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Jan
31

The AQSG Quilt Challenge

Last week we introduced the American Quilt Study Group (AQSG). This week, let's check out some of their challenge quilts. Quilted Joy, Rose of Sharon inspiration quilt, 1890s from Ohio, Sandra Starley Quilt Collection While not every AQSG members is a quilter, many are. In order to further their...
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Linzee McCray
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American Quilt Study Group, antique quilts, challenge, Inspiration, quilts
Sep
20

The Mark Dunn Collection

Moda’s president, Mark Dunn recently visited the International Quilt Study Center and Museum and while it wasn’t his first trip there, it was likely the most special. On September 7 he stepped into the galleries to see his own quilts hanging on the museum’s walls. His visit coincided with the...
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Linzee McCray
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antique quilts, Art Quilt, International Quilt Study Center & Museum, Mark Dunn, museums
Feb
22

Quilt Appraisals—What’s It Worth?

If you’ve watched Antiques Roadshow you’ve seen that thrilling moment when someone’s garage sale find is appraised at $30,000 to $50,000. But even when an item is worth no more than the $2.50 paid for it, there’s always something to learn. And so it is with quilt appraisals. Having a quilt...
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Linzee McCray
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Feb
22

Quilt Appraisals—What’s It Worth?

If you’ve watched Antiques Roadshow you’ve seen that thrilling moment when someone’s garage sale find is appraised at $30,000 to $50,000. But even when an item is worth no more than the $2.50 paid for it, there’s always something to learn. And so it is with quilt appraisals. Having a quilt...
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Linzee McCray
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Nov
8

Divine Divas...

I want to be a Diva! Sunflowers and Flying Geese by Arlene Heintz - Machine pieced and quilted. Being a diva used to mean that you were a distinguished female singer - usually operatic. Then somewhere along the line, it came to mean a "prima donna"... high maintenance. Betsy Chutchian , Carol...
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cnelson
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1800 Reproductions, antique quilts, Betsy Chutchian, Carol Staehle, Divas, LIzzie's Legacy, Patchwork, Patchwork Divas, Quilt, quilting, Reproduction fabrics, Sewing
Dec
31

Moda Designers Share New Year's Resolutions

Not everyone likes New Year's resolutions. But others appreciate the opportunity to start the year anew, with bright eyes and a clean slate. We asked Moda designers to share their resolutions with us, and with you. We'd also love to hear YOUR resolutions—let us hear about them in the Comment...
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Linzee McCray
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1Canoe2, A Quilting Life, Anne Sutton, antique quilts, Applique, Beth Snyder, Betsy Chutchian, Bunny Hill Designs, Corey Yoder, Deb Strain, Embroidery, French General, Jan Patek Quilts, Janet Clare, Kaari Meng, Kansas Troubles, Kate Spain, Kathy Schmitz, Luke Haynes, Lynne Hagmeier, Pat Sloan, quilts, scrap quilts, Sewing, Sherri McConnell, UFOs, Wenche Wolff Hatling
Dec
31

Moda Designers Share New Year's Resolutions

Not everyone likes New Year's resolutions. But others appreciate the opportunity to start the year anew, with bright eyes and a clean slate. We asked Moda designers to share their resolutions with us, and with you. We'd also love to hear YOUR resolutions—let us hear about them in the Comment...
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Author: 
Linzee McCray
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Fabrics, Trending
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1Canoe2, A Quilting Life, Anne Sutton, antique quilts, Applique, Beth Snyder, Betsy Chutchian, Bunny Hill, Corey Yoder, Deb Strain, Embroidery, French General, Jan Patek, Janet Clare, Kaari Meng, Kansas Troubles, Kate Spain, Kathy Schmitz, Luke Haynes, Lynne Hagmeier, Pat Sloan, quilts, scrap quilts, Sewing, Sherri McConnell, UFOs, Wenche Wolff Hatling