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Christmas Chain

This classic Christmas quilt is sure to become a holiday favorite of yours for years to come.  At 41 inches square, this petite quilt can easily be draped over a sofa or tucked into your favorite chair by the fire.  The kit and pattern are available online and in the store now. We will be […]

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It’s a Frame Up!

Hello, I love working with fabric in many ways and this mixed media project is certainly a favorite of mine.  Mixing fabric (wool) and paper (newspaper), coupled with a weathered frame add up to an adorable little sign that will certainly cozy up any bath.  Finding a salvage frame is certainly part of the fun, […]

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May I “Point” Out…This Table Runner Is Delightful!

Hello, In the last few posts, I’ve shared several projects out of the Moda Candy booklet that I hope have inspired you.  If I haven’t convinced you yet, perhaps this Table Runner kit will do the trick. I quite like this table runner.  The Prairie Points, set on a creamy background, are made by sewing two squares together […]

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Four Fall Pincushions

Hello everyone, I have several “must sew” projects for the fall, and the first is a collection of four adorable fall pincushions from Buttermilk Basin that are sure to become an autumn favorite of yours.  You can order a kit for each pincushion separately, but I believe you’ll find it hard to stop at one! […]

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2012 AQS Show at Des Moines

Hello everyone, We had such a great time at the Des Moines AQS Show.  I’d like to thank everyone that stopped by the booth. Over the next few weeks in the blog, I’ll show a few of the pieces that we highlighted at the show including some pincushions and other small projects that can make […]

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Having fun in Des Moines!

Hello everyone! We are having a lot of fun at the 2012 AQS Quilt Show in Des Moines.  If you’re in the area, stop on by!  The show runs until 5pm on Saturday and we’d love to see you!  Stay tuned…after we get back we’ll have pictures to share. Now that there’s a nip in the […]

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Newsletter Sign Up

Hi everyone- If you want to receive email updates from JJ Stitches direct to your email inbox, sign up for the monthly newsletter.  You can get a peek at new fabrics, kits, and goodies that are in the store and available online.  Just click fill out the form on the homepage and click subscribe. Julie

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A Handy Little Tool

Hello! Making half square triangles can be a tedious task.  Usually you’re left with less than perfect blocks.  The Ta-da Half Square Triangles interfacing is just about the handiest way to go about making uniform half square triangles, eliminating the need to trace on your fabric or pin on bulky paper patterns.  I love this […]

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Minnesota Quilt Show and Conference

Hello! We packed up our trailer yesterday and headed out to Rochester Minnesota for the 2012 Minnesota Quilt Show and Conference.  This is always a fun trip and we get to meet so many new quilters!  The merchant booths open at 9am, so if you’re at the show stop by booth AR 17/18 to see all […]

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A little bit of this, a little bit of that….

It’s really true that great things come in small packages. I’m so happy to have a wonderful book featuring small-piece designs by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storm called Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts.  This book contains 10 phenomenal quilt designs featuring small pieces, plus rare photos of antique quilts, and a brief historical perspective on small-piece […]

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