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I discovered some really neat ideas for T-shirt quilts at Penny Halgren’s How to Quilt web site. Penny says:
Create a unique T-shirt Quilt that someone in your family will be proud to show off instead of the same-ole’ T-shirt Quilt like Susie down the street made
Have you saved those old outgrown T-shirts your children wore, […]
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To celebrate Presidents’ Day, enjoy a round-up of posts from several of the blogs at b5media. Here are two from the Lifestyles Channel. Sandy Mitchell at All Holiday Cafe treats us to Happy Presidents’ Day.
Tracee Sioux at Blog Fabulous writes about Shaking Bill Clinton’s Hand.
(Both referred to my post, Quilts with a Presidents’ Day Theme.)
Over […]
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With Presidents’ Day celebrated in the U.S. on Feb. 18th this year, I thought it would be fun to mention some quilt patterns related to presidents, past and present, as well as patriotic events. When I was a child, President George Washington’s birthday (the first president of the U.S.) was celebrated on his birth date, […]
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Take time during February, American Heart Month, to think of your own health, as well as that of your family.
Kendra James, at A Hearty Life, reminds us High Blood Pressure Among Women on the Rise - Rapidly! She also asks readers, in a questionnaire, “When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?”
So…don’t get […]
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As I browsed the newsletter from Snowy River Quilts, I found a really fun idea for a colorful quilt that you can make quickly. The specific directions weren’t there, but from the picture, you can use your imagination.
By using scenic fabrics, you can combine them to create a 3 x 3 block quilt. These patterns they suggested […]
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I’ve discovered more and more quilters setting up blogs. They have various reasons for doing this.
Here are just five reasons. Can you give me more?
Keeping a journal or record of your quilting projects
Sharing with other quilters what you’re doing
Promoting a book or workshop
Selling your fabric art items online. (You may not be selling them at your blog, […]
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Heart patterns for Valentine’s Day. Even though you won’t have time to make it this year’s occasion, keep this project in mind for the future and for giving as a gift.
Jen at Domestik Goddess has a delightful “Mosaic Hearts” free pattern on her blog. Included is a video, by creator Beth Lancaster, to guide you with the construction. This […]
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I’ve been checking out some of the Lifestyles Channel blogs participating in the Celebrating Valentine’s Day Round-up and discovered one that brought back memories. MaryE at Baking Delights describes the Valentine’s Day cake she helped her mother decorate at age three.
This brought back Valentine’s Day memories and family traditions. My mom always baked a special […]
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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the b5media Lifestyles Channel participated in their own little carnival, hearts and flowers, hugs and kisses…
However, because of nasty weather and the recent server outage at b5media, some of the channel wasn’t able to participate in our original Channel Theme Day. But when it comes to something like Valentine’s Day, […]
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The continued controversy about Gee’s Bend quilts and the numerous exhibits around the country seem to have increased their popularity and the familiarity of the name. To read about an exhibit at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY and a very balanced article, check out Do quit promoters exploit folk artists? by Diane […]
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