Month: October 2008
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Here’s a great idea for hand-made Christmas cards with free template patterns and excellent how-to instructions included. I love the multiple layers, and the use of cross-stitch fabric in the background… I think I have a package somewhere. I love to receive hand-made cards, but haven’t made very many myself (ok, I’ve made one). I’m…
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Here’s a great way to use up some of those string pieces of holiday fabric and make a lovely Christmas Tree Skirt. Once the piece is sewn together and quilted, you’ll cut a circle opening for the tree, and bind. As always, Amandajean’s instructions and photos used in this tutorial are excellent.
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Here’s a unique Block of the Month quilt pattern, Above the Buffet. The block instructions are detailed and easy to follow. Join Marin & Colusa as this project comes to life, each block at a time.
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No doubt, many of us quilters all have this same problem… What to do with our fabric stash? Here are some articles I’ve found on the subject. Organizing your Stash into books Fabric Folding Scrap User’s System! Fabric Stash Organization and Tutorial Fabric Justice Fabric Organization Do you have any tips or other resources to…
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Here’s a great Rag Quilt Tutorial with lots of photos and detailed instructions. Jen wrote me to say she’s not much of a quilter, but she loves to cook. I want to make a couple mini ones of these for my cats in the new year. They love soft and cuddly things to curl up…
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Just in time for Halloween, is this cute Pumpkin Mini Quilt created by Phyllis Dobbs. Add some ric rac, buttons and beads and it’s sure to delight all. Finishes at 9 1/2″ square.
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Check out this gorgeous table runner designed by Phyllis Dobbs, using her Meow, Meow fabric. Love the beautiful colours. The pattern can easily be adapted to use other fabrics too.
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Here is a great video by Eleanor Burns where she shows how to make her crazy quilt and strip stockings. It’s a great way to use up scraps and have fun experimenting with the various stitches on your machine. Here’s a link to the free Quilt in a Day patterns page, you’ll have to scroll…
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November 15, 2008 – March 1, 2009 Wellington County Museum & Archives RR#1 Fergus, Ontario (Canada) N1M 2W3 0536 County Road 18 Township of Centre Wellington Opening Reception: Friday, November 14, 2008 Discover the beauty and art of quilting in Wellington County. The Grand Quilt Guild of Fergus showcases their most recent work at Wellington…
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Please join me in welcoming another Guest Blogger to the Quilting Gallery. If you’re interested in being a Guest Blogger, just drop me an email to discuss. Hello quilters! My name is Chris Dahl, and I am so glad to have this opportunity to share my quilting journey with you. I live in the Midwest…