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Last month when I was teaching a Tanabata Quilt Block workshop, a student asked me what would happen if she were to use alternating background fabrics for her blocks rather...0February 10, 2012

Altair blocks with alternating backgrounds

Last month when I was teaching a Tanabata Quilt Block workshop, a student asked me what would happen if she were to use alternating background fabrics for her blocks rather…

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Introducing my Tanabata origami block

If you’re a quilter or textile artist looking for a new twist — or rather, a new fold — on fabric origami, here it is: my Tanabata block.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a traditionalist or a cutting-edge fiber artist. The Tanabata origami quilt block showcases fabrics of all styles, especially when paired together in an old-meets-new combination....0November 8, 2011

Tanabata Fabric Selection Tips

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a traditionalist or a cutting-edge fiber artist. The Tanabata origami quilt block showcases fabrics of all styles, especially when paired together in an old-meets-new combination….

The sky’s the limit when it comes to the many ways you can combine fabrics in a Tanabata quilt block. And even though the construction is easier than it looks,...0September 19, 2011

Tips for better Tanabata blocks

The sky’s the limit when it comes to the many ways you can combine fabrics in a Tanabata quilt block. And even though the construction is easier than it looks,…

This private session for CQ members only is designed to test-drive my new Tanbata origami quilt block pattern, now available for sale. Thanks to CQ for helping provide a final...0April 29, 2009

Tanabata origami workshop May 5 at Crafters Quarters

This private session for CQ members only is designed to test-drive my new Tanbata origami quilt block pattern, now available for sale. Thanks to CQ for helping provide a final…

Thanks again to everyone I met this week at the Essex County Needlework Guild meeting. The fabric origami workshop I presented was great fun, and a learning experience for me....0February 8, 2009

Fabric origami fun at needlework guild meeting

Thanks again to everyone I met this week at the Essex County Needlework Guild meeting. The fabric origami workshop I presented was great fun, and a learning experience for me….

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