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Kelly Smith is the author of Open Your Heart with Quilting. A writer since she could hold a pencil, and a quilter since 1996 Kelly explores a wide range of quilt-related topics and looks forward to questions from her readers.

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Gifts for quilters: Homemade fabric jellyrolls

Christmas is coming up fast and if you're like me, you're strapped for cash this year. However, there are still some people I want to give gifts to....
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with pretty Mexican quilts

Nearly every culture around the world makes quilts. Even those in hot climates such as Mexico have a long history of quilting and needlework going...
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April 7 is No Housework Day

April 7 is No Housework Day. Now this is an idea that I think we can all get behind! Even you compulsive cleaners can take a break. (Really! It's ok,...
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Five cute, free Easter patterns

Easter is next weekend and I've been browsing the web looking for cute, unique Easter patterns. Here are some of the cutest ones I've found. I've been...
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Valentine's Day quilt inspiration

There are tons of quilt patterns for major holidays like Christmas, but sometimes the lesser holidays (like Valentine's Day) get left out in the cold....
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Valentine's Day gifts for the quilter in your life

Valentine's Day is coming up fast. Are you looking for a quick project to make or a gift for a 'secret pal'? I've put together a list of some pretty...
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10 Free Christmas quilting and sewing patterns

I'm a Christmas junkie. I love everything about the season. And to me it is a whole season, not just a day or two stuck on at the end of December. If...
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20 gifts for quilters under $20 (part 2!)

Welcome to part two of my list of 20 gifts under $20. I hope you can find something for that special quilter on your list. You can check out part one...
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20 gifts for quilters under $20

Next week is Thanksgiving and after that, the biggest shopping day of the year. Even in this tight economy, every quilt group I belong to (right now a...
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Free Thanksgiving quilt patterns

With winter coming on, you may be hungry to get back into your quilting studio, but if your creative juices have dried up, here are some free seasonal...
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