Category Archives: Quilty Lifestyle

Interesting quilty topics we think our quilting readers will enjoy.

Extended Quilt Class: Highly Recommended

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Diane Harris

Have you ever taken a multi-day quilt class? I took my first one last week, and it was spectacular! I went to the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area and spent five blissful days with nine other quilters, a fabulous cook named Tina … Continue reading →

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Stepping Outside the Block

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Denise Starck

We all love quilting, right? It’s a wonderful way to express our creativity, learn something new, try something different. But it’s probably not your only creative, crafty outlet, am I right? I think by nature, quilters tend to be creative … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show at The Kansas City Star, Part 1

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Diane Harris

We went to a quilt exhibit at The Kansas City Star last week while in Kansas City for International Quilt Market. They treated us to a whole bunch of eye candy! Most of the quilts are from books the Star … Continue reading →

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Quilters, Quilts and Angels

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Diane Harris

We have a great story to share with you today. It’s longer than our usual posts but I think you’ll find it’s worth the space. You may know that for every volume of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, we have a team … Continue reading →

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Get Out of the Box, Beyond the Block

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Denise Starck

I haven’t taken a quilting class in a long time (mostly due to lack of time!), however, when I saw that my local state guild, Colorado Quilting Council, was hosting Jean Wells for a lecture and workshop, I signed up … Continue reading →

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QM at International Quilt Study Center & Museum

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Diane Harris

As part of its celebration of National Quilting Day, the International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska recently invited Quiltmaker to give a trunk show. I live within easy driving distance of the museum so I was delighted … Continue reading →

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It’s Sew LEGO®

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Denise Starck

I’m sure many of you have heard about Pinterest and wasted whiled away many an hour perusing the ideas and inspiration out there. Quiltmaker has it’s own set of Pinterest boards that you can check out to see what inspires … 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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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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IQA Houston Winners

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Diane Harris

If you’ve noticed a buzz in the quilt world today, it could be from the awards ceremony in Houston last night where the International Quilt Association named winners in its 2011 fall judged show, “Quilts: A World of Beauty.” The … Continue reading →

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