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It’s Show Time!
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The States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Indiana 14
I don’t know much about Indiana… If you have ever lived there or visited, leave a comment below and tell me about our 19th State! Thanks!
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Thank you Seaside Quilters!
What a lovely group! I had a fabulous evening with the Seaside Quilters in North San Diego yesterday. After a scenic drive down the coast I met with this talented and friendly group and we had a great discussion about seasonal quilts.
Seaside is an active guild with lots going on. Their Show and Tell featured many projects Linus and other philanthropy quilts… And just some beautiful quilts. If I’m ever in San Diego on the first Tuesday of the month… I’m going back to Seaside Quilters!
Don’t Forget about the OCQG Quilt Show…
I am going to be teaching two new and wonderful classes in Anaheim this Saturday, April 11, 2015. The classes are offered Zion Lutheran Church (222 N East St (Between Lincoln and La Palma), Anaheim, CA) at the Orange County Quilters Guild Fabulous Annual Quilt Show.
In the morning, (8-11 am) we will be talking about hand piecing Pentagon Balls ($20). These round balls have just one pattern piece and are so relaxing and easy to put together, you’ll make bunches! In the afternoon, (1-4 pm) we’ll be Quick Microwave Dying Silk Scarves ($25 includes the scarves and dyes!). These scarves are easy to do and look so elegant! And they make great gifts! Once you learn the simple secrets, you’ll make tons!
Sign up for these Classes (and others) through Kat Benne. You can e-mail Kat at quiltshow@orangecountyquiltersguild.com. For more info and supply lists, click here then scroll down to the grid of classes.
Come and join us for a wonderful day!
Have you seen my patterns on Craftsy? By popular demand, I have finally posted the pattern for my NextGen Quilt. It is so easy to make this quilt! It looks very difficult with all those odd shapes but it is SIMPLE with no templates at all!
Irene made this NextGen with lots of green as background. Isn’t it spectacular?
NextGen adds just one step to the Magic 9-Patch pattern (above, which is also included in this pattern) to make this spectacular quilt.
Check out my NEXTGEN/Magic 9-Patch Pattern on Craftsy!
Recently TLC Guild member JoAnne shared her LOGS! quilt she made in my Yorba Linda class. Isn’t it wonderful in neutrals? JoAnne left off the applique and it isn’t even missed! And the LOGS! pattern is now available on my Craftsy site too!
My LOGS! pattern is sort of an encyclopedia of log cabin blocks…some old, some new, some I just made up!
And that optional appliqué? It looks like it’s on the border but actually it’s added at the block stage. Check out the LOGS! pattern to see what I mean!
Strippy Stars is a simple to make quilt pattern you’ll use over and over again… Christmas or Patriotic or BABY! Or… Anything! This quick pattern has NO MATCHING SEAMS and Fusible Appliqued Stars! Quick, Quick, QUICK! Just $4.99!
Chains Of Friendship is a great scrappy pattern! Make it Christmas! Make it 1800s! Make it 30s! Make it Patriotic! Make it TODAY!! Just $4.99!
Our very popular pattern, The Herd features Rudolph and all his friends! Made from yummy Christmas Fat Quarters, it goes together easily and makes a wonderful Christmas Quilt… It’s also great for any hunters on your gift list… Just $4.99!
Again, Thank You Seaside Quilters!
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I’m Teaching This Saturday! In Anaheim!
I am going to be teaching two new and wonderful classes in Anaheim this Saturday, April 11, 2015. The classes are offered Zion Lutheran Church (222 N East St (Between Lincoln and La Palma), Anaheim, CA) at the Orange County Quilters Guild Fabulous Annual Quilt Show.
In the morning on Saturday, (8-11 am) we will be talking about and hand piecing Pentagon Balls ($20). These round balls have just one pattern piece and are so relaxing and easy to put together, you’ll make bunches!
In the afternoon, (1-4 pm) we’ll be Quick Microwave Dying Silk Scarves ($25 includes the scarves and dyes!). These scarves are easy to do and look so elegant! And they make great gifts! Once you learn the simple secrets, you’ll make tons!
Sign up for these Classes (and others) through Kat Benne. You can e-mail Kat at quiltshow@orangecountyquiltersguild.com. For more info and supply lists, click here then scroll down to the grid of classes.
Come and join us for a wonderful day!
One of my NEWEST PATTERNS is the Patchwork Puppy Dog Pattern in both the large (12″ X 16″) and small (9″ X 12″) sizes. The pattern is on sale right now for 99 cents and will return to its full price of $2.99 soon. If you are a mother or a grandma, aunt or friend to a young child, you need this pattern! It’s fun to make, Way easier than it looks and will become a cherished Heirloom.Head over to Craftsy and get your Patchwork Puppy Dog Pattern now!
And The Folded Christmas Tree Napkin/Ornament/Pin Pattern is just 99 cents too! Great for Holiday Parties! Or Make A Set as a Hostess Gift!
