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Thread stand makeover

Of the luxuries I’ve missed most about having a dedicated sewing space, a thread stand is definitely in my top five. Not only do I love the look of having my thread on display, it is a lot easier to find what you’re looking for when it is neatly displayed on the wall instead of […]

Warm & Natural giveaway

If you’ve been following along with the T-shirt tutorial videos, then you’re almost ready to layer and baste your quilt. I’m going to help one of you do that, by giving away a queen-sized package of Warm & Natural batting. I recommend Warm & Natural for T-shirt quilts because it can be quilted up to […]

‘The Wedding Quilt’ ties up loose ends

I’ve read all of Jennifer Chiaverini’s novels in the Elm Creek Quilts series except “The Union Quilters,” which I just picked up from the library. I’ve loved all of them, so it’s not much of a surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed “The Wedding Quilt,” which goes on sale Tuesday. Warning: There will be a few […]

Sit & Sew Radio – Episode 36

Make sure you check out Episode 36 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. Click here to listen in your browser, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. This episode is all about travel opportunities for quilters. I personally love checking out new quilt shops when I travel and we’ve got some really […]

An afternoon with Carol Doak

It’s been a crazy month since my class with Carol Doak, and most of it was spent without Internet at home. I don’t know what I would have done without my Blackberry. Carol was a great teacher, she made paper piecing very easy although it’s not fool-proof. I cut through the paper pattern a couple […]
How to make a T-shirt quilt – Part 4
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How to make a T-shirt quilt – Part 4

Learn how to sew the sashing to the top and side of your T-shirt quilt blocks. For complete instructions and fabric requirements, go to http://quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials. Post photos of your work in progress in the Quilt Addicts Anonymous Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/tshirtquilts/

Amish quilts: Striking solids

The Iowa Illinois Quilt Study Group was held at the Kalona Historic Village, which features a nationally known quilt and textile museum. There also is an Amish population near Kalona, Iowa, so the museum has a gallery dedicated to traditional Amish quilts. I love the look of Amish quilts. The solid colors are so simple […]

After quilt retreat: New York Beauty

Most of my time at quilt retreat was taken up by the paper pieced Christmas tree skirt. But I did manage to get some work done on my New York Beauty quilt. I finished four more blocks for a total of 12 completed. That’s nowhere near the 32 I hoped to have finished by now, […]