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Sep30
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Just in…literally!Coral. Earth. Leaf. Fire. Water. These are the colorways of the debut farbic line, "Cake Rock Beach" by Joelle Hoverson. Joelle received her fabric samples in the mail the day I posted about her new book. She quickly photographed...
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Sep29
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I passed this You Tube video on to a few of you in an email … but I could not resist posting it here on QuiltersBuzz. Here is a comedian mom (Anita Renfroe) doing her thing as she condensed...
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Sep27
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New from purl patchwork and purl soho's, Joelle Hoverson. In her brand new book, Joelle shares a beautiful collection of heartfelt gifts that can accommodate any busy crafter's schedule and skills. You'll find a wealth of inspiration for the home...
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Sep26
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Take A Tour Of The "Quilting in the Garden" Quilt Show With Gregory Case's Photo Essay (And A Few Of His Words Too!)
I have heard wonderful things about the “Quilting in the Garden" event” which is held annually each September at Alden Lane Nursery in Northern California. Lucky for us, the Photoman and guest QuiltersBuzz roving reporter, Gregory Case, was...
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Sep24
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You know I love Amy Butler anything and everything...Well, she recently sent me a copy of her "Amy Butler Sew It Kit--15 Simple and Sylish Sewing Projects for the Home" to review...I had to admit that it was probably going...
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What are you doing for National Punctuation Day? I thought I would mention National Punctuation Day which is celebrated (used loosely) on September 24th. As journalism major, I received plenty of training in the nuances of punctuation and style...
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Sep22
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Let Me Introduce You A Woman Born With The Gift To Quilt-- Machine Quilting Sensation, Ronda K. Beyer
Let me introduce you to a woman, Ronda K Beyer, who has gone from working in the construction industry to “working” a longarm quilting machine…and in a matter of a couple of years is winning ribbons in local and...
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Sep20
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I just heard that fabric designer and artist Laurel Burch passed away earlier this week following a long illness. Her unique look of bright and colorufl images of cats, birds dogs, elelphants and the like have been reproduced in quilting...
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Sep19
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Here is a fun group of quilters I thought you might like to read about. Check out the “Fringe Sisters” (--their name sounds like they are latest “girl” band from the Disney Channel) from South Carolina who are stretching...
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Sep17
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I get the chance to hang out with some great machine quilters at my shop, Cranberry Quiltworks. Last weekend I spent 3 days with award-winning quilter and author, Karen McTavish, who spent time teaching students to Custom Heirloom Quilting on...
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Happy Constitution Day! If you don't know about Constitution Day, don't worry it is a pretty new celebration. And I decided to help celebrate by sharing some patriotic quilts and a FREE pattern of two--in honor of FREE Country. Here...
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Sep14
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Sep12
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Anne Sutton of BunnyHill Designs mentioned a quilt on her blog today—one, which I have fond memories of…. The pattern is “French Roses” by Heather French. This fun soft edge appliqué was a blast to make. I made several...
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Sep11
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Have A Double Good Time With The First Ever "Blog-Able Feast" Event and A Sneak Peek Of New Projects Coming To Quilt Market By Designers
Get out that cookie sheet and bundt pan! HollyBlog’s Holly Holderman is hosting a “Hot and Happening” Tasty Event—The First Ever “Blog-able Feast”! This delectable event involves some quilter and designer types and as a matter of fact 8...
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Thanks For Commenting...Thanks For Reading...Here Are The Winners Of My Little Contest And A Sneak Peek Of A New Threaded Pear Studio Pattern
Thanks for telling us what you did for summer vacation! Looks like most of you got a chance to quilt a bit, fondle some fabric and play on the sewing machine. Plus, most of you enjoyed some family time....
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Sep 7
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Interested In Cruising With A Bunch Of Quilters? See What Designer, Pat Sloan, Did During Her Summer Vacation...She Hosted Cruises, Wrote Books, Launched Fabric Lines, Designed Patterns, She's On You Tube And More!
I asked you guys what you did on your summer vacation…I also asked creative girl and designer Pat Sloan about her summer. Pat hosts “Vacation Events” for quilters and I thought you might be interested. After you read about...
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Sep 6
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One More Thing You Should Not Inhale...Our Quilting Studio's Favorite Snack, Microwave Popcorn, Can Cause "Popcorn Lung" and Other Health Problems
Here is one more thing you should not inhale...or digest.Oh Man..I am bummed. Have you heard...microwave popcorn can make you sick, even give you "popcorn lung". We regularly make a bag of popcorn at our quilting studio...And I guess that...
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Sep 5
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Summer Is Over...Kids Are Back In School...I Am Dreaming Of New Quilting Projects...What Did You Do This Summer Vacation? Make A Comment And Win Stuff!
Whew, summer is over. My kids are back in school...I have one in elementary, one in jr. high, one in high school and one in college. (Here is our Christmas photo from last year.)What did you do this summer vacation?...
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