Monthly Archives: January 2012

It’s a Block Party! You’re Invited

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Diane Harris

We’ve been so excited to share with you our big news for 2012. Quiltmaker will host its first-ever “Block Party” and you’re invited! This three-day event is based on the popular 100 Blocks issues and features well-known teachers, fun classes, … Continue reading →

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QM Scrap Squad: Jane’s Hip to Be Square, Giveaway!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Diane Harris

Today’s Scrap Squad quilt is by Forest Jane who lives in Memphis. You can peek at Jane’s blog here. Here again is the original Hip to Be Square quilt, designed by Elizabeth Dackson. Fabrics are Delighted! by The Quilted Fish … Continue reading →

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QM Scrap Squad: Pat’s Hip to Be Square

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Diane Harris

Today we have another Scrap Squad project, this time from Pat St-Onge who lives in St-Jacques, New Brunswick. It’s been great to have Pat on the Scrap Squad—she represents our many Canadian readers! You’ll find Pat’s blog here. Here again … Continue reading →

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QM’s Annual Staff Challenge

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Diane Harris

We recently completed our annual staff challenge. Six of us each used the same block to create a quilt but we all used different fabrics. The block for this challenge came from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 2. It’s called Infinity … Continue reading →

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Sewing for a New Baby

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Diane Harris

I wrote this post a few weeks ago but didn’t have enough photos then to post it. The baby arrived January 4. All is well! ———– My first grandbaby is due in a few weeks. My daughter asked if I … Continue reading →

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Baby Quilts Adorn Birthing Center

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Diane Harris

My first grandbaby was born this week in Seattle. The halls of the birthing center in the hospital were lined with a variety of baby quilts! There was so much to see in these little gems. My impression was that … Continue reading →

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QM Scrap Squad: Hip to Be Square by Linda Ferguson

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Diane Harris

Today we have a new Scrap Squad project. It’s Linda Ferguson’s version of Hip to Be Square from the Jan/Feb issue of Quiltmaker. Below is the original quilt by Elizabeth Dackson. Fabrics are Delighted! by The Quilted Fish and designer … Continue reading →

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Personal Projects: Checking in with Eileen Fowler

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Diane Harris

I asked my co-workers on the QM staff what they’ve been working on for personal projects lately, and got this great photo from Associate Editor Eileen Fowler. Eileen shares: Here is what is on my design wall at home. This … Continue reading →

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