Category Archives: Hobbies

Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 12–Blog Tour, Day #3

Hump-Day on the Blog Tour celebrating the release of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume #12! Have you ordered your copy, found it locally or are you waiting to win a copy from Quiltmaker or one of the Block Designers? I’ve been … Continue reading

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Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 12–Blog Tour, Day #2

Welcome to Day #2 of the Fall Blog Tour for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume #12.  Today is the official release of this magazine.  It is available online in both the print and digital editions.  Check with your local fabric shop … Continue reading

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Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 12–Blog Tour, Day #1

 If you’ve been following my blog, you already know that I test blocks for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, which is published twice a year (Spring & Fall).  The testers are divided into groups of 4 and given a block to test … Continue reading

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When You Are Done – Pillowcase Sew-A-Thon 2015

I will continue making Pillowcases today and maybe Saturday since I found so much fabric!  I do have to go out and run a few errands this morning, but when I get home I’ll get back to sewing.  The stew … Continue reading

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French Seams–Pillowcase Sew-A-Thon 2015

Two more seams and this Pillowcase will be done. Some people will use a Serger to finish up the pillowcases, but I like the look of a French Seam. Before sewing the seams I trim the selvages.  I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading

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