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Category Archives: Scrapbag
The Quiltmaker Shuffle
Quiltmaker debuts The Quiltmaker Shuffle Come on! Get your quilty groove on! First a little background: At the close of QM’s Block Party in Portland last March, the teachers and Quiltmaker staff shared dinner and debriefing. We told stories and … Continue reading
Posted in 100 Blocks, Quilty Lifestyle, Scrapbag
Tagged block party, gudrun erla, Quiltmaker shuffle
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Understanding Scale: A Little Trick
Last week we started talking about scale in quilts and fabrics. That first post had basic information you’ll want to know. There’s a little trick when it comes to using large-scale fabrics in small patches so I want to share … Continue reading
Best New Product: stkr.it StoryPatches; Giveaway!
Of all the new products I saw at International Quilt Market in Portland, my favorite was StoryPatches from stkr.it.com. This tiny little product makes any quilt you give away more special and more lasting. Let me explain how StoryPatches work. … Continue reading
All About Scale: Not the Weighing Kind
Let’s talk about scale. Not the bathroom variety, but the scale in fabrics we use for our quilts. What is it anyway? Why does it matter in your quilts? How can you use it more effectively? Let me see if … Continue reading
Book Review: Quilt Titles You’ll Like; Giveaway!
I’ve had the fun of looking over a number of quilt books lately so I wanted to share them with you. Read to the end of the post for instructions on a chance to win one for yourself. Big-Print Patchwork: … Continue reading
Celebration Giveaway!
Let’s celebrate a Quiltmaker milestone! We surpassed 25,000 followers on Facebook overnight. We’re pretty excited about that! Having more followers allows us to share what’s going on at Quiltmaker and in the quilting world with more people. We often point … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways & Contests, Scrapbag
Tagged Facebook, Giveaways, reader appreciation
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Kona Cotton: Precut Hexies from Robert Kaufman
We’ve been looking at different methods, tools and techniques for hexagon quilts lately. Over the weekend I spent some time with Precut Hexies in Kona Cotton Solids from Robert Kaufman. I had Precut Hexies samples in each of Kaufman’s signature … Continue reading
U.S. Residents: Memorial Day Sale
They’re having a nice sale at quiltandsewshop.com to recognize the Memorial Day holiday. This applies to U.S. sales, and as always, there is free shipping on orders over $50. Slip on over and check it out.
Tune-Up on Twenty: Sewing Maintenance, Giveaway!
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 … Continue reading