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Month: April 2012

More Mourning Quilts

Two more quilts made from Mark's shirts are finally finished, and only because I had help. My friend Beth Hartford quilted them on her brand new longarm. And then it took me 4 months to bind them! This makes five quilts all together in tribute do my friend. You can see the others here. Mark's Mom gets … Continue reading More Mourning Quilts

Posted on April 23, 2012April 15, 2012 by Ami SimmsPosted in Quilting12 Comments

Facebook Foto Friday

You'll be seeing this photo on the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative Facebook page on Friday. Why the preview? Because I'm hoping you'll join me and other AAQI supporters by sharing a photo of one of YOUR Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts on the AAQI Facebook page. It's a great way to get people excited about buying quilts. And … Continue reading Facebook Foto Friday

Posted on April 19, 2012April 14, 2012 by Ami SimmsPosted in QuiltingLeave a comment

Small World – Big World

When I was in college I had the opportunity to study Amish culture as a participant observer. I hung around a family in northern Indiana, tried to blend in, and did what they did. I learned a lot:  how to milk a cow, how to drive a buggy, and (best of all) how to quilt. … Continue reading Small World – Big World

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ami SimmsPosted in Quilting10 Comments

Pretty In Pink

When my nephew Jack and his wife Amy had their baby, I started in on the second generation of Simms quilts. Keira received hers in the middle of last summer and here it is almost a year later and I'm finally finding time to share these pictures. I used the same technique I teach in … Continue reading Pretty In Pink

Posted on April 6, 2012April 1, 2012 by Ami SimmsPosted in Quilting20 Comments

There’s Nothing Better Than A Loved Quilt

When I give a kid a quilt, I want the quilt to be used. I'm fine if it hangs on the wall, but I hope it never winds up in the closet. I hope it gets dragged around the house. My nephew Noah gave me the best compliment I could ever receive. He sent me … Continue reading There’s Nothing Better Than A Loved Quilt

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Ami SimmsPosted in Quilting32 Comments

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