Category Archives: Quilting

Claim to Fame!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by hollydeequilts

As promised yesterday, by me, the quilt nerd……… I have another claim to fame! I gave a quilt top to the Alex Anderson! But first I must bore you with some history……. Many many years ago I was at a … Continue reading →

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All In A Day’s Work!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by hollydeequilts

I am a member of Lakeview Quilters Guild and have been since probably 1997.  In this guild are some very well-known quilters. One such quilter is the amazingly talented Cynthia England!  I am also honored to call her my friend! … Continue reading →

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Quilting Quilting Quilting

Posted on May 29, 2014 by hollydeequilts

It’s all about the quilting at this Bee!  In addition to hostessing Niemeyer Wednesday (from yesterdays post) I also hostess a Longarm Bee each month.  This Bee is no longer just for longarmers it is for mid-arms and short-arms too! … Continue reading →

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Flowers For My Wedding – Grandma Style!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Lovely Rita – hard to say her name without the lovely. Anyway, Rita had contacted me a few years ago to see if I would teach her how to make a Judy Niemeyer “Prairie Star”  I was teaching machine quilting … Continue reading →

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Sewing with Boys – that are 5

Posted on May 6, 2014 by hollydeequilts

The title pretty much sums it up I think! 2 years ago when sissy had a quilt in the quilt show Mr. B said he wanted to do that, he was 3.  I said OK, you will be 5 for … Continue reading →

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Star Studded Wedding!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by hollydeequilts

I love my job!  I am privileged to teach quilting classes primarily as a Certified Instructor for Judy Niemeyer Quilting.  Here is a quick link to my schedule. One of the most popular quilts I teach is the Bali Wedding … Continue reading →

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Mini Me!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by hollydeequilts

First off, I am not an Austin Powers fan, not even in the slightest!  However, I do love “Mini Me!”  (Silver lining in every cloud).  Sunday was a Mini Me day.  Each of the grandkids will be displaying quilts in … Continue reading →

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Colorwash in Neutral!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by hollydeequilts

My niece made this beautiful quilt as a fundraiser for her son’s school.  When she was trying to decide colors she wasn’t sure what to do and I suggested neutrals as this would appeal to a wider audience.  Stripped piece … Continue reading →

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Do You Hexi?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Me neither – but Trudy brought me this winner to quilt back in February.  I was so excited and just knew I was going to be having some fun.  Finally it was this little quilts turn for quilting and yes … Continue reading →

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Ronda’s Words!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by hollydeequilts

Ronda has been working on a beautiful quilt designed by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings, while at Market in Houston last November the quilt was staged in Moda’s booth.  Ronda and I trekked over there and took some photos of … Continue reading →

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