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The Lovely Month of May
In America, the month of May is a time to observe Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, as well as, a few other time-honored traditions. On the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby has been run for 138...
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Free Pattern Friday — Gramercy Stars
In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, this week’s free pattern is a lovely, romantic floral quilt. I created Gramercy Stars several years ago using a fabric collection from P&B Textiles. Combine...
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Kansas City Quilt Market — Day 1, Set-up
Today was the first day of set-up at Quilt Market and it’s was a very long day! When I opened the curtains this morning around 7:00 am, I was greeted by a beautiful day. I overlook a wonderful little...
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Quilt Market – The Party is Over
As you’re reading this, I’m on my way home from Quilt Market in Kansas City. It will be a long day, with a stop over in Atlanta. Quilt Market started with two grueling days of set-up, followed by three...
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Free Pattern Friday — All in a Row
Happy Friday everyone!! This has been a crazy busy week. I have tons of things to do today… especially because next week I’ll spend Thursday night in New York City before leaving for IRELAND on Friday....
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Daisy Chains Table Runner
Memorial Day (or what my grandmother called Decoration Day), is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two...
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Spin City
Did I mention I love fat quarters?? Here’s another fat quarter friendly, stash-busting quilt! I created this modern looking quilt using 30s reprodution fabrics from my Adeline fabric collection for...
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Free Pattern Friday – Scratchify
I’m in Weatherford, Texas visiting the Parker County Quilter’s Guild. Last night I presented a lecture to a wonderful group of enthusiastic quilters. I truly enjoy visiting guilds and seeing what...
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Free Pattern Friday — Love Squared
When I was a child it seemed like summer lasted forever, each day longer than the one before. Now, the days fly by so fast I can hardly remember what I did last week!! Apparently, I missed National...
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Free Pattern Friday – Midnight Maze
Happy Friday to one and all!! Summer is winding down and my garden is in full bloom. We’ve had over 12″ of rain this month with more on the way, depending on the path of Tropical Storm Isaac. I enjoy...
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Best Christmas Quilts 2012
I’m super excited to be part of Quilters Newsletter magazine’s blog tour featuring their special issue Best Christmas Quilts. For my quilt, Pomegranate Passion, I used traditional blocks and elegant...
View ArticleQN Blog Tour Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog on Friday. I love reading all your wonderful comments. The winner of the P&B Textiles fat quarter bundle and Best Christmas Quilts magazine is Rachell R....
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Quilts from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks + Giveaway
Quilts from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks goes on sale TODAY! Woo Hoo!! In this new special edition, QM Rock the Blocks with 19 fabulous quilts and 5 bonus table runner patterns. I’m super thrilled that my...
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Free Pattern Friday – Outside the Block
I really, really like this terrific quilt… it’s so fresh and modern looking. Outside the Block is one of those quilts that is just too easy to believe. Corey Yoder created this quilt using the Color...
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Free Pattern Friday – Santa Fe
Happy Friday!! The free pattern this week reminds me of the glorious colors of Autumn. Santa Fe was created by Alison Tudor using the Terra fabric collection by Norman Wyatt, Jr. for P&B Textiles....
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Free Pattern Friday – Cider and Suede
The free pattern this week is based on a simple Nine Patch block. Toby Lischko used this old-time favorite block to create her fabulous quilt, Cider & Suede. Cider & Suede by Toby Lischko Toby...
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Free Pattern Friday – Iceland Melody
Can you believe it’s the last day of November? Oh dear, Christmas is just around the corner and my manuscript is almost due! Yikes!! I hope you enjoy the Iceland Melody free pattern from P&B...
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Free Pattern Friday – Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush by Heidi Pridemore To celebrate the last Friday in 2012, I’m taking a little trip down memory lane to an old-fashion candy store, complete with apothecary jars and striped wallpaper. Heidi...
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Free Pattern Friday – Skipping in Silvia’s Garden
I’m in the mood for spring!! The mild winter weather in Florida has me itching to get out in my garden. Unfortunately, we could still get a frost or even freezing temperatures, so I’m trying to hold...
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Whirling Daisies
I’ve been tingling with anticipation… running to the mail box every day… checking the magazine section in every store… until, finally, it arrived on my doorstep. What was I waiting for? The newest...
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