Author Archives: Bill Gardner

AIDS Memorial Quilt to Return to D.C.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Bill Gardner

The AIDS Memorial Quilt will return to Washington, D.C., this summer as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival June 27-July 1 and July 4-8, and during The International AIDS Conference July 21-25. Sections of the quilt will be on display … Continue reading →

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My Mother the Teacher

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Bill Gardner

by Lori Baker My mother is a wonderful seamstress. She is the one who taught me to sew. Mom taught me that if I cut carefully the job would be half done. She taught me that if a mistake is … Continue reading →

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Congratulations AAQI

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Bill Gardner

Two days ago we told you the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) was close to receiving its 10,000th donated quilt. Today they reached that mark! AAQI sells donated quilts to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and since 2006 has raised … Continue reading →

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Way To Go AAQI!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Bill Gardner

Our friends at Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) are rapidly approaching the 10,000 donated quilt mark! AAQI has been receiving small format art quilts called “Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts” since 2006. Those quilts are sold through monthly online auctions and sales … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bill Gardner

Looking for some quilt-related things to do? Check out these events: Rooted in the Earth Through April 8 Huff Gallery Louisville, Kentucky Textiles and fiber art by Pat DaRif, Joanne Weis and Valerie White. 25th Anniversary Quilt Show April 21-22 … Continue reading →

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Fabric Giveaway!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bill Gardner

In the April/May 2012 issue of Quilters Newsletter we featured Mary Fisher, quilter and activist, who, according to her website, “fashions works that express her life’s truths as a mother, an artist and a woman living with AIDS. Reaching out, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Lori!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Bill Gardner

We’re thrilled to introduce Lori Baker, our new creative editor. She’s an accomplished quilter with several years experience in the quilting industry and we know she’ll be a great asset to the staff. Here’s a greeting from her: Wow! As … Continue reading →

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Print or Digital?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Bill Gardner

Your opinion matters. Please take a minute to answer this very, very quick survey telling us how you like to receive your quilt patterns and information. Thanks! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PrintOrDigital

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Pinterest Super Giveaway!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bill Gardner

[Please note: this giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner of this super prize package, Keri!] Thank you Pinterest fans for helping us reach out goal! Just for that we’re offering this Super Giveaway valued at $285! To be eligible … Continue reading →

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Things To Do

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Bill Gardner

March is National Quilt Month and you may be looking for fun ways to celebrate your favorite pastime. We’ve compiled a short list of activities going on around the country. Check with your local stores, guilds and museums to see … Continue reading →

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