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22 Sep

Giveaway

Surprise! a “quiet” fabric giveaway

December 18, 2014
Posted by Sharon
low volume fabric, modern fabric, modern quilting, patchwork
94 comments

A week or so ago I received a very fun package in the mail: a bundle of five "low volume" fabrics for the Michael Miller fabrics challenge at Sewtopia. I am really excited to have...

19 Sep

Fabric, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: Indelible

September 19, 2014
Posted by Sharon
Art Gallery Fabrics, choosing fabric for quilt, color mixing, Love Fabric
3 comments

I first saw a peek of the "Indelible" collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics (Spring 2014) last winter in the run-up to spring market. It was pretty much love at first sight...

05 Sep

Fabric, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: Fox Field by Tula Pink

September 5, 2014
Posted by Sharon
choosing color, choosing fabric for quilt, modern quilting fabric
2 comments

When I attended Camp Stitchalot last June, I was lucky enough to win a fat quarter bundle of Tula Pink's recent collection, "Fox Field". Funny thing, my mom won one, too! Em used some...

01 Sep

Quilting Interest, Work in progress

Quilters Around the World: blog hop

September 1, 2014
Posted by Sharon
blog hop, modern quilting, patchwork, quilts in progress
3 comments

I was tagged by Shirley to post as part of the Around the World Blog Hop...not sure where it started, but I guess it is my turn. I thought I would also use this...

24 Aug

Finished Quilts, Jewel Box Quilt, Quilting Interest

Jewel Box Quilt Christmas Kit Available

August 24, 2014
Posted by Sharon
beginner quilting, christmas quilt, layer cake quilt, modern patchwork quilt
1 comment

Merry Christmas! I mean, school just started, aren't we all thinking about Christmas? This is when I start thinking about my shopping for Christmas, perhaps it's time to think about sewing for Christmas, too. I...

22 Aug

Fabric, Quilting Interest

For the Love of Fabric: Cotton + Steel

August 22, 2014
Posted by Sharon
choosing colors, modern sewing fabric, quilting palette
4 comments

If you are a selvedge person, have I got the fabric for you! Most quilters have probably heard plenty about the Cotton + Steel collections, which are a new group of designer collections from RJR...

19 Aug

Quilting Interest, Travel

On the Road: Portland Quilt, inc. MQX Festival

August 19, 2014
Posted by Sharon
4 comments

What a thrill! Last week I had the opportunity to go to Portland with my mom, sister, brother and his girlfriend...a road trip to see my quilts displayed at the Quilt! Knit! Stitch! festival...

10 Aug

Quilting Interest

Reader Spotlight: Letha’s Twirling Fans Quilt

August 10, 2014
Posted by Sharon
modern appliqué quilt, patchwork borders on quilts, Twirling Fans Quilt
2 comments

Over the last couple of weeks, Letha Gunter has been working on her Twirling Fans quilt. How do I know? because every few days, I have gotten an email with her comments on each...

01 Aug

Announcements, Quilting Interest, Recommended Reading

On (Virtual) Newstands: Quilt Now

August 1, 2014
Posted by Sharon
Quilt Now magazine, quilt patterns, quilting publications
1 comment

It's no secret I like quilting magazines. I like to feature my favorites on this blog now and then. There are so many quilting magazines out there, it's pretty safe to say there is...

25 Jul

Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

All Bound Up! part 2: a survey

July 25, 2014
Posted by Sharon
binding a quilt, binding fabric, choosing fabric, modern quilt
5 comments

I'm thinking about binding this week. Sometimes it seems like a chore to get binding done when you are so excited to be finished with a project and move onto the next one. Binding...

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