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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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A rhino in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park photographed by William Rounds. Indeed not fabric, but inspiration for the wonderful prints...

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- Aug 31, 2012
- 3 min
Quilting in Exotic Places: SAQA Member Paula Benjaminson Quilts and Shops for Fabric in West Africa
A wondrous array of colors and prints on display for sale in Libreville, Gabon. Turns out Paula has been reading SHWS from Libreville,...

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- Aug 10, 2012
- 5 min
Get the Lowdown on Little Pieces from Mary Elizabeth Kinch–Coauthor of “Small Pieces, Sp
So confesses Mary Elizabeth Kinch, in the introduction to her brand-new book, Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts, coauthored with friend...

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- Jun 26, 2012
- 5 min
It’s All About Texture in Her Quilts: Meet Sue Rasmussen…plus a giveaway
Texture can be achieved in many forms and, in the art world, it often results from the way in which materials are used. Some...

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- May 25, 2012
- 3 min
Prepare to Be Dazzled: Here’s the Spring Quilt Market Scoop from the “Gal on the Town&#
Hello SHWS readers, this week I’m delighted to introduce a guest blogger (and a dear friend)—the one-and-only Cyndy Rymer, an...

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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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- 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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- Aug 23, 2011
- 3 min
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 2, 2011
- 1 min
Amy Butler Visits See How We Sew!
2) It is always best to pre-wash your fabrics and press them before you start cutting. The general rule for washing voile is machine wash...

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- Jul 8, 2011
- 3 min
Quilter Profile: The Quintessential Kim Butterworth!
Kim tackles blooming Clematis flowers ala Ruth McDowell. Ever meet a quilter and think she’s got it all? Mad skills. Incredible taste....