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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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Happy National Quilting Day

What will you do today to celebrate National Quilting Day? I think I will sit at my machine and work on piecing one of my new patterns! Here is some eye candy… Elaine Nadeau’s beautiful quilt is raw edge fused … 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

Highlight from Daytona Beach… I bought a quilt from the Caohagan Quilts booth! I LOVE the whimsy of all their quilts!  And the inspiring use of fabrics and colors!  Their spokesperson, Dana Jones is a delight to speak with.  I … 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 from Sunny Florida

It is late, but my booth is set up and ready for AQS Quilt Week Daytona Beach!   My friend Michelle Banton is here helping me in the booth.  Come see us if you come to the show!  Booth #1118. … 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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Two Tip Tuesday

More on the Disappearing Nine Patch!  So, did you go search for disappearing nine patch quilts?  If you did, what do you think? (I’m always open for comments to the questions I ask!). Or did any of you try the … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

I am the block of the month chair for a guild I belong to (Blackstone Valley Heritage Quilters).  I may have mentioned this guild before.  Instead of giving a different block every month, I decided to focus on ONE block … Continue reading

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