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The tiniest stippling ever!

30. April 2006

Here’s where I’m at on the king size quilt: Well, it may not be the tiniest ever, but it’s a first for me! Okay, so now you all know just how deep the insanity really goes. It’s one of those things that had to be done, though; the monogram letters are so delicate that the [...]

How do you choose colors for a quilt?

28. April 2006

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When you are choosing colors for a new quilt, how do you decide on the overall color scheme? Many times, I see quilters who will choose the same color scheme as the sample quilt on the pattern. Some quilters don’t really even look at quilts in magazines or books if they are not [...]

Hanging Quilts

24. April 2006

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How do you hang your quilts? Do you use the “hanging sleeve and dowel rod method?” I have for years, and still do, but recently I wondered if there wasn’t something better out there. I like to have a seasonal quilt hanging in my entryway that changes depending on the time of [...]

Milestones!

21. April 2006

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Hitting a milestone is a great feeling, even if there are many miles left to go. I’ve finished stippling around the outside edge of the king size quilt now, and just have the inside setting squares left to do. I’m seeing light at the end of that tunnel! I’ve put the binding [...]

Choosing fabrics for the next quilt!

17. April 2006

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Frequently, I hear quilters say “I hate choosing fabrics” or “I’m not really good at putting fabrics together” for a quilt. For some, it’s the hardest part of quilting. Not so for me. I think it’s the part I love the most, actually. I’ve been thinking ahead to the next project, [...]

Children’s Apparel at the Quilt Shop

15. April 2006

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My daughter Erin LOVES to draw and paint! We’ve collaborated on a few new items for The Quilt Shop featuring some of her original artwork. You’ll find t-shirts for kids and toddlers, teddy bears with matching shirts, blank journals (great for drawing!) and more gift items now avalable in the Mommy and Me [...]