Monthly Archives: February 2012

March Is National Quilting Month

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Bill Gardner

Did you know March is National Quilting Month and that March 17 is National Quilting Day? Each year the National Quilting Association offers free quilt projects to celebrate National Quilting Day and this year their 2012 National Quilting Day project … Continue reading →

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Super Giveaway!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Bill Gardner

(Please note this giveaway has ended. A winner will be announced today.) We did it! We reached 10,000 Facebook fans and, as promised, here’s the Super Giveaway! One lucky person will win all these fabulous gifts! To enter, leave a … Continue reading →

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Quilts received in Japan

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

They’ve arrived! We’ve just received word from our friends at Patchwork Tsushin that they’ve received the quilts for Japan. They sent the following pictures of the donated quilts being unloaded at their warehouse.  We are so appreciative of this opportunity … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where the Quilt Is

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

I’ve been thinking a lot about home lately. I tend to be nostalgic and hang onto old objects, memories and friendships. The home where I grew up and learned printmaking, photography, and how to sew, and met many life-long friends, … Continue reading →

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IT’S A LOVELY DAY

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Susan E. Geddes

I woke up to sunshine this Valentine’s Day. I love that and lots of other things  about today. Love that I have a great husband, family and friends. Happy that the biscotti I made for work today turned out looking … Continue reading →

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Pattern Pack Giveaway

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Bill Gardner

(Note: This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Linda O., winner of the Twilight Garden Quilts pattern packet from C&T Publishing. Stay tuned for future giveaways.) Twilight Garden Quilts by Deborah Kemball (C&T Publishing) is featured in the Staff Picks section … Continue reading →

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Quilts en route to Japan

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

We’ve received confirmation that the ship bearing the container full of quilts for Japan has departed Oakland and is on its way to its destination. We will let you know when we receive word that the quilts have reached Japan.

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NOTHING PERSONAL, BUT

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Susan E. Geddes

I am glad January is over. It is such a long, dark month. If I could I’d leave all my Christmas lights and decorations up through January. When I mentioned this blog idea around the office, I found that I … Continue reading →

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