Anyone living with a quilter will certainly appreciate this speech given by Judge Allan A. Fradsham, a Provincial Court Judge in Calgary, Alberta. Judge Fradsham delivered this speech as part of the closing celebration for Quilt Canada 2010. I have seen it published...
As quilters, we LOVE fabric. So why do we use wrapping paper for our gifts? Most wrapping paper is thrown straight into the trash. The glossy finish makes it difficult to recycle. Even recycled wrapping paper is re-processed which takes quite a bit of energy and...
At this time of year, the mention of comets usually makes one think of one of Santa’s reindeer. In this case, it is December’s EQ Block Challenge! This is a contemporary foundation pieced block. As you could probably guess that making this block with...
Some of my favorite memories as a child are fishing with my dad and my sister. Sometimes, we had a good catch. Other times we didn’t. Regardless, we always came back with quite a story. We love retelling those stories when we get together. One of our favorite...
Basket full of pillows Have you ever noticed that your shoulders are stiff after a wonderful day of sewing, quilting, baking, cooking, or computer work? It is because you are either using muscles more than you are used to or have “poor posture” as my...
Today is Giving Tuesday, which is the time to buy some of our patterns since all of the proceeds today will be donated to a cause. Proceeds from Forget Me Not are donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Proceeds for the Mustache pattern are donated to the...
Have you ever played with fusible web? If you haven’t you are missing out on a great way to “baste” fabric! My first introduction to fusible web was a class I took from Sue Pelland – Gradations. She is a great instructor and I learned so much...
2020 has been a year unlike any other in recent memories. Because of all that craziness, it is all the more reason to count our blessings this Thanksgiving. I would like to share some of mine. My family for all of the love, laughter and support they provide.My friends...
Last week, I posted about UFOvember – a wonderful set of blogs from a great group of quilt designers to help you tackle those UFOs piling up this winter. This is a four step program, which I encourage you to follow. Now, is a great time to plan for a fresh start...
It is that time of year again, when we are shopping for those we love and everyone wants to save for the holidays. It is never difficult to figure out what to get a quilter – we are simple creatures that love fabric and patterns. In fact, those who live with us...
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