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Canadian Express!

Friday, May 30, 2014 - 9:42pm

I hope you enjoyed a relaxing and reflective Memorial Day week! This is a photo of my Father-in-law, Joe Pelland, during World War II. I wish I had him back here today to learn about his experience in Germany, and how he ended up coming back to Montreal, Canada with a young German bride! There are so many questions I would ask my Father-in-law if he were here today. My husband was born and raised in Montreal, Where Joe and his wife Renee settled after the war. When Jeff and I were first married, we spent many weekends driving to Canada to visit relatives in Montreal and Toronto.

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Quilt Labels

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 12:04am
Adding labels to your quilt is an important part of the quilt finishing process.  Whether you intend to keep your quilt on your bed or wall, or you plan to send your quilts to quilt shows all over the world, labels play an important role.  A good quilt label should identify the quilt maker(s), the date that the quilt was complete, the city and state where it was made and the title for the quilt.  In addition, you may want to include the story of why you made this quilt, particularly if it was made for another person or for a special occasion.  The label above is o
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Art Squared Challenge Group

Monday, February 3, 2014 - 4:34pm

Illuminate!

"Illuminate" is the theme for a challenge group that I belong to, consisting of 10 artists that work in various media.  The previous theme had been "element" but time got away from me before I was able to explore that challenge theme. "THE FIRE WITHIN", my submission for the "illuminate" challenge addresses both themes. The element of fire is so essential to life on this earth. From the fire comes a light that can illuminate the world, removing darkness and fear.

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He Loves Me! A Hearts and More Class at Sturbridge Quilting and Sewing Center

Monday, January 27, 2014 - 1:27pm
He Loves Me! Class sample by Gina
 
Don't you just love the color combination that Gina Zeleznok chose to use for her "He Loves Me!" class sample? Gina opted to machine embroider the words, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" on her computerized sewing machine prior to quilting an all over pattern on the quilt background using her long arm machine.  After quilting, Gina cut and fused the applique' shapes using my Hearts and More templates.
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VISIT YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP DAY!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 10:31am
We're so excited! The second annual Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day is Saturday, January 25, 2014! This is such a great way to recognize our local, independent quilt and fabric shops around the world. Would you help us spread the word?
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Did you damage the edge of your Acrylic Template?

Monday, January 13, 2014 - 12:57pm
It is easy to gouge the edge of your Hearts and More or Leaves Galore templates when you are cutting around the inside curves.  The secret to cutting the inside curves is to use a sharp 28mm rotary cutter and blade.  There are times when I still nick the edge of my template with my blade, and cut a sliver from the edge of the acrylic.  This sliver will catch your blade every time you try to cut around that spot.
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