Those of you who have been following me for a while know I LOVE to make fabric collage. I always figure it’s a fun way to indulge in my love of fabric… by making even more fabric! So with Christmas on the brain, I thought I would take a little time to make some gift […]
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Classic or Whimsical Stockings?
A BIG Christmas tradition in our family (as in many others… you probably relate) has to do with the filling and opening of stockings. Growing up, this was something my mom did for us.
Posted in Christmas, Small quilted projects
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Crazy, crazy, but several of the malls around here started to put Christmas decorations up the last week of October! I’m all for planning ahead, but this does seem a little bit too much.
Posted in Christmas, This and that
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Fun Fabric Hand-Dyeing
This weekend was all about personal time. Which in my case has to do with getting off the computer and do anything I feel like… as long as its crafty, creative… fun!
Posted in Fabric dyeing, Yummy fabrics
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Follow Friday: Creative Jewish Mom
Starting today, I am going to be sharing some of my favorite “finds” from my Internet travels. These will not always be strictly quilt-related, although there obviously will be a lot of that. I am always amazed at the wealth of information this technology has made available, right at our fingertips, and hope that some […]
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Some days…
…when a water pipe bursts and the trash bag breaks while carrying it out, it rains while out without an umbrella, and I forget the pan on the stove and burn our meal…
Posted in This and that
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Jamie and NaNoWriMo
This post has nothing to do with quilting. And everything to do with my lovely and incredibly talented Jamie.
Posted in Family, This and that
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I am inspired
The Bloggers’ Quilt Festival sponsored by Amy’s Creative Side has truly been an invitation to make a pause in my life, visit other quilters, and be inspired.
Posted in Inspiration, Sewing/Quilting
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Grandmother’s Flower Garden with a Twist
Guess what? It’s time for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival again! And this post has to do precisely with my entry for that virtual quilt show.
Posted in Bed quilts, Blogger’s Quilt Festival
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Sewing Circle: Felt Ornaments
You will remember a couple of days ago I blogged about the (newly acquired) book Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations, by Amanda Carestio. And it turns out my sewing circle friends went crazy about it, too.
Posted in Christmas, Sewing circle
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Be Inspired: Textile Artists Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer
I’ve been cleaning out my bookmarks. And it’s a good thing to do because I’ve found some hidden treasures. You know, things you tuck away to come back to later and then promptly forget. And this is something that really needs to be shared.
Posted in Inspiration, Sewing/Quilting
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What would you like in a BOM?
Once again, we are quickly approaching the end of another year. And it is about this time that we become really busy at Angie’s Bits ‘n Pieces, planning, drawing, and writing the patterns for the coming year’s block or project of the month projects.
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On My Wish List: Crafting a Meaningful Home
I know, I know… I just got some new books and here I go, still craving for more. But just read on and you’ll understand why I just HAVE TO have this one!
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I love to dye my own fabrics, am a fanatic of free-motion quilting, and dabble with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life. 
