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Here’s the wedding quilt I made for my friends that were married this past summer. I used the Disappearing Nine Patch design (also called the Charm Square Quilt). I started with 12 fat quarters, which I cut up into 5″ charm squares, made the nine patches and cut them in 1/2. The finished block unit…
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Here are some photos from the past two weeks of the glorious colours that could be found in Ottawa. I don’t remember them ever been quite so gorgeous as they have been the past couple of weeks. Some of the pictures have been taken from Gatineau Park while others were taken from Parliament Hill and…
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I forgot to post this yesterday, what I bought at the Kaffe Fassett lecture on Tuesday. The lecture was very inspiring. It was great to see all that he has accomplished and how he got started. I’ve been trying to look at things we take for granted to find inspiration. I’m planning to use the…
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Need a baby quilt fast? Check out this gorgeous free pattern, Speedy Baby 2 from Taffy Talk. Would make a great wall hanging too. There are other free patterns and tutorials available too, look at the right side menu to see them.
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My friend Lisa and I, along with her mom and her friend, are going to see a presentation by Kaffe Fassett tonight. His presentation is called Kaleidoscope of Colour … even the title sounds delightful. I’m really excited. I’m completely in love with his fabric lines. I’m going to the bank this afternoon and taking…
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Want a quick and easy project for Halloween? Check out Pat Sloan’s, October Treats. What a great way to dress up a classroom or your office, or perfect for hanging on your front door. They finish at 14″ x 24″. For all my Canadian friends, please don’t forget to vote … and vote smart!
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Here’s a wonderful tutorial on making your own Bubble Mailers. How pretty are these!
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If you liked Ayumi’s tutorial yesterday, be sure to check out her Reversible Patchwork Bag tutorial. It’s super cute, and a great way to use up scraps. I love how she did the casing and am eager to try her technique… casings have always been a troubled spot for me. Doll Quilt Swap: Registrations are…
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I can’t wait to make up a few of these gorgeous Fabric Baskets as gifts this year. Scrappy, coordinated, they’ll be perfect. Thanks Ayumi for the great tutorial. Have you made these baskets? I’d love to see your colour combinations. Please leave a comment.