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Quilting and Patchwork

September 25th, 2008

Quilt Pattern of the Week

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Discovering the origin or history behind various quilt patches or patterns has always fascinated me.
I’m starting a Pattern of the Week post and plan to mention a different one each week with history or interesting story associated with it.
If you have a patch or quilt design you particularly like or one that has special meaning for […]

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September 24th, 2008

Do You Enjoy the History of Quiltmaking?

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I’ve always found the history of quilts, quiltmaking, and quilters fascinating.  I like to see pictures of the old quilts, read about their origins, and visit museums and exhibits.
An online resource for discovering information about old quilts, quilting, and quilters is Womenfolk.com.  You also can subscribe to the History of Quilts Newsletter and receive updates from […]

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September 11th, 2008

Like to Travel? Check Out My “Green” Travel Blog

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I’ve been writing travel articles for years and once was editor of a regional travel publication.  Currently I write a travel column, Vagabond Traveler, for American Roads Travel Magazine.
I decided to expand upon this and write The “Green” Vagabond Traveler as a blog and see where it goes.  Although the blog features traveling and what […]

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September 1st, 2008

Quilting Tip - New Use for Calendar Towels

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Awhile ago, I discussed calendar and tea towels as fabric for quilts and other items.
Recently, Isabelle shared with us her use of calendar towels:
My favorite use for calendar towels is to make either toss cushions if they can easily be divided into halves or frame them. They make great gifts for someone born in that year, […]

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August 24th, 2008

Quilting Query About Copyright

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The topic of copyright looms large in the quilting world with so many quilters making quilts and related items for sale these days.  Those who create original designs naturally don’t want them copied for sale or competitions. 
Those who use patterns designed by other quilters and published in books, magazines, and elsewhere often are confused  regarding […]

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August 18th, 2008

End of Summer Projects from the Arts Bloggers (Some of them are “green”!)

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Even though the summer is drawing closer and children are going back to school, the Arts Bloggers still have many interesting ideas for you.  These might be fun to consider if your schedule slows down after the youngsters are in school.  Some of the ideas are “green,” made from recycled materials.
Cool Journal Tool
Try this fun […]

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August 10th, 2008

The Panda Bears of China - Quilting Inspiration?

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 What more fascinating subject for a child’s quilt than panda bears?
With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind.  There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around  their eyes.  They’re native to southwestern and central western China.  Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a […]

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August 9th, 2008

Quilting Cruises & Adventures

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A quilting cruise is a dream for my daughter and me.  We think it would be such fun.  (However, this year it’s out of the question because of my daughter’s illness…but we can dream and plan.)
So I’m always reading about them and trying to decide which would be the best.  This morning, when I received […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

August 4th, 2008

Networking in the Quilting World

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Networking  throughout the quilting world enables you to meet and know people globally. Due to the Internet, you can reach many more people than your grandmother did at her quilting bees.
The b5Business Channel, where I write Home Biz Notes, collaborated on a collection of posts about this topic. 
I think you’ll find the many views on networking interesting and informative.  You can […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

July 20th, 2008

Would You Like Your Quilting Blog Featured?

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QUILTERS BLOGGING
As I was writing The Power of the Quilter’s Blog, I realized I’d like to start featuring other blogs and web sites periodically.  There are some I return to again and again.  There are some I receive updates and newsletters from.  Also, there are those I haven’t discovered yet!
So I’ll start featuring various blogs/web […]

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