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One Year and 105 Posts Later: We’re Celebrating with a Group Fabric Challenge AND a Giveaway
Over the past year, many of you have told us that you enjoy our different styles and “voices,” so to kick off the month, we thought it...
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Apr 3, 20124 min read


Coast-to-coast “Don’t Miss” Exhibits, Part 2: Quilt National 2011 in San Jose (CA)
Our destination is the San Jose (CA) Museum of Quilts & Textiles, where the quilts currently on display represent the cutting edge of...
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Mar 9, 20123 min read


More “Happiness” Coming Your Way: Laminated Cotton, a Free Apron Pattern, and a Super Gi
After fabric designer Kathy Davis read Christie’s post singing the praises of her (Kathy’s) new fabric line, Happiness by Free Spirit,...
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Feb 21, 20124 min read


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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Feb 17, 20122 min read


For Your Bookshelf: Heidi Adnum’s “The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos”
Have you noticed our recent bookishness? Well, that trend continues today with a blog-tour visit by Heidi Adnum, author of The Crafter’s...
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Feb 3, 20123 min read


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 31, 20122 min read


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 27, 20123 min read


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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Jan 10, 20123 min read


Soft and Stable: An innovative alternative to batting. A perfect choice for Placemats & Totebags
Don’t you just love it when someone comes up with an idea that makes your life, or in this case, your projects, so much better and...
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Nov 29, 20114 min read


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 22, 20112 min read


I Cheated on my UFO’s and I’m So HAPPY I’ll Share My Bliss With a Giveaway!
Aaaah, the joy of outsourcing my quilting troubles . . . bliss! Several posts ago, I faced my UFO demons and decided to prioritize my...
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Oct 28, 20112 min read


It’s Fall – Perfect Pumpkins, Glorious Gourds and a Bundle of Beautiful Batiks to Give A
Fall is my favorite time of the year. Mother Nature puts on a beautiful show, the air is crisp, and the holidays are just around the...
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Oct 25, 20111 min read


School’s in for Stitchers: Planning Makes Perfect!
"Back to School with Sunbonnet Sue," made by Chris Porter for our book, "A Year in the Life of..." More on Sue later in this post. As the...
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Aug 26, 20113 min read


What Does it Take to be a Maverick Quilter? An Interview with Alethea Ballard
She's just as fun as she is cute! I recently had a conversation with Alethea regarding her work and am delighted to share her responses...
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Aug 23, 20113 min read


Great Bag, Great Pattern, Great Giveaway!
The Mail Sack pattern cover The first time I spotted a sample of this bag hanging in a shop I knew I had to make it. I’m very particular...
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Aug 16, 20112 min read


We Have a “Notion” (or Two): Our First Group Post
For our first collective posting we decided to address the question: What is your favorite tool or notion for piecing? We’ve provided...
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Jul 26, 20113 min read
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