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Being Thankful
Quilt Community ► November 19, 2021

Being Thankful

Hi friends! This time of year, as those of us in the US approach Thanksgiving, we traditionally think about what has been good in our lives and things we are thankful for. But lately, speaking...

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Donation Quilts and a Giveaway
Quilt Community ► July 14, 2021

Donation Quilts and a Giveaway

Hi friends! Today I wanted to share with you some of what I am doing with the many, many quilts in my possession!  So many quilts… I have been so honored in my quilt designing...

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Quilting my Quilter’s Color Play Challenge Quilt
Quilt Community ► October 16, 2020

Quilting my Quilter’s Color Play Challenge Quilt

Hi friends! Some of you may have followed along when my friend Jenny Kae Parks and I created our Quilter’s Color Play challenge blocks and quilts. We had fun playing with those 2 blocks and...

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Current Quilt Alongs
Quilt Community ► October 9, 2020

Current Quilt Alongs

Hi friends! Today I wanted to share links to a couple of quilt alongs. 2 Fun Quilt Alongs to Take Part In: Stitch Pink The first is called Stitch Pink and it is sponsored by...

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A Quilter’s Alphabet, Exploring Quilting Terms: A is for Appliqué in Quilting
Quilt Community ► September 23, 2020

A Quilter’s Alphabet, Exploring Quilting Terms: A is for Appliqué in Quilting

Hi friends! This is the first post of The Quilter’s Alphabet! And for A we chose Appliqué!  This week, both Tammy and I are exploring appliqué in quilting because there is more than one kind...

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Quilt Colors Tips
Quilt Community ► September 18, 2020

Quilt Colors Tips

Hi friends! When I do a lecture for a guild, or teach a class, one of the things I love to talk is color in quilting. Change the color, change the look of a quilt....

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Staying Connected and Upcoming Fall Quilting Events
Quilt Community ► August 26, 2020

Staying Connected and Upcoming Fall Quilting Events

Hi friends! Quilt Bee Quilter’s love to work together. They have been working together for years- back in the day, there were times when quilters got together and quilted each other’s quilts under the large...

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Quilting Patterns: Art or Science?
Quilt Community ► August 21, 2020

Quilting Patterns: Art or Science?

Hi Friends! The other morning I was lying in bed thinking about quilting patterns and art. Some people feel quilting is an art form, some consider it a craft. Some feel only “art” quilts are...

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Fun Summer Projects
Quilt Community ► July 24, 2020

Fun Summer Projects

Hi friends! Wow! Summer is my favorite season. So why is it that July speeds by when January feels like it is 3 months long??? My Summer Projects: What are your favorite things to do...

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Quilt Designer Shop Hop – Moving Forward
Quilt Community ► July 15, 2020

Quilt Designer Shop Hop – Moving Forward

Hi friends! Welcome to Day 3 of the Quilt Designer Shop Hop! Have you been having fun? I am loving all the blocks! Today I am sharing my block with you! The theme of our...

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Hi, and welcome to my blog, Dreaming In Color.

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