Dawn Goldsmith

Contributing Writer
Dawn Goldsmith, freelance writer - Derrol Goldsmith
Dawn Goldsmith, freelance writer - Derrol Goldsmith

Dawn Goldsmith is a freelance writer and former news reporter with Freedom Communications and Gannett. Her work has been published in a variety of markets including The Washington Post. NBC News, Christian Science Monitor, Notre Dame Magazine, Better Nutrition and The Writer.

She specializes in health and medicine, environment, fabric art, and social issues.

She also maintains two blogs, Observations www.wordsogold.blogspot.com written for writers and lovers of serendipitious connections, and her popular Subversive Stitchers: Women Armed with Needles www.subversivestitch.blogspot.com for all fabric lovers, quilters, and artists.

Latest Articles

Quick, Easy, Disappearing Nine-Patch Quiltmaking Technique
Bring a new level of beauty and sophistication to the lowly nine-patch with this quick and simple pieced quilt technique. You'll get compliment galore!
May 30, 2010 - Dawn Goldsmith
Paper Piecing Tips from Award Winning Quilter
Paper piecing tips take this quilt making technique to the next level of expertise and success.
Jan 28, 2010 - Dawn Goldsmith
Free and Low-Cost Quilt Classes
DVDs and online tutorials offer unlimited opportunities to learn and grow your quilting.
Dec 22, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Best Gifts for the Fabric Artist or Quilter
Here are a few items that have been test driven and highly recommended by more than 2,000 quilters and quilt artists.
Nov 28, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
How to Make a Christmas Tree Skirt
Turn a store bought tablecloth into a skirt for your Christmas tree.
Nov 21, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Organized Mornings Lead to Organized Lives
No more worries about unexpected guests or too much to do with too little time. Follow these tips and suggestions for a happier, chaos-free lifestyle.
Nov 18, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Swine Flu in Companion Pets
The Humane Society of the United States confirm that cats and ferrets are at risk for contracting Swine Flu.
Nov 17, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Make a Celtic Quilt
Celtic Quilts combine applique, whole cloth, and culturally significant symbols into a quilt that even a beginner can make with ease.
Nov 14, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Make Custom Bias Tape for Quilts and Applique
Bias tape is perfect for quilt, tote bag, eyeglass case finishes,as well as appliquéd Celtic designs and stained glass fabric art.
Nov 13, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith
Stack-n-Whack™ Quilts
Optimize the beauty of these fun Stack-n-Whack, easy-to-create kaleidoscope designed blocks with a few pointers on fabric choice.
Nov 12, 2009 - Dawn Goldsmith