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October 13th, 2008

October 14 - Last Day for First Quilting & Patchwork Blogtober Fest Giveaway Post

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Tuesday, October 14, is the last day for the first Quilting & Patchwork Blogtober Fest giveaway.  If you haven’t left a comment, you’ll want to do so.
You have until Friday, October 17 to leave comments at the second Quilting & Patchwork Blogtober giveaway.
The time runs out on my other Lifestyles blog, One Book Two Book, Blogtober giveaway […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

October 8th, 2008

Blogtober Fest Update at Quilting and Patchwork

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Thanks everyone who has left comments for the Blogtober Fest secret prize giveaway at Quilting and Patchwork.  I especially enjoy the memories you’ve been sharing about quilts in your family and those you’re making.
I do hope each of you starts a quilt memory journal about your quilting heritage and quilts you’re currently making.
You can leave […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

September 13th, 2008

A Tribute to Grandparents, Who May Have Encouraged Your Quilting

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This week, the b5media Lifestyles Channel paid a tribute to grandparents, in recognition of Grandparents Day. 
The b5media Lifestyles Channel pays tribute to their own grandparents with memories, recipes and values handed down from generation to generation, said Channel Editor Gayla McCord.
Here at Quilting and Patchwork, I wrote a tribute to my grandmother for my quilting […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

September 10th, 2008

Winners Announced at My One Book Two Book Blog

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If any of you participated in the two-weeks of giveaways at my One Book Two Book blog, you’ll find the winners posted.  My co-blogger, Marcie Pickelsimer, put together a number of fantastic giveaways.
We’re planning some more giveaways in the future.  So stop by to see what’s going on and learn about books for young readers […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

July 3rd, 2008

Fourth of July Activities for the Youngsters in the Quilter’s Home

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As the Fourth of July approaches, many communities will hold parades and fireworks. However, you also may want quieter activities for youngsters at home.
Why not check out some of those at One Book Two Book, where I’m a co-blogger.

Fourth of July Craft Ideas
10 Best Fourth of July Picture Books
All American Week
Fourth of July Books for […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

Beach Week for Quilting Moms

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 It’s Beach Week over at One Book Two Book.  So quilting moms who need some ideas for the youngsters or who want to relax at the beach, too, stop by and see what we and Camp Weary Parent have in mind.
Incidentally I have a new co-blogger at One Book Two Book.  Marcie Pickelsimer joined me […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

June 18th, 2008

Blooming in June Comes to the Lifestyles Channel, Quilting & Patchwork Included

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Blooming in June was the focus of the b5 Lifestyles Channel theme day, hosted by Linette Gerlach’s Mother Earth’s Garden blog.  With everyone mentioning blooming, flowers, cooking, or expanding your talents, the blogs have a great deal to offer for broadening your horizons this summer.
Quilting and Patchwork participated with Bloom Where You Are in Your Quilting World.  […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 11th, 2008

Experience Time Travel with a Quilt

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 Time travel is on my mind this week since that’s the theme for One Book Two Book, where I co-blog with Karen  Weideman.  We’re tying our weekly themes in with Camp Weary Parent this summer to bring readers, young and older, books and activities to enjoy.
How about a time travel quilt?
This phrase, time travel quilt, brings […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 10 comments

May 31st, 2008

Summer Activities for Quilters’ Children

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 Once the excitement of the first days of summer vacation from school are over, youngsters often bombard you with the comments, “I’m bored. I don’t know what to do.”  
Check out the post, Activities for Your Youngsters This Summer - Reading & Others, over at my new blog One Book Two Book. There you’ll also find links […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 12 comments

May 21st, 2008

Quilting & Patchwork Blogger also Co-Blogging at One Book Two Book

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 My love of children’s and young adult books has flowed over to One Book Two Book, a blog for book lovers and readers at here at b5media.  As a children’s author as well, I find writing this blog with Karen Weideman very fulfilling. 
At One Book Two Book, I can share my love of reading and […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments