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 More projects this week from the Arts Bloggers that you won’t want to miss.  If you don’t have time now, tuck them away for future use.
Heather at A Creative Journal  links to the amazing 1000 Journals Project, in case you’ve missed it so far.
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it will affect artists, writers, and artisans. 
The incredibly talented Judy Coates Perez has done an artist profile for Layers Upon Layers! 
If you have a die cut machine and some pretty cans, you can make your own …read more

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As much as we enjoy posting on our blogs, sometimes life interferes and we have to put this on hold temporarily.  I’ve often referred to my daughter’s Meandering Threads blog, showcasing her quilting and fabric art work.
If you visit Meandering Threads, you’ll notice that Beth hasn’t posted anything new lately.   She has had a health situation to deal with the past month, so has not been up to quilting, writing or taking photos of her work.
 I’ll let you know when Beth is back to blogging. You may want to visit and enjoy some of her previous posts though. 
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More creative ideas from the Arts Bloggers: 
Noreen Crone-Findlay, of Hankering for Yarn, designed a quick and easy market bag to crochet in honor of all the ‘WOW MOM’s! out there. And it’s good for dear old mother earth, too!
Eileen, at The Artful Crafter,  shares instructions for a decoupage Byzantine cross pendant made from cardboard – of all things!
Heather, at A Creative Journal, links to a simple Digital Photomontage Demonstration
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you have on your dream list of quilting gadgets.
Peggy at Junk Creation, gives us quick review on a great resource for gourd decorating.
Cyndi, at Layers …read more

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The Magic of Patchwork, my book about quilting, is the prize for the drawing mentioned in the Bloggy Giveways. Readers at Quilting and Patchwork were to:
Leave a comment about your quilting experiences by April 24 (deadline), and I’ll put it in a random drawing for a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.
There were so many interesting comments.  I thank you for sharing your quilting experiences and aspirations.  Even though only one could win, I’d like to include some of the comments in future posts at Quilting and Patchwork.
 I utilized a random drawing system. The handy, dandy Random.org drew the name …read more

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 Deborah Ng at The List Mavin, had a fun idea the other day, What’s in Our Purses?  She asked various bloggers to send her photos of what they carried in their purses.  Others left comments.
I began wondering…do quilters carry quilting supplies in their purses…or tote bags?
Since I carry a black leather fanny pack all the time…not stylish, but very useful since I do a lot of flying (not flapping wings, but on planes), I don’t have much space for quilting supplies.  It’s a waste of time to change everything over to a traditional purse between trips, and I can sling this …read more