I am pleased to announce that my third DVD with Quilting Arts/Interweave – Dynamic Quilt Design: Paint Meets Stitch — will be available in late October (digital downloads will be available earlier in the month). This DVD focuses on my method of wholecloth painting, in which I start with white PFD (Prepared For Dyeing) fabric and cover the surface with paint before stitching.
Me on the set of Quilting Arts TV, shooting the DVD |
painted quilts. I cover supplies and tools, and how to:
- choose the right photo
- trace the design elements
- enlarge your drawing
- print it out
- transfer the lines onto the fabric.
The focus here is on realistic subjects, so I created the piece below, Still Life With Cherries, to demonstrate the key concepts in the DVD.
Still Life With Cherries |
This is the photo on which the quilt above is based:
I love the combination of paint and stitch! I think the texture that the stitch provides is what makes wholecloth painted quilts so much more interesting than paintings. Here are some detail shots of this small art quilt:
I love the combination of paint and stitch! I think the texture that the stitch provides is what makes wholecloth painted quilts so much more interesting than paintings. Here are some detail shots of this small art quilt:
Still Life With Cherries (detail) |
Still Life With Cherries (detail) |
Still Life With Cherries (detail) |
Still Life With Cherries (detail) |
I’ve been teaching workshops on wholecloth painting for the past year, and this is really not a difficult technique to master once you have learned the basics. If you can’t get to one of my classes, the DVD gives you what you will need to be successful with the technique.
The DVD will be available on the Quilting Arts/Interweave website – and on my website – in late October. I’ll keep you posted!
GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate, I’m giving away one copy of my new DVD! Post a comment after this post, telling me why you would like to win it. At noon on Sunday, October 23, I’ll draw one name at random. I’ll send a copy of the DVD to that winner as soon as I get back from teaching at International Quilt Festival, in early November. If already follow my blog, or if you sign up to follow it now (see the "Join this site" button in the upper right side of my blog, under my photo), tell me that in your post, and I’ll enter your name twice! UPDATE: Bee in Texas is the winner!
Congratulations on the DVD, Susan. I would love to have this DVD! I find that I learn best by seeing how it's done so I try to get DVDs as much as possible. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTwice the chance to win a DVD like this is twice as sweet as the cherries in your art quilt! I painted on a quilt for the very first time just this past weekend, and would so love to learn more techniques on how to do this, including enlarging/transferring elements from photos onto fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Loralei (aka bohemeatheart)
www.whimsicalmermaid.blogspot.com
I've been a follower of your blog for some time now, but now it's official! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your DVD because I have admired your work for a long time and would love to learn how you turn your photography into quilts. I am a member of your site. Thank you for your generous give-away!
ReplyDelete~ Karen Harris
i would love to win this DVD because I love your work and techniques! I have followed you for years now and have purchased your pink applique booklet and Point, Click Quilt book which is fantastic. So, I am equally sure this DVD will be out of this world! What I want to learn is what you are teaching! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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I have your book Point, Click, Stitch and have been getting to know my camera. Since workshops such as yours aren't available in my area, this DVD would help me take my photos to the quilted finish. I have fabric paint waiting in the wings
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DVD!
I would love to win your new DVD so that it would add to my collection that I have already. I love your work and check daily what you are up to.
I also joined your site today as well. Looking forward to learning more from you.
Ruth (ruthq@rogers.com)
I like the idea of learning by making a piece and using the techniques. I really love the idea of painting on fabric and then machine stitching, so it would be a wonderful way to learn and practice. I am also a follower.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I have been doing FMQ for about a year now and I LOVE your style. I have a friend who is teaching me about you and your methods and I am so pleased to say that you are my inspiration. I so want your new DVD, whether I win it or purchase it, I will have it in my collection soon. Thank you for being a bright spot in my quilting day.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Susan!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, a contest with the chance of winning one of your dvd's.
Pick me, pick me, pick me!!!
I miss my North Carolina fiber friends.
Good to see you are doing well.
Cheers, Beth
Ah yes, Susan... I have previously bought two of your earlier DVD's ... and that is just one reason... the other two are lonely! BUT... to learn more is always FUN fun FUN! Thanks for the offer; it looks delightful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new DVD. I follow your blog with Google Reader so I'm not sure if that counts or not. But I'd love to win the DVD and learn more about the way you paint and stitch on fabric. I love to mix medias and I'm sure I could learn a lot from your methods.
