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About Quiltmouse

I am retired. I love to quilt. I make charity quilts as well as quilts for my friends & family.

Quilt Show – Hampton, VA – 02/24-27/2011

Fun – Fun – Fun!  Lots of Quilts, Lots of Vendors, Lots of People! The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is billed as ‘the largest quilt show on the East Coast.’  There were 250 vendors from all over the US & Canada: … Continue reading →

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Singer Featherweight 221

Some people name their Featherweight sewing machines.  I suppose, if I would name mine, I would call it Beth.  After all, it belonged to M’s mother.  She got it for her birthday in 1951.  It’s ‘birthday’ was May 10, 1951 (along with … Continue reading →

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A Short Film Tribute to Patchwork Quilting

Here is a link to an interesting short film – about 6 minutes.  It demonstrates in a unique way how the same block, when placed in different patterns create completely different images.  Synopsis: A tribute to the unique and long-established … Continue reading →

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Now I need to find a box big enough…

Quilting is Fun. Quilting is Creative. Quilting is a great way to share Hugs & Kisses. I make Quilts for family & friends.  I also make quilts for Charity & the local NICU.  I think everybody enjoys getting something special … Continue reading →

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2011 – Something New

Welcome Day #3 of the New Year!  Colder but bright & sunny.  Now that I am no longer a ‘beginner’ quilter I am hoping that this year I will now try to be a bit more organized about it.  😉 … Continue reading →

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