Quilting and Patchwork

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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December 2nd, 2007

Quilters, Too, Have “Down” Times

 ”Life happens,” someone has said.  No matter how hard we try, there are “down” times.  These may not be full fledged bouts of depression, simply what we used to call “the blues,” when it was difficult to be enthusiastic, even about quilting.
I’ve frequently noticed that Anna at Widow’s Quest hosts a Carnival of Positive Thinking […]

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November 26th, 2007

Overcoming Disappointments in Your Quilting World

Everyone, at some time, encounters losses and disappointments in life, in their hobbies, their business, their personal life and other endeavors.  Sometimes you even feel like giving up on a project or dream. 
However, generally we “get ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and start all over again!”  No matter what the struggle.
Celine, at Pimp Your Work, has 5 […]

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October 27th, 2007

Fabrics - a Source of Inspiration for Quilters

“Fabrics are a great source of inspiration,” mentions Lyn Briggs at her blog, Moore Patchwork & Quilting.  (Scroll down to the section labeled “Inspiration.”)
This got me thinking of the ways quilters and fabric artists enjoy fabrics and create lovely works of art from them.  Quilters can’t resist buying fabrics.  They collect colorful stashes, and find many […]

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December 2nd, 2006

Quilting & Breathing

For years, I’ve told the students in my writing classes or audience at book signings,“I have to write just as I have to breathe”.  Then I discovered author Isaac Asimov had the same sentiment.  So I wonder if most writers feel the same way.
My thoughts turned to quilters.  Do they “have to quilt like they have to breathe?”  […]

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October 24th, 2006

Halloween Quilting Patterns at No Cost

I recently registered for the free e-mail newsletter at How to Quilt and received 10 free Halloween Patterns.  Often you’ll receive bonuses when you register for newsletters.  These is the current gift at the How to Quilt web site.
I enjoy receiving newsletters from online quilt and fabric shops, as well as from quilters and quilting bloggers.  […]

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October 13th, 2006

Discovering the World Wide Quilting Page

As I travel around the Internet, I discover many interesting quilting sites.  The most recent one is the World Wide Quilting Page at www.quilt.com.  It’s described as “serving the World’s Quilters since May 4, 1994.
Within its pages, you’ll find many things of interest for the quilter including:
*How to’s
*Glossary of terms
*Quilt Blocks with free patterns
*Mystery Quilts
*Beginning Guide […]

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October 12th, 2006

Where Do Quilters Get Inspiration?

Quilters find ideas for their quilts and fiber art from many sources…books, quilting groups, art, and the world around them, to name a few.  My daughter does quite a bit with scenery and texture in her fiber art, so has begun taking photos wherever she goes.  Her digital camera is usually with her.
I visited her blog last night […]

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