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LindaSchiffer

Columbia, Maryland

Jill of many skills from Eastern KY via TX and WI; owner of Seminole Sampler quilt shop.

Interests: miniatures, quilt making (especially art quilts), making altered books, science fiction (lifelong reader; movies and tv), gaming (as in role playing, etc), human prehistory and other archaeology

Recent Activity

As many of you know, Mimi Dietrich has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Best Teacher honor from the International Association of Professional Quilters. I want to share what they had to say with you all! :) "For 27 years the... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Seminole Sampler News

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I am still thinking about these blocks - my floral fantasy squares from the Sue Benner class last week. Sue had a piece of advice for students that I took to heart - she takes a digital photo of her... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Fiber and Pulp

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New Fabric, Show & Tell

Ok, now you are going to think I have nothing better to do than sit here and type! :) LOL! I found some more things to share with you (thank God my staff keeps me on the straight and narrow!!).... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Seminole Sampler News

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Today's Wanderings

I don't usually mention Moda's Bake Shop site here - but it is a great one to know about. Every day they have a new FREE pattern for a quilt-y item. Today's is a good house/hostess gift: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/12/60-minute-gift-herringbone-hot-pads.html Like she... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Seminole Sampler News

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My sister (in Kansas) chided me earlier this week because I have not been updating our shop blog since I got back from my trip in late April (I can always count on her to keep me awake!:). I've been... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Seminole Sampler News

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I spoke to Barbara Burnham yesterday about her class (#10), coming up on June 22nd, Cherry Bird. She has decided to lower the amount of applique experience needed to execute this design to BEGINNER. If you are interested in learning... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Seminole Sampler News

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Two Days in Eden

I've been in a two day workshop yesterday and today - and enjoying every. single. minute! :) Sue Benner was here in Columbia, teaching her class on Floral Fusions for Milltown and Faithful Circle quilters (a joint workshop). The theme... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Sunday was quite pleasant here. I slept in until about 10 a.m. My daughter called just after I woke up and we got to chat for a while (I miss her!:). She seems to be doing well, tho' I think... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Error in Memory!

Yesterday evening, on my way home from the Expo, I made a strategic error of memory. (sigh) That pretty picture above is a representation of the molecular structure of CAFFEINE ... which I seem to be unable to metabolize correctly.... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Adventures of the Sewing Variety

Today I took an expedition into the dark and wild interior of Baltimore city. :) I don't go downtown very often any more (when I had children at home, we went into town at least once a month to the... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Cute and Cuddly

Today I had to work on the sales floor, so I managed to get up, take a shower and get to work by 9 a.m.!! Major effort for me. :) One of our teachers, Rebecca Hilchie, came in just before... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Rainy Days and Tuesdays

I went to sleep last night at about the same time I usually do (sometime between 11 and 12:30:) ... but I was clearly more tired than usual because I did not wake up until seven minutes before noon. :P... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Perfection Today

Skip and I went to the Sheep and Wool Festival today ... this is the 40th year it has been held and the weather is incredibly PERFECT! High 60's, sunny, soft breeze, bluer than blue skies - glorious! :) Skip... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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It has been five days since I came home from my trek, as surprised as that realization makes me. :) What a crazy week this has been! Do you know what this pretty flowering bush IS? I took this photo... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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How Is It Done?

I just came across this video, written and filmed by Ken Kaufman (CEO of Robert Kaufmann Fabrics), about exactly how quilt-grade fabric is designed and printed. I found it mesmerizing! Take a look - enjoy! :) :) Linda Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Seminole Sampler News

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Wednesday Wandering

Wednesday and Thursday we spent wandering from place to place in Paducah ... Looking at quilts, quilts and more quilts! Wednesday evening (from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) I took a class with Laurie Malm of Lollipop Designs on embroidery &... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Tuesday dawned cloudy and gray with the feel of impending rain in the air. As we crossed the bridges across Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, we saw that the ospreys had large nest assemblies on top of each one -... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Today has been an interesting mix of new adventures and last visits. We started the day by visiting the antique quilt show put on by the Rotary Club of Paducah. It was chilly and gray (and rainy, later) today so... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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The National Quilt Museum

On Monday we drove north into Paducah to visit the quilt museum. What an interesting town Paducah is! I did not know that Lewis and Clark passed right through this area (then there was a village on the site with... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Last Saturday my Mom and I drove from Olathe KS to Cadiz KY, passing through KS, MO, IL and KY. We had a wonderful visit with family in Kansas - my niece Amy pieced the lovely Tossed Nine Patch from... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Just hanging out with family today - my niece Amy with her two kids, husband and Dad ... my niece Stephie, my Mom, etc. The weather is glorious here - don't know for sure what the temp. is but it... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Started my day at 8:30 a.m. by picking up my Mom...

Started my day at 8:30 a.m. by picking up my Mom from her farm near Beaver in Ohio. Her weeping cherry tree was blooming (see photo; the tiled wall behind the tree is an old milk/cold shed beside the house).... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Today I managed to get up just after 8:20 a.m. and...

Today I managed to get up just after 8:20 a.m. and finished packing for my trip. By 9:30 I was on the road. The weather was beautiful in Columbia - in the 70's already and sunny. There were blooming pear,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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Flash! News Updates!

I have two pieces of important news to share with you all (and one addendum:). First, our new long-arm quilting services are now up and running! Daria's new machine has been installed and she's rarin' to go - you can... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Seminole Sampler News

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Spring Has Arrived

My photo is a bit out of focus (sigh!) - these are buds on one of our Japanese maple trees, just bursting out of their cases in the pleasant spring weather. :) I adore this time of year!! The 60... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Fiber and Pulp

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