul 5, 2011
- 2 min
Applique with a Frosted Donut – Delicious!
Frosted donuts - the real deal! I thought the donut photo might get your attention. Actually, my topic has nothing to do with the...
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- Jul 1, 2011
- 2 min
Declare Your Quilting Independence…with Free-form Flowers!
"Sunbonnet Sue at the BBQ" (22" x 26") from A Year in the Life of Sunbonnet Sue Happy July 4th weekend to all our American friends! As...
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- Jun 24, 2011
- 3 min
The “Algebra” of Quilting
Detail from "Radically Ruched Roses." Do you ever think that designing quilts is like solving an algebraic equation? It’s probably insane...
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- Apr 21, 2011
- 1 min
Oh, My Gosh! I’m Stuck!
It doesn’t matter if you make large quilts or small, define yourself as a traditionalist or a quilt artist, swear by the machine or make...
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