Monthly Archives: May 2011

Marcia Derse fabric contest

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

Marcia Derse’s Third in Line collection is featured in Staff Picks in our June/July issue. Tell us the name of the quilt in this issue that is made with another Marcia Derse line and you could win fat quarters of … Continue reading →

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Free foundation-pieced pattern

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

It’s Memorial Day weekend here in the US – the beginning of summer for many people – and I know that a lot of my quilting friends will be spending time in their sewing rooms. If you’d like a fun … Continue reading →

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Quilters Newsletter Mystery Quilt 2011

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

Back in January three of us (Joli, Mary Kate, and I) decided to make the 2011 mystery quilt. I got as far as cutting my borders for part 2, but then life intervened. In February we started our Best Quilts … Continue reading →

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Organize your fabric!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

In our June/July issue we reviewed fabric organizers designed by DeNiece Herrod of DeNiece’s Designs. We think these are a cool way to organize your sewing room. The smaller “bolts” hold fat quarters and small yardage and retail for only … Continue reading →

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Quilters Newsletter June/July issue on sale now!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

The June/July issue of Quilters Newsletter magazine went on sale May 17th and it’s full of inspirational articles, news of the quilt world and some beautiful patterns. If you’re looking for a fun weekend project, check out Jen Daly’s article … Continue reading →

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SNAKES AND ROSES

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Susan E. Geddes

Have you checked out the June-July 2011 issue of Quilters Newsletter? We have some amazing stuff in this issue. The editor’s letter announces the return of Pattern Specials to QN’s offerings. Best Quilts for Kids, Christmas and Fat-Quarters will be … Continue reading →

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Spring gladness fabric madness

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

We’re giving away 3 fat quarter bundles! Lil Miss Cutie Patootie Springtime and Skylark by Red Rooster, and Red Rose Farm by P&B Textiles. Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaways coming soon!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

We’re excited about Best Quilts for Kids, hitting newsstands June 14, and we want you to be excited, too! With that goal in mind, we’re going to be giving away fat quarter bundles to celebrate. (Did I just hear a … Continue reading →

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Winner of the free subscription to QN

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Kelly M. Smith

Wow, We had 580 comments on our blogs last week for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 3 contest! Thank you to everyone who followed the blog, commented, and entered for a chance to win a free subscription to Quilter’s Newsletter magazine. … Continue reading →

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SO EGGSCITING

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Susan E. Geddes

Well, I was just amazed at how many of you responded to my blog last Tuesday. And what a clever bunch you are. There were many puns; like eggstraspecial block, eggsxtra thrilled and one reader was “cracked” up. There were … Continue reading →

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