DreamWeaver's Quilts Quilt Epiphany Weblog

Make a list of items to take when you travel with your sewing machine (foot control, accessory box, extra needles, power cable) so you’ll never be stuck powerless to quilt at a quilt retreat or workshop!

Painted quilt blocks will be going up on buildings in Macon County, North Carolina, as part of the Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina program. The first block, a red, green and gold “Farmer’s Star” adorns the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce building. By January a total of eight blocks will adorn county businesses and [...]

The Downtown Revitalization Program in Kolona, Iowa calls for 38 quilt blocks constructed of colored cement to be installed in downtown area sidewalks. The “quilt blocks will be historical, provide education on the quilts and prove an exercise as people tour the downtown to view the quilts and visit the various stores.” See more about [...]

Keep pre-printed mailing labels in your purse. They are very handy when you go to quilt shows and events. Should you buy raffle tickets you can quickly apply self adhesive mailing labels to your raffle ticket vs. hand writing all of them out. This tip submitted by SewCalGal. Thanks!

Add quilt shops to your next trip itinerary. To locate all the quilt shops in any given area, go to Google Maps and in the search box, type “QUILT SHOPS NEAR” and fill in city, state. When you click the “search maps” button, VOILA! Quilt/Fabric Shop paradise! Works best for U.S. destinations. This tip submitted [...]

There is going to be a great art quilt show in the Southern California area of Temecula from Oct 2 to Nov 29th. Some very unusual materials are used (in the past, kevlar and fiberglass) and this year’s quilts are going to be even better than last year’s. It is is a gallery setting. Visit [...]

Feeling the need to stash bust in a hurry? Or maybe just to do some good where it’s needed? Send your excess fabrics and materials to Iraq through the Iraqi Bundles of Love project. From the founder, a military man stationed in Iraq: “Iraqi Bundles of Love is a short-duration project, set to last about [...]