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Molly's Sketchbook: Bunny Finger Puppets!

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:09:34 +0000

	I love Easter baskets! There isn't a lot of gift pressure like there is with Christmas gifts or Valentine's Day and best of all Easter baskets celebrate Springtime! I love the convergence of bunnies, chicks and dyed eggs. — full article at purlbee.com

» Stash Report – March 21, 2010 / Patchwork Times

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000

My numbers surely feel stagnant but I will get back on track soon. Used this Week: 8.5 yards Used year to Date: 188 yards Added this Week: 0 yards Added Year to Date: 36 yards Net Used for 2010: 152 yards Please share a link to your stash report. Be sure to link to the blog post and ... — full article at patchworktimes.com

Stash Report - Mar 21

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000

	I busted stash for 2 quilts this week. 1.5 yards to finish the blue celtic quilt, and 1.5 yards for the top on "Rainbow Dreams". I'm now debating borders on this, but I think I'm leaning towards no borders and bind it in a light cream. As mentioned yesterday, I have 1 fabric purchase ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

Action has been taken!

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:44:00 +0000

	Last year when I was thinking about what to theme my retreat this weekend, it seemed obvious to plan upon the first day of spring yesterday, therefore it became the "Spring into Action" quilt retreat. Well, let me tell you these ladies came prepared to take action, take numbers, and get it ... — full article at blog.heidikaisand.com

National Quilting Day

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:24:00 +0000

	I'm told that today is National Quilting Day - in the US, anyway. Not sure about here in Canada, but I'll celebrate with my American neighbors anytime. How did I spend this quilting day? Not quilting - instead I went on a shop-hop with a friend. Six shops visited, ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

Hen and Chicks Quilt Studio Retreat in Full Swing

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:21:00 +0000

	With bright, fresh Gerber daisies in hand, I welcomed my guests to my annual quilt retreat. The vases not only made the tables springlike, but are doing double-duty as name cards. The guests received a tote full of essential items for the weekend, including their favorite beverage and ... — full article at blog.heidikaisand.com

paintings

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:51:00 +0000

	-- Melody Johnson 2038 S.R. 399 Palmer TN 37365 931-779-2038 Blog: ... — full article at fibermania.blogspot.com

Acceptance

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:51:00 +0000

	Dinner at Eight Artists presents Beneath the Surface , a special exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA – July 22-25th at the Long Beach Convention Center. Sponsored by Moore’s Sewing Centers and Brother International and the Dinner at Eight blog. ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

Rainbow Dreams

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:56:00 +0000

	After all your wonderful comments on the start of my purple quilt, I decided I wanted a least a few more colour options in there. So, I tried adding red and blue to the mix. Not bad, but really not my colour scheme. I like things a bit brighter than this. So, I went ahead ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

Working from Home

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:45:00 +0000

I just wanted to take a minute to express how grateful I am to be working from home. A few years ago I would have never guess that I would be working full time as a writer and social media manager and doing it all from home. I can work anywhere from a Sony VAIO or any other computer. All I need ... — full article at paradisefiberstudio.com

Donation Time!

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +0000

	Last week I said I wanted to finish a number of quilties, to take to my guild meeting this week. I wasn't sure how realistic my list was, but I was going to give it my best shot. Apparently I had more time to quilt than I thought, because I finished all but one of my ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

I've got takers

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:27:00 +0000

	So far, four five people have asked for one of these 1970's Ohio Star visions of loveliness to deconstruct/cut/paste/rescue. I'm sitting with my seam ripper, separating them and have four three more I can part with if you wanna play. A few guidelines (I don't do rules, as you know). ... — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

A quilt for Oregon

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:27:00 +0000

	I started working on a new piece today and put in quite a few hours. It is for a show of quilts about the state of Oregon. I have kind of a history with using Douglas Fir tree images. It is the state tree of Oregon and they are just everywhere you look in this part of the state. They grow ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

more on knitted trees & trunk treasures

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:04:00 +0000

	NJ isn't the only place with mad knitters. I got a delightful email from Amy Stockwell, a former student of mine who lives in Decatur, IL. Decatur, apparently has a better sense of joy and humor than Cape May, NJ! Here is Amy's tree hugger on the left and the recent article from the Decatur ... — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

