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Back To Basics

Many needlecrafts that were popular in years past have been having a surge of renewed popularity. Just visit Pinterest and search for Needle Punch or Rug Punch and you will be inspired to try a “new old craft”. I recently … Continue reading

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How to Bring MORE Fabric Home From the Quilt Show

With the International Quilt Festival taking place next month in Houston (November 2nd-5th.), we are all thinking about finding ways to bring more fabric home from the quilt show. Here is how to bring more fabric home from the quilt … Continue reading

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Interview with Diane Phalen, Quilt Painter

Nancy: We first met at a quilt show many years ago where you were representing your line of fabric. I was completely drawn to the beauty of your prints and immediately knew I had met someone I would like to … Continue reading

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Featured Designer: Meet Cary Flanagan

“Jack of all trades” is a fairly apt description for quilt designer Cary Flanagan. From jewelry to music to dance, to pottery, plus a stint raising pigs, (not to mention renovating a 140-year-old house and barn and a 20-year career … Continue reading

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Featured Designer: Mary Louise Gerek Designs

Mary Louise Gerek has been involved in needle arts as long as she can remember. Her grandmother taught her to sew and she continued to enjoy needle arts for the next 35 years. We had a chance to chat with … Continue reading

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Featured Designer: Jude Spero of Little Louise Designs

Jude Spero, of Little Louise Designs has been quilting in some form or fashion since the 1970’s. Influenced by her Grandmother who worked in the textile industry, Jude designs original patterns for several companies including Timeless Treasures, Island Batik and … Continue reading

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Featured Designer: Sandi Colwell of Quilt Cabana Patterns

Sandi Colwell is a talented quilt designer who also enjoys working with polymer clay, crocheting and scrapbooking. Read on to discover how Sandi’s love of paper piecing led her to try her techniques with fabrics and ultimately resulted in the … Continue reading

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Announcing Barb Sackel’s New Video Series

It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Barb Sackel’s new video series, a QuiltWoman.com exclusive. Barb Sackel is a prolific quilt designer and talented teacher. QuiltWoman.com is proud to carry more than 150 patterns designed by Barb. In … Continue reading

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An Interview With Kits By Kalt

Genevieve Kalt is like many of us. We love using our skills to create things for friends and family. A few years ago, Genevieve decided to turn her hobby into a business and created Kits by Kalt. In our interview … Continue reading

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5 Tip Friday- How to Find More Time to Quilt Part 1

If your biggest challenge is finding more time to quilt and sew then you don’t want to miss our new series, 5 Tip Fridays! For the next few weeks, we will be sharing tips that we got from our designers. … Continue reading

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