Monthly Archives: March 2013

Block Party Sponsors: Thank You! Giveaway!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Shayla

We had such a good time last week in Portland during Quiltmaker‘s Block Party. We partnered with a number of industry leaders who provided support and giveaways for those attending. We’re really grateful to all of them. Below are the … Continue reading →

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Comfort Quilts

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Carolyn

Four days after Christmas a dear friend told me her 2-year-old nephew Sam had just been diagnosed with cancer. My heart went out to Sam and his family knowing the long, uncertain road ahead for all of them. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Wool Applique, You Say?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Paula

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a wool applique nerd. Totally and completely. Give me a pile of wool and needle and floss and I’m a happy camper. I have a gigantic stash of wool, and these pictures … Continue reading →

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Quilty Quote: Quilters know all the Angles!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Shayla

Happy Monday from the staff at Quiltmaker! It is Quilty Quote Monday! Here is the latest Quilty Quote from the Quiltmaker staff. Feel free to Pin, Tweet, Facebook, Blog or share it wherever you would like. We have a total of 10 … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Quilty Centerpieces from Two Fat Quarters

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Shayla

Need a simple yet beautiful idea for decorating tables at a quilty event? Use 2 contrasting fat quarters with one cylinder vase (shown with vases that are 3″ diameter, 7″ tall) and a bit of raffia.   Step One: Open … Continue reading →

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Quiltmaker’s Block Party in Portland

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Shayla

Hello Quilty Friends! Our Block Party in Portland is in full swing this weekend. There are quilting all-stars teaching, great giveaways and happy quilters everywhere. Here are some (okay, quite a few! =] ) photos of the festivities thus far: … Continue reading →

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UFO Update

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Denise Starck

So it’s been almost a full year since I took a class from Jean Wells and learned to “Get Out of the Box.” You can read about the class in my blog post here. I really enjoyed the free-form piecing … Continue reading →

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Tune-Up on Twenty: Sewing Maintenance, Giveaway!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Diane Harris

It’s time for your Tune-Up on Twenty. On the 20th of each month, we remind you to take care of your sewing maintenance. Here’s a short checklist. 1. Gently clean the lint/dirt/debris from all areas of your machine as instructed … Continue reading →

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Carol’s Project: Corrected Link

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Diane Harris

Click here to be taken to the post about Carol’s Scrap Squad project. (There was a mixup on the link in Quilty News, so this takes care of that. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

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Quilty Quote: Party like a Block Star!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Shayla

QM’s Block Party begins tomorrow evening in Portland, Oregon. Our weekly Quilty Quote is appropriate for the event and for anyone who loves quilt blocks and fun times. Enjoy—it’s on us! You’ll find all of our Quilty Quotes on one … Continue reading →

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