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Photo by Luka Kauzlaric

the INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL COMMUNITY

2 Seams to Me
A note from Karey Bresenhan, Founder and
Director of International Quilt Festival
7 Editors Note
8 The Quilt Scene
Trivia, news, and notables

105 Make & Take

Quick and easy do-it-yourself projects from
Margaret Applin, Linda Blinn, Lou Ann Haines,
Terri Harlan, Bonita Rose Kempenich,
Jeannie Palmer Moore, and Linda Woosley
128 Fabric Designers on the Quilt Scene
LINDSEY MURRAY

Inpiration and collections from todays

top designers

16 International Quilt Association

Presents Quilts: A World of Beauty

A selection of stunning quilts from this years
exhibit

138 Marketplace
140 Ad Index and Classifieds

40 An Interview with Sharon Schamber

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LINDSEY MURRAY

142 Hey Doll Face! Lets Attend

International Quilt Festival

Thoughts on quilting and inspiration from a

top award-winning quilt artist
80 Special Exhibits from

International Quilt Festival

JAMIE FINGLE AND LESLIE TUCKER JENISON

Festival from a dolls perspective

144 Quilt Scene Crossword Puzzle

A gallery of inspiring quilts

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PROJECTS
42 Black & White Place Mats
ALISSA HAIGHT CARLTON

Add contrast to any kitchen with graphic

patchwork
46 Sweet Ruffle Tote

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SWEETWATER: KARLA EISENACH, SUSAN

KENDRICK, AND LISA BURNETT

A handmade bag with delightful details

50 Fabric Panel Shower Curtain

QUILTS

MARCIA DERSE

Showcase your one-of-a-kind fabrics

92 Avalon Quilt
ELIZABETH HARTMAN

54 Fabric Owls

Display bold prints in an eye-catching

patchwork design
96 Banner Quilt

LYNN KRAWCZYK

Stitch up a stuffed-fabric friend

58 For the Birds Messenger Bag

KRISTEN LEJNIEKS

CANDY GLENDENING

Make a quilt with unique construction

for dazzling results

Show off your artistic quilting abilities

64 The Great Quilted Pillow

100 Spiderweb Quilt

ERIN DANIELS

ELIZABETH DACKSON

Whip up a delightful patchwork project

A modern twist on traditional string

piecing

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66 Marbles Table Runner

BRIGITTE HEITLAND

Add a modern, sophisticated style to

your table
70 H-Block Bed Runner

BOOKS, STITCH,
& STUDIOS
118 Book Reviews
Our top picks
122 The Big Decision
ANA BUZZALINO

How to quilt your quilt

132 In the Quilters Studio
A glimpse inside the creative spaces of
Alissa Haight Carlton, Brigitte Heitland,
and Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

BONNIE OLAVESON

Personalize your home dcor

74 Journal Cover with a Zipper Pocket

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VALORI WELLS

Add handmade interest to a journal

76 Mixed-Media Pillow Cover
JULIE FEI-FAN BALZER

Transform any room with a removable

pillow cover
78 Reusable Produce Bags
LISA CHIN

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A fresh take on mesh bags for fruits and

vegetables

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