ReplyDeleteI am certain this DVD will be a major asset to any quilter lucky enough to own one. Your ability to explain and simplify is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! This would make it possible to make quilts with such fine detail. There are things I would love to quilt, but the details are far to small, and my applique skills just aren't up to those fine details. I may however be able to paint the details given your fine training.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I know nothing about wholecloth painting, but it looks beautiful and I would love to win! I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour work continues to amaze me. I'd love to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog also.
I cant wait to see the video. To date I have used fabric as my color and would love to try paint!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm more abstract in style, but I know the skills you'll be sharing applies to both representational and non-representational art. I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn how to thread paint. That's really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
congratulations! your work sings!
ReplyDeletei love painting on fabric and other non moving items . i love the cherries in the bowl and a chance to win your latest DVD. thanks for being so generous with your work!
Congratulations on your new DVD! I have been following your blog for awhile now and I love your work. Your quilts are gorgeous! Thank you for a chance in your generous giveaway! I would love to learn your techniques for whole cloth painted quilts and thread sketching.
ReplyDeleteSusan, Congrats on your new DVD. I know it must be wonderful. I have both your first and second DVD and can't wait to see the new one! I'm a forever student and love being able to just pop in a DVD at any hour of the day or night and just soak up all I can plus practicing along with the DVD... Your work just inspires me!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the new dvd. I have the other 2 and love them so can't wait to get this one.
ReplyDeleteI've been Following you for a number of months now and each all your post here on google reader,
ReplyDeletehowever,
I don't comment very often.
I'm in awe of your talent and do attempt to do free-motion stitch but not with any regularity. Therefore progress in my ability is slow coming.
Perhaps winning your DVD would give me the kick start I need.
Love your work.
hugs
I love your work, and would love to win your new DVD. Your Point & Click is on my wishlist. I already follow your blog and love it.
ReplyDeletethanx for sharing your talent
Yay!
ReplyDeleteLove your work and was thrilled when I saw you on The Quilt Show. I've been following your Blog but just joined so I'm now official! Thanks for the giveawy!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited you've created another DVD. I have and love the first two (digital downloads as this suits me best). Although I've been visiting for ages, I've just become a 'follower', just cos it'd be so cool to win a copy of the new DVD. If I don't win I'll be buying one anyway. These techniques are exactly what I want to learn. Congratulations, and a very big thank you for what will undoubtedly be anohter fantastic DVD
ReplyDeleteI have been following for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI love your work! I am just getting into painting, hand painting fabric, and trying to understand shading and picking the right colors to make your work sing...still a challenge for me. I would love to win a copy of your DVD...looks like it would be a great tutorial I could refer to over and over again. Thanks for the chance for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have just signed up to be a follower of your blog. Thanks for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your DVD because I really want to learn more about painting on fabric. I often sketch out my quilt ideas with colored pencils, but I am often frustrated when I try to find the colors that I envisioned in fabric. I've done some fabric dying, but I think painting on fabric is the technique that will really bring me artistic satisfaction! And I subscribe to your blog :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the DVD! I'd like to win because painting fabric is FUN, FUN, FUN! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win your CD because I'm learning best when watching somebody do things. And your techniques are so interesting :)
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoy photography.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoy quilting.
To comeine the two would be wonderful.
I would love to to win this DVD. Learning to paint a wholecloth quilt would be wounderful.
ReplyDeleteMarti M
Maybe I will be lucky, who knows :) i would love to have a copy - I'm at the moment in such position that I lack the knowledge to go further with my quilting. Any professional tips and tricks are welcome :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new DVD. I would love if this new DVD would travel over the sea to Switzerland!
ReplyDeleteEdith
I am a follower of your Blog. I would love to win your DVD. Haven't used paint on quilts, but am very interested. I studied some quilts at a recent quilt show and I would like to give it a try. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Susan on the new DVD!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy to see how things are done!
I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I would love to win your DVD! congratulations to you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have the chance to win this DVD. I am a big fan and have both of your previous Quilting Arts DVD's as well as your new book. This new DVD has to come home to round out my collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.
sharon.bourque@sympatico.ca
Another learning opportunity how wonderful. I am a big fan as I already own your last two DVD's with Quilting Arts as well as your new book. The new DVD would be a welcome addition to the fan club.
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Looks like just what I've been looking for. And I can learn at home.
ReplyDeleteI'm scared to death to painton my fabric. I expect this DVD would give me the courage to finally blend the two. Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win!
