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A Christmas Without Bears?
I spent the weekend decorating for Christmas like many of you. My husband drug out all the boxes, stacked them in the center of the garage and asked “are you doing the bears this year?” ” Think I’ll skip a year” I said. “Maybe they’re getting a bit old, year after year.” And then tonight I found these pictures… “So you’re done now, right? I can put all these boxes away?” “Yes, all finished!”, I said. But that was before I found the photos. I don’t have the heart to tell him my little friends can’t sit outside in plastic bins. I don’t know where I’ll put them now that…
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I’m Thankful for…
I’m thankful for all of you this Thanksgiving day! Thank you to each and every one of you who read my blog and make my designs. I am so grateful to have you in my life. As I look back through photos you’ve sent over the past year, I’m amazed at what you do and how creative you are as quilters! Please enjoy these photos from 2009, A Tisket A Tasket! Enjoy even more photos on my Flickr group! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I can’t wait to see what you do with Snowbound! Hugs, Anne
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DIY, Oh you are SO crafty!
You know who you are you crafty one you! You’ve been busy working on holiday gifts all year, and when someone finally opens one of your gifts you hear “you made this yourself? I can’t believe it!” So give yourself a round of applause! You’re part of the family! DIY! If you’re looking for things to make there are some great ideas on The Moda Bakeshop. Free things designed by those fabulous Moda Bakeshop designers like Sarah Meyer. Just look at these darling blocks she made. Sarah shows you how, step by step! Hummm, think I’ve seen that fabric before! Beautiful baby blocks from Lily & Will? Sarah you are…
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Cath & Martha
Cath & Martha: Two of my favorites and each one has something exciting happening right now! I visited the Cath Kidston stores in England last year, and came home loaded with goodies. My extra suitcase was filled! Cath Kidston had just sold her stores for millions after starting her company in 1993! Amazing! They told me she plans on staying involved. I think it’s true because I just got the most fabulous catalog in the mail! Cath Kidston USA! You can shop online at Cath Kidston USA or call toll free 1 -877-259-8559. And here’s the bonus news. Free shipping on orders $100 over until December 10th; Offer code USFP. …
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Shopping!
I’ve been busy loading the web site with all kinds of new things! Lily & Will have arrived and we have Moda boxes all over the studio! Brigette’s in charge of making kits and she’s having way too much fun with all the fabric! She’ll be cutting away and I’ll hear her say “oh my, I may have to get myself some of this”. She’s talking about owning every piece of fabric that comes through the door and I’m in charge of keeping her sane. It’s kind of like being a kid in a candy shop. Brigette’s been busy making all these Park Lane quilt kits that are waiting to…
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Quiltaid USA
One person can make a difference in the world. I believe that. It becomes easier to make that difference if you join people together as a group. And when that group is made up of quilters need I say more? Please join me, 11 other designers, 6 shops, Moda Fabrics, and Presencia Threads as we come together for charity. If you haven’t heard about Quiltaid USA, you’ll be hearing about it soon. Maybe you saw this ad in American Patchwork and Quilting last month? The theme: From Heart to Home. Moda provided the fabric and Presencia provided the pearl cotton for embroidery. The 12 designers (6 Australian and 6…