My Favorite Baby Blanket Pattern . . . and Knitted Booties
It is definitely baby season in our family. A new one arrived seven weeks ago, and two more are on the way. It’s so very exciting. Not my...
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Nov 27, 2012
- 2 min
Santa is Coming . . . as a Sweet Paper-Pieced Block on Friday (Giveaway Today!)
First draft Santa Claus by Jennifer-where did the seam allowances go? The prototype phase wasn’t too dramatic. Sure, I cut the edges too...
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- Nov 23, 2012
- 3 min
Gotcha Covered! Stitch Up a Stylish (and Easy) iPad Case for Gifting (or Keeping)
I’ve been dragged kicking and screaming into the digital age; I’m much more comfortable in an analog world. I like to keep my technology...
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- Nov 13, 2012
- 1 min
A Little Holiday Inspiration and a Quick and Easy Project!
For quilters, here’s a fun project that’s quick and easy to make for your “quilt worthy” family members and friends. Take a look at...
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- Oct 9, 2012
- 1 min
Final Block of the Month Instructions and a Pumpkin or Two
I can’t believe it’s October already! When we started our little block of the month project back in January, it seemed like a long way...
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- Oct 2, 2012
- 3 min
Voila! Two easy to make voile scarves.
I love wearing scarves and am so happy that they are in vogue. I have knitted several beautiful ones from baby alpaca and I always seem...
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- Jul 24, 2012
- 2 min
Start Today! Take an Online Contemporary Sampler Class with Laura Nownes on The Quilt Show
Alex and my daughter, Molly, did the taping while John (Alex’s husband), Mary Kay Davis, and Lilo Bowman of TQS did the behind-the-scenes...
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- Jul 17, 2012
- 2 min
Giving Back….with a Lot of Help from My Friends
One of the stars of the “Stitchin’ for Kids” project Last December I wrote about the Stitchin’ for Kids project, established by my friend...
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- Jul 6, 2012
- 3 min
Have a Summertime “Bling” Fling With a Fast-&-Easy Earring Project
Of course, I love the satisfaction of a completed quilt project (2 in June–yeah!), but chances are there’s no way to start and finish...
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- Jun 15, 2012
- 2 min
Grandpa to Grandson: Linking Generations with a Very Special Quilt – Part 1 (Free Pattern)
Christy and I met in 1952, when our parents bought tiny post-war tract houses across the street from each other in a small New Jersey...
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- Jun 8, 2012
- 2 min
Declare Your Independence! Host Your Own Crafty Birthday Party
Yes, I’ve since fixed my crooked earrings and yes, I did finish that most delicious cupcake made by Kim Butterworth from a Paula Deen...
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- Apr 20, 2012
- 3 min
Fabric, Embellishments & Books = The Bookmark Project (+ a TRIPLE Giveaway!)
The only collection in my house that challenges (maybe even exceeds) my fabric stash is my library of books. Cabinets and shelves; table...
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- Mar 27, 2012
- 2 min
Burp Cloths for New Babies – An Absolute Must with a Designer Touch!
Not only are these burp cloths quick and fun to make, but with all the wonderful flannel prints available today, they can be works of...
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- Mar 13, 2012
- 1 min
March Block of the Month – Plus a Wee Bit of Green
A wee bit of green to bring you luck! With St. Patrick’s day coming up (and green has always been my favorite color), I thought I’d start...
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- Mar 2, 2012
- 2 min
Sunny-Side Up—Vacation Therapy for a Color Addict
I’m a creature of sunlight, so that’s probably why my head’s so easily turned by bright colors. It doesn’t matter if it’s fabric,...
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- Feb 21, 2012
- 4 min
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 14, 2012
- 2 min
February Block of the Month!
Just a little more Valentine inspiration. Are you ready for the second block in our 2012 Block of the Month project? Let me know if...
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- Feb 10, 2012
- 3 min
A Valentine’s Gift for You: Stitch Up a Romantic Boudoir Pillow (Free Pattern)
Here’s a lovely little (6″ x 12″) valentine that you can make for yourself in a single afternoon…so easy and so much fun that you’ll...
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- Jan 20, 2012
- 2 min
Spill Your Heart Out with Our Valentine Challenge! (There’s a FREE Pattern as Well)
Beyond that, though, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating aching, hopeful, yearning . . . hearts. I can’t help it: I love a romantic...
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- Jan 17, 2012
- 2 min
A New Block of the Month Project for 2012 – Free, Easy, Fun!
Just a bit of color inspiration. It’s the start of a new year and what could be more stimulating than a brand new block of the month...
Kirsten Hosemann
Julia McLeod
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