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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.

Borders

The Quilt Top that I’m working on for Fabric Café has 3 Borders with the outside Border having Corner Blocks (sometimes called Cornerstones). Donna’s patterns have very good directions on adding Borders, but I wanted to share a few tips. … Continue reading

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Working on the Chain Gang.

  Chain Piecing is another method of quickly assembling blocks and is another method that I used in making this quilt top for Fabric Café.  In my last post I demonstrated Strip Piecing and mentioned that I would be able … Continue reading

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Do You Strip?

OK, Gotcha Attention, didn’t I?!? <Big GRIN> I’m talking about Strip Piecing.  Some people find it boring, but I find that it helps me to keep moving and get a lot done. This is what I mean – when piecing … Continue reading

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Where Are You Friday?

  Where am I?  I’m sewing!  You say that’s not different than any other day.  Well, you may be right, but the location is different. It’s Bright & Sunny, and 5 degrees warmer than home.  A friend of mine is … Continue reading

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A Quilt Along in Support of the Make A Wish Foundation

Moda Fabrics & the Fat Quarter Shop are sponsoring a Quilt Along in support of the Make A Wish Foundation. You can see more information on the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blog – Wishes Quilt Along.  See the button on my … Continue reading

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