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Active bloggers at some point must concern themselves with secure surfing. Once the ‘what came with my computer’ McAfee subscription ran out, I began using free PC security software. But, is it enough?
I searched the Web, naturally, for answers. Of the commercial variety,…
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These are the kind of spots I like to see. This adorable pattern called Spots is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here for price and product description.
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This happy mini quilt from Pink Chalk Fabrics makes me smile. Go here for order details.
Pattern description:
American Jane Patterns Designed by Sandy Klop. These sweet hexagons look like a kaleidoscope of jewels.
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I need a cut of this fabric to satisfy my soul. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, however, I want it in my stash. It’s My Folklore by Lecien which I found at Sew, Mamaw, Sew! but, she’s sold out right now. I didn’t give up, I jumped over to…
Australia’s Craft & Quilt Fair is on to it’s next stop: Hobart. Find them June 26-28 at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. Full of inspiration, advice, and shopping, the fair is a complete craft experience, bringing the world of craft to you.…
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Another great find at Red Rooster Fabrics - this child’s quilt showcases fabric line Folk Tale Friends. Go here to see fabric line. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
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Jacqui from Block Party! blog made another fun funky block for Ashley, continuing the Drunk Love theme. I enjoy seeing how others use fabrics that I have in my stash. Should I be embarrassed that I have almost all of these?
I’d…
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I am digging this fabric line I found at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop. It’s Boy Oh Boy by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods. I love the non-traditional color palette, especially the celery green background in this…
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Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics that makes good use of the Tiny Tots panel. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
Technorati Tags: quilting, patterns, baby quilt, tiny tots, vintage, retro
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This gets the adorable award. All the barnyard animals are getting tucked into bed for the night. Go to Teresa’s photostream to see the entire quilt.
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Image from Craft Nectar
Need a baby quilt in a hurry? Craft Nectar has created a simple pattern that’s easy to piece and quilts up nice. Her secret is to do dense quilting using contrasting threads. Go here to download the free pattern.
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Jessica from Crafted Madness blog made this pretty baby girl quilt from charm packs using a technique she learned from Snippets of a Quilter blog. Go here to learn more.
Via Craft Gossip Flickr group.
Technorati Tags: quilting, charm packs, baby, girl, birthday
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Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics! This pattern showcases fabric line Great Foundations. Go here to see fabric line. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
Pattern description:
With a look similar to a Drunkard’s…
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I am more and more a fan of panels, especially when I find one like this, that you can make into a quilted baby book. Go here to see more.
This panel is part of the ‘Tiny Tots’ collection by…
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This pattern uses fabric from The Coverlet Collection II from Baum Windham Fabrics.
Go here to download the free pattern.
Go here to see the The Coverlet Collection II.
The American Beauty Flag Quilt kit is available at The National Museum of the American…
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Look what I found at Material Culture blog. LeeAnn Decker made this Spool quilt (small part shown here) from 100 % thrift store fabric. Go here to see more.
Technorati Tags: quilting, spools, batiks, patchwork, thrift store fabric, Hawaiian shirts, silks,…
Images via Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow
This book from Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow is making me crave sweets. Can you blame me with a project list with titles like Angel Food Cake, Lemonade Layer Cake, and Tweet d Pie?
One of…
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I’ve been teaching quilting for years, but any time a student asks me to start figuring out dimensions, I panic. If the math part of quilting frustrates you, check out Dena Crain’s online class Math for Quilters beginning July 3rd at Quilt University.…
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Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow have created this Magical Mystery Excursion CD that will get you and your quilting buddies out of the house. If you have had a similar adventure please share your experience.
You can check it out here.…
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Visit the Quilt University catalog and browse through their online class schedule. I found one I want to take, Art for Quilters taught by fiber artist Marilyn Belford. Starts Aug 14, 4 lessons $36 USD
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Learn how you can…