Just letting all of you know that I am off on a short vacation; Will be back home on Tuesday night. I’ll begin writing again on either the 8th or 9th, unless I can find a few minutes to squeeze something in! Be good and happy quilting!
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Today’s topic is a rehash of the “Pay It Forward” article that I suggested for you to read yesterday!
The gist of the concept of paying it forward regarding quilting blogs is simple, however I would like to change this one up just a little. You read someone’s blog (like this one!), post a comment, then the author of the blog that you posted in then turns around and posts in someone else’s quilting blog (sample blogs given below). This simple concept keeps the blogging lists active. In fact, it is recommended that you post in more than one blog.
Now, you may be wondering how to find other quilting blogs to read. Well, I am going to begin posting my recommendations for quilting blogs at the bottom of each article that I write, starting today! If you have a quilting blog and it is not listed below, you may submit it to me and I will review it for possible inclusion in my blog list.
Just a few minutes out of your day and you can glean a lot of useful information!
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I can hardly believe it is Thursday! I have thought all day that it was Tuesday!
There are so many thoughts running around in my head that if I listed all of them, it would do nothing but confuse you! So, here are a few thoughts and some random tidbits for you to ponder upon.
Here is what I have in the works. First, I have a charity quilt ready to bind, that Wilma (NC) has graciously volunteered to bind for me. Second, I have a commisioned quilt to begin. Third, I have an order of labels to fill. And fourth, I have an order of fabric noodles to fill! The first, third, and fourth need to happen within the next week.
Now for a few interesting tidbits!
Hope each of you have a wonderful day. Be sure to pay it forward!
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Today’s topic is short and sweet. Instead of me giving you information, I would like for you to provide us with your status. In other words, what crafting projects are you working on today?
I look forward to hearing from you!
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Well, folks, I am getting back on my feet and recovering nicely, so it is time to begin writing once again! I have really missed this and hope you have, too.
Today I have a gorgeous little project for you! The quilt pattern is called, “Twinkle Twinkle” and is provided by Quilting Passion and was designed by me a few years ago. Talk about quick and simple, then throw in a surprising result and you have the perfect project for last minute quilt.
There are already a couple of sample quilts made from this pattern shown at the bottom of the pattern page and I also just received another photo a day or so ago that will be uploading sometime this coming weekend.
Please take a look and see if it may be something you are interested in!
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Well, folks, I am still on medical leave. 2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Anemia and Malnourishment. Last week, I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. I’m on meds and bedrest, but I will be back ASAP. I miss writing!
New update: I had numerous light heart attacks all of June and was hospitalized. I am in the process of recovery and hope to be writing again within a few days!
On medical leave until further notice!
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The June 2007 Desktop Wallpaper Calendar is purple, blue, and green, in honor of the month of June. There are two (2) different versions of it; one with the seasonal graphics overlaying it and one without. It is available online, compliments of Quilting Passion.
The blocks selected for this month’s calendar are called, “Bird With Tail Feathers” and “Nosegay Wreath“, both created using EQ5. This challenge, called the “Birds and Nosegay Challenge“, is born from this desktop wallpaper calendar! 
Make either one or both of the spotlighted patterns for this calendar, mail in the unfinished block(s) (please send a digital photo first, if possible), and it will give you an entry in the contest (one entry is given per block sent in). The winner wins all of the blocks submitted, unless there are more than 16. If more than 16 entries are received, then the blocks will be split so that 1st place receives 2/3 of the blocks. In the event that more than 30 blocks are received, then there will be three (3) winners selected. Blocks will be voted on anonymously via the Quilting Passion Forum.
Please have your block submissions mailed in to me by June 27th. Voting will commence on or about the 29th and the winning results published the second week of July.
Guidelines:
I am looking forward to seeing your birds and nosegays!
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QP/QBD Hall of Fame
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Well, Sunday started like any other day; rushed and hectic. I had an interview and review slated for Monday, however, the information I needed from my resource is still not here (and it’s 9 pm). So, I reluctantly decided that I needed to whip up a quickie project as a filler and this is it!
All of the necessary supplies for this project include: Basic sewing tools, a photo printed on fabric, 1.5″ strips of a contrasting fabric to “frame” the photo, a piece of backing fabric (large enough to accomodate the photo with frame), a piece of insulated batting (about the same size as the backing fabric), 2.5″ strips of a contrasting fabric to be used as the binding, and approximately 4-6″ of rick-rack trim.
Begin sewing the 1.5″ strips to the top and bottom of the potholder, then sew the side strips on. Be sure to press after sewing each strip on, away from the photo.
Layer the potholder, placing the backing right side down (facing the counter or flat surface you are working on) down first, followed by the insulated batting, and finally, the photo top piece.
Using a decorative stitch, quilt the layers together. It is best to begin quilting within the photo first. For instance, I quilted around the three sides of the “photo frame” in the picture that are on the left, right, and top. This anchors the center of the potholder. It is not a good idea to quilt over faces.
At this point, it is time to use the 2.5″ strips to attach the binding. You would be sure to fold the rick-rack and sew it when you sew on the binding, too. After you are finished, either sign or label the back.
