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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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Jan 11, 2017
- 3 min
Laura’s Recap of 2016, Looking Ahead and a Giveaway!
Here we are, folks, it’s January!  Where did it go? In the blink of an eye, another year has passed. I’m ready for the new year, how...
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- Nov 8, 2016
- 2 min
A SHWS Alum Stops By + A Giveaway!
Hello SHWS readers, Jennifer here! It’s been many months since I’ve been in touch. These days I’m trolling the crafting and quilting...
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- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
Monday Morning Musings
I woke early this morning with thoughts of what to write in this post flitting through my mind. So much time has passed and so much has...
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- Oct 20, 2016
- 1 min
An October Afternoon
I know you have been wondering what happened to Laura and me over the past few months. The truth is, we both wanted to take a little...
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- Jun 3, 2016
- 1 min
Inspiration Friday!
We attended a Garden Ramble through eight lovely, sustainable gardens in Piedmont. The colors and texture combinations were so...
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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 7, 2016
- 3 min
Quiltcon 2016 – More Than Just a Quilt Exhibit
Pine Burr Quilt (close-up) by Tara Faughnan, photography by Carol Van Zandt. Awesome. Inspiring. Encouraging. Just a few words that pop...
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- Feb 8, 2016
- 3 min
Are You a Collector?
When I was a child, I remember my parents giving me a folder for collecting pennies. I was initially intrigued and made several trips to...
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- Jan 27, 2016
- 3 min
Craft Napa – In Search of My Creative Spark
When I heard about Craft Napa, I knew it was exactly what I needed. I have been feeling a bit lost the past year or so, creatively...
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- Jan 8, 2016
- 1 min
Starting out the New Year – Creatively!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are enjoying these first few days of January. Both Laura and I are starting off the new year...
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- Oct 20, 2015
- 2 min
Tumbling Diamonds Block – Improvisational (Re)Design – Part 3
Before getting started – can we just take a moment to appreciate Laura’s knowledge and instruction in her posts the past 2 weeks? I...
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- Oct 10, 2015
- 2 min
Tips for Constructing a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 2
Here’s the block, now let’s get started. Tumbling Diamonds quilt block. If you missed my previous post and would like to follow...
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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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- Aug 19, 2015
- 1 min
Sneak a Peek at a New Birdhouse Quilt from Laura and Pati’s Sew Day
Today was a sew day for Laura and I. We are teaching a guild workshop in September on the Winter Brrrd Houses quilt. We thought it would...
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- Jul 17, 2015
- 3 min
A Very Special Quilt
On Wednesday, I shared the many chapters from my story of the healing hands quilts with you. I promised to share another special story...
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- Jul 14, 2015
- 3 min
Quilts Stitched with Love: A Story with Many Chapters
Years ago, a close friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer. As most of us would, I just wanted to fix things. make things better. Do...
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- Jun 23, 2015
- 3 min
5 Ways to Inspire Creativity with Social Media
There are so many social media platforms available today that there seems to be a fit for everyone’s interests and preferences. By...
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- Jun 9, 2015
- 2 min
Quilting . . . with a little help from my friends!
With two weddings behind me, I am finally at a place where I feel I can begin working on some new projects of my own. My head is spinning...
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- May 8, 2015
- 2 min
One of Those Weeks. . .
It’s been one of those weeks. . . you know the kind. . . a whirlwind on events that fill every space of your calendar. I’m not...
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