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Posted Jun 13, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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I am thrilled to share with you something I've been working on the last few weeks. Go check out my new website! All future blog posts will be posted at the new website - just click the "blog" button in... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Yes, the pattern/directions for this quilt is in my book, Every Last Piece. https://www.etsy.com/listing/226111007/every-last-piece-12-beautiful-design?ref=shop_home_active_1 I hope this helps. Lynn

Commented Jun 2, 2017 on Finishing Up an Old Project at Lynn Carson Harris

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Bountiful Fabric

You know I have a love affair with Art Gallery knits so I jumped at the chance to sew with Sharon Hollands new Bountiful line. The teal print is perfect for me and I was happy to finally try the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Fractured

Here's the finished quilt, Fractured, from the previous post. The blocks are string pieced 5'' finished squares. The "liberated" straight lines in the blocks were achieved by making straight line spirals over four blocks at a time. I've made a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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WIP

The last week or two I've been working with these beautiful Oakshott cottons. This commission piece uses the Lakes collection, the Ruby Reds collection and the two greys in the Scandinavian collection. I wanted short sections of straight line quilting.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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I'm a BERNINA girl.

My parents bought me my first sewing machine, a portable singer, back when I was in high school. Years later, in 1989, my husband surprised me on my birthday with a BERNINA 1230. He even called my boss and arranged... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Family Heirlooms

When I was growing up, my sisters and I stayed several weeks with my grandparents each summer. My grandmother kept this quilt spread out in the back of her station wagon where my sisters and I would all three ride... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted Mar 8, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Log Cabin Mini

I started this little quilt last summer. It's a fun variation of a log cabin. The blocks are made in an improvisational or intuitive way that I teach in my intuitive log cabin class. I love the way some of... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Splendid Sampler giveaway winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners! US winner- Stacy Martin International winners - Carol Andrews from Canada and Katlijn Lecluyse from Belgium. Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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The Splendid Sampler Celebration!

Today marks the one year anniversary of the start of The Splendid Sampler sew along. I don't know about you, but I was not able to keep stitching my blocks as they came out. I am eager to get my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Fleur de Lei - a Splendid Sampler block

Hi, welcome to my space. I'm happy to be sharing my Fleur de Lei block with you. I love all types of hand sewing and needlework, especially needleturn applique. It's the perfect project to keep tucked away in a bag... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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AQS Paducah!

I am pleased to announce that I'll be teaching at AQS Quilt Week in Paducah this spring! I have SIX classes on the schedule. I hope to see you there!! Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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PTSD - domestic abuse quilt series #6

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a diagnosable medical disorder that some people develop after experiencing a dangerous event, like a natural disaster or violent attack, or living through a sustained trauma, like an abusive relationship. People with PTSD... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Sewing with Nancy

Remember back in October when I went to Wisconsin to film an episode of Sewing with Nancy? That episode went live last week. Read more on the Nancy Zieman blog. You can currently watch the show on the Wisconsin Public... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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New Year, New Challenge

Miss P and I love to do needlework and I have long enjoyed embroidery but lately have gotten in a rut of just using a handful of stitches such as backstitch, outline stitch, lazy daisy, and the french knot. I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2017 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Advent Tree - the 2016 edition

Miss P and I again pooled our efforts and made an advent tree for her brother. This one is very similar to the one we made for D last year. Again, P made the plan and sewed the green parts.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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It was a bright and sparkly morning

Posted Dec 20, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Every Last Piece - Stardust

I just realized that I never shared my quilt, Stardust, with you. That's a little funny because it is the quilt on the cover of Every Last Piece! I started making the little two inch stars in this quilt back... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Favorite Things

I'm headed to Wisconsin this week to tape a show with Nancy Zieman and then to a workshop with Gwen Marston on Madeline Island. When I return, things should be a little calmer around here and I can settle in... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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A Common Thread

Gwen Marston's latest book, A Common Thread, is one I've been wanting for YEARS. It is full of beautiful photographs of beautiful quilts. I also think it has the perfect title, A Common Thread. The book shows Gwen's varied quilt... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Triangle Bars

I've been enjoying playing with my solid scraps the last few weeks. This quilt was a fun exercise that used up the scraps from last summer's Lucky Strike quilt. I love the soft look of this beachy color palette my... Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Liberated Log Cabin Blues

I have been plugging along on my projects here between our family summer activities. This binding on this little quilt is almost finished and I've started quilting the liberated log cabin that I made a couple of weeks ago. I'm... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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Unplugged

We are back from a week up north. We were completely "unplugged" with no electricity, internet, phones etc. Drummond Island is definitely a place I'd like visit again. It was so peaceful. I am having a hard time getting back... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2016 at Lynn Carson Harris

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