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  • More Applique with Texture Magic on Nov 19, 2009

    I know I wrote about needle turn applique with Texture Magic on my October 30th post.But today, I wanted to give a few more step-by-step ideas that I have learned as I've worked with this wonderful new product.I have only worked with large pieces whe...

  • Appliqued Circles with Texture Magic/ Tutorial on Nov 18, 2009

    Here is a little tutorial to show you how easy it is to applique circles with Texture Magic.I like to use Perfect Circles because I feel it helps me to have a nice crisp even edge around the outside of each circle.First, for my project I decided to u...

  • You Know Who You Are on Nov 17, 2009

    To the kind person who anonymously sent me a hand made thank you card in the mail: Your words touched my heart and brightened my day.You chose to not sign your name, but you know who you are. Thank you back.We never know when a kind word or a smile m...

  • Design Wall Idea on Nov 17, 2009

    My good friend Ricci has the most wonderful design walls in her studio at home. She and her husband Sam put them up when they built her sewing room several years ago.They are so well done, that as an employee of Superior Threads, Ricci was asked to b...

  • Disappearing 9-Patch Swap Blocks on Nov 16, 2009

    I recently received in the mail my 100 blocks from the Disappearing 9-Patch Swap.A big thank you to Jane of Jane's Fabric for organizing all of us.If you want to read more about how the swap worked, you can go to my October 2nd post.I now have 100 bl...

  • I See More Buttons In My Future on Nov 14, 2009

    Have you seen this fabric? I see more buttons in my future.Panache by Sanae for Moda comes in several colors.I limited myself to 2. After all, I wouldn't want to be known as a greedy, covered- button fabric hoarding addict to all of you.Some things...

  • Marilyn Badger's Filigree Quilt on Nov 13, 2009

    We are very privileged here in St. George, Utah to have award winning quilter Marilyn Badger as a member of our guild. Last Saturday when we were viewing Show and Tell, Marilyn brought her quilt "Filigree" for us to see. Marilyn made Filigree in a cl...