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Sep 28, 20121 min read

The SHWS Gallery Opens with African Prints + Quilts = Magic!

Out of Africa by Kim L. Butterworth Hooray! SHWS’s Gallery opening day has finally arrived! Paula Benjaminson and I have been...

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Fabric Adventures in Africa Part II + Exciting SHWS Gallery Opening Announcement

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Sep 25, 20123 min read

Fabric Adventures in Africa Part II + Exciting SHWS Gallery Opening Announcement

A rhino in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park photographed by William Rounds. Indeed not fabric, but inspiration for the wonderful prints...

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Quilting in Exotic Places: SAQA Member Paula Benjaminson Quilts and Shops for Fabric in West Africa

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Aug 31, 20123 min read

Quilting in Exotic Places: SAQA Member Paula Benjaminson Quilts and Shops for Fabric in West Africa

A wondrous array of colors and prints on display for sale in Libreville, Gabon. Turns out Paula has been reading SHWS from Libreville,...

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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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Jun 26, 20125 min read

It’s All About Texture in Her Quilts: Meet Sue Rasmussen…plus a giveaway

Texture can be achieved in many forms and, in the art world, it often results from the way in which materials are used. Some...

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Prepare to Be Dazzled: Here’s the Spring Quilt Market Scoop from the “Gal on the Town&#

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May 25, 20123 min read

Prepare to Be Dazzled: Here’s the Spring Quilt Market Scoop from the “Gal on the Town&#

Hello SHWS readers, this week I’m delighted to introduce a guest blogger (and a dear friend)—the one-and-only Cyndy Rymer, an...

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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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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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What Does it Take to be a Maverick Quilter? An Interview with Alethea Ballard

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Aug 23, 20113 min read

What Does it Take to be a Maverick Quilter? An Interview with Alethea Ballard

She's just as fun as she is cute! I recently had a conversation with Alethea regarding her work and am delighted to share her responses...

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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 8, 20113 min read

Quilter Profile: The Quintessential Kim Butterworth!

Kim tackles blooming Clematis flowers ala Ruth McDowell. Ever meet a quilter and think she’s got it all? Mad skills. Incredible taste....

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