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The Magic of Patchwork, my book about quilting, is the prize for the drawing mentioned in the Bloggy Giveways. Readers at Quilting and Patchwork were to:
Leave a comment about your quilting experiences by April 24 (deadline), and I’ll put it in a random drawing for a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.
There were […]
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Incorporating quilting into the various 6th grade classes in one school has resulted in the students actually producing quilts for needy babies. This started out as a project for AIDs babies, but now has grown to involve any needy babies in hospitals in the area.
The project involves social studies, math, language arts and reading. It […]
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Labeling your quilts and other fabric art projects with at least your name and date becomes important to help you keep a record, keep track of them at shows, and provide indentification for future generations.
I wish so much there was a name or initials on the quilt my mom and dad received as a wedding gift. If Mother […]
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Do you have quilting memories…either good or not so good? Write these down in a journal or computer log. I’ve recently discovered that some of my memories of my quilting life are fun, thought provoking, frustrating, and just something to share.
*You can do this as a scrapbook with photos to accompany the stories.
*Keep a […]
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Quiltmaking and it’s history lends itself in many ways to the classroom, whether simply in one class or across the curriculum. Some of the classes include: math, social studies, reading, art and music
I’ve taught about quilts and quilt history in several schools by:
*Introducing quiltmaking to a 6th grade social studies class that was studying colonial times in […]
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You’ll write posts that you enjoy more than others. There also will be those your readers respond to.
Some posts will make you smile and remember.
Others will get your creativity in gear.
Then there are those that give you an “Ah! Ha!” moment.
Here are five posted in February that gained attention:
Quilts With a President’s Day Theme
10 Ways […]
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As I watched the first and second graders learning to square dance in music class, at the school where I was substitute teaching, I recalled my younger years in a farming community. Our 4-H leader taught my friends and me to square dance, waltz, and polka.
This prepared us for the monthly community square dances […]
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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, […]
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Previously I discussed, Why Do Certain Quilting Blogs Attract You? To carry it further, I relaized that bloggers who stand out with me are those who take time to do that “extra something.”
They stop by to leave a comment
They thank you for leaving a comment (personal e-mail as well as a blog reply)
They sincerely praise you […]
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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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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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