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21 Apr
Announcements, Finished Quilts, Flying Kites, Giveaway, Patchwork, Quilt Patterns

New Pattern for Spring: “Flying Kites”

  • June 29, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 17 comments
I am so happy to share a new Color Girl pattern with you! "Flying Kites" was originally published last summer, but has now undergone my re-branding with more size options and improved graphics. It...

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26 Mar
Announcements, Giveaway

Winner!

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 4 comments
Just dropping in to announce a winner for the Bikini Quilt Along giveaway last week, and it is Kris, of Sew Sunshine fame. She will be treated to a $25 gift certificate at Pink Castle...

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14 Mar
Quilting Interest

Make a Joyful Noise!

  • July 1, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 4 comments
Joy is... ...taking my sewing machine to pre-school to sew sails for homemade sailboats! …going for a ride with the window down after a long, cold winter. Canton Village Quilt Works…Quilt Day Sale! ….a bit of crafty shopping...

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10 Mar
Finished Quilts, Giveaway, Jewel Box Quilt, Quilt Patterns

Another “Colorful” Quilt (and giveaway)

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 42 comments
At the beginning of 2013, I set out to make a series of quilts that are friendly to beginner quilters by requiring only basic piecing and cutting skills as well as having simple fabric...

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05 Mar
Announcements, Giveaway, Sewing

Winner, and an Accomplishment

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 1 comment
I enjoyed each comment on my post last week about my sponsor, Canton Village Quilt Works, and I am so happy to announce that Cindy is the winner. It sounds like others appreciate the same things...

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27 Feb
Announcements, Fabric, Giveaway, Sponsors

Sponsor Giveaway: Canton Village Quilt Works

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 334 comments
Today I am so happy to have a giveaway from my sponsor, Jackie, of Canton Village Quilt Works! She is both a regular sponsor of my blog and also of the Polka Dot Bikini Quilt Along, so...

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17 Feb
Finished Quilts, Patchwork, Quilting Interest

Quilt Flashback: 2007

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 10 comments
I haven't done a flashback post in a while, so tonight I want to share a quilt I finished in 2007. I love how the creation of a quilt helps me remember certain times...

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05 Feb
Announcements, Giveaway, Midnight at the Oasis QAL, Sponsors

MATO projects and winners!

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 5 comments
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02 Jan
Finished Quilts, Quilting Interest

Lucky Number ’13

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 10 comments
I know I am a bit late, but, "Happy New Year" to all. What a great year was 2013! I had lots of fun chronicling my quilting projects here. Just want to remember a...

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21 Nov
Fabric, Giveaway

Quilting Gallery blog hop giveaway week

  • June 30, 2014
  • Posted by Sharon
  • 147 comments
It is time for another fun Quilting Gallery bloghop. The theme for this time is giving thanks, appropriate as we in the States celebrate Thanksgiving next week and start the Holiday Season. If you...

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