ReplyDeleteOOps... 'forgot to tell you I follow your blog faithfully.
ReplyDeleteI did join your blog. I have been reading for a while on the rss feed and really like the content. I would love to win a copy of your DVD to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteThe DVD sounds wonderful - congratulations. I would love to win a copy as seeing is so much better than reading. I have lots of photos that I have taken that would lend themselves to your technique.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this DVD because I am at that life season of raising a child so I don't get to go to shows, classes etc that I used to enjoy very much. This media allows me to still be inspired and learn.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI like to play with paints and Dyes en Stitching on my blog for ages and I love to eceive, to win, your new DVD. I am following your Blog for longer time and also follow you on FB.
I've been following your blog for a couple of years now, and I allways learn something new. I would like to win your video because this is a technique i've wanted to learn for a long time. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAwesome DVD Susan! I can't wait to see it! This creative approach to art quilting is perfect for me!Thanks!!!
ReplyDeletewould love to have your DVD, i really admire your work, and would love to learn your technique and i did join this group!!!!
ReplyDeleteiris
iris@quiltmaker1955.com
sign me up also. I would love to add it to my other dvd's of your's. Keep up the good work, you inspire me.
ReplyDeleteLove your work and techniques! I would love to win your new DVD, so that I could learn some of what you do and how you do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
It's on my bucket list to learn how to paint on fabric. I think your technique is better suited for my computer brain. I think it will work.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn Hoffman
pahasapa@enetis.net
Congratulation Susan, I would love to have your CD. I have been working thru your new book, this would only add to the learning process.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new dvd. As a baby art quilter, I have been SO inspired by your work, your techniques and your blog. Thanks for sharing so much of your process with us!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I would love to try this technique with one of my drawings.
ReplyDeleteI NEED this new video. My Art Quilt friends here in Germnay would LOVE to make a whole day dedicated to your new DVD and try out some new techniques! I only recently found you and I feel like you're my long lost sister! I love your book, I just got it last week and can't put it down.
ReplyDeleteSarah Head
ididstudio@hotmail.com
Sarah, Did you know that I am teaching in the Netherlands next spring (late March-early April)? If you are interested, e-mail me directly at susan@bluemoonriver.com – I can put you in touch with the woman who is organizing the workshops. I'm teaching thread sketching and wholecloth painting.
ReplyDeleteWish you were coming to SC when you go to Florida in 2012! So glad to see another DVD from you!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the DVD because I am a novice quilt maker - doing things my way and would very much like some guidance and I never win anything
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the DVD. Would like to try this. I do follow your blog and enjoy all your wonderful painting and thread painting.
ReplyDeleteDarlis
Susan, I would love a chance to win your DVD. I have been so impressed by your choices of color.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
Follow your blog daily. I have learned so much studying your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
The quilt looks wonderful I can't wait to see the DVD and learn more from you.
ReplyDeleteWish I could go to a workshop but that's not to be a DVD is super.
You are my hero. I would love to win your new DVD. I have your latest book and love it.
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero. I would love to win your DVD. I have your latest book and I love it. Loved you at our Quilt Guild at SML.
ReplyDeleteWell, who wouldn't want to win this give away!! I'd love to learn more about your method on whole cloth painting!! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
ReplyDeleteI love to paint on fabric but definately need help. I would so like to study your DVD to help me perfect my skills. Congratulations on your DVD. You so deserve recognition!
ReplyDeleteI am so drooling! I already own one of yours and would LOVE another! My quilting is reaching new heights, and this is exactly where I want to go!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new CD. I have been following your blog for quite awhile & enjoy reading it. Thanks for a chance to win the CD.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new CD. I have been following your blog for quite awhile & enjoy reading it. Thanks for a chance to win the CD.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your DVD---I love to work with paints and would love to work through your DVD--thanks for the chance to win....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the DVD, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to watch the lessons; many thanks for a chance to win this giveaway!
I'm also looking forward to join your inspiring workshops in the Netherlands, Spring 2012.
Have a nice weekend!
I've tried painting some calla lilies a few years ago and have yet to do the machine quilting on it. It was a class through my guild and I enjoyed it immensely.
ReplyDeleteI've got a lot of photos with the idea of one day translating some into quilts by either piecing, appliquing or painting them.
So to win your DVD and have it as a reference would be great along with your most recent book!
I'm about to formally follow you I thought I already did.
