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Quilting and Patchwork

January 9th, 2008

The Delight of a Quilting Group

Even though you belong to online quilting and fabric art groups, most quilters enjoy getting together in person with a local group periodically.  My daughter Beth finds these bi-weekly Friday gatherings a break in her schedule and a source of inspiration.
They share, they try different techniques, they enjoy refreshments, and they sometimes go on day […]

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January 9th, 2008

Finding Quilting Inspiration in a Snow-Filled World

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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 […]

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January 3rd, 2008

5 Favorite Quilting/Fabric Art Books

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   Do you have favorite books that have helped you with your quilting and fabric art? Perhaps they are instructional. Others may be inspirational.  Maybe they delve into quilting history.  Also, you may read some for pure enjoyment.
These also may change, depending on your current quilting needs and interests. Some of your favorites may be out of […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

October 13th, 2007

The Quilt of Life - a Lovely Book on Quilting Philosophy & Inspiration

          I discovered The Quilt of Life at Christian Crafter and have put it on my “must read” list.  This book, a patchwork of devotional thoughts, was written by by Mary Tatum .  Kristen, host at Christian Crafter, has quoted from this book, and Mary Tatum’s thoughts about quilting reflect the linking of the […]

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September 24th, 2007

Turning Quilting Mistakes Around

Have you ever been dissatisfied with a quilting or fabric art project and thought it might be wasted effort?  What about turning it around?
That’s what my daughter did with the piece pictured below.  Beth called this her “ugly” fabric.  It was a piece she had dyed but didn’t like the results.  Then for one of her […]

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September 12th, 2007

Celebrate Your Quiltmaking Accomplishments

Your quiltmaking celebrations don’t have to be public events or exhibits to give you a feeling of accomplishment. Private celebrations of quiltmaking enable you to feel good about what you’re doing, according to Lynn at Fiber Fantasies in her post, Private Celebrations of Quiltmaking.
Take pride in the work that you do, find enjoyment working on […]

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September 1st, 2007

Quilting & Patchwork Mentioned on Domestik Goddess

Jen, at so you wanna be a Domestik Goddess? was so impressed with my daughter, Beth Mastin’s sun dyed fabric (mentioned in a previous Q & P post) that she referred to it in an article,  at her blog, Sun Prints on Fabric. 

Jen also researched and mentions a book and instructional web site where you can learn […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

August 13th, 2007

Prepare Now for Quilting Later

The upcoming issue of Quilting Arts Magazine mentions working on your quilting and fabric arts projects by doing your designing from the items around you.  If you don’t have the inspiration or inclination to make the actual projects this summer, you can sketch, take photos, gather objects, and receive inspiration that you’ll later use in […]

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August 4th, 2007

Sun Dyeing and Painting Fabric for Quilts

 My daughter had an enjoyable day today painting and sun dyeing fabric for her quilting and fabric art.  Beth started with fabric she’d previously dyed.  Today she incorporated items from nature, ferns and leaves, for the designs on the fabrics below as she used sun dyeing and painting techniques.  She said she eventually may do some stamping […]

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August 2nd, 2007

Have You Participated in a Grab Bag Quilt Challenge?

 

 
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