Here is the link to one of my Newest CRAFTSY Patterns….The Tea Towel Purse on Craftsy. What A Great Gift!
Cute and Easy Tea Towel Hat (Or Make it from a couple of Fat Quarters!)
Really FUN Solana Beach Jelly Roll quilt pattern
Modern City Blocks Quilt (Crisp and Clean!)
Ruffled T-Shirt Knit Scarf (A Great GIFT!)
Because this Christmas Pine Tree Quilt is made of squares and triangles… If you want a smaller quilt, use smaller squares OR make a larger quilt with larger squares!And the Christmas Pine Tree Quilt Pattern is just 99 cents on Craftsy now!
Quick and Easy! The Phat Fats pattern uses 6 Fat Quarters and bit of yardage to make this quilt in a jiffy! Here is the Phat Fats Quick Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern. (Just 99 Cents at my Craftsy Store)…
More 99 Cent Patterns…
Crazy Patch Purse By Machine
As you can see, this is Crazy Patch for the machine age. All stitching is by machine. It is wondrous to use all those decorative stitches and different threads. Sometimes I put two threads through the needle (one on a bobbin) just to see what would happen. The results are fantastic! The Crazy Patch is done flat then the purse is made from the created piece in a very simple manner. Dig out your fancy fabrics… or just your favorite cottons! And have a great time making this purse!
Here is the link: (The pattern is just 99 cents and you can download it immediately!)
Crazy Patch Purse By Machine
Kaffe Squall Layer Cake/Scrap/Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern… See how each block design is just one fabric fused and cut into the shape with eight petals or arms or spokes… each block has just one piece of fabric appliqued onto the background. This method really shows off your beautiful fabrics. It is way fun!
But I don’t think I should have all the fun! So the Kaffe Squall pattern is just 99 cents on Craftsy and ready for immediate download!:Kaffe Squall Pattern PDF on Craftsy
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And Don’t Forget…
The Seaside Quilt Guild meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Soledad Club in Pacific Beach, California (that’s North San Diego). And this Tuesday (TONITE!), I will be their speaker. My subject is going to be Quilts Through The Seasons. Come on down!
AND I’ll be teaching this Saturday at the OCQG Show… Sign up for these Classes (and others) through Kat Benne. You can e-mail Kat at quiltshow@orangecountyquiltersguild.com. For more info and supply lists, click here then scroll down to the grid of classes.
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Seaside Quilters: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
The Seaside Quilt Guild is a group of friendly quilters who meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Soledad Club in Pacific Beach, California (that’s North San Diego). And this Tuesday, I will be their speaker. My subject is going to be Quilts Through The Seasons.
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States Of Modern 13 – Illinois
As I was researching Illinois, I fell in love with the eagle on their flag! His is regal and tough and absolutely beautiful. The banner he has in his beak on the flag says: State Sovereignty – National Union, the very crux of our governmental system. I had to include him in this series, but there is a slight problem….
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Our March Pillow: Vintage Dresden
This post continues our monthly pillow series. For March I dug out some vintage scraps and made little Dresden fans to place in the opposite corners of our pillow. It’s funny to me how these vintage pieces look a bit modern… (more…)
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States Of Modern Block Of The Week: Idaho
Idaho is more than potatoes. It is wide open spaces and lots of history, beautiful vistas and gorgeous rivers. 60% of Idaho land is held by the National Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management and contains some of the largest unspoiled areas in the lower 48 states.
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Ventura Retreat
I am off on retreat in Ventura with my friendship group this week. Boy, are we having a good time!
This is truly a miserable place (not) but I guess someone has to stay here and sew and sew and sew… It might as well be my great friendship group!
Here is a smattering of the projects from the group this week…
****** SHOP MY QUILT PATTERNS ON CRAFTSY *********
Strippy Stars is a simple to make quilt pattern you’ll use over and over again… Christmas or Patriotic or BABY! Or… Anything! This quick pattern has NO MATCHING SEAMS and Fusible Appliqued Stars! Quick, Quick, QUICK! Just $4.99!
Chains Of Friendship is a great scrappy pattern! Make it Christmas! Make it 1800s! Make it 30s! Make it Patriotic! Make it TODAY!! Just $4.99!
This Cypress Quilt is made from 6 Fat Quarters and a bit of yardage. Shown here in solids, it’s also a wonderful way to show of fabulous prints!
Instant Karma is another Fat Quarter Quilt. Large pieces and small squares add up to Big Impact with this Instant Karma Quilt! Christmas fabrics make it festive, School Colors make it ready to take to the dorm and/or the Big Game! ON SALE for just $4.99!
Please do check out my Craftsy Pattern Store where you can purchase immediate downloads of my patterns… and some free patterns too!
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States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Hawaii
Hawaii… Beautiful Hawaii! I visited there many years ago, but the memory remains with me. Beautiful beaches, lovely landscapes and revitalizing relaxation! Such a gorgeous place! And Hawaii has a rich quilting history!
