Monthly Archives: July 2011

Weekend contest — Effervescence from Robert Kaufman

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

[Please note this contest has ended.] In the spirit of TGIF, we’re going to hold a fabric contest to run over the weekend. Why? Because we can, and because it’s been a while since we gave something away in connection … Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaway — Child’s Play with Kate & Nate!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

[Please note this giveaway has ended.] If it’s Monday, then it must be time for another free fabric giveaway in connection with QN’s Best Quilts for Kids! This week we will be giving away a bundle of 8 half-yards from … Continue reading →

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Remembering Jean Ray Laury

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Joli Hines Sayasane

We were saddened by the news of Jean Ray Laury’s passing earlier this year. Jean had been a long-standing contributor and columnist for Quilters Newsletter and we were planning a new feature article about her. Now we have switched gears … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited to Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 3 Exhibit

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Many of you know that Quilters Newsletter and Quiltmaker are sister publications, both having been founded by Bonnie Leman. We all share an office suite with the editorial and art staffs for other titles like McCall’s Quilting, Sew News and … Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaway — Butterfly Swirl!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

[Please note this giveaway has ended.] Welcome back to our blog! We held our one-day Facebook contest blowout yesterday during which we awarded nine bundles of fabric in connection with Best Quilts for Kids. It was quite a whirlwind and … Continue reading →

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Kids Fabric Facebook Contest Preview

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Just one more reminder here on our blog that we’ll be holding Best Quilts for Kids free fabric contests on our Facebook page on Monday, July 18! The fun starts at 9 a.m. MDT and continues every hour until 5 … Continue reading →

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PHOTO SHOOT

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Susan E. Geddes

I missed my blog last Tuesday, but I had a good reason. Our photographer and I were out on a photo shoot for Quilters Newsletter’s next newsstand special, Best Fat Quarter Quilts. Photo shoots are one of the best parts … Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaway — more soft book panels!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

[Please note this giveaway has ended.] Happy Monday! Welcome to this week’s Best Quilts for Kids free fabric giveaway! Last month we gave away some soft book panels from the QT (Quilting Treasures) Library, and we still have some more … Continue reading →

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Customer Appreciation — save 15%!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Now through Monday, July 11, www.QuiltandSewShop.com is offering an extra 15% off your total purchase in the shop (no minimum order required!), plus FREE standard shipping to all US addresses on any order of $50 or more! So if you … Continue reading →

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Inspiration is Everywhere

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Joli Hines Sayasane

Recently I took a trip to Florida to visit my family. While the reasons for the trip weren’t pleasant– I was sure that quilting would be the farthest thing from my mind– I found that some of the pictures I … Continue reading →

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