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To Prewash or Not? Et cetera.

By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador When I started quilting 35 years ago, it was recommended (by whom I can't recall) that people prewash their fabrics before making a quilt. So I did. When I came home with a fabric purchase, I dutifully clipped off a corner as instructed by the Quilting Gods and [...]

A Gallery of Christmas Quilts

The first of December seems like a good time to share a few Christmas quilts with you. These are quilts I've designed and made over the years, and they're part of the Jingle Bells Trunk Show that I do for quilt groups. I hope you'll enjoy the eye candy. Very Merry This is [...]

2018-12-01T06:38:09-07:00December 1st, 2018|Ideas and Inspiration, Uncategorized|4 Comments

Day of Inspiration

Several guilds here in Nebraska have been anticipating a visit from Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville fame for about 3-1/2 years. That's when they booked her recent visit to our state. It's a long time to look forward to something! The thing that always hits me is how much better the quilts look in person than [...]

2018-10-22T07:20:10-06:00October 23rd, 2018|Ideas and Inspiration, Uncategorized|2 Comments

Machine Quilting Inspiration

I'm in Layton, Utah for a few days this week to attend the annual event for Handi Quilter Retailers. There are quilts on display throughout the conference center and I wanted to share some of them with you. Harriet Carpanini quilted a vintage top in double pink and a variety of indigo fabrics for a [...]

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