Tag Archives: quilts

Male Teen Quilt Designer

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Diane Harris

Today’s post was written by Dionne Gordon, a member of the new QM Scrap Squad. When you first think of a teenager, you don’t think of a quilt designing entrepreneur. But that’s what Doug Leko is. Doug started quilting in … 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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An Invitation to a New Resource: QCA

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Diane Harris

Did you know Quiltmaker is part of a larger family of quilt-related businesses? One of our “sister” entities is Quilters Club of America. This is where Quiltmaker will soon begin using “community” features to allow you to interact with us … Continue reading →

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Introducing a New Editor: Paula Stoddard

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Diane Harris

Quiltmaker is pleased to introduce its newest staff member, Paula Stoddard. We discovered Paula at a local quilt guild meeting and quickly determined she’d be a good fit for QM. Paula is one of our Associate Editors. I asked her … Continue reading →

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Understanding Stitch Length

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Diane Harris

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I learned something today about stitch length and sewing machine settings. I’ve had machines with “stitches per inch” and I understood … 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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The Stash Discussion/Problem/Obsession Giveaway

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Diane Harris

It seems like everyone in quilty-blog-world is talking about their stash right now. I wonder if it’s because we tend to “take stock” as a new year begins. I moved from one state to another a week before Christmas, which … Continue reading →

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alzquilts.org: QM Staff Donates

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Diane Harris

I’ve been dying to tell you about our donations for this month’s online auction of small quilts by the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI), spearheaded by Ami Simms. And now that it’s January 1, I can finally spill the beans! … Continue reading →

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