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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
While you’re beginning with your Christmas gift ideas in July, far enough ahead so you won’t be rushed, why not develop some summer quilting projects for your youngsters. They can get a head start on their gift giving preparation, too.
Depending on their age, some can tackle more difficult projects than others. Also, the […]
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I mentioned in a previous post, Christmas in July as Quilters Get an Early Start on the Holidays, that Quilting and Patchwork, as well as All Holiday Cafe and several other Lifestyles bloggers are posting periodically on this topic throughout the month.
Here are a five ideas for early holiday preparations:
1. Many fabric stores run special […]
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Quilters and fabric artists, with their ingenuity, have come up with numerous types of projects in addition to the traditional bed quilt. I’m wondering how long the list could be.
I’ll start with ten. Why don’t you add some more in the comments and I’ll include them in a future post?
Fabric bowls
Placemats
Table cloths
Inchies
Collages
Wall hangings
Fabric books
Clothing of […]
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When you’re at a standstill on a project (”writer’s block” in the literary field), turn to something different for awhile. Here are some ideas to pursue until you get your inspiration back.
Look through magazines for something new.
Take photos of interesting scenes and objects for different ideas.
Make a fabric postcard for a change of pace.
Try working on an […]
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Valentine’s Day brings many thoughts to mind and can revolve around numerous activities. Caring and sharing, giving thoughtful gifts and cards, special foods and favors, creating memories that last throughout the years.
What can quilters and fabric artists do for Valentine’s Day?
1. Make fabric Valentine postcards with lace and flowers and old-fashioned themes.
Hold a Valentine’s Day quilting […]
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Here is where my daughter and I find inspiration in our snow-filled New Hampshire world. This is looking from the deck down the driveway after one of the many snow storms that we experience in winter.
This is one of Beth’s photos, but we both take them for memories, fabric art inspiration and for cards and […]
My daughter was involved with my sewing and quilting projects from a young age. She would stand at my sewing machine when she was three years old and pin fabrics together while I sewed.
“Sew mine, Mommy,” she’d say. So I’d sew where she pinned and she was happy with something for her imaginary world.
I also […]
Remember, I mentioned in an earlier post about interviewing, that you never know when you may be interviewed. Gayla McCord, the Channel Editor here at the Lifestyles Channel interviewed me for At Home for the Holidays with b5media Lifestyles Channel.
There you can learn more about me and my enjoyment of quilting and blogging. You’ll even view […]
Swapping fabric post cards has become a fascinating hobby for fabric artists and quilters. Many different themes abound, with each group selecting something that strikes their fancy or has special meaning.
I discovered “Postcards from the 1930’s” at Kate’s Quilting (and other fiber arts) Blog. This appears to be an ongoing swap and Kate has […]
You won’t want to miss the September, October and November issues of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. Jennifer Chiaverini’s three-part serial, The Fabric Diary, is published here exclusively.
Jennifer introduces a new character, Adele Crosier, who also will appear her new novel, The New Year’s Quilt, due out in November. According to Jennifer, Adele “buys a Manhattan bed-and-breakfast and […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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