Patchwork Denim and Indigo
I finished a project this week that had been sitting around in the mending pile for quite some time. I thought it would be fun to share...
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Designing with 20-Degree Fabric Wedges
Hi everyone! I just re-read Pati’s previous post (BTW don’t you just love her new work?!) and noticed in her last sentence that she is...
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- Feb 10, 2017
- 4 min
Hitting the Reset Button at Craft Napa
It is a rainy, rainy week in Northern California. I see rainy days as a great time to hunker down, do some organizing, planning,...
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- Apr 17, 2016
- 3 min
My One Hour Challenge – Part 2 plus a Giveaway
It’s curious to me that sometimes I have to schedule a play date in my sewing room in order for things to get done. I guess this is just...
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- Mar 25, 2016
- 3 min
My One Hour Challenge – Part 1
When I got up this morning, my plan was to write a post about all the happenings in my life over the past 6 weeks. It’s been extremely...
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- Jan 18, 2016
- 3 min
Good Hair Day, Followed by a Pretty Pajama Night and a Giveaway
If you are new to our blog, welcome! We are so happy you found us. If you are one of our loyal followers, then you know what a blog hop...
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- Dec 16, 2015
- 3 min
Our Top 10 Tips for Quilt Designs with Solid Fabrics
1. Laura’s Jigsaw Landscape released on 11/9/15 2. Laura’s Squared Block to be released on 12/16/15 3. Pati’s Two Blocks from One,...
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- Nov 21, 2015
- 2 min
Paying it Forward at SHWS with a Giveaway
Doesn’t it always feel good when something nice and unexpected comes your way? Or better yet, when you are on the giving end of such a...
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- Nov 8, 2015
- 1 min
100 Blocks in 50 Days! – Jigsaw Landscape block
Pati and I are finally able to share with you the first of the four blocks we made for the 100 Blocks in 50 Days challenge sponsored by...
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- Nov 2, 2015
- 2 min
100 Quilt Blocks in 50 Days!
Janome and Michael Miller Fabrics have teamed up with a really fun project we would like to share with you. 100 Blocks in 50 Days. Laura...
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- Oct 10, 2015
- 4 min
Problem Solving Tips for Drafting a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 1
Hello Readers, In my last post, I included a short video that Pati and I recently made. In the video I suggest to Pati that we share...
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- Oct 2, 2015
- 1 min
New Tutorial Series Launches at SHWS: Inspiration and Helpful Tips for Quilters
Pati and I are excited to share with you our first, of hopefully many video tutorials. In keeping with our blog name, we want you to...
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- Sep 17, 2015
- 2 min
A Peek Into Our Busy Week
It’s been another busy week here at SHWS. Pati and I are away teaching her Winter Brrd House quilt at one of our local guilds. I can’t...
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- Aug 7, 2015
- 1 min
Cotton Couture Look Book – Color Inspiration
I know that I promised a blog post on Favorite Pincushions – but to be honest, I think I need to hold off another week to collect more...
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- May 29, 2015
- 3 min
Happy Little Placemats – Easier Than They Look with a Video and Free Downloadable Pattern
Earlier this week, I wrote in my post, A Little Happiness with Cotton Couture Solids, about the latest project I have been playing...
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- May 26, 2015
- 2 min
A Little Happiness with Cotton Couture Solids
I have been doing a bit of teasing on social media lately. If you follow our Facebook page or my Instagram, you may have seen snippets...
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- Mar 24, 2015
- 3 min
My Urban Tunic in Crossroads Denim and a Pattern Giveaway!
Today, we are part of the Indigo Junction Crossroads Blog Tour. The tour is highlighting Amy Barickman’s gorgeous line of denim, called...
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- Mar 17, 2015
- 2 min
On the Design Wall with P&B Textiles
A while back, I received a lovely bundle of P&B Textiles to play with. It was perfect timing, because Laura and I were just beginning our...
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- Jan 16, 2015
- 2 min
Shortcuts! A few quick tricks for a fast, fun quilt.
A while back, I kept hearing about quick and fun ways to make blocks using unusual construction techniques. I would hear about one, then...
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- Sep 19, 2014
- 2 min
Making Waves with Kim Andersson’s Tidal Lace Collection – Blog Hop & Giveaway Today!
Welcome to Day 5 of the Tidal Lace Blog Hop showcasing Kim Andersson’s first collection with Windham Fabrics. We are so happy to be a...
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