Pillows are such a simple way to refresh a room. I am replacing all our throw pillows with feather inserts so, it gave me the perfect excuse to create some new pillows.
I have been out of town for 10 days in beautiful Penticton British Columbia for our annual national quilt conference, put on by the Canadian Quilters' Association.
While I was gone, had an exciting email. Pellon is launching a new product in Jo-Ann's craft stores and sent me the following message:
Jo-Ann wanted to feature projects on the packaging ... we chose to showcase a variety of projects that were made using Peltex®. I'm happy to report that one of your projects was selected to be on the packaging. This also means that the project title and your name ...
Good Monday to you all!! Here's my Spring Market recap. My disclaimer: Quilt market is for quilt pattern/fabric etc retailers. I am not a retailer so this is an ordinary quilters recap. A quilt shop owner was sweet enough to let me register with her. (Thanks Pat!)
We arrived early Thursday to choose our Schoolhouse workshops. These went from 10:20- 6:00 and varied in length from 15-30 minutes. My blog today: Photo heavy; words light
Don’t sneeze while cutting… just saying… results will vary.
You other quilters can't deny...
Okay, I won't further subject you to the 4:00am ramblings of my brain. But admit it, you're singing along. Don't deny it!
That's not entirely true though. I actually love the way that smaller blocks look in finished quilts, but again, my lack of patience and desire for instant gratification means that I make larger blocks more often.
Anyway, I fell asleep last night thinking about the unspeakable tragedy that Oklahoma is dealing with right now, and so, when I heard a large clap of thunder, I couldn't ...
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8-1/2" squares are sewn into large triangles are sliced the park rearranged and sewn back together in this really fun scrap quilt :-) These blocks come together so quickly that many of the ladies already have several blocks to play with. What I love the most about this quilt is all the different ways that the blocks can be arranged and rearranged in so many different layouts! Look how much fun
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Aren't those great!Today I wonder how could I live in an area where life can be wiped away in one quick swoop of the wind? I thought about it a lot, and then saw this video. Nothing to do with tornados but everything to do with life, and dying.
It's Tuesday!
Did you survive Monday?
Yesterday we did the newest fabrics that came in. Today is little different. These fabrics have been in the store for months. I can hear you now saying, "Jenn, we know you love your fabrics but we want them too! Why are you hiding them?"
Well these bolts were from the 1st 2013 BOM of the year! Now that we have all the kits cut and patterns sorted we can sell YOU the beautiful fabrics! We have approximately 25 bolts of the RJR Primrose Collection! If you are doing the BOM think ahead ...
Boho by Urban Chiks for Moda Fabrics.
Hey there, Wallflower! Let’s flashback and stand out with the bold, retro vibe of Boho. Groovy, vintage inspired posies popping in day glow colors are sure to wake up your inner flower child! So Come on Get Happy and do the Hippie Hippie Chic with Boho, the latest collection from the Urban Chiks.
Les tifaifai exposés à l'étage :
Patchwork exposed at the first floor:
Détail, fait main.
Close-up, made by hand.
Détail, cousu à la machine, avec du fil dégradé de violets.
Close-up, made by machine with variegated thread.
