Category Archives: Quilty Lifestyle

Interesting quilty topics we think our quilting readers will enjoy.

Why Quilts Matter: A Documentary; Giveaway!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Diane Harris

I spent time over the weekend watching all nine episodes of Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. Presented by The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc. and Executive Producer and host Shelly Zegart, Why Quilts Matter presents a wonderful overview of … Continue reading →

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QM’s Block Party: Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted on August 15, 2012 by June

Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times best-selling author of the Elm Creek Quilts series of novels, was our keynote speaker on Friday night at Quiltmaker‘s recent Block Party in Williamsburg. She shared her journey as a quiltmaker and author. She never … Continue reading →

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Quilt Colorado and Quiltmaker

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Denise Starck

Every two years, the Colorado Quilting Council hosts a multi-day symposium called Quilt Colorado. I am fortunate to be a member of this wonderful statewide guild and have volunteered on the committee for several years. Earlier this month Quilt Colorado … Continue reading →

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UFOs: List and Analyze

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Diane Harris

This is Part 1 of an informal series on UFOs (UnFinished Objects). Most of us have them. Some of us are plagued by them. Almost everyone would prefer to have fewer of them. TACKLE YOUR UFOs So where do you … Continue reading →

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UFO: UnFinished Object

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Diane Harris

UFO Let’s talk about UFOs. (That’s quiltspeak for UnFinished Object; in other words, a quilt project you started but never finished.) Several years ago, the committee for QuiltNebraska (a statewide summer event) had an idea: offer a class on UFOs.  … Continue reading →

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Walkabout Retreat and History Center

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Diane Harris

A few weeks ago I drove the six hours south to Baldwin City in Douglas County, Kansas for a class on making Pine Burr quilts with Jean Ayres.   Jean was delightful and the class was fun and informative, but … Continue reading →

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Quilter’s Attention Deficit Disorder; Giveaway!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Diane Harris

Quilter’s Attention Deficit Disorder: Do you have it? I do. I call it QADD. I wake up many mornings with so many ideas swimming in my head, it’s impossible to know where to begin. The conversation in my mind goes … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Quilts: Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Diane Harris

Today is Independence Day in the U.S. so QM is celebrating with patriotic quilts both new and old. We’ll start off with Old Glory from the brand-new July/August issue of Quiltmaker. Old Glory was designed and made by Margie Ullery … Continue reading →

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AccuQuilt’s Unveiling Event

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Diane Harris

It was a fun party atmosphere last week at AccuQuilt’s new corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. I spent some time with Lynn Gibney, AccuQuilt’s Director of Marketing, who showed me around the facility.   Just off of and clearly visible … Continue reading →

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Review: OttLite 3-in-1 Craft Lamp

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Diane Harris

The folks at OttLite have a definite winner in their 3-in-1 Craft Lamp. I’ve been using it next to the sewing chair in my living room for several months and I love it. It also works great near the sewing … Continue reading →

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