I’m part of an online quilting group called Patchwork Posse. It works just like a regular quilt group, only its on the computer. They have monthly meetings where you can chat online, and free patterns every month.
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I purchased the fabric for this quilt long before I had any idea what I wanted to do with it! I just loved the purple and the sheep.
Not long after that, my husband was sketching sheep on his sketch pad one day, and I just knew I had to have them! They were so cute! So I scanned them and started tracing.
I love bias binding! In fact, its the only kind I ever use. I actually have some reasons for this! I know people think that bias binding is harder than straight binding, but I actually find it to be much easier. Bias binding is more forgiving, and I have fewer problems with bumps, etc. than I do with a straight binding. Bias bindings also wear better than straight bindings. Straight bindings tend to wear with the grain, which is on the edge of the quilt.
One of the things I love most about designing quilts is seeing them in different fabrics! I love seeing other peoples’ ideas and colors in my design. This quilt was made by my good friend, Mary Christensen.
I haven’t highlighted my local quilt shop yet! It is Quilter’s Haven and is located in Bountiful, UT, just 5 miles from my house.
Quilter’s Haven has been in business for 13 years, and it started out in an old home on Main Street. A few years ago it moved to its current location in Colonial Square. It is a way cute space, with wood floors, 2 levels, and a great classroom in the basement. And, of course, there are always beautiful quilts hanging on the walls and draped over their antique bed. [ MORE » ]
One of the most basic tools for quiltmaking is the rectangular cutting ruler. I like the Omnigrid rulers, because they have a bright green highlight around the black lines, so its easy to see on dark or light fabric. They have a non-slip surface on the back, so they stay put. [ MORE » ]
My four other “babies” are home at last! I’ve missed them, and I’m so happy to see them again.
They’ve also had an eventful few months, visiting some terrific shops all over the country. They started in Clarksville, TN at Blooming Stitches. Then they were in Fulton, IL at Susan’s Calico Creations, followed by Hanford, CA at Quilter’s Quarters.
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The last stop on my trunk show tour is the Fat Quarter Quilt Shop in Wendell, Idaho! They have just recently moved into a new space, and as well as quilting supplies, they sell mid-arm machines. They offer quilting classes, and a “work day” where quilters can come in, complete projects and socialize! The Fat Quarter Quilt Shop is the home of the Wood River Quilters Guild, and hosts a number of fun activities each month.
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Four of “my babies” are home! I’ve missed them, and they have had quite a journey. They’ve been to Tennessee Quilts in Jonesborough, TN, Ben Franklin Crafts in Oconomowoc, WI, Going Batty Quilts in Reno, NV, Honey Fork Fabrics in Logan, OH, and Fiddlesticks Quilts in Boulder City, NV! North, south, east and west, they enjoyed their stay in each of these fun shops. [ MORE » ]
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I’ve found a great new cause for quilters! Quilts of Valor is an organization dedicated to covering all wounded veterans with a quilt, whether the damage is physical or emotional. They pair up “toppers” (those who create beautiful quilt tops) with “quilters” (long-arm quilters) and then send the quilts to hospitals and other locations.
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