May 11th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Because I was visiting a family member in the hospital today (her continuing recovery has been a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for me), I didn’t have a chance to write a creative article. However, there are many Mother’s Day posts on the b5 media Lifestyles Channel I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
92 Years of Mother’s Day History […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
April 10th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Etsy has become a buzz word among quilters, fabric artists, and crafters. This is where they sell their items to a global audience. I haven’t set myself up there yet, but my daughter registered and now is getting organized.
Karen, at b5media’s new blog, Pink Ribbon Review, in the Science and Health Channel, mentions her enjoyment […]
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March 10th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
When I wrote the post, Quilting in the Classroom, Marijke Durning shared with me her daughter’s experience making a quilt for a school project. I thought it so interesting, I wanted to share it with you.
When my now 19-yr-old daughter was in grade 5, she was studying slavery and the underground railroad. She had read […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments
February 27th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Looking for that “Wow” factor, that something extra that makes your quilting and fabric art stand out from the rest, sometimes can be like seeking an elusive treasure on a scavenger hunt. However, there you usually have a map or clues to guide you.
Perhaps you’ll find some clues from the bloggers at the b5media Business Channel. For their Theme Day they […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments
February 26th, 2008
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At the Lifestyles Channel, we’re celebrating Leap Year with a 4-Year Theme…where were we four years ago….where will we be in four years, etc. I’m looking back over the past four years of Quilting and Patchwork.
Quilting and Patchwork blog began it’s journey in 2004, when Shai Coggins(now VP of Community at b5media) asked me to blog at […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
February 20th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
A big THANK YOU to all my readers for being patient and sticking around during the technical difficulties we’ve encountered at b5media the past couple of weeks. The Internet and blogosphere, like amost anything you’re involved with, can be affected by situations beyond one’s control.
For instance, where I live in New Hampshire (USA), we’ve encountered blizzards and […]
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February 18th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
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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February 13th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
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, […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments
February 7th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
The b5media Lifestyles Channel gathered their ideas for cards, recipes, gifts, and activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Visit Hearts and Flowers, Hugs and Kisses, coordinated by Channel Editor Gayla McCord and ENJOY!
Quilting and Patchwork participated with these suggestions: 7 Ideas for Quilters as They Celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Do you have some Valentine’s Day suggestions on your […]
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February 6th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Welcome! I hope you didn’t get discouraged when you knocked at the Quilting and Patchwork door and found it closed. The b5media network was down today so even though I wanted to welcome you, I couldn’t make connections.
I’m here now though. So stop by, read my posts, leave your comments and enjoy. Have a wonderful day!
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