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Apr 24, 20121 min read

Whimsy to the Max – Tessuti Zoo

A beautiful day at Tessuti Zoo. On my list of favorite things is a fantastic little shop in Pacific Grove, CA (nestled along the...

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Apr 3, 20124 min read

One Year and 105 Posts Later: We’re Celebrating with a Group Fabric Challenge AND a Giveaway

Over the past year, many of you have told us that you enjoy our different styles and “voices,” so to kick off the month, we thought it...

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A Quilter Confesses: I’m “Mad”…and Loving It!

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Mar 23, 20122 min read

A Quilter Confesses: I’m “Mad”…and Loving It!

Oh, but my intentions were good. I had it all planned. A meaningful, “meaty” post, complete with a clever little project. Time came to...

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March Block of the Month – Plus a Wee Bit of Green

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Mar 13, 20121 min read

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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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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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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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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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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Group Post II–Favorite Tips: Practical, Technical & Inspirational!

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Sep 23, 20113 min read

Group Post II–Favorite Tips: Practical, Technical & Inspirational!

Our first group post was so well received–and so much fun to do–that we decided it was time to do it again. So here, in no particular...

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My Grandmother’s Shortbread – A Favorite Recipe

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Sep 13, 20111 min read

My Grandmother’s Shortbread – A Favorite Recipe

It’s funny how our “favorite things” list evolves over the years – new ones are added and some are removed. My grandmother’s shortbread...

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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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On the Road Again – Long Beach Quilt Festival and Two Outstanding Fabric Shops!

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Aug 30, 20112 min read

On the Road Again – Long Beach Quilt Festival and Two Outstanding Fabric Shops!

Twenty years ago if someone had told me one of my favorite things to do would be get in the car with a friend and travel to a quilt show...

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Aug 16, 20112 min read

Great Bag, Great Pattern, Great Giveaway!

The Mail Sack pattern cover The first time I spotted a sample of this bag hanging in a shop I knew I had to make it. I’m very particular...

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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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