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Out of the box – my DVD on Quilt Finishing Techniques

25 May 2009 Filed Under: Published Projects, Technique:Finishing 9 Comments

It’s been workout day on the Copacabana “stairmaster”. First I trudged up the hill carrying four quilts posted to me for the Sydney Quilt Show. The Laundry King followed behind with a small but surprisingly heavy box. Look what was inside:
Four Fantastic Quilt Finishing Techniques DVD
Yes, I have received my copies of Quilters’ Companion Issue #37 which contains a five page article outlining four different quilt finishing techniques and is accompanied by an instructional DVD featuring yours truly. I’ve had a quick glimpse at the DVD (those are my nerves you can hear rattling) and am thrilled with the way that it turned out. Phew!

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  1. Lisa says

    25 May 2009 at 1:39 PM

    How exciting!

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  2. Linda says

    25 May 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I watched the dvd last Friday and it is very instructive. Well done!

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  3. Kristin L says

    25 May 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Yay !!!!

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  4. Judy says

    25 May 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Brenda,

    Recieved my Quilters’ Companion this morning and have already watched the DVD, I will now have 3 more finishes to use on my quilts it was great.

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  5. Caitlin O'Connor says

    25 May 2009 at 5:24 PM

    CONGRATS!! I stopped buying quilting mags a while back but I’m buying this issue just for your DVD…

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  6. Gerrie says

    25 May 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Yeah!

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  7. Di Jobbins says

    26 May 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I keep pestering my local newsagent daily as I eagerly await delivery of the latest QC. I want to see your DVD! Soon, soon…

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  8. Terri says

    26 May 2009 at 12:04 AM

    congrats on your DVD and article Brenda!

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  9. Candy Glendening says

    26 May 2009 at 12:56 AM

    WooHoo! Congratulations!

    Reply

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