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After a few too many crazy weekends, I’m looking forward to two entirely plan-free days (well, almost) during which I plan on doing nothing but sew. You see, there’s no denying it any longer: it’s time to start on holiday gifts—and not just thinking about them, but actually executing...
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So we packed our bags and moved into a city apartment. The title of this post refers to a favorite childhood book by the same name. Last night I went to the Society of Illustrators Sketch and Jazz event. Event? It is a twice weekly gathering of people who draw figure models for 3 hours. There is a bar...
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...and then I have been quilting up a storm and not only that but, oh wait. Hi. How you are? Long time no see. Sorry about that. Yeah. I was away for a lil bit there and for no good reason. Or maybe there were many reasons. I will slow down. I did get a flu a couple of weeks ago, and it hung on, clawing...
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Who's making gifts this holiday season? I am making most of mine, but exceptions include: * My nieces and nephews (who would value cash or a gift certificate over anything Auntie Pokey made). * My husband who wants a vacation over the holidays, and hey...since we're hitched, I agree! (Pass me...
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If you ever get the chance to take a class with Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn (a.k.a. Double Trouble Enterprises), jump at it. They are two of the most innovative people I know when it comes to creative embroidery and textile art. Plus, they are just a hoot to be with! J an and Jean are fearless when...
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There are many things I should blog about, like the ten yards of fabric that came to my door on winning the Nature's Best contest, THANKS to you! Or the fabulous review of my book in Machine Quilting Unlimited , or the fantastic blog I found this week. But instead I want to talk about the Recycled...
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These little things are what I have been so crazed about. I have been making them by the armful and am preparing to sell them along with dyed embroidery flosses, Pretty Purses and other yummies over at my new Etsy account. Keep checking back as I learn how to use it and update it with more items later...
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Hmmm. None of the folks whose names I drew for the Creative Makeover Bag have responded, so it's time to draw new names. Meva abonestell bondgirl koffiebean Phyllis Krosinsky Please send me your address at cprato@interweave.com . You have until Monday morning, ET, to claim your giveaway prize. More...
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First off, a drawing of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Promenade . David and I walked through Brooklyn Heights and enjoyed watching small sailboats compete with water taxis and barges. There were trains, planes, boats, helicopters and automobiles, bicycles and I am sure I am missing something. The page...
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As a follow-up to Melanie Testa's article "Visual Journaling with Found Papers & Ephemera" on page 68 of the July/August issue of Cloth Paper Scissors , I asked her several questions: HG: How do you store all of your found papers? MT: I have plastic bins that are large and flat, and...
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I returned home from San Diego after teaching a great group of gals and found this! In my mailbox! Mailed. With postage applied to the back of the postcard and a hand written note from Jakquil (the woman who won my Pretty Purse give away). It seems to have embellished fabrics, a bit of Angelina, and...
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OK, Everybody! It's time to take the “Quilting Arts Uncensored: The Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know” Quiz! Are you ready? Which of the following statements is true? A. For the very first Quilting Arts calendar we published in 2001, the printer mistakenly flipped a couple of the...
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Hello all! Hip, hip hooray for Vid Prompt #2. In which, we check out some supplies pertaining to visual journaling, I once again encourage you to draw (drat that darned word), and I talk about freezer paper. This Prompt deals with pages 28 through 33 of Inspired to Quilt. Although I didn't say it...
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Wow. Judging by the number of comments to my last post, the travel bags and iron were mighty tempting! I enjoyed reading all of your summer art travel plans--may you all have the good weather and health to carry them out. And now, for the winners: wer4tun8 linens2lace EllenB Otellie Congratulations!...
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Hello All. I know how much a give away can draw attention to a blog and as the Quilting Arts Community grows each day, more and more of you are coming to the site and finding the value in it. This is a place where we can met to exchange ideas, show each other examples of our work. ask for critiques and...