Category Archives: batik confections

October 24th- Family Celebrations

Posted on October 24, 2018 by inspiredlayerslinda

This has been a very busy time for the Ramrath and Randall family. Since my last post my parents celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 11th. My daughter celebrated her birthday on the 12th. My hubby celebrated his birthday … Continue reading →

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Curvalicious Baby Toy

Posted on July 17, 2017 by inspiredlayerslinda

Have you ever purchased a ruler and decided to use it in a unique way? Not the way the pattern was written?  It happens to me all the time.  Does the designer mind? Of course not! Inspiring you by a … Continue reading →

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Curvilious – Part 1

Posted on June 9, 2017 by inspiredlayerslinda

June is the month for an Island Batik quilt with curves. I have made two projects for this month’s challenge.  The first  project was inspired by a pattern by Caroline Reardon which I read about in the May / June … Continue reading →

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Shazam! New Modern Pattern

Posted on May 10, 2017 by inspiredlayerslinda

Do you love a challenge? I do. Being an Island Batik Ambassador, I receive a monthly challenge. May’s challenge is to design a Modern Quilt using the fabrics from our January box delivery. What comes to mind when you hear … Continue reading →

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Adventurous Applique

Posted on April 12, 2017 by inspiredlayerslinda

This month as an Island Batik Ambassador, I was challenged to create a small quilt and be adventurous with applique. If you remember last month, I tried mini English Paper Piecing the Dresden Plate.  This month, I combined Clamshell English … Continue reading →

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“Gal”entines Day!

Posted on February 13, 2017 by inspiredlayerslinda

This is not a typo! I’ve been informed that Feb. 13th is “Gal”entine’s Day.  It’s a day to celebrate our girlfriends! In celebration this year I was challenged to make a mug rug from specific fabrics in my Island Batik … Continue reading →

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Adhesives: A Sticky Situation

Posted on December 7, 2016 by inspiredlayerslinda

According to the gluehistory.com: Did you know that Birch -bark – tar was used to bind rocks together? Did you know that one square inch of superglue can hold one ton? Glues and adhesives is an 11 billion dollar industry. … Continue reading →

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Country Village Quilters Guild

Posted on May 16, 2013 by inspiredlayerslinda

      Yesterday I drove to Moultonborough, NH to share my quilting  journey with 75 ladies from two quilting guilds.  These two guilds are only two towns away from each other.  One makes hundreds of quilts for Veterans and the … Continue reading →

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Vending in NH

Posted on May 1, 2013 by inspiredlayerslinda

The Merrimack Valley Quilters Guild invited me to vend at their show this past week.  It was a beautiful drive to southern NH where I use to live.  I enjoyed every moment.  I must say that the vendor committee was … Continue reading →

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Worcester Sewing Expo

Posted on April 12, 2010 by inspiredlayerslinda

     I just returned from the Worcester Sewing Expo where I was an invited guest, demonstrating the “confetti” technique and selling patterns and kits, at the the Bo-Nash Booth #213.  I also tried to entertain a few sewing enthusiasts with … Continue reading →

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