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Alyssa's Quilt
The second bridesmaid quilt that I made was for Alyssa. She is a fantastically talented illustrator, and was so generous to create THE CUTEST illustration of us for our wedding invitation:It perfectly...
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ArtSpark Challenge Quilt
A few months ago, the Northwest Ohio Modern Quilt Guild issued a challenge to all modern quilters: visit an art museum, and create a quilt inspired by any piece that catches your eye.And boy, do I love...
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Hannah's Quilt
The final quilt I made in preparation for the wedding was for Hannah, our amazing wedding officiant.I met Hannah through my life coaching certification program - we connected right away, and it was...
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Happy House Quilt
Sometimes, I'm so excited to deliver a quilt that I completely forget to properly photograph it!This quilt/wall hanging is for our friends Kelly and Nicole, to celebrate their recent wedding. When Ian...
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My Wedding
It's finally time to share some highlights from my wedding in May.When Ian and I first started our wedding planning process, we talked about what words would describe what we wanted our wedding to be...
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My Wedding Quilt
Quilts are at the heart of it all for me. They represent so many things - comfort, love, family, tradition, creativity, self-expression, joy, and coziness.So naturally quilts had to have a role in my...
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Connecting the Dots
I always relish an opportunity to make a connection between my "day job" and my creative work outside the office. It feels good to not think of them as separate and mutually exclusive pursuits, but...
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For the first time ever...
I've listed some quilts for sale in my Etsy shop!Check out listings for...The "On the Move" Baby QuiltAnd the Exclamation Point Wall Hanging!I also listed some old favorites - aprons, luggage tags,...
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Make it Modern Challenge Quilt
A few months ago, the Rhode Island Modern Quilt Guild issued a "make it modern" challenge. Our task was to take something from traditional quilting and update it for the modern aesthetic. Here's my...
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Another Happy House Quilt
This must be the year of buying houses, because I've made so many little housewarming mini quilts!This one is for a co-worker who loves the color turquoise. Tried a new quilting pattern here - wavy...
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Pastel Love Baby Quilt
This little cutie has been in my work-in-progress bin since the RI Modern Quilt Guild issued our jelly roll challenge back in...yikes...February!This quilt was more of an experiment than anything - a...
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What a Year!
2013 was a quite a year - I'd say it was even my favorite one yet. I declared it to be the Year of Love & Gratitude, and was it ever. Check out some highlights in this fun slideshow. I set out...
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My Word for 2014
At 11:59pm on December 31st, I felt a pang of sadness. I was sorry to say goodbye to 2013 - it was quite a year!I spent a cozy New Year's day in my jammies dreaming and scheming about the wonders that...
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Finished Wedding Quilt
Just in time for "our first married" Christmas, I finished the guestbook quilt from our wedding.I posted a few months ago about the first steps of creating this quilt. Finishing it was the challenge -...
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My Darlin' Grandma
This week, I said goodbye to a very important person - my Grandma. I wouldn't be the crafty gal that I am without her. She taught me to sew and knit when I was very young.She was super crafty herself,...
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Blue & Orange Baby Quilt
A sweet little baby quilt......inspired by this brick wall that I pass on my walk to work everyday. These colors are my favorite. I could make a million more blue and orange quilts. And I probably will!
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"Hope Tomorrow" Quilt
I played with the scraps from our wedding quilt and pieces of a long-time work-in-progress from quilt camp back in 2011 to create this improv lap quilt. The design was inspired by this beautiful quilt...
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A New Chapter...
After 5 (!) years of creativity and reflection here on Connect the Dots Crafts, I'm taking my work and play to a new space at www.caroleannpenney.com!Please update your feed/reader, and come check out...
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