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Two Tip Tuesday – Fussy Cut

Today I’m working on a fussy cut project.  It is a guild challenge so I can’t show the entire project, but I can show some bits.  The challenge is to bring the outside border print into the center of the … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – visit a local quilt shop

I’m seeing posts from quilt shops that Saturday, January 27th is support your local quilt shop day.  So, what will you be doing on Saturday?  I hope you will indulge yourself and find a shop!  I’ll be teaching Snuggle Tails … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Deep Freeze

It is winter out there.  And we are getting more snow and cold.  I know several areas of the US are already frozen.  So, what do you do during inclement weather.  Sew?  Cuddle under a quilt?  Bake?  And how many … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Sewing Time

Have you ever just wanted to sit and sew?  I’ve been itching to just sit and hear the hum of my machine.  With my husbands shoulder replacement done and recoup in progress, I was able to spend some time with … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Happy New Year

Hello quilting friends!  I hope you all were able to ring in the new year with health and happiness!!  I don’t plan on making any resolutions, other than have some quilty FUN!  Many shows are already booked and patterns in … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – snow/no go

Well, the workshop did not happen on Saturday.  Bummer!  But better safe then to have us out in the thick of the snowfall.  So, I don’t have any photos to show you of the NYB Tie Pillows.  We will be … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Prep for foundation piecing

Hello Friends!  I’m prep-ing for the NYB Tie Pillow workshop that I’m teaching on Saturday.  I’m deep into freezer paper and muslin!  So, I thought I’d give the tips this week on how to prep for printing your own foundations.  … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Houston Festival

Thank you Houston!  AND all you quilters that came by my booth for International Quilt Festival.  I enjoyed meeting you and showing “Brilliant Bindings” and my NEW “Hex-a-ma-jig” template.  To those “old” friends it is always a pleasure seeing you! … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – NEW!!

On the road again!  I’m on my way to Quilt Market and Festival in Houston,TX.   I saved my exciting reveal until today…just days before I share it at Quilt Market. I have designed a new tool!  “Hex-a-ma-jig” A Half … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – templates for quilting

I’m preparing for my classes this week at Fall Paducah.  I’m excited the Become a Brilliant Binder is sold out!  In getting samples marked to quilt for The Trapunto Basics on Your Home Machine.  The class still has room.  You … Continue reading

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