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Often quilters send out press or media releases to announce a new book, a class they’re teaching, a talk they’re giving, or an accomplishment of interest in qulting/fabric art world or their local community. However, they may not know how best to word the releases nor where to send them.
Carolyn Howard-Johnson has become a promotional expert, learning by promoting her […]
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The b5media Lifestyles Channel, of which Quilting and Patchwork is a part, recalls the 1980s for their Theme Day this month. I’ll reminisce about the 80’s as it relates to my quilting.
At that time I was operating my in-home quiltmaking business, writing a quilt business column for a Quilt World Omnibook magazine (which no longer is […]
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The Arts Bloggers have struck again! Here are a number of fun posts with crafty projects and information.
Investigate a Crocheted Comfort Bear designed by Noreen Crone-Findlay at Hankering for Yarn. It’s complete with
uploaded pattern.
* At Layers Upon Layers, Cyndi Lavin advises you to use a lot of texture when you create a geometric collage, and […]
My daughter Beth enjoys dyeing fabrics, along with painting them. Recently she took over the kitchen and spread out her dyeing materials.
Actually these are some plastic bags of dyed fabrics that are drying. For more dyeing details from Beth, visit Dyeing Day, at her Meandering Threads blog.
Here are some of the results of Beth’s dyeing […]
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Need some St. Patrick’s Day ideas and recipes to make this day a fun one for your family? Head on over to Babylune and check on Eliza Ferree’s St. Patrick’s Day Blog Carnival. I participated with my St. Patrick’s Day post, Quilting With a St. Patrick’s Day Influence.
Since the traditional St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) […]
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Have you watched the Quilting Arts TV show on PBS…either the live show or the DVD that’s now available? It’s fascinating, enjoyable, and very informative.
We don’t get good TV reception nor have cable, so don’t have access to PBS. However, my daughter did get the DVD and we’ve had such an enjoyable time watching it. […]
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When Random Quilting Thoughts Flit Through Your Mind
As I think about quilting, thoughts and impressions come to mind. Some of these are nostalgic, others about new inspirations. After being around quilters and quilting for more than 50 years, I’ve seen many trends evolve. I also enjoy learning about quitmaking in my family and others during the days […]
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Quilts with a St. Patrick’s Day or Irish influence permeate our history in names and colors. Many of the quilts of our ancestors had names that revealed that origin and the phrase, “the luck of the Irish.”
These included: Irish Chain, Double Irish Chain, Double Irish Chain, Four-Leaf Clover, Triple Irish Chain, Shamrock and others. Then […]
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Labeling your quilts and other fabric art projects with at least your name and date becomes important to help you keep a record, keep track of them at shows, and provide indentification for future generations.
I wish so much there was a name or initials on the quilt my mom and dad received as a wedding gift. If Mother […]
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Do you have quilting memories…either good or not so good? Write these down in a journal or computer log. I’ve recently discovered that some of my memories of my quilting life are fun, thought provoking, frustrating, and just something to share.
*You can do this as a scrapbook with photos to accompany the stories.
*Keep a […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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