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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…