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You have to see how I quilted this quilt!

My goal whenever I quilt is to accentuate the fabric and the quilt design. With Modern Trip Around the World, I love to do that with a combination of the Slim and Archie Rulers designed by Angela Walters for Creative Grids. In the video I show you how to think through your quilt path before […]
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You HAVE to see this paint-inspired fabric!

We have a fabulous new collection in the shop this week. We received Zen Garden from Stephanie Brandenburg. Stephanie has been designing fabric for years, but recently partnered with Northcott Fabrics for the printing and distribution of her brand Frond Design Studios. Stephanie is a painter first and all over her fabric collections are inspired […]

You might have a quilting addiction if …

A sign you may have a quilting addiction: You successfully hide your sewing activities from family and friends. Example: At the end of a long day spent with family over Labor Day weekend, my dad said, “I’m proud of you.” “Why?” I replied. “You didn’t do any sewing today.” No, I just spent three hours […]

You won’t want to put ‘The Spymistress’ down

Filled with intrigued, danger and a woman who was far ahead of her time, Elm Creek Quilts author Jennifer Chiaverini does not disappoint with “The Spymistress.” Following the life of Elizabeth Van Lew just before, during and after the Civil War, the historical novel delves into the covert activities the real life Military Intelligence Hall […]
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You’ve got to see these ombres ๐Ÿ˜

OMG I love a good ombre, and this new collection from Lewis & Irene is absolutely fabulous. Unlike most ombres, the color change happens from selvage to selvage, so you get a longer color transfer. And with super vibrant colors and a silky texture, this digital printed ombre collection is an absolute must have. My […]