And the challenge begins!
Ideas and Inspiration Challenge
by Barbara
Blankenship
Barbara features stitches from readers and staff members
alike.
The Joys of the Cast-on Stitch
by Sharon Boggon
Sharon chose the cast-on stitch for her part in Barbara's Challenge.
Same Motif - Different
Stitch and Thread
by Kimber Pekora
Kimber take one motif and treats it in many different ways.
Feather Stitch: My Favourite Seam Treatment
by Cherie M.
Thompson
Cherie shares the wonders of the versatile feather stitch.
A little blast from the past...
Faux Pearl Spider by
Rissa Peace Root
Rissa drags her favorite CQ idea out of mothballs for this challenge.
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The Houston International Quilt Market and Festival 2007:
An Amazing Experience
by Barbara
Blankenship
Barbara shares her experiences at the HIQF and market.
Some Wonderful Sellers at Fall 2007 Quilt Market
by
Allison Aller
Allison reviews some of the vendors in Houston.
The Latest and Greatest of Everything
by Julie Yonge
Julie takes us along with her for the HIQF experience.
Artist Profile:
Valerie Hearder
by Barbara
Blankenship
Barbara profiles this amazing artist who specializes in
landscape quilts.
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Bead Crazy:
A Beaded CQ Sampler by Amy Munson
Amy's class sample becomes a quilt block of beaded self
expression.
Chantilly Lace and a Pretty Face
by Lynn Schoeffler
Lynn turns a thrift store purse into a thing of beauty.
Forever (in) Amber
by Lynn Schoeffler
Lynn takes Sue Bleiweiss’ Inchies one step further.
Never Too Late to be Early…
by Jo Newsham
Jo offers another ornament tutorial.
Crazy Quilt Competition Opportunities for 2008 by
Allison Aller
Allison researches opportunities for Crazy Quilters to enter
competitions.
Students In The Spotlight
by Dean Deerfield
Dean showcases some of her CQ students' work.
Forever Friends:
A Work in Progress
by Barbara
Blankenship
Barbara features the work of some of the women in her local
crazy quilting bee.
Crazy Quilters
in Sendai, Japan by Hideko Ishida
Hideko reveals her secrets to success with starting a CQ
group in Japan.
Embellishment Serendipity
by Dean Deerfield
Dean creates motifs from her illustrations and drawings.
Traplet Publishing:
UK Craft Magazines by
Rissa Peace Root
Rissa shares her general impressions of some of the UK's
craft magazines.
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