Another magazine

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:04:00 +0000

	Yesterday I got the new copies of Quilting Arts magazine for April/May 2010. It has my newest article in it about reworking an old piece. This started, you may remember, as a series of blog posts last November about reworking my 2007 Journal quilt. The magazine editor saw my blog and asked if I ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

» Design Wall Monday – March 15, 2010 / Patchwork Times

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

My design wall this weekend was in a hotel also. I spent 3 nights in Portland at a Trade show. Saw a lot of beautiful quilts at a Quilt show and met some very nice Vendors of new Fabric lines. Too much Information and eye candy. Can I just throw a few Fat Quarters at the wall??? Travel safe! ... — full article at patchworktimes.com

Design Wall Monday - Mar 15

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:36:00 +0000

	It's Design Wall Monday again already. I have no idea where this weekend went, and I don't think that's just because of the "spring ahead" on the clocks Sunday morning. I'm not too sure about my design wall this week. I started a small quilt based on Judy's " Peaches and Dreams ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

What a Thrill!

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:01:00 +0000

	Just less than a week ago, I was anticipating the AASV auction. What fun it was to see "Pigs in a Blanket" front and center for the entire evening program. The screen captured the details. But it was Dr. Doug Groth of Carthage, Illinois, that captured our attention with his winning bid of ... — full article at blog.heidikaisand.com

» Stash Report – March 14, 2010 / Patchwork Times

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:05:00 +0000

Mid-March . . can you believe it? Is it because I’m getting old (please don’t agree!) or does time seem to be flying by for everyone? This past week I finished the Cupcake top and started Pueblo Sunrise. Used this Week: 9 yards Used year to Date: 179.50 yards Added this Week: 0 yards Added ... — full article at patchworktimes.com

2 More Finishes

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

	I've been busy today. Got to go out for lunch and some quilt-shop browsing with a friend. I managed to leave without buying anything new (except for some new needles), so nothing added to my stash this week. But around the outing, I managed to get a lot of quilting ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

longer days ahead

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:32:00 +0000

	Hooray - spring ahead tonight! Of course, there is a roaring rain and wind storm out there, with 60 mph winds predicted. Branches down when I went out late this afternoon to see my mother -- and some flooding. I was supposed to go to an art opening tonight but once I was in, I was ... — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

Mad Knitter Update

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:15:00 +0000

The town wants to find out who it is so they can make her get a permit for displaying things. Ah...the almighty dollar~! It is raining and the wind is blowing like crazy. I am puttering around with some UFOs in my sewing room. If you have either orphan UFO blocks or a UFO top - ... — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

Neat

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:15:00 +0000

	I now have quite a few magazines that my work has appeared in and several that I have written articles for. I have been needing a way to keep them clean, organized, but accessible. Several years ago, when I worked for the National Psoriasis Foundation one of my jobs was keeping track of ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

One Down ...

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:18:00 +0000

	Several to go. But, the first of my quilties is finished. My goal is to get as many of these done before my guild meeting Wednesday night as a I can. This one - my yellow celtic square - still needs a name and a label, but other than that it is complete. I'll ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

Professional Art Quilt Alliance

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:19:00 +0000

PAQA, The Professional Art Quilt Alliance, fostering and nourishing innovation in the art quilt and art garment field. Kathy Sands, PAQA Artist Members at the monthly meetings in suburban Chicago: Bring and show new and original work Encourage new artists in the field Discuss professional issues ... — full article at artquilters.com

The Mad Knitter

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:20:00 +0000

	This story made the AP and it cheered me up immediately as I read it at breakfast. More here . — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

So I went shopping

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:20:00 +0000

	Today I felt like I could slow down and breathe for the first time this year. I did not have a to-do list a mile long and a looming deadline to meet. I hit the ground, running, on January 1 with the word "Thrive" emblazened on the front of my mind and a list in front of me. (I only ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

