Author Archives: Bill Gardner

Springtime Giveaway!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bill Gardner

It seems Spring has finally made its way to Colorado and that has us in a good mood! So let’s celebrate with a fabric giveaway just for our loyal QN Blog and Facebook followers! Alchemy by Shell Rummell for Blend … Continue reading →

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Another Giveaway — Just for Fun!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Bill Gardner

[Please note: this giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Kathryn, winner of this fabulous Riley Blake package! Thanks to all who entered!] It’s Wednesday and it’s the last week of National Quilting Month so we thought we’d give away this fabulous … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Quilt to Give

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Editor’s note: This week’s guest blogger is Nancy Zieman, author, pattern designer, businesswoman, producer and national sewing authority, as well as host of Sewing with Nancy, which appears exclusively on public television stations across the U.S. and Canada. Follow Nancy’s … Continue reading →

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Paper Piecing with Debby Kratovil

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Bill Gardner

(Editor’s Note: Our guest blogger this week is Debby Kratovil, author of Paper Piecing Perfect Points, Quilter’s Block-A-Day Calendar and Supersize ‘Em, all for Martingale. Here is some expert paper piecing advice from Debby. By Debby Kratovil I came early … Continue reading →

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What is a Modern Quilt?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Editor’s note: March is National Quilting Month during which we will be featuring some guest bloggers. First up is Pam Rocco, a regular contributor to Quilters Newsletter. Pam enjoys all types of quilting and, based on her experience, offers her … Continue reading →

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Modern Quilts by Denyse Schmidt

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Denyse Schmidt is a quilter; fabric, pattern and stationery designer; and an author. She’s also one of the most well-known pioneers of the modern quilt movement. She started her business, Denyse Schmidt Quilts, in 1994 and was the keynote speaker … Continue reading →

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Mini Quilts from QuiltCon

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Here are some miniature quilts on display at the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, this weekend. These quilts measure approximately 20″x20″.                                   … Continue reading →

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More Quilts from QuiltCon

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Here are a few more quilts to enjoy from the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, which is open through Sunday.                                     … Continue reading →

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Quilts from QuiltCon

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Bill Gardner

We thought you’d like to see some of the quilts on exhibit at the Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Enjoy!  

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Christmas Flag Variations

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Bill Gardner

Yes, many of us are looking forward to spring and warmer temperatures and wildflowers blooming in the sunshine, but it’s always fun to talk about Christmas, especially Tina Curran’s Christmas Flag quilt that we introduced in the August/September 2012 issue … Continue reading →

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