Feb

13

February prize winner

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Toni Caiola of Glendale, Arizona, is the winner for February among registered readers of the blog. Congratulations Toni!
Toni is receiving my collection of kid-quilt patterns, In a Twinkle: Youthful Quilt Designs and my pattern Courtyard Squares.
When told she had won the prize, Toni responded, “Woo hoo!” If you register you can be eligible for [...]

Nov

10

November prize winner

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The winner for November among registered readers is Carol S. of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Congratulations Carol!
With the holidays fast approaching, Carol will receive a copy of my book A Merry Little Christmas to Appliqué as well as my Courtyard Squares quilt pattern.
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I’ll be holding drawings every month, so if you [...]

Sep

30

A blue and white gift

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When I was developing the pattern for Courtyard Squares, I made this blue-and-white version. I sent it with DH Dana on a trip to Chicago to give to Aunt Diane. She reports that she appreciates it very much, as does Sophie the cat! I love that.
I might have to make myself another one, because I [...]

Sep

10

A hot courtyard

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Robin West, owner of Round Robin Fabrics in Santa Cruz, California, picked out the colors for this version of Courtyard Squares that hangs in the shop. Wow! Robin’s always trying to “brighten me up.” It was fun sewing this vivid combination that’s outside my usual palette.

Round Robin is a fabulous quilt shop located not far [...]