Monthly Archives: May 2019

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Claret Stars

Done! I have no idea when this vintage top was pieced, but I suspect it was somewhere around the turn of the last century. It took me six months to hand quilt. It is done and washed. I used Quilter’s … Continue reading

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May String Update

I’ve completed another ten string diamonds for the String Along! I included labels from my dad’s shirts in some of the blocks. That little jeep scrap I’ve had for ages. I came across it when I was looking for something … Continue reading

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QOV #22

This lovely top was created by Nadine from our Stitching Sisters group. I used a panto called Knit 1 Purl 1 from Urban Elementz . It’s whimsical and fun! Have a great day! This post contains affiliate links.

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Playing with the Quick Curve Ruler

I’ve had this ruler for at least five years. I finally decided it was time to play with it a bit. Here are my cut pieces. Cutting was easy. Sewing the curves takes a little practice. Yikes! They look better … Continue reading

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Memorial Day 2019

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I finished the hand quilting on this last week while visiting my mom. Finally! I’m on the hone stretch now with just the hand stitching on the binding to finish. It’s going slower than expected thanks to my “help.” Have … Continue reading

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Iceland 5

We’ve been home a month and I already want to go back! This is one of the glaciers we saw. As it moves toward the lake in front, pieces of ice break off and float out to see. It creates … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Dear Betty 2.0

I have one more UFO to cross off the list! The pattern is a traditional block called Rolling Star. My blocks finish at 18 inches. I used a panto called Fluid Meander from Urban Elementz . Have a great day! … Continue reading

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QOV #21

This lovely top was created by Kathy from our Stitching Sisters group. Here is a look at the back. Have a great day!

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QOV #20

Here is another top by Stitching Sister, Nadine. I have no pattern info, but I sure do love it! Here is the pant that I used from Urban Elementz . I really like this one. It’s pretty quick to stitch … Continue reading

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