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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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October 31st, 2006

The Modern Quilting Bee

Our ancestors gathered at one another’s homes to finish quilts, chat, and share recipes.  This was a social outing as well as a work time.  Sometimes the ladies finished their own quilts; sometimes they contributed to a quilt to give as a gift.  They often put a quilt on a quilting frame and all joined in to […]

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