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This is definitely a case of do what I say – not as I do – or did!  I decided that this was the year that I was going to give myself a sewing room.   I literally have sewing supplies and projects in every room of my house.  If there is an empty drawer or [...]

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Five Inch is a Cinch is the new name of Pat Speth’s pattern company – and rightly so!  She created a sensation years ago with the release of her first book “Nickel Quilts”. Pat showed how beautiful scrappy quilts could be made by simply cutting your stash into 5″ squares.  This book of 20 quilts is [...]

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Olfa has quite simply invented a better mousetrap – or in this case, a better rotary cutter!  But this particular mousetrap has been improved in every way…the simplicity is genius.  There are only three pieces – the handle, the blade, and that magical little black button.

Item #RTY2NS  Retail $29.99
Obviously, the quick change feature of this [...]

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We would like to wish all of our readers and their families a Safe and Happy Holidays.

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I had the opportunity to met with Amy Barrickman at the Houston Quikt Market and she gave me a tour of her Stencils and how she used them. Let her tell you in her own words..enjoy the video.

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 Here are the stencils that [...]

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Label your Quilts

I know – everyone says to date and label your quilts – but in my life the quilt is usually done at the last minute.  There have even been times that a wedding quilt has morphed into an anniversary quilt and I had to add borders to a baby quilt when that same baby had [...]

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I got to talk to Lanette this week – the wonderful lady that brought you the Gypsy Gripper and Little Gypsy Gripper.  Guess what!  The new size – the Incredible In-Between Gripper will be arriving in our warehouse, and available for shipment – in January.  But, you won’t get it as soon as it arrives [...]

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Judie Bellingham over at http://quilting.bellaonline.com wrote this cute Quilting Christmas Carol and has given me permission to use in our newsletter. 
Every year about this time, I put together a little “ditty” in keeping with the Christmas season that is heading our way. I like to pick a traditional carol and then write lyrics that suit the [...]

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Jayme, the threads buyer, just picked up a new line from Ammee’s Babies that I just love!    We have needed a gift set like this for a long time!  Each gift box includes a 36″ square receiving blanket; an 8 1/2″ x 18″ burp towel; crochet thread; an embroidery hook; and instructions for both left and [...]

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There is a reason that quilters are so much fun – and have a zest for life!  We all have a passion that is separate from our families and our jobs.  We have an identity that is beyond being someone’s wife…or Mom…or boss…
We are quilters!  And that means there are never enough hours in a [...]

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