Unlike the vast majority of quilters, there was no quilting tradition in my family. There was only one great-grandmother back in Kansas (on my mother’s side) who quilted, but I only saw her occasionally and was never able to sit at her knee and learn from her. Read More
Nostalgia Hits: How I got Started Quilting – Part 1 (of 3)
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My friend Leni
Leni is German. We have been friends since… forever. 1985. (Is that right?) That’s a long time. She always was (has been, is, will be) my “comfortable” friend. We could talk about anything… in the most convenient mish-mash of English, Spanish, and German… with a little French and Portuguese thrown in now and then. Just perfect. Read More
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Afghans it is
After all the knitting/crocheting I did during 2010, by the end of the year I had accumulated quite a few small bits of different yarns. So had my friends in my sewing circle. So we decided our first activity together during 2011 would be to use up all these odds and ends and make afghans together. Read More
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Follow Friday: Wayne Kollinger’s Sketch Book
As I see it, there are really only two words needed to describe this inspiring quilt designer: WHAT IF? Read More
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Hexagon Critters
Hexagons continue to be a craze. And it looks like they are here to stay. These days I see quite a variety of techniques being shared. I always look into them, but sad to say (am I too rigid?)… I’m still sticking to my own. It just what works the best for me. Read More
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Insane About Baltimore: Block 1
I often get comments about how small some of my designs are. All I can say that there are two reasons for that: ignorance and the lack of wall space for larger projects! Read More
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Civil War Stories Told through Patterns
I love to read historical facts related to quilting. So you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that Barbara Brackman is one of my quilting heroes. I am just amazed by all the time and research she has dedicated to bring us so much information on the history of quilting. Read More
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2010 was a Very Good Year!
Ever since I decided to turn my love for quilting into a professional endeavor, year in and year out I have had the impression that I sew/quilt less than when it was a hobby. I might have been mistaken, as I have never before made an “inventory” of what I have been able to accomplish in a given year in terms of sewing/quilting, knitting/crocheting and other crafting. Read More
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Ready. Set. Go BOMs!
On January 1st we will be posting the first installment of our first BOM series for 2011. Then there will be a second BOM… and a third. While you wait, you can begin to gather and even cut some fabrics. Check it out! Read More
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Christmas holiday recap
Two weeks sure fly by quickly. Alexia and Julian are leaving tomorrow – their visit certainly went by with a blink of an eye. Read More
My Christmas Gift to You
Thank you for your support throughout what was for me a wonderful 2010! My best wishes to you during this holiday season, that it may truly be a time of enjoyment of the more meaningful aspects of this celebration. And may 2011 be a year of inspiration and joy for us all! ~Angie & family~
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10 Gift wrapping ideas
I’m just popping in for a couple of minutes to say “hi.” I am sure we are all quite busy these days. I am focusing on family: baking, gift wrapping, putting up the Christmas tree and decorating, etc. You won’t *see* much of me these days until after New Year’s… I want to make the most of the time we have with the kids here. Read More
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The Digital Story of the Nativity
Can’t help myself… just have to share… Merry Christmas, and watch out for the Romans!
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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 am learning how to dye my own fabrics and am dabbling 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.