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45° Diamonds
I sometimes get questions how can my stamps be used in different quilt patterns. You know I love to use my stamps over and over in different patterns so you can get a lot of use out of each set. The...
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NEW Stamp Set.. Sugar Loaf!!!
I’m so excited to bring the “Sugar Loaf” set of stamps to you. I’ve been working on developing some new patterns with stamps. When my friend, Jo Morton sent me this design as a possible stamp set...
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My new site is live!
I hope you like my new site! We tried to make it easier to move around and find just what you are looking for. Let me know what you think, o.k?
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Pressing the Mystery Blocks
Those of you working on the mystery quilt have been asking about pressing the blocks you just put together. As a rule, I usually wait until I have the entire block completed before pressing. That...
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Prepping for my next project!
Hi Everyone! Even though it has been an Indian summer, I see fall colors right around the corner! I’ve already taken out my fall quilts and am ready to sit and sew. Last week’s trip to Canada with...
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Autmn in the Smokies
Every year I anticipate the coming of fall in the Smoky mountains. Nature is glorious! The Cherokee Indians used to say, “Shaconage”, which means, “Blue, Like Smoke”. Some friends were visiting this...
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New Stamp!
You asked for it and here it is! The 3/4″ Hexagon Connector is NOW AVAILABLE. 3/4″ Hexagon Connector This stamp is used with the 3/4″ Hexagon. Just finish your hexagon flowers any size (here I did 2...
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Tips for Blocking a Quilt
Do you want your quilt to hang straight when you finish? Do you have an upcoming quilt show and your quilt is just a tad wonky? Well, this blog is for YOU! I use these steps EVERYTIME I make a quilt....
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Mystery Quilt Revealed!
For those of you working on the mystery quilt, your last clue went out yesterday. Here is my quilt, named “Fancy Tennessee Waltz”. “Fancy Tennessee Waltz” The next question is, will the stamps or...
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Just a Peek!
I’m hand quilting my new quilt for next year’s “Stitch Along”. I thought you would like a peek! First peek at “Piney Rose”. I’m hoping to finish the hand quilting by the end of November. We will see!...
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Making Bias Binding
Binding a quilt can be a daunting process or a simple one. I ALWAYS use BIAS binding when finishing my quilt. WHY? Because it will always lay flatter. It does take more fabric to make bias binding,...
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Sewing on the Binding
Last time I showed how to MAKE bias binding and why I love it so much for the edge of a quilt. Today I’ll show you how I apply the binding to the edge of the quilt. Many quilting teachers will sew the...
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New Product Available!
Hi Everyone! I’ve been testing stamping surfaces for months since my sister arrived at my home with a mat she uses for stamping cards. I figured if it is good for cards, how about template stamps? Her...
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I hope this year brings joy and peace to all of my friends and family! Our Christmas decorations are out and waiting for the arrival of Santa. The red and green quilts are hung...
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An old friend is being discontinued…
I’ve been working on a new thimble stamp and will be discontinuing the old one by the end of January. The original thimble stamp started my template stamp business! This quilt appeared in Better Homes...
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Piney Rose Stitch Along!
I know you have been patiently waiting for the new medallion quilt that I’ve been working on for over a year. Here it is, “Piney Rose”. “Piney Rose” “Piney Rose” is the Tennessee name for the Peony....
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Early Bird Mailings!
Hi everyone! I was overwhelmed by the hand stitchers that signed up early for the “Piney Rose” stitch along. I’ve got your “starter” packages ready to mail out today. Starter Package Your package will...
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Stitching Preparation
Don’t you LOVE hand work? It is so portable! Today I’m going to show you how I prepare my piecing for travel. First, I lay out my design on the design wall. Layout your design. Next I pick up one row...
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Piney Rose Questions Answered!
Hi everyone! I’ve had a few questions about the Stitch Along I thought I’d address before we start in a few weeks. “Piney Rose” For those of you that received your “starter package” with your stitch...
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Basic Stamping
Hi everyone! I’ve received a few comments recently from new followers about basic steps. I plan on doing some blog posts to cover these important subjects in the next few weeks. I’m going to start...
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