Author Archives: Kathy Hannah

Vote for our Challenge 1 winner!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

          What would you do with just 2 blocks (in this case, the Arrowheads and Shoo-Fly blocks from the McCallsQuilting.com Quilt Block Reference)? Our 20 finalists in the McCall’s Quilt Design Star 2011 contest did amazing … Continue reading →

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Just 10 Days Left to Enter!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

That’s right, you have just 10 days left to enter the 2011 Quilt Design Star contest,  and just for entering, you’ll receive a free download of our Designer’s Guide, and a Charm Pack! Visit our Quilt Design Star™ web page … Continue reading →

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Quilt Design Star™ Entry = Free Charm Pack!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

Enter to become a finalist! Our 2011 Quilt Design Star™ contest is up and running, and we want to see your original quilt designs! Whether you’ve just created your first original quilt, or you’ve made a hundred original quilts, you … Continue reading →

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Proud to be a Quilter!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

Most days, I don’t think about my part in the quilting community. I quilt because it makes me happy. However, there are points in time when I’m struck by what an amazing community it is and humbled to be a … Continue reading →

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Guilt-free Quilting – National Quilting Day

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

As if I actually need an excuse to quilt, tomorrow is National Quilting Day! I googled “National Quilting Day” just to see what would turn up. It turns out that Mahalo.com had the best definition: “National Quilting Day was established … Continue reading →

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Become a Quilt Design Star™

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

You, too, could become the next Quilt Design Star™. From March 15 through May 1, 2011, we are asking all of you budding designers to enter the contest by uploading a picture of your quilt and answering some basic questions … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Quilt – Back on Track

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

After falling off  the quilting wagon in February, I’m finally back on track. I’ve finished all of the blocks and partial blocks (for edges) and I put them up on my home design wall. I’m pretty happy with how it … Continue reading →

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McCall’s Quick Quilts new issue available now!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

We can’t wait for you to see our new spring issue. It is so bright and beautiful and filled with fast, fun quilts! Just click here to purchase, and don’t forget to check out our free quilt patterns and how-to’s. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Design Star™ Prize Package Giveaway Winner

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

Congratulations, Dorothy Copeland of Bakersfield, CA! Dorothy has won a fabulous prize package including items similar to those given to our Quilt Design Star™ finalists. Watch our newsletter for giveaways. McQ News is distributed every 2 weeks, and every issue … Continue reading →

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Celebrate with the Quilt Design Star™ winner!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Kathy Hannah

Check out McCallsQuilting.com for the results of McCall’s Quilt Design Star™ contest! Join our celebration and make sure you visit from February 4 – 6, 2011! Enter to win a package of prizes similar to what the Quilt Design Star™ … Continue reading →

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