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Book Review: Turnabout Patchwork, Part One
When I had the opportunity to review and make a project from Teresa Barreu's book Turnabout Patchwork I was excited. Six basic blocks...
Feb 2, 2019


February #2019MonthlyColorChallenge
One of my favorite parts of quilting is picking out fabric. Color and fabric pattern dictates what the end project will look like...the...
Feb 1, 2019


Book Review: Learn How to English Paper Piece
English Paper Piecing has been one of those "maybe I'll do it one day" things. Learn How to English Paper Piece changed that for me. The...
Jan 30, 2019


English Paper Piecing vs. Foundation Piecing
These two get confused a lot. In fact, when I fist started paper piecing, I didn't know the difference. Here's a quick rundown of them...
Jan 26, 2019


To Starch or Not to Starch
The January 13th post covered pre-washing fabrics. Another debated topic among quilters is to starch or not to starch as well as the best...
Jan 24, 2019


Quality Quilt Charities
Quilts for Kids http://www.quiltsforkids.org/ In 2000, Linda Arye began Quilts for Kids with the mission of "Transforming fabrics into...
Jan 16, 2019


To Wash or Not to Wash
Until several years ago, I was of the mindset there is no need to wash. I don't typically use really dark colored fabrics, so I didn't...
Jan 12, 2019


Get Organized Month
This morning on the news, I found out January is "Get Organized Month." I didn't know there was such a thing. Folks, you better do it!...
Jan 11, 2019


Best made plans...
I had been doing really good with post scheduled ahead of time. My plan was to have just quilting post on the odd days and on even days,...
Jan 10, 2019


Quilt Scams
The last year has brought a lot of grief for designers and consumers alike. Quilt scams are so ramped it is nearly impossible to keep up...
Jan 2, 2019


Bells of Ireland
Happy New Year!!! This quilting year is packed with new adventure. The first "Diary of a Mystery Quilt," which is hosted by local quilt...
Dec 31, 2018


2019 Monthly Color Challenge from Patterns by Jen
I signed up to participate in the designer blog hop for the January and February blocks. I love every one of them though. It's a good...
Dec 26, 2018


And it came to pass...
I can't believe another year has came to pass. It all seems to have gone so quickly. Last year was an emotional whirlwind and this year...
Dec 26, 2018


Happy Birthday!
Luke 2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this...
Dec 24, 2018


Happiest Season of All
This really is the happiest season of all! Many times we let the season become so filled with stuff it becomes a dreaded time. Perhaps...
Dec 19, 2018
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