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Jennifer Chiaverini Visits Quiltmaker

We were thrilled late last year when New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini of the Elm Creek Quilts novels submitted a block for our newsstand special 100 Blocks from Today’s Top Designers, Volume 3. This issue goes onsale May … Continue reading

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*Q&E: What’s Your Thread Stash Like? Giveaway!

We had a lively discussion about fabric stash here recently, and we started wondering about another kind of stash. How much thread do you own? What kinds of thread do you buy? Do you embroider by machine?   Our friends … Continue reading

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Sunbonnet Sue: Pick a Side! and a Giveaway

The infamous Sunbonnet Sue: love her or hate her? Have you picked a side? There doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. I bought this vintage Sue quilt some years ago because I thought it was unusual. Two Sues in … Continue reading

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Fabric as Inspiration: Dinosaur Games Giveaway

If there’s a little one in your life who is big on dinosaurs, you’ll want to peek at Dinosaur Games in the March/April issue of Quiltmaker. It was inspired by the Clothworks fabric shown below, Dinos on Parade by Jill … Continue reading

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Learning the Hard Way Giveaway

I’m learning something the hard way: NEVER RUSH THROUGH BASTING THE QUILT. I spent a lot of time on this little quilt. The paper foundations look like this: Four foundations are joined to make the block. There are about 35 … Continue reading

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Free Christmas Pattern – Stocking

As of 7 weeks ago, I have a new grandson. Parker Stephen Beam was born 10/24/10, bringing much joy to our entire family. He needed a stocking to go with the ones I made for the rest of his family. … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Skirt Setting Idea: use this free layout with your favorite 12″ blocks

Please join us here for holiday inspirations every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as we Countdown to Christmas. I love decorating for Christmas–I don’t often do a lot because I travel to be with family–but when I do bring everything out … Continue reading

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Quilters: Win “A Day in the Country”

Jane Quinn owns Quilting in the Country, a quilt shop nestled among the wildflowers of a century-old farmstead south of Bozeman, Montana. Jane designed a block for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 2. Jane used a cup from her childhood as inspiration … Continue reading

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Still More 100 Blocks Designers, Giveaway!

We promised you a list of designers who were not on the blog tour, and here they are. You’re sure to discover even more quilty pleasures at these links. Enjoy! If Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 2 is not available locally, … Continue reading

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100 Blocks Volume 2: Ice Crystal

A snowflake quilt has been on my design agenda for some time now. I decided to work on that goal by creating a block for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 2. With only an inkling of an idea floating in my … Continue reading

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