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Get Ready For Christmas
When I walked into Quilters Dream in Loveland, CO I saw a really pretty wreath on the door. When I asked if they had instructions for the wreath I was told it was left on their give away table and they didn't have instructions. They also said if I made it would I write instructions for it. Because I liked it so much I did. Here are those instructions. Christmas Wreath (like the one on the door at Quilters Dream in Loveland, CO) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Cynthia Hagan
6 days ago4 min read
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Thrift Store Find
When we think about thrift store we tend to think of clothing and home items. Sometimes we can find some wonderful quilting items. People are either downsizing, have had to go to a nursing home or most sadly have died and their stashes need a new home. This can be the outcome. One of my customers went to ARC and found these beautiful appliquéd blocks. She had to take them home! Next, it was time to make a plan for how to put them into a quilt. Would there need to be other blo
Cynthia Hagan
Nov 111 min read
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One longarmer's advice - Final Steps
What do you need to know about the longarm process? There are a few more things you need to consider before taking your quilt to your...
Cynthia Hagan
Sep 161 min read
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One longarmer's advice - The Next Step
Your Quilt top is completed, what’s next?  Iron your entire quilt top . You need to make sure those seams lay flat. Since you’ve...
Cynthia Hagan
Sep 12 min read
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One longarmer's advice - Starting your Quilt
The advice I give here is from my experience of how the best outcomes for your quilt can be assured. I'll be giving this advice over a...
Cynthia Hagan
Aug 242 min read
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Becky Thompson
Yesterday I got to attend a lecture Becky Thompson gave on the Snapplique â„¢ Â method . It was at Quilter's Dream quilt shop in Loveland,...
Cynthia Hagan
Jul 111 min read
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Nee and Bumps
My husband’s grandparents were married in the 1930’s. They are called Nee and Bumps. That’s how my sister-in-law pronounced the names...
Cynthia Hagan
Jun 201 min read
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Meet the Purple People Eater: My longarm
I bought my Gammill Statler longarm nearly 20 years ago. It was love at first sight. She is purple and sparkles in the light. Who...
Cynthia Hagan
May 141 min read
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