”What?”, you say? “Where is the finished photo?” Well, to make a long story short, absolutely nothing went as planned in this project because I was in a hurry and my heart was not in it. I actually made quite a few of these for Christmas gifts last year and gave them to all of my aunts. They were the hit of our reunion! However, you can tell from the final photo shown on the right exactly how frustrating tonight’s project has been for me! I printed off the photo four (4) times before I got a good print! Then, I ruined the first one I began when my thread really, really messed up during the decorative quilting stage (actually, just a couple of minutes after the photo above of me sewing the stitch!). So, I began another one, using my second best printed photo and it turned out worse than the first. What a major fiasco!
Someday, I will tackle this again, when I want to… and not when I need to come up with something at the last minute! I will provide you with accurate instructions and good photographs, and above all, the finished project! Ironically, I have searched my laptop over and cannot find the photographs of the ones I have already made. I am sure I will run across them when I no longer have a need for them!
It was just not a good day for me to sew. I promise, I really can sew and quilt. Just not today!!! Do you ever do this?????
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Check out the June 2007 Quilting Desktop Calendar Wallpaper (two versions are available; one with seasonal graphics and one without, shown here), complete with instructions on installing it to your computer (it is also easy to uninstall). Once you have it, let us know here what you think about it!
Whilst on the Quilting Passion Web site, be sure to read the June edition of the QP eNews. It is full of information, free patterns, upcoming events, etc. Also, watch this site for the announcement of a Challenge centered around the free patterns given with this calendar!
LINK: June 2007 Desktop Calendar
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Today’s article is going to be short and sweet, as I am swamped with work, it’s late, and I’m tired. So, my apologies upfront!
Here are my thoughts for today (well, the ones I can think of at almost 1 am):
The Australian Publication of Queensland Quilters Inc. magazine, “Material Facts”, published an article written by me in the June edition! The article is entitled, “What Size Is That?” and defines quilt sizes. This article is a reprint of the original article that I wrote a few years ago, that has been updated. A complimentary edition of this magazine was mailed to me and is shown to the right (click on the image to enlarge it).
June is going to be an extremely busy month for me, but I hope to provide you with enough quilting information to capture your interest and inspire you!
I appreciate all of you that frequent the site and hope you continue to do so. Please feel free to leave your comments!
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The nominations are in and the winners are…
First, I would like to make it clear that this Hall of Fame article is centered around the QuiltersBuzz Hall of Fame, which is quite different from the Quilter’s Hall of Fame.
Nominations opened on May 17th for this event, in which comments were taken regarding individuals that strongly influenced quilting in lives. Those making the comments had their names entered into a drawing to win free patterns from the Threaded Pear Studio. Three (3) winners were chosen, however, if you read the comments, you will quickly see that everyone participating was truly a winner!
Nominations in the QuiltersBuzz Hall of Fame included mothers, aunts, grandmothers, great grandmothers, and great great grandmothers, friends, daughters, and even the ex-wife of a husband! Also nominated were the Amish, Gwen, Nancy, Jo, Alex, Eleanor, Amy, Heather, Anna Maria, Denyse, Kaffe, Georgia, God, and others. Commentators were inspired by TV shows, DVDs, books, magazines, retreats, computers and the Internet.
Not only are the winner’s comments a good read, but all of the rest of the comments are, as well!
Who would you have nominated and why? Also, what (if anything) has inspired you to pursue quilting? Please post your comments here and share your stories of who and/or what most influenced your quilting life!
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Memorial Day is a Federal holiday that is celebrated by the United States on the last Monday of May each year. This holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War, then after World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions associated with this holiday is the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911.
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials (Arlington National Cemetery shown above), usually placing flowers/wreaths upon the graves of loved ones. Over time, this holiday has become the time of year in which to pay our respect to all of our lost loved ones, whether they served in the military or not. In addition to the remembrance of our much-loved ones, Memorial Day has become a time for picnics, family gatherings, reunions, and sporting events. It is not only a day to remember our precious loved ones that have departed from this world, but it is also a day to celebrate life with the people that are important in our lives today.
Memory Quilts and projects are yet another way for people to observe this holiday and honor the special memories of dear ones, alive and deceased. Quilt Pox defines Memory Quilts as, “A quilt made up of blocks to commerate an occasion. Common Memory Quilt themes: Wedding, Retirement, Birthday. 
The individual quilt blocks can be made up of signature blocks, direct printed photo blocks, theme related blocks (i.e. a schoolhouse block for graduation).”
Quilting Passion provides a couple of free “flag” patterns (paper-pieced) that could easily be used in the observance/celebration of Memorial Day. The first, shown above and to the right, is a horizontal pattern; the second a vertical pattern. These specific patterns were designed on September 11, 2001 as the United States experienced one of its most tragic of all days; the day the World Trade Center was destroyed, as well as many lives along with it.
Regardless of plans you may have made for today, please take a few moments to remember your loved ones that are no longer here with you, and also take some time to remind those that are still living how much they mean to you!
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