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Second Hand Clothes
This is a kit I have had in my stash for years. It was put together by Bonnie Blue Quilts, and is based on their pattern Second Hand Clothes, which I believe is one of their all time most popular offerings. One thing that Bonnie Blue does, that I don't think many other pattern companies…
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Two More Patterns
I just love it when we get a great discussion going on this blog! Thank you all for your very thoughtful comments on the subject of copying someone else's designs. Most of us don't mind a bit if our work is duplicated by someone else, and in fact find it flattering. Quilters tend to be…
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Victory Star
This pattern is Victory Star, one put out by Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts (formerly Bonnie Blue Quilts). I have been thinking about Paula lately, as she recently lost her husband under quite tragic circumstances. Paula is a lovely lady, and I had the privilege of taking a class with her once, and Victory…
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I Can’t Help Myself
Truly, I am working on sewing my rows together for Message in a Bottle, and will be showing you that progress in another post soon. Sometimes a quilter just can't help it, but needs to start a new project. Even before the last one is finished. While I was at the Road to California quilt…
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Message In a Bottle
I know every quilt I am currently working on is my favorite quilt ever. But this one really might be. There is something jewel like in the feel of this project. The pieces resemble facets of gem stones to my eye. Smokey quartz and sapphires. The design is so deceptively simple. It looks so complex,…
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Simply Irresistible
Have you ever in your life seen anything so adorable? Me either. I had to have it. It is a Chateau Rouge kit put together by Country Sampler. I have talked about presentation on this blog in the past, and nobody does it better than Country Sampler. I have a project in mind for this…
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Christmas Cactus
Several people emailed me to ask about the pattern I used for my Christmas Cactus quilt. I bought the pattern in Wisconsin about ten years ago! The good news is, even though that quilt shop has gone out of business, you can still get the pattern from the designer, Elisa Wilson of Elisa's Backporch. I…
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Some Questions Answered
Sometimes I get a lot of emails and lose track of some of them that have questions about things I am making. This past week or two while I have been so busy making items for the shop and getting ready for Thanksgiving has been one of those periods where a few lovely folks have…
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Crossroads
One of the fun things about taking classes from a quilt designer is that typically, they bring along some samples of their work, and you get to see a little trunk show. Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts did just that. Not only did she bring a number of gorgeous quilts, but a good selection…