I’m honored to be a guest author at Sulky, one of my favorite thread and notion brands. One of their products, Sulky Solvy, is a water-soluble stabilizer that can be used in a *very* unique way to turn your quilt scraps into some really adorable St. Valentine’s Day cards! Here’s how. Just for fun…this post links up at some…
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Acts 2:1-4 says: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them…
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One of my personal goals for 2016 was to become a better quilter. I’ve been working hard at my piecing skills as part of the Farmer’s Wife QAL, but I was really looking for challenges – and growth – in other areas besides just piecing. I felt lucky – or rather, might lucky (!), to stumble across the Mighty Lucky…
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This will be our fifth Lent with our little man, and we’ve found one of the best ways to teach is through hands-on activities. Learning while at play, and with busy hands, not only provides a creative outlet but gives the family a chance to create something together. Our new eBook, Family Activities for Lent and Easter, contains twelve different…
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Pope Francis has declared this year to be the Year of Mercy. Are you looking for a way to grow in faith and understand more about being merciful this Lent? Join the “Faces of Mercy” Catholic Conference for Moms beginning Wednesday, February 10th. -20 + All New Popular Presenters and Presentations, including a Spanish Track -All Access, all the time, throughout…
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Quilters – and crafters of any nature, really – are naturally social (or should I say sew-cial?). It’s not nearly as much fun to create your latest block by yourself as it is surrounded by friends, having great conversation, and sharing a glass of wine. One challenge I’ve run into is what to do with the pieces of fabric that…
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Welcome to TGIFF at Faith and Fabric! It’s always nice to finish something, isn’t it? Of course, any finished project is more than welcome. If you’re new to my site, take a look around. I’m a Christian quilter and pattern writer, and love sharing my faith through fabric and crafts. I also just published my first book: Our Family’s Jesse Tree!…
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There comes a time when you may want to reupholster a chair or two in your home; our kitchen chairs have definitely seen better days. They are the original Ethan Allen chairs that came with a hand-me-down table, and – though the frames are in excellent shape – the cushions are sinking in, the board centers are missing, and the…
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I’m super excited to join in on Blossom Heart Quilt’s Bee Hive for 2016! One of the goals I have for 2016 is to continue working on my piecing techniques, so adding the Bee Hive to the ongoing Farmer’s Wife blocks is a great fit. The block for January was selected by Lisa, and she chose the Magic 8 ball. This…
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Block Completed: 01/03/15 Fabrics Used: on-hand stash Am I overwhelming you with gray blocks this week? It’s felt really good to get through so many blocks for the Farmer’s Wife quilt. I’m still behind (as in way way way behind) but getting three done so far this week has felt great. I wanted to do another block of similar-toned fabrics, so…
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Block Completed: 01/03/15 Fabrics Used: on-hand stash This block has become one of my favorites…and it was completely by accident. There are many things I really liked – not only the linear geometric print of the three fabrics, but that pop of white color in the center really makes the block come alive! I’ve *mostly* finished up the full same-tone…
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The start of a new year is a great time reassess your business’s goals. Click on over to CatholicMom.com to read this month’s Small Business Strategy: How to Set Business Goals. To view all our Small Business Strategies articles, click here!
Block Completed: 12/30/15 Fabrics Used: on-hand stash Was it just me or did anyone else think of Malificent when making this block? Malvina… Malificent… luckily there wasn’t any evil witch-iness in this block! It came together really easy as I made the block out of HSTs. BOOM – after a few minutes of quilty math, a few quick cuts and…
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Each of us has three gifts we can share: Time, Talent, and Treasure. Today we talk with Sue Dow, of In the Loft, about the ways in which she uses her gifts to make a difference. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 F&F: Welcome! Tell…
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A few weeks ago, when I sat down to take a look at the business and see how things went for 2015, I was pleasantly surprised. Five quilt patterns, two free motion quilt patterns, and one book – each a fun project with a lovely result. In looking forward to 2016, I wanted to be a bit more focused in…
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