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A Cautionary Tale

Gerry always had something for Show and Tell. She wasn’t shy when it came to telling us about her process and what she enjoyed and wasn’t so fond of. I love that she would join in any challenge. Her heart … Continue reading

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“Charmed” Richmond Quilt Guild MAQF Challenge

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton VA. Our challenge was “Charmed” Each participant could choose whatever charm they wanted to construct their quilt. To make it approachable, the minimum number of … Continue reading

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Celebration and the Ruby Quilts

Every two years the Virginia Consortium of Quilters organizes a retreat with classes and lots of wonderful activities called Celebration. This year was the fortieth anniversary of VCQ and in honor of this there was the Ruby Quilt Challenge. Knowing … Continue reading

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In Honor of Earth Day

Several years ago, I was on a team to organize an upcycling retreat. Our focus was on the 3 R’s and 5 Hands. The three R’s are Reduce Reuse and Recycle. The Five Hands are Hand Me Down, Hand Made, … Continue reading

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More Blocks and a New Recipe

It’s been a time! Between the show, and some guild activities and car tours, I’ve been busy! Over the years I have accumulated lots of fabric, and notions and projects. Many of which haven’t seen the light of day since … Continue reading

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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

There were classes and quilts and wearables and vendors. We went to a lecture and a fashion show. The quality of the quilts was amazing. There was alot of applique and it was superb! This lovely piece was done by … Continue reading

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What Do You Grow? Richmond Quilt Guild Challenge

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated in the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival with our challenge “What Do You Grow?” There were 11 participants and 12 quilts. Each quilt was accompanied by an Artist’s Statement, and they were all beautiful. A … Continue reading

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New Finish for the New Year

I’m totally smitten with these sweet little Cracker Blocks! They are scrap friendly easy to construct and a joy to work with. It was 2022 when I took the class that was offered by my quilt guild. My quilt buddy Sandy was not … Continue reading

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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival Passport to Quilting Seattle Submission

This year I volunteered to hang the challenge quilts for the Richmond Quilting Guild at the Quilt Festival in Hampton VA. I received the last quilt at the last minute and I’m so glad the quilter was able to complete … Continue reading

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Two Simply Fabulous Finishes

It started with an invitation a baby shower.  Although I realized beloved and I would be away for the event, I knew I wanted to send something special.  So much creativity starts with a mess.  I was pulling fabrics and … Continue reading

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