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Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we are going to learn how to quilt a cactus! This pattern was designed by Lisa Giesfeldt. Lisa is an award-winning quilter who has volunteered to share some of her original motifs with us! I know you will find her quilts and her story very inspiring! (She can not see most…
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Good Morning, Quilters! Should I insure my quilts? That is an important question and one we should discuss on Open Line Friday! I talked to my insurance agent and will share the answers… But we would LOVE to hear YOUR experience on this topic! A Conversation with American Family Insurance Agent Recently, a reader of…
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Good Morning Quilters! Today, we have four back to school quilting tutorials for your next project! ***If YOU like this post–PLEASE Pin to Pinterest!****** Thank YOU! Can YOU believe it’s time to go back to school already! Where does the time go?! Summer flew by–and when I returned from my trip to Italy (more on…
Machine Quilting and more
Buongiorno, Quilters! How do YOU use quilting practice pieces? I love to turn my practice pieces and blocks into small works that I use around the house. I call them “vase quilts” and I try to match the fabrics to the flowers. A Quilt by Any Other Name I made this log cabin (the cut…
Books and more
Buongiorno, Quilters and Travelers! Should I really cut up my Rick Steves guide book? Rick Steves recommends cutting apart the book to make mini guides to the cities you will be visiting. But cutting up any book seems so wrong! I’m off to Italy! Last month, several readers of LKQ recommended Rick Steves Italy 2019…
Doodles and more
Good Morning, Doodlers and Quilters! Are YOU ready for some early morning doodle exercises? Morning is a good time for doodling. It is a quiet activity that helps your brain transition from dreaming to wakefulness. Perhaps you would even consider getting up 15 minutes early to doodle?! (Like most personal trainers, I ask a…
Applique and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Hand applique is a perfect project when you want to enjoy the weather AND quilting! I designed the Rose and Dot block to honor my grandmother, Rose and my mother, Dorothy for the Splendid Sampler 2 Book. Many of you were able to download the block during Martingale’s promotion. If not, The…
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