Many of us avoid the “A” word. And in the world of quilting, at least, the “A” word is APPLIQUE! There are many different ways to put on an appliqué onto a quilt, but the one that I prefer using in the “Freezer Paper” method.
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Apr29
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Apr26
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"Purl patchwork" opened in mid-March and like it’s sister store, "purl" it is located in a small renovated shop (I am guessing it is about 10 fabric bolts wide!).
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Apr24
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Knowing standard mattress sizes will help you design and make a quilt that fits a bed just right.
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Apr19
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Luckily, somewhere between Niagara Falls and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY (I am traveling with boys, you see), my timing was perfect and the location was excellent and I found a quilt shop near our hotel that was open.
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Apr16
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Hey knitters…. how about knitting for cause… work your needles and knit for “afghans for Afghans: in need. The organization afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.
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Apr14
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Ok, Quilter Girls…here is more on that modern quilt guy, Kevin. He allowed us to quilt his very first quilt…
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Apr 8
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Amy Butler Introduces Her First Sewing Book, "In Stitches" and Other New Projects To Look Forward To!
And what else is in store for us from Amy Butler?
Well, for starters Amy has her first sewing book coming out. Continue Reading |
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Amy Butler Introduces Two New Patterns For Spring...And She Is Guest Blogging Today on Quilters Buzz
Amy Butler is introducing two new patterns and these patterns will be available for purchase at your favorite retail shop in mid-May.
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Apr 6
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Amy Butler keeps on doing it. And doing it well! The response from you readers about the “Belle” fabric line for quilters has been wonderful….(Click here of a sneak peak of Belle.)
Now, here is a chance to get a “sneak peak” of Amy's new Home Décor line…FOREST. Continue Reading |
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Apr 5
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Amy Butler is the guest writer on Quilter's Buzz today--and for the next few days.
How fun is that! Amy is introducing her line line of fabric called "Belle" in a "sneak peak" just for us! Continue Reading |
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Apr 4
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The first ever national “Quilt Pink Day” is coming…on September 30 of this year.
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Apr 3
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“Some quilting cottons bleed--lose their dyes when washed--especially fabrics with vivid colors like red and purple. The dyes can stain other fabrics in your washload or patches in a finished quilt. Perform this easy bleed test on any cotton fabrics you suspect might bleed.”
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Apr 1
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I was impressed with the quilting goals set by Patti of “Quilting is My Passion.
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Fabric Designer Robyn Pandolph Moves to FreeSpirit Fabrics...But Still Has Two New Lines Coming From South Sea Imports
Just a bit of news…I heard from a fabric representative that Robyn Pandolph is switching over to FreeSpirit Fabrics. Robyn used to design for Moda Fabrics, then South Seas Imports, soon we will be seeing her lines being distributed by FreeSpirit. Continue Reading |
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