Any paper piecers out there?

November 27, 2009  |  Contests & Mysteries  |  Comments Off

Any paper piecers out there? Could you proofread this article for me? http://quiltbug.com/articles/paper-piecing.htm

Sample Block

Sample Block

I have not added graphics yet – I do plan to – but if you have any pictures or war stories you would like to share, I would happily add them to the article!

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New Fabric

November 25, 2009  |  Free PDF Patterns, New in the Shop  |  Comments Off

Oh, you have to see this fabric in person. It just glows. There is even a free pattern. Nuance

Nuance Quilt - Free Pattern

Nuance Quilt - Free Pattern

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New Fabrics – for the sportsman in your family

November 24, 2009  |  Uncategorized  |  Comments Off

Is there a fisherman in your family? Check out these new fishing quilt panels. Is your guy a wildlife enthusiast? We have wilderness quilt panels, too.

Fly Fisherman Panels

Fly Fisherman Panels

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Retreat Pictures

November 23, 2009  |  Retreats & Shows  |  Comments Off

These are from various classes I have taught. They are my own patterns and techniques.
Stars in My Window

Stars in My Window

Stars in My Window

Mary’s Stars in My Window.

Mary's Stars in My window

Mary's Stars in My window

Sherries Square Deal

Sherrie's Square Deal

Sherrie's Square Deal

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Our Four Footed Friends Give Thanks

November 23, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

These four footed friends have reason to be thankful! Cloud Nine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing flights to those in need at no cost. Cloud Nine works with organizations that coordinate these flights, performing flights to transport children and adults for medical purposes, and also transporting animals for animal rescue flights.

Here is a story about more than a dozen dogs and puppies flown from a kill shelter to a permanent home. http://www.cloudninerescueflights.org/?page_id=314

Pupplies being rescued

Pupplies being rescued

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Thank a Soldier

November 20, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Send a free postcard to say thanks to a soldier overseas! http://letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html

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Pigeon Impossible

November 18, 2009  |  Videos  |  Comments Off

This video is really cute, but I recommend that you get it started and then press the pause button until it fully loads. A rookie secret agent is faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase. Pigeon Impossible

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An Inspiring Story

November 12, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Here is an inspiring story of a quilter who touched lives even from the Great Quilted Beyond: http://community.adn.com/adn/node/145399

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Perks for Veterans

November 9, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

Do you know a veteran or someone currently in the military? Several restaurants are offering specials on Veterans Day. Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts, Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and a drink, andApplebees is offering a free entree.

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Signature Block Collection for Ft Hood Families

November 7, 2009  |  New Ideas  |  Comments Off

The Splinters and Thread shop is collecting 6 1/2″ signature blocks to make quilts for the families of the soldiers and police lost at Ft Hood. Check their website for more information.

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