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Nov 2, 20172 min read
Embroidery Workshop with Debby Schnabel
Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...
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May 7, 20133 min read
An Afternoon of Fabric Play = Five Easy Pieces!
Today I just felt like sewing. Nothing large, or complex. Just something that would let me play with fabric, and that I could start and...
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Feb 12, 20134 min read
For Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Capture Mementos (and Memories) with a Nostalgic “Pocket
Some sources say that it was Henry VIII who, in 1537, settled the English celebration of Valentine’s Day upon February 14–by Royal...
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Feb 8, 20132 min read
A Heart-y Hello from See How We Sew Along with a Giveaway!
Just in case you want to know why we celebrate February 14 with representations of affection, I’ve excerpted this bio of St. Valentine...
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Jan 22, 20133 min read
Candace Kling, Masterful Manipulator of Fabric & Ribbon–Giveaway Today!
Good enough to eat? Candace Kling’s delicious “Eye Candy” may fool you, but the confections are made of fabric! I don’t think it’s a...
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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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Sep 16, 20112 min read
Called up to the Big Leagues: The Empty Spools Seminars!
Come to my workshop said the spider to the fly . . . okay, lame reference, but isn't she the cutest silvery spider made of pewter beads,...
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Sep 2, 20112 min read
Patchwork Beading: Where Handicrafts Collide Beautifully!
I’m probably pushing things a little to describe my beading diversion as “jewelry” because the precious gem and metal quotient is low...
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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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May 6, 20112 min read
Bust Quilter’s Block…and Boost Creativity
Wow! My April 22 post about quilter’s block really struck a chord! We had some terrific follow-up conversation about causes and...
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Apr 7, 20111 min read
Celebrate Spring with a Basket Block
Here’s how to make one 8″ x 8″ finished basket block. From basket fabric, cut: One 6 7/8″ square; divide in half once diagonally (you’ll...
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