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Snap Shots Update
Most of the children in our area went back to school on Tuesday. I don’t know what happened to 3 months off during the summer and back to school in September, but here they started school on the hottest day we’ve had so far (106). No wonder it seems like time is flying by. I’ve finally had a little time to catch up on the Fat Quarter Shop Snap Shots quilt blocks! These blocks are really fun to make and if you haven’t started yet, you can still get the pattern on the Jolly Jabber blog. I’m using assorted fat quarters from American Jane’s “Fresh Air” fabric line. I’ve mixed in some solid…
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Red & White
Remember when the Red & White Quilt Exhibit was in New York? If you were lucky enough to attend, I’m envious. That was something I think all of us wanted to see. The pictures, blog posts and stories from that event were wonderful. Finally, thanks to the American Folk Art Museum, we can all visit and enjoy those wonderful quilts while sitting in a comfy chair enjoying a cup of tea in our own home. I pre-ordered my copy of this book from Amazon yesterday. The release date is September 22nd and if you have Amazon Prime you get free shipping! 650 red and white quilts, can you imagine? I…
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Traveling with Applique
I was asked by Moda to share any tips I had on traveling with applique. This really got me thinking, and I realized I hadn’t shared with you the applique travel case a friend made for me! I use this case so much it’s become a part of me. It goes to the Dr’s office, the dentist, car rides and quilt shops with me. It’s well traveled and very familiar with airplanes. The pattern was designed by Pearl at P3 Designs, and I love it so much I’ve added the pattern to my web site. Now you can make one of these travel cases too! You can’t imagine all the things this little case can hold! And…
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Quilt Market Favorites
Mr. Clover and I are smiling because he’s just told me that Clover is going to make a new craft iron. This was back in 2013. Well, I’ve been waiting and waiting and it’s finally coming true! Clover is bringing back their Craft Iron with a new and updated look. This is my “find” from Quilt Market. The Clover Wedge Iron doesn’t ship until October but when it does, I think you’re going to want one for applique. We’ll be taking pre-orders in August, when it’s closer to the shipping date. It’s just in time to put on your wish list for Christmas. The new iron will retail at $49.99. Visiting Weeks Dye Works…
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Doxie Dog Fever
I’m back from Quilt Market and feel like I have a fever…Doxie Dog Fever! These little dogs were a hit at market. Apparently a lot of you are Doxie lovers. There’s something about those little long bodies and big droopy ears that we all seem to love. Here’s the real life Lulu sleeping on my sweater when I was dog sitting her… Now that she’s inspired a quilt I wonder if it will all go to her head? The Doxie Dog Quilt is traveling back from Quilt Market and I’m working on the pattern now. I’ll have it on the website soon. We’re still taking pre-orders for kits if you’d like one.…
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Snow Happy Hearts for May
Hopefully you’re busy stitching away on your Snow Happy Hearts snow lady for May. I’m a little late blogging about her, because I’ve had so many last-minute things to do to get ready for quilt market. Just in case you haven’t seen the pattern yet, I’ve linked you to it below. Snow Happy Hearts May We’re still putting the binding on Merci La Vie, and the quilts are yet to be photographed for our pattern fronts, but we’re going to market and that’s what counts! We’ll be closed for the week of May 13th so any orders placed on our website will ship starting Tuesday, May 19th. I apologize in advance for…