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December ’23 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the December ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is really stunning! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! So… Don Distler‘s been…
Read MoreHouston ’23: the Traditionals
So… If you’ve read our Show Reviews in the past, then probably know that my absolute favorites are generally the “Art Quilts” but that sure doesn’t mean that I don’t have an appreciation for those in the “Traditional” category! And here’s the deal… MANY of these quilts below are what I would characterize as “Traditional……
Read MoreHouston ’23: the Miniatures
So… after years of attending and vending at quilt shows, It seems that its the “miniatures” that I find the most fascinating. In fact, I find EVERYTHING about this category interesting and profoundly inspiring! As a matter of fact, I find them SO inspiring that as I contemplate the time of my life when I…
Read MorePPC29: Breezy, from Kate Colleran Designs
So… A couple of months ago (in August) I released the Easy Go Wallet pattern and in the process of working up that design, Kate Colleran sent me two different fabric combos from her unique batik collections. During the runup to the Easy Go Wallet release I shared the little wallet I created with Kate’s…
Read MoreQuilt Market & Festival ’23: the Recap
So… with the 2023 editions of the International Quilt Market & Festival “in the books”, its time for a recap! And here’s the deal… The shows this year had some great moments, some extremely frustrating moments, quite a few laughs, a little sickness, and a good deal of hunger, which all added up to a…
Read MoreSeen at Show – Int’l Quilt Festival ’23
So… now that the International Quilt Market & Festival ’23 is in the books let me just say, “These were BOTH fantastic shows!” The crowds were huge, the weather was great and for the first time in several years we did not have to deal with the crowds of World Series fans cheering on the…
Read MoreNovember ’23 Eye Candy Showcase
So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the November ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is absolutely amazing! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Charlene Samanich modified her…
Read MoreTEN Tips for Quilt Show Attendees
So…. whether you’re a longtime quilter, or a weekend sewist of odds & ends, attending a premiere Quilt Show should be at top of your bucket list! There’s so much to see, and to do, and to learn at these events! But wait! Before you make those hotel reservations or board that plane, its important…
Read MorePPC30: a Green Empress
So… in our last post we showed you the first true sample of this new design. Yep, after an inordinate number of attempts, we’ve finally worked out the kinks and we’re ready to move forward making several more samples! If you recall, we had some significant bulkiness issues at the top corner areas, (and we…
Read MoreTurning Toward Houston ’23
So… it’s the time of year, when all we’re thinking about is planning for, and packing for, and getting ready for the International Quilt Market and the InternationaL Quilt Festival in Houston, TX! And this year is NO exception! And this year, I’m pleased to let you know that we’ll be located as usual on…
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