Author: Maria
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Modifying George
My blog has been quiet lately because I have been fully focused on a secret project. The worst thing about secret projects is that I can’t share my step-by-step progress with you. Suffice it to say, I had a short deadline, so I was highly motivated and, therefore, highly focused. There were a few hurdles…
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Shopping for fabric: Fat Quarter Shop
Are you interested in one more place to shop? I often enjoy a little online perusing at the Fat Quarter Shop. As the name implies, they carry loads of fat quarters, often in bundles of coordinating fabrics. That’s a great way to build a stash, especially if you’re a little unsure of matching fabrics. But…
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Shopping for fabric: Fabric.com
Fabric.com is another great place that I like to go to when I’m shopping for fabric. For one thing, they have a huge selection of all kinds of fabric, not just quilting fabric. Another reason is that they have great sales, but even their everyday price is discounted from the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. I…
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Ohio River Valley Artist Guild and Apron Strings Quilt Shop
Just two hours away from Dayton or Columbus, or one hour away from Cincinnati, nestled right along the Ohio River, is the charming little town of Maysville, Kentucky. That’s where you will find the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild. During the month of March they are holding “The Art of Quilts” exhibit. Four of my…
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Shopping for fabric: Fabric Shack
Another place to buy fabric! I’ve been shopping at Fabric Shack for twenty years. Just a short jaunt from my home, it will always be one of my favorite places to buy fabric. And, when I don’t have time for the short trip, I can always buy fabric online — what a bonus! Their website…
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Shopping for fabric: Thousands of Bolts
I thought it would be fun to talk a little more about places to buy fabric! Thousands of Bolts is a great place to buy fabric at a big discount. Their slogan is “Thousands of bolts, only one nut!!” I ordered from them for the first time last year, and I’ve been very happy with…
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Shopping for fabric: eQuilter
Where do you buy your fabric? Do you ever shop online? For the last year or so I’ve bought most of my fabric online just because it is so convenient. I can wake up early in the morning when the house is quiet, huddle up in my PJs under a blanket with my coffee, and…
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Machine Quilting Unlimited
I had a nice little pat on the back recently. Diane Doran of Machine Quilting Unlimited wanted to use an image of my quilt, “Strawberry Delight,” for a gallery of quilts featuring children. Of course I said, “Hmmm…let me think about it for a nanosecond…” Yep, I immediately said YES! A couple days ago I…
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Sew Happy Carnation Quilters
We had a special Valentine’s Day weekend this year. We went up to Louisville, Ohio and stayed in a nice little bed and breakfast. I’m especially fond of historic architecture, and this beautiful house was built in 1886. All of the original woodwork was pressed with elaborate designs. I had never heard of this technique…
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African American Quilt and Doll Guild
Last week, sweet hubby and I drove up to Cleveland. Wow! It was really cold up there! But it was worth the trip because we got to spend time with some ladies we met a few years ago. Eighteen ladies from the African American Quilt and Doll Guild braved the snow and cold weather to…