I visited extended family in Ohio recently and while I was there, I thought it would be fun to visit the local Janome dealer in the area. So on a rather cold, blustery, Ohio morning, I stopped by Pins and Needles in Middleburg. When I pulled into
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My Mom and I share a little secret. We have little “meetings of the minds” where we share heart-to-heart communication on a regular basis. Considering she passed away more than four years ago, you might think I’m a bit quirky to make such a statement. But she
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Every gal needs a group of cronies where she can ‘belong’ and I’m no exception. Thankfully, I have found my gang and we’re calling ourselves the Stitchin’ Babes Roadies. (Cue: giggles.) Remember a couple of weeks ago when I hosted the kit cutting party here at my
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I just love it when readers of American Quilter Magazine (and in particular, my column, Stray Threads) write to comment about the column or share their tips and ideas with me. I welcome comments, correspondence and compliments and am reachable through email at moc.omnieylrebmiknull@ylrebmiK. In the January,
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I’m thrilled to announce that around this time next year, I’ll be leading a fabulous textile tour to Japan and I am personally inviting YOU to join me on this amazing trip! I’m sure you all know how much I love to combine my enthusiasm for quilting
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I’m not one who likes to ask for help. But recently, I found myself facing a task which seemed was so monumental I decided I needed to send out an SOS for help. And I’m so happy a small army of quilters armed with rotary cutters came
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A new year and a new decade is just around the corner. I’ve been thinking of things I’d like to do (or not do, as the case may be) beginning in 2020. I wouldn’t call them “resolutions” exactly, but things which will enhance my life and happiness
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…for Christmas! I can’t believe I started this festive and fun quilt just a couple of weeks ago. I never dreamed it would be completely finished (with three days left to spare) before Christmas! The design is a variation of my Arrowheads quilt pattern that I debuted
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Christmas is exactly one week from today. I can’t believe how quickly the holiday season has flown by. Do you feel ready for Christmas? We’ve kept busy, and I’ve been fighting a nasty upper respiratory bug and bronchitis all the while getting ready for the big day. But
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During this hectic holiday season are you still trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Would you like to find just the right present and know that 100% of the money you spend would go to help a very worthy cause?
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