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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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Pati Fried
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
Quilt Travels to the Northwest
Last week, I spent time with my family on the Oregon Coast. We took the dogs, rented a house at Rockaway Beach, and had time to relax and...
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- Jul 11, 2017
- 1 min
Summer Retreat
Since I generally sew alone in my quiet little space, an occasional getaway of quilting with a group of creative people can be especially...
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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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- May 19, 2016
- 2 min
20 Degrees of Fabric Play
So much has happened here since the last time I checked in. I have completed my new pattern, the Blooming Wedges Table runner and had...
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- Apr 26, 2016
- 3 min
Visit Me at the Sew Amazing Quilt Show This Weekend!
I have about 4 days left to get ready for the Sew Amazing Quilt Show for the Vallejo Piecemakers. I’m excited, but also nervous. It’s...
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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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- 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
- 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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- Sep 11, 2015
- 2 min
A New Quilt Pattern and a Giveaway
The pattern is designed to give you oodles of options to add your own unique spin on the project. The quilt and the pattern have my name...
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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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- 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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- 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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- Dec 12, 2014
- 1 min
St. Nick Stockings
While I was visiting my home town in Iowa a few weeks ago, I was part of a 2 day “Quilt Fest” fundraiser. I shared a project with the...
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- Nov 11, 2014
- 3 min
Mom & Me Quilt Boutique
Since SHWS offered its first post to the world of bloggers, we have had our very helpful and knowledgeable “behind the scenes” gal assist...
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- Oct 17, 2014
- 3 min
Crossover to the Middle with Pattern Designer Jessica J. E. Smith
Once again, let me introduce this week’s guest, Jessica J.E. Smith of The Quilt and Needle. If you missed the Tuesday post, be sure to go...
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- Oct 10, 2014
- 3 min
The Signs are Out There: Amish Quilts Redux + A Book Giveaway!
Ocean Waves from Urban and Amish by Myra Harder, Martingale & Company/That Patchwork Place, 2014 I’m seeing a trend here. In the space of...
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- Oct 7, 2014
- 3 min
A Quilt From The Wild Blue Yonder + A Giveaway Winner
A finished birthday quilt called Wild Blue Yonder–sorry, way too big to fit in the viewfinder! Wow! Seems like ages since I sat at the...
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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...