Monthly Archives: November 2010

California Dreamin’

We spent Thanksgiving on the Central California coast. We drove west on Monday evening, slipping between two snowstorms working their way east. I took nothing work or quilt-related except for a couple of magazines for the friends we were meeting. … Continue reading

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Greetings from Yokohama, Japan!

I can’t believe I actually attended the International Quilt Week Yokohama 2010. So many beautiful quilts, so many exciting merchants, so many friendly and talented quilters! I am sorry it’s taken me a few days to get this blog up. … Continue reading

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AAQI – EQ Contest

Back in October we announced a contest where we teamed up with Ami Simms of the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative and Electric Quilt. Contestants had to design a quilt, donate it to the AAQI, and let us know their AAQI … Continue reading

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Make this cute, quick, Christmas quilt

Did you realize that Christmas is just four weeks away! Make this cute, fast wall hanging to decorate your home or to give as a gift! You can whip it up in no time! Midnight Clear is featured in Quilters … Continue reading

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Go to Your Studio and Make Stuff

I imagine that most who might read this are looking forward to using some of the long Thanksgiving weekend to sew—I know I am [Note to self: remember to 1) give thanks for having a job that 2) offers paid … Continue reading

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Joli’s 庭の歓喜 Mystery Quilt

It’s my turn to reveal the fabrics I picked out for my version of the 2011 mystery quilt!  As Kelly mentioned in her blog post last week, I was pulling some fabulous Asian fabrics from our QN Stash in the … Continue reading

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Shopping Spree!

Quilters Newsletter has partnered with Toadusew Creative Concepts to offer you a chance to win a shopping spree in the Toadusew online store! Here’s how to win: For a limited time, kits for Aurora (featured in the December/January 2011 issue of … Continue reading

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Moda Giveaway!

We’re only 25 people away from 2500 Facebook fans.  Kelly and I think that means we need a giveaway! How about a stack of Moda fat quarters? Simpler Time just came out in October; you can see the full line … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary

Today is the anniversary of my marriage to my husband, Bill. It is also the anniversary of my introduction to quilting. We drove to Grand Island, Nebraska 31 years ago to announce our engagement to my husband’s mother and aunt … Continue reading

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Winner of our contest!

The block made in the Gerta fabric in our Aug/Sept 2010 issue was made by our contributing editor, Dana Jones. The winner of our contest, drawn from all correct entries, is Laura Windham! Laura – send your mailing address to … Continue reading

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