Author Archives: Melissa Dunworth

About Melissa Dunworth

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Do You Swap?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

There are so many swaps that seem to be going on in the blogosphere and on Flickr. Sometimes it is hard to keep up and not dive in without first considering what obligations you have to your non-sewing world. I … Continue reading →

Posted in block swap, Christmas block swap, swaps | 3 Comments

First Quilting Contest

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

If you read yesterday’s Web Favs then you saw the post about Quilting Gallery.  I have finally gotten up the gumption to submit one of my original designs to a quilting contest!  Let me be the first to tell you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Vintage Christmas Sampler – Traditional 9 Patch

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

In my Vintage Christmas Sampler I wanted to make sure I had some very traditional blocks and also some new blocks that I designed. One of the most basic blocks for any quilter is a nine patch block – so … Continue reading →

Posted in 9 patch block, block tutorials, Christmas sampler, vintage christmas sampler | 4 Comments

Web Favs of the Week

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

There is so much going on this week. For some reason it has felt really stressful for me and I don’t even have school age children who have started already or are getting ready to start school! Sewing Contests I … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing contests, web favs of the week | 3 Comments

Whirly Gig Pillow Case Tutorial

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Melissa Dunworth

Do you like squishy packages? I do!  Barb and Mary, from Me & My Sister Designs, were kind enough to send me an extra charm pack of Amelia so I could put together a fun tutorial!  I decided to create … Continue reading →

Posted in bittersweet quilt designs, Me and My Sister, pillow case, whirly gig pillow | 15 Comments