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SPRING FOR THIS DEAL - BUY THREE Patterns, GET ONE FREE
Buy three of my patterns before June 1, 2013 and get a forth pattern for free! Looking for a new project to start right now? Baskets and Blossoms or Star Flowers would be perfect. And it’s not too early to start Holiday Lights for Christmas or Welcome Home for Thanksgiving - those holidays will be here before we know it.
Go here, put your 3 patterns in the cart and the name of your free 4th pattern choice in the memo line - do not put your free pattern choice in your cart as you will be charged for the free pattern. Orders received between 4/23 and 5/6 will be shipped on 5/8. Sparrow, the Anderson family cat and my only employee, refuses to work while I’m gone unless I let her take the car and that’s not gonna happen!
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People have asked me to keep them updated with my quilting journey. The updates will include travels, projects, insights and all things quiltie - and perhaps an occasion picture of Sparrow. To do this, I have signed up with a new email delivery service. If you would like to receive these emails (about once a month) and you are not already signed up for the old newsletter, please use the form below:
I look forward to meeting you soon - and we quilters do get around!
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It's time to play and create at Alden Lane. Please join me in March for my three day signature class - I am super excited about this - I haven't had the opportunity to "Star Gaze" in a hands on work shop with fellow quilters in a long time! In addition - I will be bringing a LOT of my stash for people to work with - Space is limited - call today!
Simply Stars
March 8,9,10 - 2013
Alden Lane, Livermore CA. 925-447-0280
9:00 - 4:00
$250.00 - lunch included
Enjoy Alex’s signature class during this 3 day, hands on work shop.
Let your creative spirit emerge through the wonderful world of star making. Discover how traditional stars translate beautifully into contemporary pieces. Explore how interesting fabric selections can bring your quilt to life. Learn the “magic numbers” to free you from templates. You will also learn efficient piecing skills working with a multitude of shapes along with optional design layout techniques. Your collection of stars will be just the beginning of an exciting and educational as you discover the tricks of the trade.
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Here is a quick holiday round-up of some of our favorites from the site!
This playful holiday quilt is a wonderful addition to any home during the holiday season, as it brings a smile to everyone's face. The main design of Holiday Lights is created by piecing techniques.
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Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? Scrambling for a last minute holiday gift? It seems as if it was just January when I vowed to start my Christmas projects early. Yikes, how time flies! Given the time parameters between now and the holidays, I decided to create some red work patterns for all of us to enjoy stitching. These little patterns can be used for greeting card inserts, tree ornaments or given as a group of coaster sets. It seems as if red work has taken the quilting community by storm and I know why. It is the perfect take-along project for people on the go. Did you know that a stoplight can provide three minutes of stitching time? Whether this season finds you contentedly finished with all your holiday projects, or in the panic mode as I find my self, take the time to enjoy the simplicity of red work!
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Recently I had a wonderful opportunity to share some of my quilts with a retirement community in Livermore. Although there were only a few quilters in the crowd, we had a full house of delightful ladies and one man. I brought both historical quilts and contemporary quilts – including traditional and art. After my show and tell was over, a resident brought down her show, share and tell. My socks were knocked off when she revealed this cigar band quilt. It was started in the 1920’s and recently finished. Many times when I see “rescued” quilts, the work doesn’t put the original top in the best of light. However, this was quite the different situation. The quilt was/is pristine! I have seen a few cigar band quilts – but NEVER one like this. I would appreciate any input you might have to this style of quilt and perhaps its value.
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