I was born in New York City, but my family lived in New Jersey at the time. We moved west three years later so I have few memories of the Garden State. But I have visited a few times and am always struck by what a pretty state New Jersey is.
Author: Lyn_Brown
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Don’t Forget! The FREE 2015 Solitaire Mystery!
Our 2015 Solitaire Mystery quilt starts next Monday, August 3!
There will be five clues… one every Monday through the month of August. -
Christmas In July!
Continuing with our Christmas in July sale, you gotta check out my Craftsy shop and all the wonderful patterns for handmade gifts you can make to give during the holidays. Purses and totes, scarves, toys and tableware all in addition to quilt patterns! ALL JUST 99 CENTS! (more…)
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The States Of Modern: New Hampshire
During the 19th century, the New Hampshire economy was dominated by the textile and shoe industries. By the early 20th century, the Amoskeag Mill in Manchester was the largest textile mill in the world.
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The States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Nevada
Nevada… The Silver State! Silver Ore and Silver Dollars! One of the most visited spots in the world! Nevada’s largest industry is tourism with Las Vegas as its largest city. Aside from its gambling meccas, the state has large expanses of semi-arid land (Desert!) and is fringed on the west with the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. In fact, Nevada means “Snow-Covered” in Spanish. (more…)
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Announcing Our New 2015 Mystery Quilt: Solitaire
Our New 2015 Mystery Quilt is called Solitaire (68″ X 76″). When you see the solution, you’ll totally get the name!
Solitaire is a fun and easy quilt for your summer stitching pleasure. This design is a complete departure from our previous mysteries. It will be quick and easy and yet, still Beautiful! -
Christmas In July!
As of today, July 12, there are only 165 days til Christmas! That is practically next week! So I am celebrating Christmas in July with all of my Christmas patterns on sale on Craftsy. Check them out and start stitching now!
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States Of Modern: Nebraska
With the Fourth of July passed, we move into deep summer! Also, we are more than halfway through our States of Modern blocks.
This week we go to Nebraska! For Quilters, Nebraska is all about the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln. Home to the largest publicly held quilt collection in the world, the IQSC is a place I long to visit. Imagine, a museum filled with exquisite quilts… on a regular basis! Oh yea… I’m going there!
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Happy Independence Day!
For my readers in my home country of the USA: This is the weekend that we celebrate the birthday of United States of America. Amid the barbecues and parades and fireworks, take a moment to reflect on how wonderful it is to live in this great country!
Pull out your patriotic quilts and show your pride! Or… Choose one of these patriotic patterns and start on a new patriotic quilt! Each is just 99 cents for the next 48 hours! -
States Of Modern: Montana
Montana: Big Sky Country! Wide open spaces filled with ranches, farms and national parks! From Yellowstone to Little Bighorn Battlefield NAtional Monument, Montana is a spectacular place to visit and a lovely place to live.