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Seasonal Enthusiasts Unite!
Do you find yourself dreaming of Halloween or Christmas? We know you are out there, waiting for the cooler weather ready to hang the...
margoduff
Aug 91 min read
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Retreat with Stitch Saint John!
If you're curious about what our Fall Retreat will look like, let me share the details! Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself...
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Jun 163 min read
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Retreats: Escape, Connect, Create!
Ten years ago, my best friend, Shelly texted and asked if I wanted to go to a quilting retreat in Salt Lake City, UT and after some...
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Jun 142 min read
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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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Feb 92 min read
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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...
margoduff
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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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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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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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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Nov 24, 20241 min read
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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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Oct 14, 20241 min read
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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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Aug 10, 20241 min read
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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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Apr 4, 20241 min read
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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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Jul 24, 20231 min read
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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...
margoduff
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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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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Mar 8, 20231 min read
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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...
margoduff
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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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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Oct 9, 20222 min read
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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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Sep 18, 20222 min read
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Foundational Paper Piecing
One of my favourite quilting techniques is foundational paper piecing! It is the perfect way to create precise, creative and add...
margoduff
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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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...
margoduff
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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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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Jul 10, 20221 min read
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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...
margoduff
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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