Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Here is a list of 10 quilty resolution ideas that you might want to try…
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Every time I come across Christmas ornaments geared to quilters or sewers I just have to treat myself. Check out some of my faves…and a very Merry Christmas to my fellow quilters!
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My Ugly Fabric Challenge piece revealed in all its…glory?! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…what do you think?
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As quilters we already recycle when we use scraps from previous projects to make something new. There are countless other ways to repurpose other items to use in our sewing rooms. Check out some of my own storage methods that might have you rethinking about throwing stuff away.
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As quilters we not only accumulate fabric and notions, but our shelves are full of awesome books that we can’t bear to part with. Check out some of my well-loved faves…
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Sewing spaces are as different and varied as the people who work in them. I’m so proud of my sewing room now, but it didn’t always look this good. Maybe it will give you some ideas for your own special place…
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! Have you ever thought of entering a juried quilt show or been asked to show your work for a specific show? Here are the few pieces that I’ve been fortunate enough to have had shown.
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October is CHALLENGE month!!! This time it’s all about challenges specifically for the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild quilt shows held every 3 years.
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Here are a couple of my favourite DIY projects from the last couple of years. Elbow grease and paint go a long way to make things gorgeous!
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I love DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. The satisfaction I get from taking something really ugly or badly in need of repair and making it look beautiful again really does it for me. With not much more than elbow grease, time and a few supplies you can also save a lot of money and prevent stuff from going into landfill. Win Win!
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Scraps, scraps, and more scraps! They keep accumulating and we never seem to put a dent in them. Tame at least a part of your scrap pile with a couple of my ideas.
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During your quilting journey you'll come across so many different quilt patterns, techniques to learn, and colour combinations to enjoy that it may be somewhat daunting. You’ll soon come to find your own area of expertise and enjoyment.
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Our sewing machines are so special to us as quilters. A reliable, well made sewing machine is a treasure. Join me as I take you through my own sewing machine history and the reason behind my choices.
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”Finished is better than perfect.” That project isn't doing any good sitting on a shelf in a cupboard or shoved in a drawer. Pick up that unfinished project and git-r-done!
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There is so much yummy fabric out there tempting us day after day. Can you control yourself when you enter the quilt shop? Once you have it what do you do with it? My own fabric storage methods (as well as my buying methods) have changed over the years. Find out what storage works for me now, and maybe you, too, can get your sewing room in order.
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Check out the results of our Covid Round Robin Reveal. You will be amazed at how great they all turned out! Enjoy!
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Being stuck at home ALL. THE. TIME. because of Covid-19 is a pain in the butt, but we must make the most of it. My group of quilting friends miss our regular sew days so this is our way of keeping in touch with each other by doing our shared hobby together...but apart. Check it out and stay safe everyone.
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Quilting friends are some of the best friends you will ever have. Read about how I found my quilting circle!
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