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margoduff
Feb 92 min read
Stitch Around the Quilt Block: Block of the Month
Perhaps you are wondering what this Block of the Month (BOM) thing is all about or why would Margo even host a free event? Let me share...
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margoduff
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Challenge Accepted!
When I was teaching in the last few years of my career, I would try to slip in at least fifteen minutes or more each night before bed...
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margoduff
Dec 10, 20241 min read
What a Gift You Have Given!
Open House 2024 As I conclude the workshop and Pop- Up season of 2024, I am humbled and filled with gratitude to my family, friends and...
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margoduff
Nov 24, 20241 min read
The Holidays are Here!
Time is moving along and before we know it, Christmas will be here! Stitch Saint John will be on site at Area 506 at Uptown Sparkle on...
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margoduff
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Handmade Gifts: A Gift From the Heart
People who give handmade gifts are not cheap. It is actually the complete opposite. Handmade gifts are a true testament of how much they...
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margoduff
Aug 10, 20241 min read
Finally! It's Time!
My teaching career in the New Brunswick public school system of 33 years has come to an end and I am now ready to focus on growing Stitch...
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margoduff
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Just Around the Corner.....
Days are slipping by and it is a bittersweet thought to think that I will be wrapping up my thirty-three year teaching career in a few...
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margoduff
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Area 506 Pop Up Shop!
Excited is an understatement! Please come and visit our StitchSJ Pop Up Shop at the Area 506 Container Village on August 19-20th. I am...
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margoduff
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Open Studio
Our Stitch Studio will be open in the fall on every second Thursday nights! If you are new to sewing or quilting or jumping back into a...
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margoduff
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Introducing Lady Margeaux: Bernina 24 Qmatic
I am so thrilled to own a Bernina 24 Qmatic Long Arm Quilting Machine! In my business plan, purchasing a long arm was phase two. As...
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margoduff
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Stitch Labs: Sip and Sew!
Something new is in the works at Stitch! Nothing beats sewing and creating with like-minded creative people. I have been thinking of a...
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margoduff
Oct 9, 20222 min read
Time to Dispel a Myth....
At a recent event where I was promoting Stitch, I was approached by many people asking if the quilts I had on display were hand-quilted...
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margoduff
Sep 18, 20222 min read
Where Do I Begin? What Do I Need in a Basic Sewing Kit?
As a beginner to sewing and quilting, you may find that this is an expensive hobby. It can be but you don't have to break the bank! What...
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margoduff
Aug 20, 20221 min read
Foundational Paper Piecing
One of my favourite quilting techniques is foundational paper piecing! It is the perfect way to create precise, creative and add...
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margoduff
Jul 22, 20221 min read
A Maker Always Makes!
I have been busy making and creating pin cushions! The fun of searching for unique and funky glass dishes, vintage salt cellars and...
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margoduff
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Just Planning Ahead!
I know, I know.....summer has just begun! I am certainly not rushing it away, but I wanted you to know that there are sewing and quilting...
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margoduff
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Schedule It!
Schedules can be busy, especially during the school year. Summer can provide some much needed downtime. Learning to sew or quilt is a...
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margoduff
May 2, 20221 min read
Not Your Grandmother's Quilt
Quilting has a rich history that dates back to medieval times, but quilting methods and designs have evolved that can appeal to everyone!...
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margoduff
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Launching Stitch!
Jumping in with both feet! If you have explored my site and have come to this page, thank you for your time. I am excited to share this...
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