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Little Maya has arrived!
There’s nothing like a new grandchild to make you feel good. It’s such a wondrous event. Maya, my newest granddaughter, arrived on February 8th weighing in around 9 lbs. She’s Lily’s little sister. Lily has held her, kissed her and probably wondered in that head of hers, if she’s going to be going home sometime soon. But as time passes they will get to know each other well, and life will be about bonding, sister fights, sharing and all the good things that we learn when a sibling comes along. I’ll have to be content to view pictures for a few more months, as I wait for them to travel from…
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Designer Mystery has me dreaming of far away places
Take 12 Moda designers, add some Moda fabric, ask each designer to design a block and what do you get? It’s another wonderful, cute, fabulous Designer Mystery Quilt that you’ll find at The Fat Quarter Shop! Rows of houses and snowmen. It’s such a cute quilt, and I designed one of the blocks for it. As the mystery unfolds, you’re going to be glad you joined, because the finished quilt is adorable! You’ll be able to use it the entire winter, and if I were making the quilt I’d be sure to personalize it for my family. Embroider house numbers, street names, or family names on each block and you’ve got a quilt your family…
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APQ Quilt Along, The Blocks
The closer it gets to Christmas, the more overwhelmed we tend to feel. It’s hard to find time for quilting when Christmas shopping is front and center. I know you don’t have a minute to spare, but think how great you will feel if you start the New Year with something new to work on. Making something at the start of the year will show everyone that yes indeed, you are going to use that fabric you bought last year. Yes indeed, you are going to finish something you started. Yes, Yes, Yes! You can do it! Choose some fabric you love and get ready to sew this quilt!…
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Let’s Quilt Along, Week Two
Make a plan for your own version of this beautiful quilt! By now I hope you’ve found a fabric line you’d like to use for your quilt. Did you pull from your stash? Start with a fat quarter bundle? Once you’ve picked your fabric, where do you start? Do you feel a bit lost when it comes to fabric placement? Here’s a few steps you can follow to help you get started. Step one: Divide up your fabric This is really fun: Separate your fabrics by color. Once you’ve done this, the lights, medium and dark fabrics will stand out. It looks like I have four main colors:…
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Are you ready to quilt along?
Say hi to the February 2014 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting! Turn to page 55 for a scrappy quilt called “Tone it Down” designed by Lissa Alexander of Moda fabrics. If you’re a subscriber you should have the February issue in your mailbox by now. If you don’t subscribe, you can pick one up at your local retailer on December 3rd. Just look at this scrappy beauty! Don’t you love it? Join me and 8 other bloggers, as we make this beautiful quilt over the next few months. Think of the fun as you watch all the different variations unfold. Better yet, you can make it right along…
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Looks like peppermint candy!
Are you ready? I’ve got a surprise for you! Introducing WINTER WONDERLAND, my newest fabric line for Moda. In red & white bundles, jelly rolls, charm packs and mini charms I think you’re going to love it. At the bottom of the fat quarter bundle you’ll find the cutest Snowman panels! I’ve been busy making quilts with this line and now I’m finishing up patterns. It’s been so much fun! I’ll give you some sneak peeks soon. I’m taking time to visit PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Show) in Santa Clara tomorrow. Can’t wait to see all of the quilts! Have a great weekend everyone. Anne
