What a treat to see so many Dear Jane Quilts all in one place! This exhibit at Houston IQF celebrates 20 years since the publication of Brenda Ps book that started a revolution.
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Houston: Dear Jane Exhibit
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From The Better Late Than Never File…
Hello again! Remember me?
I’ve obviously taken some time off from this site. But there is good news… lots of good news!
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I’m Speaking In Irvine Monday Night!
I am off to teach my Quilt-A-Fish design this morning for Flying Geese Quilt Guild. I’m looking forward to spending a wonderful day with some creative quilters. And then tomorrow…
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Jack’s Lantern Wallhanging Pattern Only 99 Cents!
Make Jack’s Lantern today! So Cute and Just In Time For Halloween!
Jack’s Lantern on sale for 48 hours only to celebrate Halloween! Just 99 cents for this adorable Wallhanging pattern you can complete and have hanging in your home when the Trick Or Treaters come knocking!
Buy it today! Make it today!More From Craftsy….
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Craftsy Bargains: Just 99 Cents For A Very Limited Time!
Here’s a Sampler of 9-Patch blocks, all set in spools… A real quilter’s dream! You can increase your skills and have a stitch in’ good time while making this beautiful, traditional quilt.
I have set it up (in my computer!) to be a masculine quilt with tan spools set in a light blue background, then brown and
darker blue for the 9-patch based blocks on a light (muslin) background a with a few sky blue
accents. But I have seen this quilt made in glorious florals and luscious batiks as well. So let your creativity run free!
No matter what fabrics you use, this 9-Patch Spool Sampler is, all in all, a great study of techniques and value! Finished size of this 9-Patch Spool Sampler varies from80″ X 80″ to 87” X 87” (depending on how you set the blocks) with sixteen different 15” finished blocks. The 18 page Spool Sampler pattern just 99 cents for a short while!But Wait! There’s more!
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More 99 Cent Patterns, that is…
I’ve always loved this Petal Pusher design, but it got lost in the pattern archives… So I dug it up and planted these flowers on Craftsy! Just 99 cents and you can start on this simple but adorable quilt!
See how cute this is! And simple… And there’s a little secret that speeds up the whole process of finishing this project up! Take a look at my Craftsy Shop!
99 Cent Petal Pusher Flower Quilt
The Triangle Sherbet quilt is so much fun to put together. I made mine all in flannel, but this quilt would be wonderful in any grouping… How about starting with a group of Hoffman Batik fat quarters! Yum! It’s easy so it’s great for a beginner and also a quick go-to quilt for the more advanced quilter. The pattern is just 99 Cents!
The Very Quick Quilt (V.Q.Q.) is perhaps the easiest block quilt you can make… Just a square! Shown here in Nearly Christmas prints, imagine it in Kaffe Fassett or 30s prints. Starting with a group of coordinated squares, the V.Q.Q. makes up into a stylish statement… And in multiple sizes. Only 99 Cents!
The HourGlass quilt is made up of scrappy reds with black and white accents. Or maybe you’d like it in Lime Greens… Sunflower Yellows or Bright Blues! Using a slick HourGlass trick and lots of scraps, you’ll soon have a fabulous quilt. Just 99 Cents!Remember… The 9-Patch Spool Sampler pattern just 99 cents for a short while!
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Here again is the Jack’s Lantern Available Only On Craftsy
Make A Great Quilt!
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Pine Needles Quilt Guild in Wrightwood
I had a great time last night visiting the Pine Needles Quilt Guild up in Wrightwood. This quaint little town has a thriving guild that meets on the second Tuesday of the month. I was honored to be their speaker last night.
Check out these fabulous quilts that were part of their show and tell. Absolutely stunning and there were more that I didn’t even get pictures of! Pine Needles is an active guild with high participation in the San Bernadino County Fair, great attendance at their meetings, and a retreat coming up. Another fun thing they do… In July, they have a picnic! Isn’t that a great idea?Thanks so much to this wonderful guild and all of its kind quilters!
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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!
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!
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!
Instant Karma 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! Just $4.99!*****************
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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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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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Sunset And Vine Quilt Now Available On Craftsy
I’ve often thought quiltmaking is much like film making. You choose a pattern as your “script”. Then pull together your “cast” of fabrics, You might even make a practice block as a “rehearsal”. Then you set to work…putting together each scene or block and hoping that, in the end, it all matches your vision. Sometimes the cast works beautifully together and your project wins awards. Other times… well, we’ve all seen those results!
Sunset and Vine is an Oscar® worthy quilt… with its array of stars and that “Walk of Fame” path running through it. And yet, broken down, each unit is easy to put together. The pattern takes it slow, describing each unit completely and when it all comes together, well, get ready for a standing ovation! (more…) -
Don’t Forget! Tonight’s The Night!
I will be doing a Trunk Show at Orange County Quilters Guild TONIGHT March 10, 2015 on the History of Quilts. I have tons of quilts to share! Please join us at 520 W South St, Anaheim, California for a wonderful evening. More Info.
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Orange County Orange County Quilters Guild March 10, 2015
I will be doing a Trunk Show at Orange County Quilters Guild on March 10, 2015 on the History of Quilts. Please join us at 520 W South St, Anaheim, California for a wonderful evening.