Cleveland Rocks

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:18:00 +0000

	So, one thing I really loved about Cleveland is that they take Rock and Roll music seriously. So do I. "I know it's only Rock and Roll, but I like it. I like it." They claim to be the birth place of Rock and Roll and I think that is bunk, but they stepped up and claimed it and did something ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

Wednesday’s Puzzle

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:45 +0000

	I like how the Roseate Spoonbill on the right is making a heart shape. Here they are as a puzzle (click anywhere on the puzzle to start): –Sue — full article at suehecker.com

Goals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000

	I've been unhappy lately because I haven't been able to get into my sewing room as much as I would like. A full time job, which has been requiring 2 evenings of my time every week in addition to the regular 40 hours, has taken a big chunk out of both my time and energy. This isn't ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

today's journey

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0000

	— full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

Quilting Arts TV

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0000

	We got home from Cleveland late last night and I am pretty worn beat today. It was a good trip and I have lots of pictures to share. I'll start with the taping of my 3 segments for Quilting Arts TV. I arrived at the Beachwood Studios at 8 am on Friday morning. This was the last day of taping ... — full article at andsewitgoes.blogspot.com

The BIG Move Update: A New Logo to Celebrate Our New Space!

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

	Two weeks ago we announced The BIG Move right here on The Purl Bee. In case you missed our announcement, we're moving our two Soho shops, Purl and Purl Patchwork to a new, much bigger space in Soho this April. You can read all about it right here. Since we made our ... — full article at purlbee.com

Why?

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:33:48 +0000

	I take lots of pictures, and sometimes I wonder why. When I go to the birding center and Paradise Pond, I have taken over 600 pictures on a single afternoon. Then I delete-delete-delete, until I have a more reasonable number to save. The good part of having so many pictures to choose from is ... — full article at suehecker.com

A Little Different Routine

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:25:00 +0000

	Each year my husband Jeff attends the AASV conference, with the location changing each year. This year we're not far from home...just across the border in Omaha, NE. Attending these meetings is always fun for me, because I get to play while he goes to classes! It's a family-oriented ... — full article at blog.heidikaisand.com

Quilting Arts TV

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:14:00 +0000

	This is me on the set of Quilting Arts TV. Friday, March 5, 2010, Cleveland, Ohio. As you know, I don’t really like to talk about these types of things until everything is over. I’m so excited it’s in the can and I can spill the beans! OK, this is the only picture ... — full article at pinkchalkstudio.com

Design Wall Monday - Mar 8

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:53:00 +0000

	I did not have a lot of time to sew last week, but I tried to make up for it yesterday. On the left of the wall is my finished "sleight of hand" flimsy. The card trick blocks were simple and very quick to make. The setting blocks however, were much more detailed and ... — full article at kristaquilts.blogspot.com

Design-Wall Monday

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:49:42 +0000

	I really look forward to JudyL’s Design-Wall Mondays. It’s good to have a regularly scheduled time to take stock of what you’re doing (or sometimes not doing). Quilting: Nothing too exciting. Well, I think the colors are kind of exciting, by it’s only strip sets, ... — full article at suehecker.com

Sunday traffic

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:55:00 +0000

	We waltzed into Brooklyn in 58 minutes and it took us an hour and 45 to get back to NJ. While we were sitting in traffic, I did a drive-by shooting with my iPhone. No idea what I had till this minute. Took the Manhattan Bridge across to Brooklyn going in and I loved the way the ... — full article at studio78notes.blogspot.com

Whit's Knits: Fuzzy Easter Chicks and Mini Easter Eggs

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:05:35 +0000

	It's been a very long, very snowy winter in New York and, so, Easter is especially welcome to me this year. I can't wait for a holiday that celebrates spring's harbingers: baby chicks and lambs, budding daffodils, the bright colors of a warm, sunny day. To get the feeling started early, I ... — full article at purlbee.com

Molly's Sketchbook: Spring Napkins

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 03:26:16 +0000

	I can't wait for Spring to arrive. I am so sick of slushy snow, grey days, and cold temperatures! Besides the warmer weather one of the things I'm looking forward to most is sitting down with family and friends at all of the celebrations that happen each spring. There's Easter, Passover, ... — full article at purlbee.com