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May
10

Quiltstock 2019 - Are you coming?

It was sold out. But ask and you just might receive! Yes, it's true, a second week of great workshops, beautiful projects, lots of laughing, big cookies and uber-retreating has been added! So if you thought you'd missed out - you're in luck! Session 2 will actually be first - July 31 through August...
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cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Trending
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A Quilting Life, Barbara Groves, Kansas Troubles, Lisa Bongean, Lynne Hagmeier, Me & My Sister Designs, Primitive Gatherings, Quiltstock, Sherri McConnell
Aug
7

I'm feeling lucky... like Clover

Clover Hollow is the lovely new collection from the mother-daughter team of Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton ~ aka Sherri & Chelsi . We asked them to share their thoughts about Clover Hollow, so in their own words... Clover Hollow is a delightful collection with terrific basics, whimsical...
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cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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A Quilting Life, Chelsi Stratton, Clover Hollow, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Sherri & Chelsi, Sherri McConnell
Aug
7

I'm feeling lucky... like Clover

Clover Hollow is the lovely new collection from the mother-daughter team of Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton ~ aka Sherri & Chelsi . We asked them to share their thoughts about Clover Hollow, so in their own words... Clover Hollow is a delightful collection with terrific basics, whimsical...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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A Quilting Life, Chelsi Stratton, Clover Hollow, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Sherri & Chelsi, Sherri McConnell
Jun
1

Spring Quilt Market - Part 2

When I wrote Part 1, I knew this was coming. I just thought it would be "here" a little sooner. But as everyone knows, the world doesn't stop when we're away from our desks. Truth be told, I think it all multiplies at a faster rate. Part 1 from Spring Market 2018 was all about the fabric...
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cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics, Notions, Trending
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101 Maple Street, A Quilting Life, American Jane, Anne Sutton, Aurifil, Badda Bing, Bunny Hill Designs, Clover Hollow, Delilah, French General, Guest Room, Jen Kingwell, Kathy Schmitz, Kristyne Czepuryk, La Vie En Rouge, Me & My Sister Designs, Oxford, Play All Day, Pretty By Hand, Sandy Klop, Sherri & Chelsi, Sunnyside Up, Sweetwater, Tempters, Urban Cottage
Jun
1

Spring Quilt Market - Part 2

When I wrote Part 1, I knew this was coming. I just thought it would be "here" a little sooner. But as everyone knows, the world doesn't stop when we're away from our desks. Truth be told, I think it all multiplies at a faster rate. Part 1 from Spring Market 2018 was all about the fabric...
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Author: 
cnelson
Posted in: 
Books and Patterns, Fabrics, Notions, Trending
Tagged: 
101 Maple Street, A Quilting Life, American Jane, Anne Sutton, Aurifil, Badda Bing, Bunny Hill, Clover Hollow, Delilah, French General, Guest Room, Jen Kingwell, Kathy Schmitz, Kristyne Czepuryk, La Vie En Rouge, Me & My Sister, Oxford, Play All Day, Pretty By Hand, Sandy Klop, Sherri & Chelsi, Sunnyside Up, Sweetwater, Tempters, Urban Cottage
Mar
27

Tip Jar: Half-triangle Squares Revisited

If you've been here before, you probably know that I love quilts made with half-triangle squares. Like this one. Family Tree by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life . The fabric collection is the new Clover Hollow by Sherri & Chelsi . Two years ago, we posted about half-triangle squares and the...
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cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics, Notions, Tip Jar
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A Quilting Life, Bloc-Loc, half square triangles, Half-triangle squares, HTS, Lisa Bongean, Lissa Alexander, Oh Scrap, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Star Singles, Tips & Tricks, Triangle Paper
Mar
27

Tip Jar: Half-triangle Squares Revisited

If you've been here before, you probably know that I love quilts made with half-triangle squares. Like this one. Family Tree by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life . The fabric collection is the new Clover Hollow by Sherri & Chelsi . Two years ago, we posted about half-triangle squares and the...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics, Notions, Tip Jar
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A Quilting Life, Bloc-Loc, half square triangles, Half-triangle squares, HTS, Lisa Bongean, Lissa Alexander, Oh Scrap, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Star Singles, Triangle Paper
May
5

Eight is Not Enough...More Market Prep

Yesterday we gave you a peek at eight of the Moda designers pre-Market activities. Today, we give you ten more. Barb Groves—Me and My Sister There is hardly a surface in the place that isn’t covered with fabric … that includes stools and chairs. These are yard cuts of our new Frolic group. The...
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Linzee McCray
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Fabrics, Trending
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A Quilting Life, Betsy Chutchian, Brenda Riddle, Chelsi Stratton, Corey Yoder, Franny & Jane, Jan Patek Quilts, Me & My Sister Designs, Minick & Simpson, Moda Designers, Moda Fabrics, Sherri McConnell, Vanessa Goertzen, Zen Chic
May
5

Eight is Not Enough...More Market Prep

Yesterday we gave you a peek at eight of the Moda designers pre-Market activities. Today, we give you ten more. Barb Groves—Me and My Sister There is hardly a surface in the place that isn’t covered with fabric … that includes stools and chairs. These are yard cuts of our new Frolic group. The...
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Author: 
Linzee McCray
Posted in: 
Fabrics, Trending
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A Quilting Life, Betsy Chutchian, Brenda Riddle, Chelsi Stratton, Corey Yoder, Franny & Jane, Jan Patek, Me and My Sister Designs, Minick and Simpson, Moda Designers, Moda fabric, Sherri McConnell, Vanessa Goertzen, Zen Chic
Jun
21

Fourth & twelve...

Because we're in Texas, folks here might think that refers to football. It doesn't. In this case, it means that the Fourth of July is twelve days away. And there is sewing to do! If you haven't started... this might be a bit ambitious. This glorious quilt is Portage Lake . The fabrics are from the...
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cnelson
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A Quilting Life, Austin Bluebird, Desert Bloom, Flag Pillow, Grand Traverse Bay, Jan Patek, Jane Davidson, Minick Simpson, Miss Scarlet, Nested Churn Dash, Patchwork, Portage Lake, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Stars & Stripes Quilt, Stars and Stripes