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Hydrangea Squares by CATE TALLMAN-EVANS
Fabric courtesy of Northcott Churn Dash Variation blocks in shades of blue and purple were used to create this romantic bed quilt. Skill level: Intermediate |
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Marabella by WENDY SHEPPARD
Fabric courtesy of Henry Glass & Co. Soft and sweet! This charming table topper is the perfect accessory for a breakfast room or porch. Skill level: Intermediate |
Melrose by CATE TALLMAN-EVANS
Fabric courtesy of Quilting Treasures Wild Goose and Basket blocks make a striking combination in this sophisticated queen-size quilt. Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced |
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Garden Path Placemats by PAM and ROBERT BONO
Pieced by Susan Clark Quilted by Mary Nordeng Simply elegant! Quick-corner piecing was used to create delectable flower bud blocks. Make them in romantic pink or friendship yellow. Skill level: Intermediate |
Flutterbye Dreams by MICHELE CRAWFORD
Quilted by Kay Kimball Fabric courtesy of Henry Glass & Co. Easy piecing, with a hint of appliqué! Skill level: Intermediate |
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Sunny Day Part 2 by SANDI IRISH
Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting Good morning starshine! Eight-Pointed Star and Flower Pot blocks were artfully arranged in this magnificent bed quilt. Skill level: Advanced |
Daybreak by WENDY SHEPPARD
Fabric courtesy of FreeSpirit Enjoy the sweet life with whisper-soft fabrics in trendy designs! Skill level: Beginner |
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Low Tide by PINE TREE COUNTRY QUILTS
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics Sew easy! One simple block was colored two different ways with gorgeous sea print fabrics to create this outstanding quilt. Skill level: Intermediate |
Savannah Summer by CHRISTINE STAINBROOK
Fabric courtesy of Red Rooster Fabrics Southern hospitality! Broken Star blocks in pastel shades of pink, green, and cream evoke the romance of a summer night. Skill level: Intermediate |
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Seaside Garden by YOLANDA FUNDORA
Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting Brighten an entryway with this summer-themed banner made by the fabric designer herself! Skill level: Beginner |
Butterfly Dance by LORI HEIN
Quilted by Laurie Burgess Fabric courtesy of Benartex Butterfly motifs were appliquéd to Square-in-a-Square blocks to create a seasonal little quilt for spring. Use it as a wall hanging or table topper! Skill level: Intermediate |
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Safari Adventure by PINE TREE COUNTRY QUILTS
Fabric courtesy of Wilmington Prints Cozy up! Baby animals parade across this warm and cuddly flannel quilt. Skill level: Intermediate |
Tubby Time by PINE TREE COUNTRY QUILTS
Fabric courtesy of Elizabeth's Studio and Benartex Make bath time fun time! Dry little ones off, then wrap them in a quilt made with love. Skill level: Beginner |
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Patriotic Welcome by MICHELE CRAWFORD
Fabric courtesy of P&B Textiles Celebrate the Fourth of July or welcome home a family member in the military with this patriotic banner! Skill level: Intermediate |
Running Free by HELEN WEINMAN
Quilted by Cathy Franks Fabric courtesy of Clothworks Capture the spirit of wild horses with this contemporary fabric and color palette based on the designs of Laurel Burch. Skill level: Beginner |
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Christmas in Baltimore by MIMI DIETRICH
Quilted by Maria O'Haver Fabric courtesy of P&B Textiles No time to appliqué? Use appliqué print squares instead, then quilt around the motifs to create a Baltimore Album-style quilt. Skill level: Beginner |
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Snow Day by HEIDI PRIDEMORE
Pieced by Kathy Norton Quilted by Doris Pridemore Fabric courtesy of P&B Textiles No school! Time to play. Snowball blocks and scenic stripe sashing strips were used to make this quick-and-easy project. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate |
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| Fabric Showcase: Little Pink Stars
by Margo Krager for Blue Hill Fabrics "Visiting my friend Bette Faries at her Montana ranch often includes looking at her quilt collection. Her quilt, Little Pink Stars, always captures my attention." |
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Quilting Entrepreneurs:
Whims Watercolor Quilts
by Bailey Wolff
Watercolor made easy! |
| Electric Quilt 7 Basics by Andrea Bishop
Ever wish someone could teach you Electric Quilt? Well, someone can! EQ's webmaster and software educator breaks down the steps. Open your EQ progam and start designing! |
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Pieces of the Past:
Straight Talk About Quilt Care
by Patricia L. Cummings
How to keep quilts free from pests! |
| Felonious Quilting by Kevin R. Henry
Why are some convicts making quilts? One prison inmate tells us his story. |
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| Karen McTavish: Combining Tradition and Technology by Dawn Goldsmith In 1997, Karen McTavish never envisioned herself a quilter. Her mom, Jan, got her interested. Now, Karen includes machine quilter, teacher of the year, judge, and author in her bio. |
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Let’s Buy a Machine Quilting Frame
Imagine this scenario: You have perfected piecing and appliqué and have amassed a pile of completed quilt tops. Perhaps you have tried to machine quilt them with your home sewing maching and given up in frustration because it is just too difficult to wrestle that quilt sandwich under the needle. Now, you are thinking about purchasing a quilting frame that you can use with your sewing machine. |
| Quilt Gallery: Road to California Each year for the past 15 years, quilters have descended upon Ontario, California, to attend the Road to California Quilter's Conference and Showcase. Here, we highlight some of the award winners of the 2010 show. |
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