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Mar 26, 20134 min read

Taking a Quilt Class: Paying Attention, Letting Go and a Giveaway

I enjoy being on the other side of the table and learning new skills that I can add to my toolbox for future projects. Every so often I...

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Mar 22, 20133 min read

Strutting My “Flying Colors” Quilts & A Giveaway Winner

I always like to open on a floral note–an anemone I photographed about 100 times trying to catch the incredible fuchsia color. Clearly,...

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Mar 19, 20132 min read

A Scraptastic Quilting Adventure + A Kaffe Fassett Giveaway Today!

A springtime posy of magenta anemones, bicolor tulips, freesia, ranunculus, grape hyacinth, and alyssum. Remember my Year of Finishing...

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“Quilt Blocks Go Wild!”–Fun & Funky Improv Projects from Six Favorite Designer

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Feb 5, 20132 min read

“Quilt Blocks Go Wild!”–Fun & Funky Improv Projects from Six Favorite Designer

–Eleanor Levie, from the intro to her book, Quilt Blocks Go Wild! Drunkards Off the Path pillows on the cover (20″ x 20″), designed and...

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Jan 22, 20133 min read

Candace Kling, Masterful Manipulator of Fabric & Ribbon–Giveaway Today!

Good enough to eat? Candace Kling’s delicious “Eye Candy” may fool you, but the confections are made of fabric! I don’t think it’s a...

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Housing Projects, Part 2: A FREE Block Pattern…and More Wonderful Quilts!

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Jan 18, 20133 min read

Housing Projects, Part 2: A FREE Block Pattern…and More Wonderful Quilts!

It Takes a Village; 32 1/2″ x 38 1/2″, designed and pieced by Darra, machine quilted by Chris Porter If you read Part 1 of my post...

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Housing Projects: Schoolhouse Quilts, Then and Now (Part 1)

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Jan 15, 20133 min read

Housing Projects: Schoolhouse Quilts, Then and Now (Part 1)

While visiting my mother-in-law in Florida last week, I took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy a seaside stroll, and happened...

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Nov 20, 20122 min read

Giving Thanks for Quilts, Quilters, and So Much More (Hurry! Giveaway, too!)

Don’t you just LOVE this time of year? Autumn: my favorite season! More autumn splendor, courtesy of Chris Porter I know that this is a...

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See How We Sew Takes on Quilting in the Garden 2012

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Oct 30, 20122 min read

See How We Sew Takes on Quilting in the Garden 2012

Heritage California oaks form the backdrop (and hold the clotheslines) for an alfresco quilt show With temperatures typically bouncing...

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Oct 16, 20122 min read

Two-for-One Basket Blocks…Easy, Easy, Easy (+ a Book Giveaway)

Last time I posted, I previewed one of the quilts in Cuddle Me Quick: 11 Baby Quilt Designs, my brand-new book, co-authored once again...

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Friday Photo: A “Duckie” Preview from Darra’s New Quilt Book!

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Sep 21, 20121 min read

Friday Photo: A “Duckie” Preview from Darra’s New Quilt Book!

Rubber Duckies, 34 3/4″ x 43 1/4″; designed and made by Darra Williamson,; machine appliqued and quilted by Christine Porter. Rubber...

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Sep 18, 20123 min read

Bead-Dazzled: Add Detail and Sparkle to Your Fiberwork (Giveaway!)

What do the following little quilts–part of my self-imposed 30-Minute-a-Day Creativity Challenge –have in common? Sedona Nights, 3″ x 5″,...

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Aug 24, 20122 min read

A “Fine Finish” — A Special Quilt is Florida Bound! (Giveaway, Too)

The talented Jo Ann Carpenter did a wonderful job quilting Hugs and Kisses from Grandpa. She outlined each hug and kiss, and crosshatched...

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Get the Lowdown on Little Pieces from Mary Elizabeth Kinch–Coauthor of “Small Pieces, Sp

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Aug 10, 20125 min read

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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Dress Rehearsal: It’s Why We Audition Fabric

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Aug 3, 20122 min read

Dress Rehearsal: It’s Why We Audition Fabric

I’m going to tell you this story in photos . . . there’s no tidy ending (yet). Many months ago, my quilting/dining group took on a group...

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What is “Why Quilts Matter”…and Why Should it Matter to You? Tell Us and Win!

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Jul 27, 20123 min read

What is “Why Quilts Matter”…and Why Should it Matter to You? Tell Us and Win!

The series showcases dozens and dozens of quilts, both vintage and new. The WQM website provides an Image Resource Guide to identify...

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Jul 10, 20122 min read

I Stand Corrected: Sue Uncovered

Hi everyone: I was planning to write about something different today but decided instead to share with you an interesting bit of...

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Creative Clutter in the Sewing Room…It’s a GOOD Thing!

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Jun 29, 20124 min read

Creative Clutter in the Sewing Room…It’s a GOOD Thing!

Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to catch up (via phone) with Georgia Bonesteel, a quilting friend from North Carolina. Among many...

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Jun 19, 20121 min read

Hot Off the Press – Quilters’ Travel Companion 12th Edition and a Giveaway!

I don’t know what compels most quilters to seek out every fabric shop, but we do. I used to think it was just me – but now I know better....

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May 22, 20122 min read

A May Garden of Fun Little Fabric Flowers and a Giveaway

Check out these charming yo-yo flowers – aren’t they cute? This is my idea of a Spring garden! They’re surprisingly fast and easy to make...

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