I haven’t been posting to my blog because I spend my time posting on Facebook and Instagram. Find me on Instagram by searching notesfromthequiltlab. Quilts, needlework, antiques, and maybe...
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https://www.bloglovin.com/@annhermes/using-vintage-rulers-to-hang-my-little-quilts Also try going to bloglovin.com and search for @annhermes in the search box.
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I am moving to bloglovin'. They are now hosting blogs, not just helping you follow blogs. Nothing fancy, but simple to write and add photos. Works from my iPad. That's all I need. No HTM...
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Guess I am on a finishing roll! I blogged some time ago about the start of this little quilt. It starts with a 6 inch printed fruit basket panel that I purchased here from Kay and Lori Tri...
http://notesfromthequiltlab.blogspot.com/2016/07/fruit-basket-medallion-quilt-finish.html
I explored a color combination I've never done before...red, white and black. Combining vintage and new fabrics in these 16 patch quilts is also something I've not done before. The straight-...
http://notesfromthequiltlab.blogspot.com/2016/06/two-more-finishes-little-16-patch-quilts.html
It is April 9. It is snowing. Go figure. At long last, I finished something. I made a reproduction of an antique doll/crib quilt from my collection. The original quilt dates to about...
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Just a quick update...I am offering 10% off my Etsy shop through Sunday. https://www.etsy.com/shop/annhermes1?ref=hdr_shop_menu I have some beautiful antique quilts for sale at excellent pri...
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Quilted Finish and Dirt Road Primitives. Please email your mailing addresses at abmommy@comcast.net. Thanks for playing everybody!
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I thought once I retired I would be blogging all the time. I've been working on lots of home and garden projects, as well as doing a little sewing, but not much blogging. I am busy, but not ...
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I started a new project, something a little different for me. I purchased this printed panel from Quilt and Textile Collection here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QTCs. I picked the smallest ...
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Sewing, not just organizing, has been taking place in the quilt lab. Using antique fabric from my collection, I put together this 16-patch quilt. It is about 24 inches square. Each small squ...
http://notesfromthequiltlab.blogspot.com/2015/08/whole-lot-of-squares.html
I have spent the last week reorganizing, renovating, and down-sizing in the quilt lab. I got rid of an old dresser where I stored fabrics. It was not ideal storage because I had to rummage t...
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That's right-I am retired after 27 years. I am so happy!!! More time for quilting, quilt history research, and just relaxing. I have been spending my first week cleaning and organizing aro...
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This quilt fought me the whole way. It is finally put together. Even though it is not perfectly square, I am declaring victory and moving on!
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I have finally made some progress on my latest project. This one just did not come together easily for me. Something about that sashing....Here's the antique quilt. Here is my progress...
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Reader Lucy sent me an email with a suggestion for sashing fabric for my doll quilt reproduction. She found Durham Quilt Collection by Lucien. The narrower stripe was the perfect size for my...
http://notesfromthequiltlab.blogspot.com/2015/01/great-fabric-selection.html
I am focusing my collection on small quilted and patchwork items now, so I decided to sell some of my large quilts. Four of the them are in my Etsy shop now. The indigo and pink bear paw is ...
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I have made only a little progress on my reproduction quilt, but I have made progress on my downsizing resolution. Here are some items on Etsy now: www.etsy.com/shop/annhermes1 . ...
http://notesfromthequiltlab.blogspot.com/2014/12/more-downsizing.html
Just sold of bunch of vintage fabrics to a lovely buyer in Japan. I think that is the farthest I have ever sent something. I just listed two doll cradles and a small doll cupboard on Etsy. �...
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Doing some end of the year downsizing. I listed a whole bunch of 1930-1950 fabrics in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/annhermes1?ref=hdr_shop_menu Here are a few of the fabric...
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I am continuing my work on reproducing an antique four-patch doll quilt in my collection. The antique quilt is just loaded with striped fabrics and I had very few in my stash. Thanks to the ...
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I'm serious now. I put a new blade in my rotary cutter. Time to make a quilt! I am going to make a reproduction of this antique four-patch doll quilt. Here are some of the fabrics I h...
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I am doing a lot of organizing and cleaning today. I don't put up my Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving, but I can get ready for the season. I went through some of my antique qui...
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I did a phone in interview on the radio show "Whatcha Got?" with host Harry Rinker. www.harryrinker.com It was simply a 5 minute chat about my new book, Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases a...
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I finished all the items for the Mennonite Heritage Center Folk Art Sale. I am dropping offquilts, ornaments, needle cases and pincushions tomorrow when I attend a Christmas ornament workshop. �...
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