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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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Jul 14, 20153 min read
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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May 29, 20153 min read
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, 20152 min read
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 17, 20152 min read
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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Mar 10, 20152 min read
New Wedge Project Revealed
I just returned from a quick overnight getaway to one of my favorite places, The Monterey Bay Aquarium. My wonderful husband purchased...
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Feb 24, 20153 min read
Quiltcon Workshops – Filled with Inspiration
The Definition of Stitch by Sarah Fielke The dust is settling from Quiltcon. Everyone is arriving home and posting lots of wonderful...
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Feb 17, 20152 min read
Playing with Wedge Rulers
It’s been a crazy, busy week here but just want to pop in and share an apron design I made using some new and very large wedge rulers...
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Dec 19, 20142 min read
Scrap Wool Felt + a Button = Super Quick Xmas Gift
As I mentioned in my last post, this holiday season has me on the run. I don’t have much time to take on big projects with my gift...
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Dec 16, 20143 min read
It’s a “Hazy Shade of Winter” at SHWS, but I Will Conquer Xmas!
Despite not having to tackle my traditional major family party on the 24th, I have a feeling that Christmas is running away from me this...
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Dec 12, 20141 min read
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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Dec 5, 20142 min read
Simple Wedge Tree Skirt
Friday already? Yikes! I’m still curious about where November went. I’m guessing like many of you, this is a busy time of the year....
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Dec 2, 20142 min read
Blackbirds & Blossoms OH-LA-LA! Our Completed Quilt-Along Quilt
We are quite pleased with the quilt and hope you feel the same. If you have been following along and have any photos to share, we would...
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Oct 28, 20142 min read
Memory Board Game, A How-To-Make Tutorial
Since many of you have requested instructions on making the Memory Board Game I made in a previous post, I’ve decided to write a short...
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Oct 24, 20141 min read
Quilt Assembly How-To’s for the Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La! Quilt-Along
Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La! quarter view–thought we’d wait for the quilting to reveal the whole quilt . . . Double border detail of...
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Oct 21, 20143 min read
Don’t You Just Love it When Quilt Blocks Fit Together?
Theme and border fabrics for baby hexie quilt: Wee Wander by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller Fabrics. (click image to visit Sarah Jane)...
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Oct 7, 20143 min read
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 30, 20141 min read
Lisa Fulmer – Crafter Extraordinaire & Author of “Craft Your Stash”
As I come from a graphic design background, I am always excited to see how artists use print materials to express their style. Let’s just...
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Sep 9, 20142 min read
SHWS Guest Kim Buteau Adds Halloween Witch-Craft To Our Quilt-Along
Zweena, the Zombies and Posies Mascot I am happy to introduce our guest this week, Kim Buteau. I have known Kim for a few years now. Come...
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Sep 5, 20142 min read
Blackbirds and Blossoms Oh-La-La!: Embroidery Tips
If you are joining us in making the Quilt-Along, you may find the following tips helpful when attaching the birdhouse opening (circles)...
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Sep 2, 20142 min read
Blackbirds and Blossoms Oh-La-La! Quilt-Along: The Birdhouse Blocks
This week it’s my turn to share my contribution to our Quilt-Along project, Blackbirds and Blossoms, Oh-La-La! If you have been following...
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