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Happy New Year!

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:32:57 EST

Looking forward to the new year filled with good health, happiness and of course more quilts! Cheers! ...

New York Beauty - Diversified has arrived!

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:39:11 EST

Linda Hahn's newest book, New York Beauty - Diversified from AQS Publishers has arrived! I am so excited to have my quilt, Brighton Beach Bazaaar included as one of the 14 stunning quilt projects. Once again, Linda teaches you her foolproof technique to making perfect New York Beauty ...

Memories fade...Love lasts forever...

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:11:39 EDT

This is the name of my tiny quilt submission for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts Program. Founded by quilt designer, Ami Simms, the AAQI is a national grass-roots charity whose mission is to raise awareness and fund Alzheimer's research. In 20...

Stars & Wreaths: A New Pattern from Helle-May Designs

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:50:46 EDT

Check out the newest dowloadable pattern from Helle-May Designs at www.ConnectingThreads.com! ...

Wild Daisy: Part 2 published in the January edition of American Quilter

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:48:48 EDT

I'm so excited to announce that Part 2 of the instructions for my Wild Daisy quilt are now published in the January 2012 edition of American Quilter Magazine! Part 1 appeared in the November/December issue. Wild Daisy is a 2-block, partially paper-pieced twin sized quilt. It was inspired ...

Quilt Show Kaleidoscope wins 1st place ribbon!

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:17:41 EDT

With just a few weeks to spare before the deadline of my local quilt guild's (Courthouse Quilters) challenge, I managed to put together an entry that ultimately won 1st place! The challenge rules stipulated that the quilt contain "10" of something- anything to celebrate the guild's 10th s...

Finally.. my new website is up!

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:46:27 EST

I still have a few pictures and words to add, but it's finally done! Have a look around! www.HelleMayDesigns.com ...

Electric Quilt Design Software 6/7 for Beginners class scheduled!

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:46:44 EST

Want a faster and more accurate way to design quilts than colored pencils and graph paper? Already ownElectric Quilt Design Softwarebut don't know where to begin? This is the class for you! I will be teaching the basics in two 3-hour sessions, May 12 and 19 at Fabric Inspirations ...

Quilts in the Mill in Stockton, NJ

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:00 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County, NJ will hold their 10th Quilt Show at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ October 5-7, 2012. For more information: www.courthousequilters.com ...

Wild Daisy accepted into Mancuso NJ Quilt Fest

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:48:29 EST

Come see Wild Daisy in person at the Mancuso Quilt Fest in Somerset, NJ , March 1-4! ...

Wild Daisy has been selected to be exhibited at The Mancuso Quilt Fest of New Jersey!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:47:08 EST

If you'd like to see Wild Daisy up close and personal - it will be on display March 1-4, 2012 at the Mancuso Quilt Fest of New Jersey VIII in Somerset NJ. I am very excited that it was selected to be judged in the Tri-State Quilt Competition! Maybe I'll see you there?! For more informa...

QUILTapestry technique debuts in the NQA Quilting Quarterly

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:17:56 EST

Did you get your copy of the Winter 2012 NQA Quilting Quarterly? You'll find my directions on how to finish a quilt - the QUILTapestry way! Essentially it is a no-binding technique that also incorporates a rod pocket - great for wall quilts! You'll also find directions for my Ribbon St...

Courthouse Quilters host Gwen Marston in April

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:31:34 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County will be hosting internationally known quilt designer and author, Gwen Marston on April 15 for a full day workshop and evening lecture. For more information, please go to: www.courthousequilters.com ...

Gwen Marston Workshop in Frenchtown, NJ

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:02 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County will welcome internationally reknown quilt designer and author, Gwen Marston on April 15 for a full day workshop entitled, "Small Studies." This is an opportunity to explore abstract quilt design in a safe, worry-free small space. The workshop...

Quilts in the Mill

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:07:23 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County present their 10th Quilt Show at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ OCtober 5-7, 2012 ...

Sally Davis Workshop

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:53:39 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County will be hosting a workshop with Sally Davis. Sally will be teaching "Blue Potpourri" a quilt from Kaffe Fassett's book, "Simmple Shapes, Sensational Quilts. Check out www.courthousequilters.com for more information ...

Coming soon: A new article in the NQA Quarterly!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:19:55 EST

Check your mailbox in early February for the next edition of the NQA Quarterly! I am very excited about being featured in the Member Spotlight as well having an article and pattern published about my no-binding finishing technique for Wall-Quilts and...

Quilts in the Mill

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:20:13 EST

Courthouse Quilters 2012 quilt show at the Prallsville Mills - October 5,6,7 See you then! ...

Happy New Year!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:28:29 EST

It's a new year and a great time to start a new quilt project! Check out my patterns at www.HelleMayDesigns.com! ...

April 15: Gwen Marston Workshop & Lecture

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:03:32 EST

The Courthouse Quilters of Hunterdon County, NJ will be hosting Gwen Marston, internationally re-reknown quit designer, teacher and author on April 15 for a workshop and lecture. She will be teaching an all-day workshop entitled "Small Studies" - an ...