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Two Tip Tuesday

Last week came and went…without any tips.  I’m back today and on my way to Spring Quilt Market.  I stayed the night in snowy Cheyenne, WY.  (Not expected, didn’t even think about it!!!).  The exciting new BTN patterns I showed … Continue reading

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Two Tips on Wednesday

Well, Tuesday flew right by!  And Wednesday is almost gone.  So, tips this week are a day late, obviously.  But first the winner of my Block Stock prize….. drumroll…..Debbie Frick you win!  Debbie, you will receive my Brilliant Bundle!!  Congratulations!! … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

A tired day from a long two day trip home from Paducah.  So, a few photos of my booth… #1- Walk show isles in both directions.  Everytime you look at a booth you may see something new that you didn’t … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Quilt Show Inspiration!  I attended MQX East this past week/end.  I spent some time in Sturbridge Quilting and Sewing’s booth, Willow Leaf Designs and viewing some amazing quilts!  My friend’s quilt “Kaffe Clam Shells” won Best Scrap Quilt!!!  So happy … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Bindings = Finished Quilts!!  I’m doing the final turn of the binding to the back of the quilt.  As I sit and sew, I’ve been thinking about what people call this process.  In my mind I am finishing the binding … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Do you get the Nancy’s Notions catalog?  I’m in it again!  A dear friend texted me the page, see below.  Mermaids and Whales are hot right now!  What is not to like about a snuggle bag in their shape?  Of … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Did you do anything special for National Quilting Day on the 19th?  I hope you saw the quilt I posted.  It is beautiful!  If you did a lot of sewing, did you change your needle?  How do you know when … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

After the show… The Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Show was a HUGE success!  Thank you to all who attended and supported the guild, special projects, and vendors!  The beautiful raffle quilt was won by a local gal, congrats Penny!  Viewer’s … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

After the show…Thank you Daytona Beach!  I really enjoyed the show and appreciate my customers.  Several shared photos of quilts they made with my patterns.  It was great to see!  Look at Twirl-A-Tool in a teal color scheme.  And Diamond … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Another quilting getaway happened this past weekend!  I LOVE them!  I can really focus on sewing…no meals to cook or house distractions.  The only negative… I was gone over Valentine’s Day.  I gave my honey chocolates and a card before … Continue reading

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