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A Bit of a Gadget Girl
Yes, I must admit it, I love any new tool that makes quilting a little bit quicker and easier. Unfortunately, there are tons on the market, so which products are worth having and truly make quilting...
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Being Inspired By Color
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about color and how we become inspired to use it in our quilts. I think partly it is because Spring is in full bloom now and there is lots of color to be seen...
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Paper Piecing Fun!
One of my most favorite ways to piece a quilt is to paper piece. I first got hooked on it when I took a class years ago from paper piecing maven, Carol Doak. Loved to learn the technique from her and...
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What Quilt Market Means To Me…
Every October, I look forward to heading to Houston, TX for International Quilt Market. This is the wholesale market for the quilting industry. There are lots of reasons to look forward to this...
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My Not So Secret Love Affair With Batiks
It is no secret that I love fabric. Actually, I think I would be safe to say that most quilters love fabric and gather most of their inspiration from the fabrics that make their hearts sing. Among...
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It’s A Breeze
When designing a quilt for Quilt Magazine, it sometimes is planned for a while and sometimes on the spur of the moment. My most recent design for Quilt Magazine, I had made quite a while ago and...
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Therapeutic Sewing
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this blog post. Most of you know of the very tragic happenings here in my home state of Connecticut. While I have had a very difficult time wrapping my mind...
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Pets and Quilts
Recently, I did a few blog posts on my blog showing my cats “helping” me quilt. I always find it fascinating that whenever I am sewing or quilting or binding, the quilts or fabric act as a magnet for...
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The Quilt Show Scene
For me it is officially quilt show season!! Last week I attended MQX Quilt Festival New England and taught 3 classes there. I had an absolute blast!! But in addition I was able to stroll through the...
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Traveling to Quilt and Teach
One of the things that I love to do is meet other quilters. So I pack my bags and go!!! Off I go to retreats 3 times per year and as of the last year, I travel throughout the country to teach. The...
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