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Winner: Making a World of Difference quilt book
Congratulations goes to Brenda! She is the winner of my book giveaway, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time, by Ruth McHaney Danner. Here’s her comment, I belong to a Project Linus Guild...
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Doodle and stitch for Cystic Fibrosis
As part of International Craft Month, QuiltShopGal is hosting a Charity Fundraiser to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Called Bee Creative, it runs through the month of March. Event spokesperson, Darlene,...
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Free pattern: Love Quilt for Orlando
After 9.11, a good friend and I got busy. Every evening after work we sewed and stitched until we had a twin size bed quilt ready to ship to New York. Done, in two weeks. A few months later, we got a...
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Quilters: A photo history of memories
When a friend, Kimberly, shared a link to a photo collection showing women at the end of the Great Depression making quilts, I knew I had to share it here. But, this got me to thinking about why we...
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Video: Tips for making a color strata
The strip quilt, “Fiesta” is the largest in a series of quilts Rob Appell made for the *Libby Lehman fundraising book, Color Strata Quilts; Seam, Cut & Sew. The solids in color strata order were a...
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Quick Strippies spotted + free pattern
Mary Johnson, of MaryQuilts.com, expresses joy in seeing her quilt design used for some in this collection of donation quilts. The makers are members of two Tyler Texas churches and the entire lot, all...
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Paper piece a pussy cat
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with blue birds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still...
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Kennel quilts offer comfort after disasters
The Quilt Pattern Magazine (TQPM) Small Kennel Quilt Team is a volunteer organization with a mission to help dogs and cats after a disaster. Think of how many small animals lost their homes after...
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2021 Fat Quarter Shop Charity Quilt Kit
It’s time for the 2021 Fat Quarter Shop charity quilt and here it is: Serendipity. Hosted in conjunction with Moda Fabrics, the proceeds from this project will benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South...
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How to Make a Wheelchair Quilt
Learn how to make a wheelchair quilt with this free tutorial and pattern from Hearts Creations. It is not difficult to make and would be the perfect gift for a loved one. I wish I had seen this when...
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8 Ways Quilters Can Help Ukraine
As quilters watch the horrible events unfold in the Ukraine, we can all offer to help in our own way(s). Art and creativity is one of those ways, and a number of quilters have stepped up and offered...
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Using Quilts in Therapy
Quilting is not just to make something pretty for a bed. Did you know that quilting and quilts can also be used in therapy? This article from NextAvenue details how quilts are incorporated into...
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Free Quilt of Valor Pattern
The Crafty Quilter brings us beautiful block and pattern for making a quilt for Quilts of Valor. This is an organization that provides quilts for members and veterans to give them comfort. This free...
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15 Church Building Quilt Patterns
Today, more and more people are turning to church and religion as a way to connect with their community. If you’re looking to celebrate the spirit of your congregation, an inspiring new way to do that...
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20 Gay Pride Quilt Patterns and Tutorials
If you’re looking for creative ways to spread the joy of the LGBTQ community this holiday season, look no further. Make sure you keep your friends and family in the loop throughout the year with...
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