Yearly Archives: 2011

Quilting Motifs Volume 8 Has Arrived

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Diane Harris

Big news today at Quiltmaker! The eighth volume of Quilting Motifs has arrived and it’s beautiful. You may know that from its beginnings in 1982, Quiltmaker has always told readers how to quilt each and every project. We pride ourselves … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour Winners

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Diane Harris

All of the winners in last week’s 100 Blocks blog tour have been selected and notified. Please check your email (and [gasp] your junk mail folder) in case it was you! Here’s the list: Day 1 Prize Bundles went to … Continue reading →

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Pin It!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Carolyn

Over the years, I’ve collected lots of different pins—from quilt shows, different guilds I’ve belonged to—you name it, I’ve got a pin from it. Right now, they’re sitting in a plastic bag, neatly tucked away in a drawer. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Elm Creek Quilts: Tips for Caroline’s Bouquet

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Peg

By Peg Spradlin Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini’s Caroline’s Bouquet is included in Quiltmaker’s Small Quilts & Gifts. It’s a lovely little wall hanging which ties into the plot of her newest Elm Creek Quilts novel which just appeared … Continue reading →

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Special Veteran’s Day Giveaway

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Diane Harris

Today is Veterans’ Day in the United States. This day is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. It’s the first Veterans Day that I’m without my father, a proud World War II … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Volume 4: Guiding Light

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Carolyn

Welcome to day 5 of our 100 Blocks, Volume 4 blog tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing the different designer’s blogs throughout the week. We certainly have a lot of talented designers in this issue. A little bit about my … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Blog Tour: Day 5 Giveaway

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Diane Harris

Today’s the final day of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 4 blog tour, but certainly not the last of the fun we have planned for you. You’re invited to come back to Quilty Pleasures on a regular basis! We offer a … Continue reading →

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Items of Interest to Quilters

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Diane Harris

We know that some of this week’s readers are new because of the blog tour, so Welcome! Even if you’ve been reading Quilty Pleasures for longer, may I have your ear for a minute to share with you other items … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Blog Tour: Day 4 Giveaway

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Diane Harris

This is Day 4 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Blog Tour. We’re glad you’re here! Whether you can spend a few minutes or a few hours, we hope you’ll enjoy all the exciting possibilities offered by today’s designers and their incredible … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Volume 4: Re-leaf

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Eileen Fowler

So glad to see you on Day 4 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 4 blog tour. If you dropped in on Monday and followed the link to Sonja Callaghan’s blog at Artisania, you got a sneak peek at my Re-leaf … Continue reading →

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