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QuiltCon: Just a few of the quilts

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Wow, I have so much to dish about QuiltCon! The lectures, the vendors, and – oh yeah – the QUILTS!!

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I don’t hardly know where to begin (not to mention I’m still a little worn out from all the travel), so I’ll start with some pics of some of the amazing quilted pieces I saw in the exhibition hall.

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Mobile, made and quilted by Elizabeth Brandt

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Add It Up, made and quilted by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen

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It’s Just Peachy, made and quilted by Nancy Scott

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I Don’t Wear Blue, made and quilted by Cinzia Allocca

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The Big O, Part II, made and quilted by Latifah Saafir

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Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.