Monthly Archives: June 2009

An Essential Step

Posted on June 29, 2009 by admin

I finally got back to my parents’ anniversary quilt yesterday. I took a boring but essential step, washing and starching all the fabric. I’ve learned from some pretty impressive quilters that it’s much easier to get accurate results when working … Continue reading →

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We love to read!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by admin

Our Bookshelf Check out some of the books our editors are reading. Whenever you want to check back and see what we’ve added to the bookshelf, just click the link below under ‘More QN.’

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Whose Quilt Is This, Anyway?

Posted on June 22, 2009 by admin

Usually when I start piling up fabrics for a new quilt I can’t help getting excited. But I’m not so sure about my parents’ anniversary quilt. Their taste is different than mine. Earth tones, simple patterns, white walls, Shaker furniture. … Continue reading →

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Shopping Therapy

Posted on June 19, 2009 by admin

Found a new (old) sewing machine for a song. Continue reading →

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Just Do It!

Posted on June 15, 2009 by admin

There’s a quilt I’ve got to start. And soon! My parents’ 60th wedding anniversary is in November. For their 50th, I started more than year in advance and made an elaborate, hand-quilted labor of love. That was then, this is … Continue reading →

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Head of the Class!

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Angie Hodapp

When we editors see a quilt made from a pattern we published hanging in a quilt show, we get a little giddy. Remember in elementary school, when the teacher chose YOUR poem to read at parents’ night, or chose YOUR … Continue reading →

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Visit to the QN Offices

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joli Hines Sayasane

Mickey Depre visits QN Continue reading →

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Forecast at 5 pm

Posted on June 11, 2009 by admin

Weather forecast: clearing, with brilliant color Continue reading →

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QN’s Sewing Studio

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joli Hines Sayasane

Quilters Newsletter straightened up our sewing studio last week. It is usually in a state of creative chaos, but was getting a bit out of control. I’m sure you can relate. I am always fascinated by other people’s creative spaces, … Continue reading →

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Why Quilters Should Not Wear White

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Angie Hodapp

OK. So I was getting ready for work this morning and decided to actually iron a nice white shirt. When it comes to clothes, I’m a wash-and-wear kind of gal, so this was a relatively rare occurrence. I turn my … Continue reading →

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