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Dec 14, 20122 min read

It’s a Wrap!

The teal and green stars were selected to coordinate with the teal stars in the paper. Here’s a similar wrap styled for a child,...

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He’s Here, He’s Here! The Santa Claus Block is Ready!

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Nov 30, 20123 min read

He’s Here, He’s Here! The Santa Claus Block is Ready!

I’ve gotta admit it was a race to the finish, but my paper-pieced Santa Claus is ready for his premiere. He’s standing alone for now,...

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Sep 4, 20124 min read

Rotary Cutting Without the Cheese, Please! Safety Tips and a Giveaway

The blade is correctly positioned on the cutter on the right. Sometimes I think these tools have become so commonplace that they are...

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Aug 24, 20122 min read

A “Fine Finish” — A Special Quilt is Florida Bound! (Giveaway, Too)

The talented Jo Ann Carpenter did a wonderful job quilting Hugs and Kisses from Grandpa. She outlined each hug and kiss, and crosshatched...

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Group Post: Make the Most of Those Sensational Stripes!

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Aug 17, 20122 min read

Group Post: Make the Most of Those Sensational Stripes!

Earlier this month, as we were mulling over topics for this month’s See How We Sew theme, the subject of “stripes” popped into the mix....

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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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Start Today! Take an Online Contemporary Sampler Class with Laura Nownes on The Quilt Show

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Jul 24, 20122 min read

Start Today! Take an Online Contemporary Sampler Class with Laura Nownes on The Quilt Show

Alex and my daughter, Molly, did the taping while John (Alex’s husband), Mary Kay Davis, and Lilo Bowman of TQS did the behind-the-scenes...

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Have a Summertime “Bling” Fling With a Fast-&-Easy Earring Project

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Jul 6, 20123 min read

Have a Summertime “Bling” Fling With a Fast-&-Easy Earring Project

Of course, I love the satisfaction of a completed quilt project (2 in June–yeah!), but chances are there’s no way to start and finish...

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A “Glass” Act–Using Transparent Fabrics in Quilts

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Jun 22, 20122 min read

A “Glass” Act–Using Transparent Fabrics in Quilts

I always like starting my posts with flowers, especially “quilt-able” ones. A few posts ago, Darra gave us a rundown on texture depicted...

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Inventory Your Fabric Stash: A Visual Texture Checklist

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Jun 1, 20123 min read

Inventory Your Fabric Stash: A Visual Texture Checklist

Can you believe that today is the 1st of June? It doesn’t seem possible, does it?! Well, the good news is, it’s time to roll out our new...

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Tiny Flower-Inspired Quilts: Design, Embellish, Display!

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May 18, 20123 min read

Tiny Flower-Inspired Quilts: Design, Embellish, Display!

The rainy season has ended here in Northern California… Stormy Weather, 3″ x 5″, made by Darra Williamson …and those April showers–as...

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Apr 20, 20123 min read

Fabric, Embellishments & Books = The Bookmark Project (+ a TRIPLE Giveaway!)

The only collection in my house that challenges (maybe even exceeds) my fabric stash is my library of books. Cabinets and shelves; table...

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Y Fear? Help is Here. The Oft-dreaded Y-seam Construction…Simplified!

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Mar 20, 20124 min read

Y Fear? Help is Here. The Oft-dreaded Y-seam Construction…Simplified!

I’ve frequently had quilters stop by my booth at shows and ask if a pattern has “y-seams.” If I reply with a cheerful “yes,” often I...

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For Your Bookshelf: Heidi Adnum’s “The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos”

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Feb 3, 20123 min read

For Your Bookshelf: Heidi Adnum’s “The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos”

Have you noticed our recent bookishness? Well, that trend continues today with a blog-tour visit by Heidi Adnum, author of The Crafter’s...

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LET’S TALK TURKEY – Wave Goodbye to “Wavy Borders”

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Nov 15, 20114 min read

LET’S TALK TURKEY – Wave Goodbye to “Wavy Borders”

Don't let wavy borders ruin your beautiful quilt. Several years ago, my pre-teen, non-quilting, independent, determined, self-assured...

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Four-at-a-Time Flying Geese: The Secret Star Method

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Nov 4, 20112 min read

Four-at-a-Time Flying Geese: The Secret Star Method

Just as Alex promised, this method yields four Flying Geese units at a time–enough for all the points on a Sawtooth Star block. Quick and...

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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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School’s in for Stitchers: Planning Makes Perfect!

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Aug 26, 20113 min read

School’s in for Stitchers: Planning Makes Perfect!

"Back to School with Sunbonnet Sue," made by Chris Porter for our book, "A Year in the Life of..." More on Sue later in this post. As the...

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“Embellish” Your Memories with a Quilted Souvenir

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Aug 12, 20113 min read

“Embellish” Your Memories with a Quilted Souvenir

"Mediterranean Memories," made by my good friend, co-author, and occasional quilt-cruise colleague, Chris Porter, who just returned from...

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Serendipity Strikes: “Repurpose” a Dress with Fabric Flowers

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Aug 9, 20112 min read

Serendipity Strikes: “Repurpose” a Dress with Fabric Flowers

In the midst of another busy week, I was able to find a few minutes to meet another “on-call project Mom” request…this time from my older...

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Laura Nownes

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