by Chris Oberg
November 10, 2015
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In the last week of October we showcased seven modern quilts from renowned quilt bloggers inspired by Denyse Schmidt’s Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspirations book. The trunk show inspired us to throw out a Modern Solids challenge to all our customers.
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by Pam Denesyk
November 03, 2015
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I’m smitten with the beauty of hand appliquéd quilts, and fell in love with the modern look of Carolyn Friedlander’s Collection Quilt as soon as I saw it. It’s now available to order as a kit, and we’ll also be running a class in the New Year for those who want some help with the techniques.
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by Chris Oberg
July 15, 2015
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I couldn’t stay away! I’ve been having fun on Instagram and Facebook, but I miss the blog. Sometimes you need a few more words to go with the pics.
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by Chris Oberg
June 24, 2015
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Sewing for the last 3 months — 3 Sailor Tops, pattern from Fancy Tiger Crafts. I had fun making these raglan-sleeve tops, and will probably make a few more. They sew up quickly, look terrific in all sorts of prints, and are just right for casual dressing on a hot summer day.
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by Chris Oberg
June 15, 2015
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And a long wait it’s been! Wild & Free was an Art Gallery Limited Edition collection by Maureen Cracknell that was released last fall. I received my shipment in January, but this beautiful arrow print was missing. I loved the collection as a whole, but was not able to offer bundles at the time.
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by Chris Oberg
June 12, 2015
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I’ve got two upcoming clubs to tell you about today …
The first is a 6 month club featuring quilting cottons from the new Cotton + Steel collections announced at Spring Market.
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by Chris Oberg
May 15, 2015
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It’s a long weekend here in Canada — officially celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday! For many Canadians it marks the unofficial start of summer, with campgrounds booked and garden centers overflowing. I’ll be at the garden center and working in the yard to try and whip my garden into shape.
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