Author Archives: Andover Fabrics

Storm Relief Efforts

As we’ve been preparing for next month’s Quilt Market in Houston, like so many of you, we’ve also been following the storms that have affected so many in Texas, Florida, and the surrounding regions. Five years ago, when Sandy struck … Continue reading

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Celebrating 25 Years of EQ7!

UPDATE! Congratulations to Erin of Quilt by Starlight! You are the winner of your very own Electric Quilt design software!  Electric Quilt Company has been a leader in innovating the way we design quilts for an incredible 25 years. This … Continue reading

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Charlotte Newland Sews Lizzy House

I’m Charlotte Newland – a dressmaker, mum and scientific editor living in London, UK. I’ve been making stuff since I was a little kid and love to quilt, sew clothes, and knit. I am the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee … Continue reading

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Foundation Paper Piecing with Kitty Wilkin

GUEST BLOG POST BY KITTY WILKIN OF NIGHT QUILTER There’s a quilting style near and dear to my heart that often gets a bad rep. I often hear, My brain hurts!… or… it’s too hard for me!… or… Now I … Continue reading

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Andover Textile History Notes: Chintz

A NOTE ON THE AUTHOR: Margo Krager, owner of ReproductionFabrics.com, a website and storefront located in Northfield, MN, has been a fabric retailer since 1984. She has spent over 20 years researching historic cotton printed and yarn-dyed fabrics used in quilts … Continue reading

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Andover Textile History Notes: Indigo Dye

A NOTE ON THE AUTHOR: Margo Krager, owner of ReproductionFabrics.com, a website and storefront located in Northfield, MN, has been a fabric retailer since 1984. She has spent over 20 years researching historic cotton printed and yarn-dyed fabrics used in quilts … Continue reading

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SLC Spring Market Recap

We are back from the long weekend recovered from the Quilt Market frenzy! We had such a blast in Salt Lake City. We have so many photos to share with you of the amazing projects our makers have made. Just … Continue reading

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Katie Hennagir’s The House that Jack Built

The House that Jack Built by Katie Hennagir Hi! My name is Katie Hennagir and this is my son, Jack. And this is “The House That Jack Built.” Ever since my son Jack was little his “thing” has been Halloween. … Continue reading

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Dresden Carnival Blog Hop

Hey there, friends! Giuseppe here from Andover (AKA @giucy_giuce). Today we are reviewing the new book Dresden Carnival by Marian B. Gallian and Yvette Marie Jones of Pink Hippo Quilts and Vetmari, respectively. When Marian and Yvette asked us to peruse … Continue reading

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Design Inspiration: The Dargate Book

A NOTE ON THE AUTHOR: Margo Krager, owner of ReproductionFabrics.com, a website and storefront located in Northfield, MN, has been a fabric retailer since 1984. She has spent over 20 years researching historic cotton printed and yarn-dyed fabrics used in quilts … Continue reading

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