Monthly Archives: February 2016

Trucks, Trains and Rocket Ships – Quilts for Little Boys

Posted on February 24, 2016 by QWBlog

Is there a special little boy in your life that needs a quilt?  In a family full of boys I am always looking for appropriate patterns for both big and little boys.  This week I found a few that will … Continue reading →

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On Pins and Needles Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2016 by QWBlog

On Pins and Needles Part 1 Are you “on pins and needles” when it comes to, well, pins and needles? Do you give them any thought at all? They’re our smallest tool but have the most important job. Without pins holding our fabrics … Continue reading →

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Baby Quilts

Posted on February 10, 2016 by QWBlog

Love is a newborn baby! It’s no surprise that quilters love to make baby quilts. More and more of us are or are becoming grandmothers! And once the grands all have their first quilt the older kids are demanding a … Continue reading →

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Iron Out the Details

Posted on February 3, 2016 by QWBlog

Iron Out the Details   I’ve gained a new appreciation for irons after picking up a few for my mantel. Did you know that thousand year old paintings have documented the Chinese using metal pans filled with hot coals to smooth and … Continue reading →

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