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Gratitude and an end of year giveaway!
Quilt Community ► December 15, 2022

Gratitude and an end of year giveaway!

Hi Friends! Today’s post is short and sweet; it is about gratitude. Looking for the giveaway? It’s at the end of this post. Giveaway is closed.. thank you so much to everyone who entered! I...

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Being Vulnerable
Quilt Community ► October 19, 2022

Being Vulnerable

Hi friends! Today I want to chat about something that may not seem quilt related- being vulnerable. Vulnerable What does it mean? One definition is: “susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.” Or it...

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Summer update- New quilt projects!
Quilt Community ► August 3, 2022

Summer update- New quilt projects!

Hi friends! It feels weird to be back writing a blog post as it has been such a long while since I last posted. But it is time for a summer update and to share...

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Summer Plans – quilts, rest and relaxation!
Quilt Community ► June 8, 2022

Summer Plans – quilts, rest and relaxation!

Hi friends! How are you? Do you have any big summer plans? I just got back from another trip to CT for another family funeral. That makes 4 family funerals in 6 months. I only...

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Perfectionism, quilting and other thoughts…
Quilt Community ► April 14, 2022

Perfectionism, quilting and other thoughts…

Hi friends! How are you all? I’m tired! I just got back from traveling to film some videos for Annie’s. Perfectionism As I was traveling home, thinking on how the video shoot went, it brought...

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Drawing and sew many other projects!
Quilt Community ► April 7, 2022

Drawing and sew many other projects!

Hi friends! Some of you may remember that I am working on a 100 day project – each day for 100 days, I am making a nine patch block. Nine Patch Quilt blocks I am...

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Lap quilts- what is a good size?
Quilt Community ► February 23, 2022

Lap quilts- what is a good size?

Hi friends! Today I wanted to chat about lap quilts and what size makes a lap quilt. Do you make lap quilts? Bed quilts? What is your favorite size quilt to make? Lap Quilts I...

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Recharge and relax – a quilt business retreat week
Quilt Community ► January 19, 2022

Recharge and relax – a quilt business retreat week

Hi friends! I hope you are having a great week; I am because I am at a quilt business retreat in Florida!  Quilt Business Retreat I love quilt retreats. The opportunity to get away with...

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It’s a new year… with new projects, plans and a word for 2022!
Quilt Community ► January 5, 2022

It’s a new year… with new projects, plans and a word for 2022!

Hi friends! Happy New Year! It is always such an exciting time of year; I don’t know about you, but I always feel a sense of expectation, that we are starting fresh, a reset of...

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Wrap up 2021
Quilt Community ► December 15, 2021

Wrap up 2021

Hi friends! It’s that busy time of the year isn’t it? Busy with holiday plans, holiday shopping, cooking… but it is also time to reflect back on the year and it’s time to wrap up...

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