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Echino Swap Round 5

By Jen On May 8, 2013 · Add Comment

So excited that Echino has again released another two lines of fabric. These prints are ridiculously cute. What could be better than rhinos, birds, eyeglasses, cameras and mopeds? Be still my beating heart! So this means that it is time again for another swap. What could be better than getting a custom made layer cake of [...]

Quilting and the Law Series: Copyright and Patterns

On March 13, 2013 By Jen

Since we have now reviewed some of the basics of copyright law as it applies to quilts, lets move on to another critical area, quilt patterns. There are countless patterns and tutorials available online, both free and sold for profit. Are patterns protected by copyright? What rights does the owner of a copyright holder for [...]

Quilting and the Law Series: Copyright 101

On March 6, 2013 By Jen

I have been seeing a lot of posts by other bloggers lately about concerns over copyright infringement, such as from Lee at Freshly Pieced. After reading through posts and reader comments, there seems to be so much misinformation in this area. I have been toying for a while with the idea [...]

QuiltCon and 5 Things About Me

On January 31, 2013 By Jen

I have been counting down the days to QuiltCon and it’s getting close! I am extremely excited for many reasons. I haven’t been back to Austin since I moved in September 2011, so I am really looking forward to this trip. I get to spend some time with my brother and sister-in-law for [...]

Echino Swap Round 4

On November 5, 2012 By Jen

I loved hosting the Echino Swap Round Three! Though cutting out 784 10-inch squares might seem like work, getting to play with the pretty fabric made the time fly! Echino has now released another two lines of fabric which means it’s time for another swap! As a bonus, this swap is even cheaper than the [...]

IMAGINE circle: All caught up

On October 16, 2012 By Jen

I am back again to share the last three months of my blocks from the IMAGINE circle of do. good stitches. It has been a lot of fun and the bee has given me the chance to practice some of my more newly obtained skills such as paper piecing. July 2012 July was hosted by [...]

IMAGINE circle: 3 more months

On September 13, 2012 By Jen

Back to share some more of the bee blocks I have made for the IMAGINE circle of do. good stitches. over the past few months. April 2012 April was hosted by Andy of A Bright Corner. She asked for two 12.5 x 12.5 inch blocks using the Continue Reading