Tag Archives: kids quilts

On the set of “Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting”

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Here is something I never expected I’d say: last week I got back from a whirlwind trip to Iowa to tape a guest appearance on a TV show. To be specific, I taped an episode of “Fons & Porter’s Love … Continue reading →

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Baby steps in machine quilting

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

I’ve blogged before about my halting attempts to learn how to free-motion quilt using my very basic, mechanical sewing machine. Last winter I wrote about finally using my open-toe embroidery foot for the first time, and in October I mentioned … Continue reading →

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Babies – Quilting and Design Inspiration

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kath Wagar Wright

I just found out recently that one of my nieces is expecting for the first time this summer. I’ve designed a lot of baby quilts for our special issues in the past and have made and quilted a number of … Continue reading →

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All Aboard the Quilt Express!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Gigi Khalsa

In the chilly days when winter seems to go on forever, one of the best things to do is curl up under a nice warm quilt with a good book. It helps you forget the frosty temperatures and freezing winds … Continue reading →

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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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BEEN A WHILE

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Susan E. Geddes

since I have blogged. I’ve been busy wrapping up the third Newsstand Special that Quilters Newsletter is offering this year, Best Quilts for Fat Quarters. If you haven’t looked at our previous specials, Best Quilts for Kids and Best Quilts … Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaway — Safari Sweethearts!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

Welcome to the final Best Quilts for Kids free fabric giveaway! We’ve had a great time this summer showcasing kids fabric collections ranging from adorable to oh-so-chic. But soon it will be time for us to turn our attention to … Continue reading →

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Kids fabric giveaway — Especially for charity quilters!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Mary Kate Karr-Petras

[Please note this contest has ended.] This week’s Best Quilts for Kids fabric giveaway is a little different from the ones we’ve been doing here on our blog all summer. Over the past few weeks we’ve heard from so many … 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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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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