We Won Aurifil
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25 Feb
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon 2016: Final Recap

The people are the reason I enjoyed volunteering at QuiltCon so much. The individual quilters and the community supporting the Modern Quilt Guild is what makes QuiltCon truly special. While I was volunteering, it was easy to be around some seriously awesome and talented people. For instance, I spent some nice time with Kathy Mack, and instead of feeling celebrity overwhelm,...

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Triangle Transparency - Piecing
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24 Feb
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon 2016: Quilts

My Quilts I was extremely lucky to have 2 quilts on display at QuiltCon 2016: Triangle Transparency and Sunburst. I am looking forward to sharing more about Sunburst, but that post will have to wait for another day. My quilts arrived home safe and sound on Tuesday, and included were the description sheets and judging forms for each quilt. Triangle Transparency...

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Registration Desk: The Calm Before Opening
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23 Feb
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon 2016: Volunteering

Hands down, the highlight of my QuiltCon experience were the two days I spent volunteering to help set up the show. I worked from 8am through 4pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and it was a fantastic experience. I don't have any photos of my time working as a volunteer, but here are a few photographs of other stellar volunteers...

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22 Feb
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon Swag {Giveaways}

It has been about 24 hours since I returned home from QuiltCon, and there is still a LOT for me to process and think about and share with regard to my experience this year. First things first, I focused on connecting with some of the fantastic people I met - following on Instagram, sending emails, and generally trying to organize...

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2016 QuiltCon Magazine Cover - Featuring Sunburst by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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03 Feb
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon 2016 Magazine Preorder

This is just a quick note to let you know that the QuiltCon 2016 magazine can now be pre-ordered through the Modern Quilt Guild Shop. From the editors of Modern Patchwork, QuiltCon Magazine will inspire modern quilting enthusiasts to break out their machines and sew. Produced in close collaboration with The Modern Quilt Guild, this publication celebrates the modern aesthetic...

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2016 QuiltCon Magazine Cover - Featuring Sunburst by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
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30 Jan
QuiltCon 2016

2016 QuiltCon Magazine Cover

Last May, during one of my Quilt Design A Day (QDAD) kicks (I go through spurts of doing QDAD once a day), the inspiration image was an underwater photograph looking up at a scuba diver into the sun, showcasing streaks of sunlight sometimes captured in underwater photography. I love the water, my favorite color is blue, and I think you...

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13 Nov
QuiltCon 2016

QuiltCon West: Call for Entries

I am very excited to be attending QuiltCon West in Pasadena in February. Besides only being 2 hours away (in non-existent traffic, but still...), I will be a super volunteer to help get the show set up. I am also looking forward to staying at a bed and breakfast with my mom and my friend Renee @Quilts of a...

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