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Making It All Worthwhile!

Making It All Worthwhile!

One of the new products EMA Design Treasures introduced last year is the cathedral window pillow cover.  This is an old quilt block pattern and is made in several different...

Making It All Worthwhile!

One of the new products EMA Design Treasures introduced last year is the cathedral window pillow cover.  This is an old quilt block pattern and is made in several different...

Quilts of 2020

Quilts of 2020

Quilting is my passion.  I love the variety of patterns that can be created and the different feelings that can be conveyed simply through the use of colour and scale...

Quilts of 2020

Quilting is my passion.  I love the variety of patterns that can be created and the different feelings that can be conveyed simply through the use of colour and scale...

5 Travel Hacks to Make Your Travels Less Stressful

5 Travel Hacks to Make Your Travels Less Stressful

Travelling these days though enjoyable, can also be stressful. Here are some easy hacks to make your trip less stressful and ensure you have only great memories of the trip!...

5 Travel Hacks to Make Your Travels Less Stressful

Travelling these days though enjoyable, can also be stressful. Here are some easy hacks to make your trip less stressful and ensure you have only great memories of the trip!...

Victoria's Baby Quilt

Quilting Explained

  The word quilt is derived from the Latin culcita, meaning a padded and tied mattress similar to a Japanese futon. Quilting is a needlework technique involving two or more...

Quilting Explained

  The word quilt is derived from the Latin culcita, meaning a padded and tied mattress similar to a Japanese futon. Quilting is a needlework technique involving two or more...

The Origin of the Purse

The Origin of the Purse

Women around the world consider a purse as a necessity. A purse has a lot more significance and importance than its function, which is carrying money and other items around...

The Origin of the Purse

Women around the world consider a purse as a necessity. A purse has a lot more significance and importance than its function, which is carrying money and other items around...

What is a "ditty" and how can I use it?

What is a "ditty" and how can I use it?

What is a ditty bag?  The dictionary defines it as a bag that sailors used to storeor their things like needles, thread etc. So what can you use your "ditty" for? ...

What is a "ditty" and how can I use it?

What is a ditty bag?  The dictionary defines it as a bag that sailors used to storeor their things like needles, thread etc. So what can you use your "ditty" for? ...