Author: Mishka
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Several years ago I participated in a Christmas paper-piecing exchange. Each person was responsible for completing 12 blocks, 11 of which were then sent to a coordinator, who in turn sent you back 11 blocks that others completed. I assembled the blocks into this small wall hanging. My block is the Christmas ornament, third row…
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I adore making scrappy quilts and finding ways to use the leftover fabric pieces into other projects. That’s why this technique, Crumb Chaos, is so appealing. I’ve been saving up strips and pieces for a couple months now that I’ll use just for this. Some finished pieces can be viewed here, here, and here. Photo…
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I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
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I started this quilt several years ago, but wasn’t happy with the results, so I put it away, out of sight. In the meantime, I purchased a new sewing machine, Janome, to replace my Singer that would eat my fabric, and make nothing but a mess. I dug this project out last summer and after…
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Quick piece 12 blocks and then have fun with the many possible layouts. Join the Mimi Kicks Stash Quilt-A-Long. If your stash is anything like mine, you’ll have no trouble coming up with the 72 – 2.5″ squares of whimiscal pieces. Enjoy!
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A beautiful quilt by Deb Karasik of Quilt Mavens.
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I made this appliqued wall hanging with beading for my niece’s first birthday.
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Here’s a great tutorial on making Circles from Anna Marie Horner. Use your newly found knowledge to create this yummy Lollipops [PDF] quilt.
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Some beautiful photos from the TOKYO International Great Quilt Festival 2008. My favourites so far, Colorful, Colorful Days of Life and Tea Party.
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I made this Purple Magic Tiles quilt for my parents this past Christmas. It’s a Kathleen Bissett pattern, and was pretty easy to accomplish. On the other hand, the binding I did was rather difficult. 2.5″ pieces separated by 1″ black pieces, stripped together. I had pressed towards the black strips, which resulted in a…