Category Archives: Blog Hop Party

A is for Applique

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

For our ancestors an applique quilt represented wealth because of all the fabric used. They are not traditionally patchwork. At least not small patches.Not only were scraps not used in making the blocks, but these quilts had extra fabric on … Continue reading →

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A Challenge is More than a Dare

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I mentioned here about my newest addiction, blog hops and challenges. And yes, I’ve fallen under the spell of another one. I’m a little surprised that I took the bait on this one. It is far outside my normal range. … Continue reading →

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Is There Too Much of a Good Thing?

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Remember the holidays of your youth, and maybe even the more recent “healthier” versions? Holidays where the family and friends gathered for visits and food. Lots and lots of food. Tables groaning from the weight of the food. Every flat … Continue reading →

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Mariam Kobras- Word Scraps Create Novel- Under the Same Sun

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

What happens when a quilter starts writing?  Scraps of fabric make beautiful quilts, word scraps create wonderful stories. At least in the hands of former quilter, Mariam Kobras. Mariam has gone from sewing scraps of fabric together to form a … Continue reading →

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Networking, Partying for Quilters and Authors

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Finding readers for our blogs and meeting new people is often tricky. Why not have, or attend a party? After all, who doesn’t like a party? And, if the party will help you find new friends, readers, and customers, it’s … Continue reading →

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Blog Hop

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

I’m baaaaaaaack. I know I’ve been MIA this week, I had planned to take the entire week off and not blog until Monday, March 19. This week was supposed to be devoted to building a website, and making this blog … Continue reading →

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Blog Hop Winner

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

And the Winner is: (drum roll please) DENNIS Dennis commented his favorite quilt is the double cross quilt block. Dennis, please drop me an email with your postal mailing information, and your preference of an electronic or print version of … Continue reading →

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Attracting an Audience, Monday Marketing

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, a writer? A quilter? An inspirational speaker? I can’t decide so I’m all three at the moment.What do all three of those activities have in common? They all … Continue reading →

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Sharing Saturdays

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Saturdays are for sharing. Sharing time with friends and family. Sharing quilts from quilt shows I attend. Sharing other good information. Sharing projects I’m working on or have finished. Sometimes Saturdays are for parties. Time with family – I’ll visit … Continue reading →

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Better Than a Sock Hop – A Blog Hop

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Remember Sock Hops? We went to a party, took our shoes off and danced in our socks. Well, those that COULD danced, the rest of us just sort of moved around. They were fun – Then. Now we all have … Continue reading →

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