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Snapshots Quilt Along
Here’s my version of block number eight of the Fat Quarter Shop’s Snapshots Quilt. I think this is my favorite block in the whole quilt. Of course I say that with each block! You can find the pattern on the Jolly Jabber blog along with Kimberly’s s video on how to make this block. Oh wait a minute, I think…
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Snow Happy Hearts for August
August is a month that’s hard to define. It’s in-between holidays and still controlled by heat waves here in the US. It’s the month I hope hurries by. So what’s a snowman to do during the month of August? Mine is going to the beach! It’s time for some play this month and he’s ready. If you’ve been thinking about…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…