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Jan 17, 20122 min read

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...

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Where Quilting is Hot! Hot!! Hot!!!–StitchCraft Creative Quilting & Sewing in Boca Raton,

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Jan 13, 20123 min read

Where Quilting is Hot! Hot!! Hot!!!–StitchCraft Creative Quilting & Sewing in Boca Raton,

My little (3" x 5") collage for January 2, 2012. So far, I’ve been diligent in following my resolution to spend at least 30 minutes a day...

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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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Yes – You Can Buy Happiness! But How Much Should You Buy?

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Jan 3, 20122 min read

Yes – You Can Buy Happiness! But How Much Should You Buy?

Can money buy happiness? Absolutely! While browsing in one of my favorite local quilt shops, I bought Happiness, a new fabric line from...

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Nov 8, 20111 min read

Tree Trunks to Bouganvilla – The Quilts are Finished and the Giveaway is a “Challenge&#8

If you’ve been a faithful reader (we thank you all), you’ll remember my September 27th post, which focused on color inspiration derived...

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It’s Fall – Perfect Pumpkins, Glorious Gourds and a Bundle of Beautiful Batiks to Give A

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Oct 25, 20111 min read

It’s Fall – Perfect Pumpkins, Glorious Gourds and a Bundle of Beautiful Batiks to Give A

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Mother Nature puts on a beautiful show, the air is crisp, and the holidays are just around the...

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New Fabric Line Makes Quilt Market Debut: a stitch in color by Malka Dubrawsky

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Oct 21, 20112 min read

New Fabric Line Makes Quilt Market Debut: a stitch in color by Malka Dubrawsky

Don’t you love it when nice things happen to nice people? About four years ago, I had the pleasure of editing a book for Lark...

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Cool Collections – Sherbet Pips and Little Apples

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Oct 11, 20111 min read

Cool Collections – Sherbet Pips and Little Apples

I’ve become totally enamored with Sherbet Pips and Little Apples, two recent fabric collections from Moda. Both lines by designer Aneela...

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Color Inspiration – Tree Trunks to Bouganvilla

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Sep 27, 20112 min read

Color Inspiration – Tree Trunks to Bouganvilla

It’s not uncommon to hear new quilters say they find it difficult to choose fabrics for their projects. That’s typical of most of us when...

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Aug 2, 20111 min read

Amy Butler Visits See How We Sew!

2) It is always best to pre-wash your fabrics and press them before you start cutting. The general rule for washing voile is machine wash...

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Jul 22, 20112 min read

SEW on Trend with Mellow Yellow!

Showcasing yellow seems like a perfect excuse to play with summer blossoms--love, love, love bright pink and yellow dahlias, gerbera...

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Jul 19, 20112 min read

Fantastic Fabric Find and Fabulous Food

A little fruit from the Napa Valley Last Friday my friend Allison and I took a “mini road trip.” Living in Northern California gives us...

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Those Fantastic Fat Quarters: Temptation, Inspiration, and Tips!

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Jul 15, 20112 min read

Those Fantastic Fat Quarters: Temptation, Inspiration, and Tips!

This past May, amidst all the color and commotion on the show floor at Spring Market, my eye was drawn to a booth brimming...

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May 31, 20111 min read

Swept Off My Feet…by Fabric

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a beautiful new fabric comes your way and sweeps you off your feet. Here’s the one that took my...

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