Yes, yes, yes...I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI am a visual learner and I watch your DVD's and they give me inspiration and courage to try new things. I have no formal art training so I get my lessons from DVD's.
Congratulations on another great piece and thanks so much for the opportunity.
Smiles, Kelly
I would love to win this DVD as I am that "non-artistic person" who can't draw a stick horse! I am a piece quilter as that requires the most precision, which is what I love. However, I recently took an art quilt class and disovered that I can try new techniques that don't require perfection. congrats on another great publication!
ReplyDeleteIve followed your blog for the longest time. Oh I would learn so much from you! I have tried on my own but need guidance. Im sure your DVD could help me.
ReplyDeleteRachelndave@bigpond.com
cheers
Congrats on your latest DVD! I downloaded your thread sketching DVD and learned lots. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYes, please include me in your dvd drawing! I am so thankful that talented quilters like you like to share your experience and techniques! I have always wanted to learn how to do this but have been afraid to try! Thanks for your generosity!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a number of people now using this sort of technique in addition to yourself -- seems like something I should try for myself.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I have been fascinated by the concept of creating a quilt from a photo for a long time and have been doodling around with some ideas. This DVD looks like it will be very helpful in helping me make fantasy into reality..
ReplyDeleteLove the cherries! I just started using paint on fabric and have taken a couple of classes, but none of them wholecloth. So I'm really interested in your new DVD. I follow your blog thru Google Reader. Thanks for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This DVD is a great opportunity to learn visually from one of the best!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with just the ocver of the DVD (my favorite colors) that I would love to view the whole DVD! I have done some thread painting which was stressful for me at first but then I just loved the freedom of it. I have been following your blog for a while but just made it official. I would really like to start painting on fabric and then embellish it with thread. Thanks for the opportunity to win the DVD.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for the chance to win. I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win. Why? Because October 18th is my birthday and I really like your work.
ReplyDeleteForgot to say I follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this DVD. I know I will follow a workshop in spring 2012 in the Netherlands. But it would be great to know already a little bit of technique before the workshop.
ReplyDeletegr. Marjolijn
I LOVE your work and would really like to win your DVD. I have saved the Quilting Arts program you did on this technique and have nearly worn it out! I follow you using an iPad app called Flud. Following your work on the Psychedelic Peacock is fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DVD and book. For me to win your DVD would be so "awesome". Recently, I purchased your book Point, Click, Quilt! at a local quilt shop--I love it! I've been following your blog for some time--admire your work. In the past I've done tole painting on wood and a bit on cloth. But would like to learn the process/products you use to do your painting.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new Dvd. Your free motion quilting is amazing. I could learn so much from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent.
Well... I have been waiting for you to tell us more about painting on fabric, and here it is! Way to go! Winning this would be such an honor, and it would be put to very good use. I have dabbled in painting on fabric with decent results and want to do more, more, more!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
Hugs,
Mary
This DVD loooks wonderful. I quilt outside the box anyways. I'm a follower too!
ReplyDeleteI love your follow-up DVD. I'm working on the photography exercises right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and the reminder to join the blog.
I forgot to mention that I just joined your blog group! I don't know how I missed the opportunity to do it before but I caught it and am part of "the loop"! Thanks again!!!!
ReplyDeleteI aspire to accomplish some art type quilting. You have a great blog for helpful info!!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
Wow Susan, congrats on the new DVD. I'd love to learn from you. I enjoy seeing your latest projects on Facebook (and here too).
ReplyDeleteI am subscribed via RSS, not Google friend connect as it messes up Google Reader.
Cheers,
Michele
I would love to win your DVD -- your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just joined your site.
Hi Susan
ReplyDeleteThis new DVD looks great! I don't know why I didn't sign up to be a follower before but I'm one now!
Hi Susan, I just joined your blog. and I'm #501.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say how glad we were to host you for our guild.
I love my sunflower, thanks so much for helping me.
and I'd love to have your new DVD, maybe I'll have a new craft to try.
Joan
I would love to win one of these DVDs- actually seeing you do it makes it that much easier! Thankyou for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI have loved your peacock...there is so much to learn from you so I would appreciate the giveaway thankyou.
