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A small contribution to a beautiful quilt

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382115) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Feb 25

We visited old friends today. We lived within a mile or two of each other in Donnybrook and now we all live in the suburbs of Perth. My friend is a great quilter and in the photo you can see one of her many quilts. I asked Vince...

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Eeyore Blankets Quilts And More

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Dec 22

As a collector of the Disney character Eeyore, I have many blankets as well as figurines. After my sister passed a few years ago, her husband graciously offered her quilts to me. I treasure them very much. The wooden quilt stand...

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Florida group making qullts for the military veterans

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122187) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 13 Feb 20

Melissa Mathews will most likely tell anyone who appreciates her work as the Central Chapter of the Quilts of Valor which is located in Kissimmee Florida that she is just doing her duty to thank all of the brave men and women who...

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I was very fortunate to be close to some very special people

Scott Andersen @DocAndersen (54399) • United States 15 Jan 20

when my father died, my mother took his old ties, and some of my grandfather's ties and made a quilt for me. She also added pictures of my grandfather's and father's. The quilt sits on the wall in the bedroom. I love this...

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Clouds Before Sunset Brought Rain Today

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 7 Nov 19

Yesterday I was sitting out in the screen room watching the clouds move in. Rain was coming our way pretty quickly. You can see the dark clouds to the right in the photo. The last two days have been beautiful filled with blue...

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Time for Quilts ~ Rain is Bringing a Frost

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 31 Oct 19

Raining off and on for two days now. One more day with rain. And then the temperatures will turn bitter cold. The next two mornings we will get out first frost of the year. Low 30s. Time for the quilts. I am ready, I like this...

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Georgia Quilts

Ruby Hawk @RubyHawk (99367) • Atlanta, Georgia 10 Aug 18

Almost everyone in North Georgia has someone in the family who has made quilts. My mother and grandmother made quilts out of feed sacks and pieces of worn out clothing during the depression. They did it so the family could sleep...

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Are You a Quilter -- Or Do You Simply Enjoy Quilts?

MarleneAM @MarleneAM (293) 9 Jul 18

Are you a novice quilter? Or, are you an expert quilter? Or, do you simply enjoy a nice and lively quilt? The whole process is fascinating. So creative, spiritual, and probably quite therapeutic. Kind of like designing mandala...

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~ 50 dollar quilt for under 4 dollars???

Robin @Daelii (5619) • United States 17 Dec 17

I am pretty excited about my recent quilt purchase! I had been eyeing this quilt for some time. 50 dollars (including tax) seemed way to much to spend on myself when my kids need more important things. I put it out of my mind......

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Sneak Peak At Quilt!

Robin @Daelii (5619) • United States 2 Nov 17

I've been talking about it for a few days now, but here is a sneak peak to the quilt I'm working on. I really, really, really hope I can finish it today! I really want to gift it for the fundraiser this weekend. I'd love honest...

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Marsha's Log: The Other Challenges

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 26 Apr 17

I thought I would share the picture of all of the challenge quilts that were brought in to guild. Sadly, 30 people bought the kits, but only 11 of us actually made something for the challenge. If you can enlarge the picture, the...

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Four Panels, Four Years Later!

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21741) • Canada 25 Mar 17

Sometimes it is a colour that catches the eye. Thrift shops accasionally have some interesting scraps in their crafting, sewing corner. Four years ago, the aqua colour of these panels caught my eye. The price was right! All...

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Off to the Oregon coast for three days

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 10 Mar 17

Anne has three art quilts in a show this weekend on the coast, so we will be there for three days. My daughter and her little Chihuahua will meet us there at a house we have rented before on the ocean. I hope that your weekend is...

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Do You Like To Wear T-Shirts?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 25 Feb 17

Marketers of T-shirts say that the average person has more than 25 T-shirts in his/her chest of drawers or closet. What about you? Funny thing: I don’t wear T-shirts at all, except a couple oversize ones that I sleep in once in...

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My quilt made by marsha32!

Pat Z Anthony @PatZAnthony (14749) • Charlotte, North Carolina 14 Jan 17

Many here know that @marsha32 makes quilts, among other things. The photo here is of one we just received, which was purchased from her Etsy shop. We don't have an Etsy shop at the moment but do find it a fun place to view...

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I have to do something to make my house fresher.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 6 Nov 16

Every winter I sort of wrap parts of the house in plastic so it is warmer. On sunny days, even when it id cold outside, I can be warn at the terrace. My bed had a very warm down quilt. But now, suddenly, we have had high...

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Late in the day again

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169479) • United States 12 Oct 16

Well, I am here. It is late, but at least I got here early as well. My life seems full of unplanned events. Our deep freeze stopped working, sort of, last Sunday, I think. The meat and all the stuff at the bottom is still...

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Ready or Not!

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21741) • Canada 21 Sep 16

Today is the day I've been working towards. All fair entries must be submitted today. There are 21 items ready to go. Last night I said enough. I had just finished the pin cushion that has been awaiting my attention for the...

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The Thanksgiving Table Runner is Finished!

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21741) • Canada 18 Sep 16

Last week I went through the exhibitors program to see what I could enter into the fall fair competition. A couple of full size quilts, a few baby quilts, a lap quilt and a table runner. I decided I had time to complete a few...

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A Gift from the Heart

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382115) • Rockingham, Australia 23 Aug 16

I had a very significant birthday recently. We invited a small group for dinner and specifically requested 'no presents, just your presence'. Luckily they all went to school around the same time we did and were able to appreciate...

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