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 on and I’m stitching it down today and tomorrow. Trimming the excess batting and backing off the edge makes it a bit more manageable when stippling the inside squares. I’ll be able to finish the quilt in time to photograph it and send it off to it’s first show, the 37th Annual National Quilting Association Quilt Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 8-10, 2006. So, now it’s time to start really thinking and planning the next quilt design; I’ve chosen the fabrics and worked on it a bit, but now I can begin to get serious.

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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, and since I’m going to be near the quilt shop tomorrow, I thought I’d play a little today in case I need to buy more fabric while I’m out. After I pulled out these fabrics from my stash:

I decided I definitely didn’t NEED to go shopping. Bummer. I guess my stash is quite big enough! I’m keeping the quilt design under wraps for the moment, but to give you an idea of the thought process behind the fabric choices, I’ll tell you this much. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 Designs section at the Quilt Shop. Save on specially priced gift sets like the one pictured, and get exclusive matching mini buttons, only available in the set! Perfect gifts for kids, or the young at heart, and just as special as the kids themselves.

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