Category Archives: Quilt shows

5 Tips for show-worthy quilt binding

Posted on November 19, 2011 by pq

If you are resisting entering a quilt show because you are afraid your binding isn’t up to snuff, have no fear.  Here are a few tips to make it easier! 1) If you are finding that your binding does not … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show Judging

Posted on September 16, 2011 by pq

This week I attended quilt judging for my guild’s quilt show. It was an enlightening experience – you can learn so much listening to the comments that the judge makes. Unfortunately I did not get to see my own quilts … Continue reading →

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Me and Deborah Kemball

Posted on June 13, 2011 by pq

Yep, that’s Captain Dorky-Girl to the left, there.  Thanks for the pic, Noelle!

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Episode 36 – catch up: not the condiment

Posted on May 28, 2011 by pq

Here is a pic of my crafty thrifting haul.  The towel got all wrinkled when I washed it.  I can’t imagine it has never been washed before so I can only assume that is normal.  Did people iron their kitchen towels … Continue reading →

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Quilt Festival!!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by pq

Yesterday I had the privilege to visit the International Quilt Festival in Cincinnati.  My BFF Noelle and I left on Thursday night after The Husbands got home from work and left on our Odyssey.  Noelle is not a quilter but … Continue reading →

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Episode 27 – the Virginia Quilt Museum

Posted on September 20, 2010 by pq

On vacation I had the thrill of getting to spend a little time at the Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was *fabulous*!  I saw some amazing examples of historic quilts. You can check out the book I bought … Continue reading →

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Episode 26 – trends at NQA show

Posted on August 7, 2010 by pq

This year I didn’t notice as many trends as I have in previous years.  Is that because there were no clear trends, or because there were too many to count?!  It is hard to say. It was time to hash … Continue reading →

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Episode 22 – Welcome to the Mayhem

Posted on May 10, 2010 by pq

Hey everyone!  I’m so glad I have some partners in crime this month.  This episode I review the goals of the Mayhem ladies.  Hopefully hearing our goals out loud will give us plenty of steam to meet the challenge.  And … Continue reading →

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Episode 12 – where is Kelley?

Posted on September 21, 2009 by pq

Click here to listen to episode #12 So, what the heck happened to me?  I’m still alive and kicking.  Thanks so much to the concerned listeners who checked in on me!!!  Life just got in the way a bit there.  … Continue reading →

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Episode 11 – trends

Posted on July 16, 2009 by pq

Episode 11 – Trends Sorry, I don’t have much to say in the roundup today.  I did put up some pictures of the NQA show in the previous posting.  I hope you enjoy them!

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