Category Archives: Hobbies

Friday Finds–5/9/2014

I took a break last week for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 9 Blog Tour, but today I’m back sharing some interesting projects from the Internet. One Block Quilt Video – Using some quick strip piecing and “unusual” stitching, these quilts … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tips–5/6/2014

Because of the Blog Tour last week, we took a break from our normal Tuesday Tips.  Before the Tips, a PSA (Public Service Announcement): Don’t Do This – Here is an article everyone who absentmindedly holds pins in their mouth … Continue reading

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Quilting For Good–May 2, 2014

  Yesterday our Quilting For Good group met at G-Street Fabrics in Rockville, MD.  There were about 11 ladies working on quilts for Mary’s Center in Washington, DC.  Our group meets once a month on the first Friday (except July … Continue reading

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Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 9–Blog Tour Day #5

Today is the Last Day of the Blog Tour featuring Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 9 to be released May 6th. But don’t despair. I’ll post my final 5 tested blocks next week.  All this week the Quilty Pleasures Blog has … Continue reading

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April 2014 Summary

I’m sitting here writing this Blog post and wondering just where did the month of April go!  It’s hard to believe that it is already May!! Quilting for Good – This past month started with some travel so I missed … Continue reading

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