Tag Archives: Scrapbag

Decisions, Decisions: Quilt Retreat Dilemma

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Diane Harris

Tomorrow I’m leaving for my annual quilting retreat at the foot of the Collegiate Peaks near Buena Vista, Colorado. There will be no shortage of scenery. No shortage of great food, talking, laughing, piecing, quilting, show-and-telling and general all-around good … Continue reading →

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Quilty Causes

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Paula

As I drove to work this morning, I thought to myself : “I have never EVER in my life left my house when it’s -8 degrees outside (and -20 with wind chill)! Are you CRAZY?” It seems to me that with … Continue reading →

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QM Scrap Squad Interprets Rhapsody in Bloom

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Diane Harris

The newly-formed QM Scrap Squad’s first assignment has been very exciting! Each of the eight members made her own scrappy version of Rhapsody in Bloom from March/April (No. 138), a design by Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Design. The featured … Continue reading →

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The Debut of the QM Scrap Squad!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Diane Harris

Quiltmaker is pleased to announce the QM Scrap Squad 2011. This select team of eight enthusiastic readers will make their own scrappy versions of one pattern from each 2011 issue of Quiltmaker. You can enjoy their work by visiting the … Continue reading →

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Jan/Feb Cover Quilt: RJR Fabric Designer

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Diane Harris

Many readers are finding the cover quilt on our Jan/Feb issue to be very attractive. It’s a beauty! I wanted to share a few thoughts from the designer of the fabric featured in that quilt. Marianne Elizabeth designs for RJR … Continue reading →

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Priming the Pump

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Diane Harris

I have been in a sewing slump. Does this happen to you? A host of regular-life “stuff” has drained me of the energy to create. I find myself entering my sewing area only to stand there feeling lost and unsure … Continue reading →

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Photographic Inspiration

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Diane Harris

Artists of all kinds are often asked where they find inspiration. Have you ever noticed that the answer is often “everywhere”? Creative people seem to naturally find ideas every place they look. Whether you’re like that or not, you’ll appreciate … Continue reading →

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Little Christmas Windmills: Free Quilt Pattern

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Diane Harris

Good-Natured Warning: Making These Little Blocks is Like Eating M&Ms…Hard to Stop! I started making these blocks about five years ago as “Leaders & Enders” a la Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com, but I had so much fun making them–they soon … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Vol. 2: Shoe Boxes

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Denise Starck

As you get to know me, one thing you soon learn is that I have a thing for shoes. It’s all my mother’s fault, of course! As a young girl, I desperately wanted a pair of black and white saddle … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Vol. 2: May Flowers

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Carolyn

I design on paper. I doodle, not really knowing where it’s going to take me, and sometimes I come up with something I like. That’s how I designed May Flowers. I’m intrigued by blocks with partial seams—they’re easy to sew … Continue reading →

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