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Open Arms! A design that was inspired by Love In a world of so much negativity we all need a huge hug don't you agree? The Splendid Sampler 2 by Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson (https://www.th...

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I am so excited to partner with Oliso Irons!  They sent me a Pro TG1600 and I absolutely love it! There are so many features that I love about this iron.  First and foremost, it stays on for...

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Happy Thursday! It's time for the Splendid Sampler 2 block #12.  It's called Free as a Bird and is designed by Irene Blanck.  I decided to switch to machine applique.  Why, you ask?  For a ...

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Hi Everyone! Have you been tuning in every Thursday night at 7:00 PM central time for my Facebook Live?  If not, be sure to catch up on what you've been missing by going to my Facebook page. O...

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Hi All! It's a busy week at Open Gate Quilts!  I received back the quilt I designed for American Patchwork and Quilting!  It's called Seaside Steps and features Coastal Chic Batiks.  I love ...

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Hi all! I hope you had a chance to tune in to Quilting in the Valley's Live Facebook post last night.  It was so much fun to talk to Lisa about Coastal Chic Batiks, my new patterns, ruler demo...

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Hi All! We are on Block #6 of The Splendid Sampler 2 Quilt Along.  Have you joined us yet?  If not, there's still plenty of time to start.  One of the many nice things about the Quilt Along ...

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It's hard to believe we are on block #5 already!  This is designed by Susan Ache called Point Taken.  I decided to go with a dark background to make the star pop.  I think it worked!  If...

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Hi all! I've been stitching away getting ready for this week's block 4 for Splendid Sampler 2.  It is SO cute and again I got to use my embroidery and applique skills.  Here is Balance by W...

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I've been working on Block #3 by Helen Stubbings.  Part of the fun is picking out the fabric.  This is one of my favorite things to do when I'm starting a project.  Imaging what it will look l...

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Hi All! Last year at Quilt Market in St. Louis, I stopped to chat with Pat Sloan.  She is super nice and a go- getter!  She mentioned that she was doing another Splendid Sampler.  I asked if...

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Hi all! It has been busy!  Not only did we attend Quilt Market, I debuted a new fabric line and several new quilts. Here's the recap: Quilt Market was awesome!  We had a chance to conduct ...

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2018 Quilt Market  Here We Come!!! Well I took a week off to re-coop and spend some time with my family up in Montana! Let me say something about Montana, if you haven't visited I woul...

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Hi Everyone! I am so honored and thrilled to take over American Patchwork and Quilting's Instagram account this weekend!  Stop by @allpeoplequilt to see what's new, what I've been working on, ...

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Happy Holidays!  I hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season!  It's a Merry Christmas because I can now sell my Juicy Cactus pattern!  I currently have it on digital and will ...

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It's fall and such a wonderful, busy time of year.  I've been very busy getting quilts designed, made and quilted for Craftsy.  The first two are made from a new line they created called Collag...

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Hi Everyone! Did you know that I'm on Instagram?  Well, I am and you can follow me @opengatequilts.  I'm currently holding an Instagram contest where you leave a comment and if I draw your na...

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Well, almost...just a week or so and then it's officially fall.  Fall is my favorite time of year.  I love the cool crisp weather and beautiful colors.  Very inspirational! The cool weather...

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I'm so honored that Pat Sloan interviewed me on her podcast!  Tune in today at 4 pm Eastern.  Click here to go to American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast.  Hope you tune in to hear it!  ...

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I have several new quilts on Craftsy.  One of their latest fabric lines, Tailor's Tack is comprised of small, shirting prints in reproduction era colors.  Here is the first one made from Tailor...

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After many months of not being able to sell some of my Craftsy patterns, I finally can sell them on my website!  I'm currently offering pdf patterns but if you are interested in a paper pattern...

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Guess what!?!  Although Craftsy is out of the kit for Fruit Slices, they have decided to sell the pattern on their website!  You can click the link and it will take you to Craftsy and the patte...

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One of my favorite weekends of the year is the weekend that I teach at my friend, Gail Brown's quilting retreat.  She holds the retreat in Elkton, MI every year in June, usually the first weeken...

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Does anyone make sample blocks?  I sure do!  There are two different times that I make a sample block. First, I create a sample block when I'm designing a pattern and I want to make sure that...

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Where have you been, you say???  Well, I've been on Facebook and Instagram.  You can check me out on those sites with the following links: Facebook:  Open Gate Quilts Instagram: @opengate...

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