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A new quilt for http://www.simplequiltmaking.com

2008-08-17T06:06:00.000-07:00

I am so happy with how this new design of mine turned out.

It is a design using basket blocks to help you develop your skills in making half square triangles and also is a tutorial on how to "hang" blocks on point. Arrangement on point always adds drama to a quilt project, and is very easy to do.

I posted this project on http://www.simplequiltmaking.com/ yesterday and want to remind you that I am planning a "quilty" giveaway for participants who sign up for membership during my current membership drive.

I'm off to work!

Check me out at http://www.simplequiltmaking.com

Janet

2008-07-28T05:38:00.000-07:00

As you will recall, I have launched a membership teaching site and am beginning a campaign to encourage people to join. Between now and the end of August everyone who becomes a member will have a chance to win a prize consisting of a book, fabrics, notions and perhaps a small quilt kit. I am gathering items at the moment and will announce a bit later the contents of the prize package. It will be worth at least $50 USD, and anyone signing for membership who hasn't dropped out during his/her first 30 days will be entered in the draw which takes place around the first of October.
The pictures above show my quilting library, a basket full of notions as well as a box of more notions and stacks and stacks of patterns. I will be drawing on this cache to fill the giveaway box as well as including some fabrics similar to the picture in the previous post!
I think you will enjoy checking out the projects listed so far and two more projects will be added very shortly at:
http://www.simplequiltmaking.com/
Cheers
Janet

Simplequiltmaking.com: New Project Posted

2008-07-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

I have finished this "Baby's Sweet Four Patch" today. It would be a great gift for the next baby arriving in your family or circle of friends. Perhaps a nice idea is to make it up and keep it on hand in case there is a baby shower coming up soon.
The basic design of the quilt reflects the old timey idea of making something out of next to nothing that is starting to come in handy in these days of soaring prices and economic uncertainty. In addition I talk about some of the principles of vintage quilt design.
Stop on over to http://www.simplequiltmaking.com/ and check out some of my designs and ideas.
Until next time, enjoy these wonderful summer days with family and quilting friends.

Has it been a month?

2008-07-10T13:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.simplequiltmaking.com/ has been up and receiving memberships for a month now and there are a group of ten or so quiltmakers who have already subscribed. Right now I am working very hard at a couple of new projects: Baby's Sweet Four Patch and Civil War Friendship Stars. I have recently posted an article on how to construct a regulation quilt show type hanging sleeve to your quilt; and will soon be posting an article on how to make absolutely accurate half square triangles. More to come. I have included pictures of several recent projects.

I need to remind you that you can feel safe in signing up for a month's trial - you can cancel and request a refund within the first thirty days of membership, so there is no risk if you find you don't wish to continue. I can do this because I know how useful this site will prove to be to most quiltmakers, beginners and more experienced alike!

So come on over and have a look!