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Recently I wrote about How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art and Written Work? here at Quilting and Patchwork. I also mentioned it at my Home Biz Notes blog, Will Your Images, Photos, Artistic and Other Copyrighted Work Become Public Property?
Most artists, writers, and artisans are concerned about copyright infringement and […]
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In this era of “going green” or being environmentally conscious, are there some concerns to consider? Noreen Crone-Findlay, blogger at Hankering for Yarn, points out Bamboo Fabric and Fiber…Bad News and references us to information pointing out a ”dark side” to bamboo fiber, along with the “green.”
She refers to Victoria Everman’s article, How Green is Bamboo Fabric?
If you’re using or […]
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If a proposed law, H.R. 5889, The Orphan Works Bill of 2008 passes the U.S. House of Representatives or S. 2913, The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, passes the Senate, will your images, photos, artistic work and authored works be in danger of becoming public property? Apparently, the infringers just have to indicate they can’t […]
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New gadgets, or those you haven’t tried, aid in making quilting easier. I’ve been amazed at all the items now available that weren’t when I began quilting as a business during the Bicentennial years of 1975-76. A friend remarked today that she almost had to begin learning anew when she came back to quilting after […]
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With the warmer weather leading us into summer (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), quilters and their families likely will be outside more. That generally means more exposure to the sun and the need for sunblock.
Scott Warthon, at b5’s Health and Men, has some great information about Understanding Sun Protection Factor or SPF . This helps us understand […]
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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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Deborah Ng at The List Mavin, had a fun idea the other day, What’s in Our Purses? She asked various bloggers to send her photos of what they carried in their purses. Others left comments.
I began wondering…do quilters carry quilting supplies in their purses…or tote bags?
Since I carry a black leather fanny pack all the time…not […]
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Quilters and fabric artists may like to join Katelyn at Stamping Mad by contributing their Alzheimer’s related art for a zine to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research. She’s initiating this project, Giving Back - A Call for Alzheimer’s Related Art, at her blog.
I was thinking to do something a bit different [from last year]. I […]
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Where do you blog? Why do you blog?
Lifestyles bloggers, including Quilting and Patchwork, share their experiences and give you insignt into their lives and blogging habits during Theme Day on the Channel. Some blog in unusual places, others show us photos of their offices or blogging areas, and some tackle it in a very organized way.
I […]
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I’ve discovered Cyndi’s Busy Family Meals blog (another b5media blog) and enjoy her quick recipes. I’ve written a “Country Kitchen” cooking column for years and have explored various types of foods and cooking. I find now I search for recipes and meal ideas that are quick to prepare and lend themselves to a very busy […]
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