Take the Time

Take the Time

Last week we talked about Spring flowers and how we were anxiously awaiting them. But flowers only bloom when they are ready. And so we must be patient. Quilters are […]

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Spring Quilts

Spring Quilts

This week much of the US had a final, (we hope), blast of Winter and that can only mean Spring will be here, for good, soon. Here in North Carolina […]

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Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the Right Thread for Longarm Quilting

Choosing the right thread for longarm quilting is what will bring your creation to life and make it last for generations. With so many choices available, finding the perfect thread […]

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Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

Things I Wish I Knew – More on Needles

We started last week with basic information about needles. Because needles are such an integral part of quilting, this week we have even more on needles. I will define the […]

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Women’s Encyclopedia, Part 2

Women’s Encyclopedia, Part 2

I shared a few of the quilts from the special exhibit, Women’s Encyclopedia by Galla Grotto, at Houston International Quilt Festival in a post a few weeks ago. You can […]

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Women’s Encyclopedia

Women’s Encyclopedia

I had the privilege of seeing the special exhibit, Women’s Encyclopedia, at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. This is a collection of quilts by Galla Grotto, who designed the […]

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Ideas for Custom Quilting

Ideas for Custom Quilting

Custom [ kuhs-tuhm ], adjective     definition: made specially for individual customers. Custom quilting is specific quilting designs made and arranged for an individual quilt. As opposed to edge-to-edge or […]

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Quick Project Ideas

Quick Project Ideas

The HQ Watch and Learn show that premiered on Nov 21, 2023 featured great quick project ideas to help you finish up your gift list in no time. Kim shares […]

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My Australia is in Houston!

My Australia is in Houston!

There is an amazing, fabulous, HUGE quilt hanging at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX this weekend.  My Australia was created by our Handi Quilter Ambassador, Helen Godden. She […]

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Surprise Quilting

Surprise Quilting

October means it’s time to get quilting our Surprise quilt-along. Have you started on yours? I tossed around several ideas but ended up settling on edge-to-edge quilting since this quilt […]

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