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Nov 10, 20213 min read

Treasured Textile Books on My Shelf

I loved reading Julia’s post last week, Exploring Ikat Textiles. It reminded me of some of the books that I have on textiles. Along with...

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Nov 23, 20165 min read

Top Choices for Our Favorite Irons and a Giveaway!

The holidays are coming and we have received a few questions as to what our favorite iron is. Sounds like it may end up on a few holiday...

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Quiltcon 2016 – More Than Just a Quilt Exhibit

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Mar 7, 20163 min read

Quiltcon 2016 – More Than Just a Quilt Exhibit

Pine Burr Quilt (close-up) by Tara Faughnan, photography by Carol Van Zandt. Awesome. Inspiring. Encouraging. Just a few words that pop...

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Aug 28, 20154 min read

A Quilters Favorite Pincushion

Pincushion pin·cush·ion; pinˌko͝oSHən; noun – a small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage. So this is about...

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Parting Thoughts: Going Solo @ Chasing Bright Shiny Objects

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Jan 20, 20154 min read

Parting Thoughts: Going Solo @ Chasing Bright Shiny Objects

After four years of blogging with a quartet of talented women at See How We Sew, I am going to take a leap into solo blogging. Starting...

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A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014

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Dec 30, 20141 min read

A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014

Hello dear readers! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. We’re enjoying the closing days of 2014, and looking forward to all...

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Nov 7, 20143 min read

Quilt Market – All Our Favorites!

As I mentioned in my post last Tuesday, I just returned from International Quilt Market in Houston. I am not always the most dependable...

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International Quilt Market – What’s New in the Quilt Industry?

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Nov 4, 20143 min read

International Quilt Market – What’s New in the Quilt Industry?

I just got back from International Quilt Market last week. What a great trip! So many new things to sew; so many new things to try! It...

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Top Ten Posts for 2013 at See How We Sew

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Dec 31, 20131 min read

Top Ten Posts for 2013 at See How We Sew

A peek at a portion of Candace Kling’s vast ribbon stash. Candace’s posts were widely popular this year at See How We Sew. As bloggers,...

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Apr 2, 20133 min read

From the Three of Us: Running with Scissors (+ a Special Anniversary Giveaway)

Darra’s 3″ x 5″ collage, Snip-It!, with a pair of her (well-used) favorites, a gift from friend Chris Porter No one knows for certain...

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Feb 19, 20132 min read

Anatomy of a Wedding Quilt Part I

Ahh, the chateaux of France. . . here’s a pretty one photographed by my brother-in-law William. Another year, another family wedding! My...

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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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Chairs, Prayers, and Blossoming Creativity: Our Favorite Completed Projects of 2012

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Jan 11, 20134 min read

Chairs, Prayers, and Blossoming Creativity: Our Favorite Completed Projects of 2012

Nelly Schrager captures a “busy” bee at work–here’s to many bee-you-ti-ful projects accomplished in 2013! As we transition from one year...

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From All of Us: Photographic Inspiration for a “Creative” New Year

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Jan 8, 20132 min read

From All of Us: Photographic Inspiration for a “Creative” New Year

At the end of 2011, we ran a post in which we each shared a few photos that we found inspirational for our quilting and other creative...

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A Holiday Quilt with “History”…and a Wonderful Seasonal Concert!

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Dec 18, 20122 min read

A Holiday Quilt with “History”…and a Wonderful Seasonal Concert!

Back in 1993, I designed a Sunflower-themed wall hanging for my series “Tradition with a Twist” in Quilting Today magazine. (If you’re a...

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A Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipe – Date Torte

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Nov 16, 20121 min read

A Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipe – Date Torte

Here’s the recipe: Filling 1 cup chopped pitted dates 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. lemon rind 1 cup chopped nuts Cook dates, sugar,...

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Sep 14, 20121 min read

Friday Photo: Mocha Art

There are artists everywhere, in every profession, who delight in sharing their gift. Kudos to the barista in a little cafe in...

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Aug 28, 20123 min read

Let’s Talk Strips

In keeping with our August SeeHowWeSew theme of strips and stripes – let’s talk strips! I’m extremely fond of those wonderful pre-cut...

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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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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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