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Archive for June 2008

June 23rd, 2008

Readers’ Quilting Queries - New Feature at Quilting & Patchwork

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Readers’ Quilting Queries
Frequently readers ask questions in the comments that I can’t answer.  They want to know where to find something, how to make something, where to find quilt/fabric art shows in their area, etc.
I’m starting a new feature at Quilting and Patchwork and posting readers’ queries, hoping the rest of you will chime in if […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 21st, 2008

Travel “Green” on Your Quilting Jaunts & Family Trips

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Liz Lewis, my co-blogger at Alzheimer’s Notes, writes a very interesting and informative new blog at b5media, Traveling the Green Way. Going “green,” traveling “green,” wearing “green”, in fact, anything “green” that helps save the environment has become a very popular word. So this new Traveling the Green Way should fit right in with current […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

Thank You for Stopping By Quilting & Patchwork for the Great Blog Off

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The Great Blog Off is nearly over. At least in my part of the world. It’s been an enjoyable day. Thank you all for stopping by Quilting and Patchwork, reading our posts and leaving comments.
If you didn’t make it today, the posts, full of information, tips, and fun, will still be here.
ENJOY! Mary Emma
(c)2008 Mary […]

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June 20th, 2008

What Is the Value of Your Quilt?

  Do you know the value of your quilt(s)?
*The quilt or hanging you just made
*The quilt you purchased at a yard sale or auction for a low price
*The quilt Grandma or Great Grandma made
*The old quilt in the attic that has holes, but still has good sections, too, with intricate hand quilting
*The quilt that a child […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 10 comments

June 20th, 2008

Winner to be Announced for Quilt Booklet

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The winner has been selected for the random drawing of the quilt booklet, How to Make a Quilt - 25 Easy Lessons for Beginners.
Because there seemed to be some confusion about directions, I held a second drawing, including the names of those who didn’t mention their favorite quilting book .  This prize will be a […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

A Quilt for My Social Media Photo

QuiltingAndPatchwork.comThe big question mark loomed there instead of my photo on social media sites. So my granddaughter is helping me rectify that.
As she showed me the pictures she’d taken of her quilts, I thought, “That’s it! I’ll have a quilt photo instead of the question mark.”
We selected the one she made as a school […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

Floral Quilt Patterns - Something for Summer

QuiltingAndPatchwork.comFloral patterns make us think of summer…and today is the first day of summer, June 20. It’s the first we’ve had the summer solstice on June 20 instead of the 21st since 1975.
What patterns with names of flowers might you consider?
*Tiger Lily
*The Sunflower
*Basket of Tulips
*The Meadow Lily
*Rose of Sharon
*Peony Pattern
*Star Flower
*Grandmother’s Flower Garden
Do you have […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

Lifestyles Great Blog Off Participants

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Eliza at Babylune has an informative summary concerning who’s participating in the Great Blog Off from the Lifestyles Channel.
Also, Kelly Erb, CE at the Business Channel posted a roundup about what’s going on and where  during the Great Blog Off, b5media Bloggers Hit the Keys for Charity.
Come join us. 
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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June 20th, 2008

The Great Blog Off at b5media, Quilting & Patchwork Participating

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The Great Blog Off at b5media celebrates the June 20th summer solstice.  Most participating blogs from the Lifestyles, Business, and Entertainment channels will post content once per hour for each hour of the day.  
However, some like Quilting and Patchwork , will be posting periodically.  At Home Biz Notes, another of my b5media blogs, we’ll be […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

10 Ways to Save Money Quilting

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10 Ways to Save Money Quilting
Guest Post by Karen Weideman
(Karen blogs at Thrifty Mommy and has many great ideas for saving money in other aspects of living, as well as quilting.)
 Although I am not a quilter, I have watched my mom quilt, and she certainly taught me how to save money. Here are some easy […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 13 comments