Uncommon Threads – Finding Inspiration in a Recent Art Quilt Exhibit
A few weeks ago, I met friends for lunch and had the opportunity to see their wonderful works on display at the Village Theater & Art...
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Feb 24, 20172 min read
Designing with 20-Degree Fabric Wedges
Hi everyone! I just re-read Pati’s previous post (BTW don’t you just love her new work?!) and noticed in her last sentence that she is...
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Feb 10, 20174 min read
Hitting the Reset Button at Craft Napa
It is a rainy, rainy week in Northern California. I see rainy days as a great time to hunker down, do some organizing, planning,...
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Jan 11, 20173 min read
Laura’s Recap of 2016, Looking Ahead and a Giveaway!
Here we are, folks, it’s January! Where did it go? In the blink of an eye, another year has passed. I’m ready for the new year, how...
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Nov 8, 20162 min read
A SHWS Alum Stops By + A Giveaway!
Hello SHWS readers, Jennifer here! It’s been many months since I’ve been in touch. These days I’m trolling the crafting and quilting...
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Nov 1, 20162 min read
Monday Morning Musings
I woke early this morning with thoughts of what to write in this post flitting through my mind. So much time has passed and so much has...
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Oct 20, 20161 min read
An October Afternoon
I know you have been wondering what happened to Laura and me over the past few months. The truth is, we both wanted to take a little...
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Jun 3, 20161 min read
Inspiration Friday!
We attended a Garden Ramble through eight lovely, sustainable gardens in Piedmont. The colors and texture combinations were so...
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Apr 17, 20163 min read
My One Hour Challenge – Part 2 plus a Giveaway
It’s curious to me that sometimes I have to schedule a play date in my sewing room in order for things to get done. I guess this is just...
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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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Feb 8, 20163 min read
Are You a Collector?
When I was a child, I remember my parents giving me a folder for collecting pennies. I was initially intrigued and made several trips to...
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Jan 27, 20163 min read
Craft Napa – In Search of My Creative Spark
When I heard about Craft Napa, I knew it was exactly what I needed. I have been feeling a bit lost the past year or so, creatively...
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Jan 8, 20161 min read
Starting out the New Year – Creatively!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you are enjoying these first few days of January. Both Laura and I are starting off the new year...
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Oct 20, 20152 min read
Tumbling Diamonds Block – Improvisational (Re)Design – Part 3
Before getting started – can we just take a moment to appreciate Laura’s knowledge and instruction in her posts the past 2 weeks? I...
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Oct 10, 20152 min read
Tips for Constructing a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 2
Here’s the block, now let’s get started. Tumbling Diamonds quilt block. If you missed my previous post and would like to follow...
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Oct 2, 20151 min read
New Tutorial Series Launches at SHWS: Inspiration and Helpful Tips for Quilters
Pati and I are excited to share with you our first, of hopefully many video tutorials. In keeping with our blog name, we want you to...
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Aug 19, 20151 min read
Sneak a Peek at a New Birdhouse Quilt from Laura and Pati’s Sew Day
Today was a sew day for Laura and I. We are teaching a guild workshop in September on the Winter Brrrd Houses quilt. We thought it would...
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Jul 17, 20153 min read
A Very Special Quilt
On Wednesday, I shared the many chapters from my story of the healing hands quilts with you. I promised to share another special story...
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Jul 14, 20153 min read
Quilts Stitched with Love: A Story with Many Chapters
Years ago, a close friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer. As most of us would, I just wanted to fix things. make things better. Do...
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Jun 23, 20153 min read
5 Ways to Inspire Creativity with Social Media
There are so many social media platforms available today that there seems to be a fit for everyone’s interests and preferences. By...
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