Unfinished. Stashed in a box. Story of my life as a quilter and artist. I’m notorious for starting projects, but as long as I have interruptions, these projects will not see through to completion, sadly. I have gotten better in my older age, and that is why I am anxious to revisit this adorable quilt I started in 2007. Yes, you heard me right. – 2007. It’s been years in the making. Why I have so many unfinished projects I have no idea, but I really need to focus on finishing the projects I’ve already started over the years and…
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Continue ReadingOriginally Posted on Gathered.com by Jane Rae November 29, 2019Original Post can be found HERE Delve into the history of this legendary quilt, which has captured the hearts of quilters around the world. Jane Rae explores the phenomenon that is the Dear Jane quilt. Every Autumn, this world-famous Jane A.…
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Continue ReadingStory originally published on Local 12 (Mapleton, N.D. — WDAY TV/CNN Newsource/WKRC in 2016). Myrtle Farrell, from Mapleton, North Dakota, was 106 years old and had made over 300 quilts in the three years prior to 2016. She grew up on a small farm in Cass County, where she had lived her entire…
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Continue ReadingBoring subject I know, but let me tell ya – when you quilt and cut fabric as much as I do, nothing can tick you off more than when the rotary ruler slips a little on the fabric while you’re cutting, and you end up messing up the cut having…
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Continue ReadingFabric stored and organized for the purpose of quilting.
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Continue ReadingBy Miriam RonneOriginal Post: https://quiltdom.com/modern-lone-star-quilt/October 1, 2021 The lone star quilt is one of the most recognizable quilt patterns in American quilting history, and with good reason. The sharp 45° angles of the star quilt points are eye-catching and memorable, not to mention the enormous eight-point star is timeless and…
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Continue ReadingHandmade quilts are like your favorite pair of jeans, they just seem to make you feel good all over. I love gifting quilts to friends and family, I enjoy the journey – the process of creating a beautiful quilt, and the joy it brings to others just makes it all…