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May 4, 20123 min read

A Shower of Flowers: Nancy Mahoney and Her Fabulous (Vintage and New) Floral-Themed Quilts

The multi-talented Nancy Mahoney Over the years, Nancy Mahoney and I have crossed “professional paths” many times. I’ve edited a number...

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Quilting Modern—A Collection of Improvisational Projects with Contemporary Flair by Jacquie Gering a

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Apr 27, 20122 min read

Quilting Modern—A Collection of Improvisational Projects with Contemporary Flair by Jacquie Gering a

On behalf of my blogging sisters, I want to start with a huge thank you to all our readers–we hit 100,000 views in our anniversary month....

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Apr 20, 20123 min read

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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Apr 17, 20125 min read

Meet Christine Barnes . . . Give Color a Try and Enter the FREE Book Giveaway

A few years ago, I taught a workshop at one of my local guilds. While there I was fortunate enough to have Christine Barnes as my hostess...

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Feb 28, 20122 min read

Simplify – Sew Sensible, Sew Today!

In the past few years I’ve purchased very few quilting books. Maybe it’s because I have a bookshelf filled with books that I’ve barely...

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In the Frame: Part 2 of Heidi Adnum’s Perspective on Photographing Quilts

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Feb 17, 20122 min read

In the Frame: Part 2 of Heidi Adnum’s Perspective on Photographing Quilts

Flat shot on wall by Heather Moore. Click the photo to visit her Etsy site. While good lighting is always the #1 requirement for...

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Neutral Palettes: Sophisticated and Sensational!

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Jan 31, 20122 min read

Neutral Palettes: Sophisticated and Sensational!

Black adds drama to a neutral palette. When I examine my fabric stash, it amazes me to see how many neutrals I’ve accumulated. For...

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Working in a Series: Gwen Marston and 37 Sketches

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Jan 27, 20123 min read

Working in a Series: Gwen Marston and 37 Sketches

Gwen Marston is a well-recognized–and beloved–figure in the quilt world. She has taught quiltmaking in the US and abroad for over three...

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Part 1: Choosing Fabrics and Colors: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

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Jan 10, 20123 min read

Part 1: Choosing Fabrics and Colors: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

Don’t you just love little surprises, especially when they tell you that someone special is thinking about you? Last spring, my talented...

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The Pause That Refreshes: Going (and Sewing) Unplugged

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Dec 9, 20113 min read

The Pause That Refreshes: Going (and Sewing) Unplugged

At this busy time of year, it can seem harder than ever to find time for reflection, and the expectations imposed by today’s technology...

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Nov 22, 20112 min read

Group Post #3: And So (Sew?) The Season Begins . . . With a Giveaway!

“How would you describe your holiday style?” That was the question “on the table” late last month as we began discussing our upcoming,...

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Nov 18, 20112 min read

Immerse Yourself in Button Madness!

Are you tempted by the bounty of colorful novelty and elegant fashion buttons that are popping up in quilt, craft, and sewing shops? Do...

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The Super-Fast & Easy Hostess Gift and/or Seasonal Décor Pillow Project—not only FREE, it’s down

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Nov 11, 20112 min read

The Super-Fast & Easy Hostess Gift and/or Seasonal Décor Pillow Project—not only FREE, it’s down

I’m going for the less is more approach with this post: Fewer words, more images, and a Super-Fast & Easy Pillow pattern—gotta love it....

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Sep 9, 20113 min read

Adventures in Design: A Bookshelf Must-Have for Quilters, Artists, and More…Giveaway Added!!

Scheduled for publication, Monday, September 12. It’s an industry trend that’s been pretty hard to miss: hundreds of new quilting,...

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Add “Spice” to Your Quilts with Color and Curves

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Jul 12, 20112 min read

Add “Spice” to Your Quilts with Color and Curves

As you may know by now, I am often drawn to Asian-inspired designs and fabrics. I am currently teaching a Block of the Month class using...

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Applique with a Frosted Donut – Delicious!

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Jul 5, 20112 min read

Applique with a Frosted Donut – Delicious!

Frosted donuts - the real deal! I thought the donut photo might get your attention. Actually, my topic has nothing to do with the...

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Declare Your Quilting Independence…with Free-form Flowers!

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Jul 1, 20112 min read

Declare Your Quilting Independence…with Free-form Flowers!

"Sunbonnet Sue at the BBQ" (22" x 26") from A Year in the Life of Sunbonnet Sue Happy July 4th weekend to all our American friends! As...

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Jun 24, 20113 min read

The “Algebra” of Quilting

Detail from "Radically Ruched Roses." Do you ever think that designing quilts is like solving an algebraic equation? It’s probably insane...

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Apr 21, 20111 min read

Oh, My Gosh! I’m Stuck!

It doesn’t matter if you make large quilts or small, define yourself as a traditionalist or a quilt artist, swear by the machine or make...

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