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Baby quilt patterns are SEW special.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Sharon Camp

Baby quilt patterns are SEW special.
Designing a unique baby quilt is always a challenge for the experience quilter, who is looking for a new and different idea from the usual and typical design in their pattern collection or the novice quilter, who is just beginning to jump into the wonder world of quilting and is looking to find a simple pattern to complete their first project. Either way the pattern design is so special and needs your utmost consideration.
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Baby Quilts – Saluting all Veterans

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Thank you to all those servicemen and women, veterans or active today and their families, for your dedication and service to our country. Read this blog, about one of your own young men and his family…

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Precious, Soft, Baby Quilts are SEW Irresistible

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Sharon Camp

You take a quick trip to that favorite fabric store, pushing the shopping cart up and down the crowded aisles, and trying to choose just the right coordinating fabrics for your next quilt. The question in your mind right now or the problem you have to solve is how to choose the fabrics and what kind of quilt do you really want to make? Continue reading →

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Starting a New Year of School

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sharon Camp

The start of a new school year is like the beginning steps to the designing of any of my baby quilts.
Today began my 39th year as an elementary classroom teacher. It was wonderful to watch the excitement of those young ladies and gentleman as they nervously entered my classroom this morning, and anxiously awaited what the school day bring and how the new school year would unfold.
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Baby Quilts for Twins

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Sharon Camp

You know how hard it is to select or make a choice of baby quilts for your shower gift or the mother-to-be. There are all types of materials and all patterns to choose from, like 100% cotton that keep your baby snuggly warm or the pretty pastels of blue, pink, yellow and green. Of all the choices of baby quilts, making a selection that is just right could take hours on the Internet, and to top it off, you just found out the mother-to-be is having twins! Yikes, you now need to find two baby quilts that are either alike or similar. I understand what you going through and I have some great tips on how to find the perfect baby quilts for the twins. Continue reading →

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Baby Quilts Soft Minky Fabric

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sharon Camp

My baby quilts are soft, cuddly, and can be a wonderful touch and feel blanket, as well.

What gives the quilts that added special touch? The fabric is called minky, which is luxurious and silky soft. This fabric, which is perfect for baby quilts, resembles the real mink in touch and has a soft short pile that is as soft as cashmere.

Now if you are a quilter and are interested in using minky or minx as it is sometimes referred to, here are some of my tips from using the material in my baby quilts that may come in handy.
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Did You Ever Record Your Quilts?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sharon Camp

I heard a story where the house was broken into, the family was robbed of their valuable possessions. Amazingly enough, these smart folks under the guidance of the insurance company had a photo record of their jewelry, the important records, and other valuable possessions in their home. The robber, who got away with all of these prized possessions and never recovered stolen property, took a few more items that were not photographed. Continue reading →

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A Quilt in Space? Good Question.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Was there ever a quilt in Space?
The Space Shuttle Program has come to end and with it the age of the transportation to and from the Space Station for the United States. Throughout the 30 year history, I have lived most of those years in South Florida.
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Making Money from Quilting

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sharon Camp

Wake up Quilters; I have an e-book on how to make money from quilting. “Patchwork and Quilting Business Compendium” Do you want to can make money from your crafting skills?  I found an e-book that is no ordinary ‘how to … Continue reading →

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Quilts in American History – Happy Birthday America

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Sharon Camp

In their spare time, woman today enjoy the art of making quilts. But in the early days of America, life was not easy and time for enjoying art was not available. The homes of the early settlers were roughly constructed … Continue reading →

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