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower and looking forward to seeing more of your amazing work.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new DVD Susan. I would love to win it as I had such success after watching your previous one! (I won a prize with my painted and thread sewn flowers). Love your book too. As you maybe know, I am signed up to just about anything you could throw at me. Thanks for the chance to win"
ReplyDeleteWow, Susan, what a great DVD! Congrats on your new way of teaching and sharing your methods. I think this is a wonderful way to learn and to be able to watch it repeatedly is a real bonus. Thanks for the giveaway...you are so generous! Kathleen
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Wow, Susan, what a great DVD! Congrats on your new way of teaching and sharing your methods. I think this is a wonderful way to learn and to be able to watch it repeatedly is a real bonus. Thanks for the giveaway...you are so generous! Oh, and I'm a new follower of your lovely blog. Thanks, Kathleen
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I'm only a beginner. Started dying last June and have already a large supply of colored patches. I just signed in to your blog to get inspired to turn those patches into artquilts. Perhaps there are even more tips and tricks for me on your new DVD... So thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the Netherlands
Watching your DVDs is addictive - anxiously awaiting the new one, whether I win or not.
ReplyDeleteI do follow your blog, and always learn something or discover a technique or color combo that inspires me to at least dream of improving my work.
The new DVD looks great, Susan. I'd like to learn more about thread painting from watching you! I've had you in my google reader for a long time and now have become an official follower.
ReplyDeleteThose cherries look good enough to eat! I can't wait to learn how to do that myself.
ReplyDelete(oh, and I've been following your blog for some time now
Susan- I've purchased your first two DVDs and love your thorough teaching style. Took the class and would love the DVD as a refresher on what I learned in class. Congratulations on your third DVD.
ReplyDeleteOoooo! I'd love to have your DVD.
ReplyDeleteI follow your post in NetNewsWire on my Mac so I don't do the "Join" thing on anyone's blog. It works for me! :-)
HI Susan. Thanks for the chance to win this DVD. I would love to explore Art Quilting and have some guidance in doing so. Lovely site...and YES, I have joined it.
ReplyDeleteSalsy
http://www.salsysafranoquilts.com
Susan - I am a big fan and excited about your new DVD. Even if I do not win the giveaway, I plan to download the DVD. I like your teaching style and I love that you share so much useful information.
ReplyDeleteI love your work, so I know I would love your DVD.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing a giveaway.
I would love to win your DVD, your work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks
I just found you through The Sketchbook Challenge and I am so glad I did! I love the idea of combining painting and quilting. I would love to win a copy of your DVD to learn how to do this. I just signed up to follow your blog as well. Your work is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. WOW!
ReplyDeleteSusan I would love to have one of your DVD's. It would be great to learn your technique and having the DVD one could watch at any time. I used to quilt with your Mom in St Louis. She was a lovely lady. I can't wait to meet you when you come to my Naples Quilt Guild. Debbie
ReplyDeleteHi, Debbie! Thanks for your sweet comment about my Mom. I miss her SO much :-(
ReplyDeleteI will look forward to meeting you in Naples! Susan
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteYou sense of color and style is so unique and attention grabbing. The detail in your work takes our eyes on a remarkable journey as we explore the intricate details of the stitches.
Your work is inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Tammy Murray
tammystuff(AT)gmail.com
Oh - Quiltten's post had me scrambling to read my Naples Guild newsletter - excited to see you will be coming in March! ~ Karen
ReplyDeleteYour CD's are AWESOME! I feel like I have you right there instructing me every time I play them and I love that! Its like being in the classroom with you whenever I need it. Thanks for an opportunity to win one...but I will probably buy it if I don't win it anyways! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to have a DVD or anything else...I am behind on viewing my programs on The Quilt Show and just saw yours a while back. That viewing prompted me to FB stalk...LOL...just got my youngest daughter married and I have retired from work due to health issues...so I am looking for something to have some fun with! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteForgot to tell you that I do follow you and signed up twice so I wouldn't miss anything if one account was down!
ReplyDeleteWell Susan love what you do. You've shown me so much in your book & DVD's, Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful work you do Susan, keep it up! I don't need to win your DVD I've just bought the digital download...So I'm extra happy cos I have it now :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your DVD. Loved your workshop at our Quilt Guild at SML. I finished the dragaonfly!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win DVD and I have signed up to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your art. I would like to try some of your techniques and this sounds like the perfect DVD to learn them! Oh PLEAZZZZZE pick me. :-)
ReplyDeleteHugz, Normajean
Your new DVD looks wonderful. Congratulations. I'd love to win a copy to help learn to create dynamic quilts, learn more insights on how to quilt them, as well as increase awareness of your DVD on my blog. I do so enjoy sharing insights on new products.
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www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com