Monthly Archives: February 2021

Ta Daaaa! Improv Finish

I finished this little top. It isn’t a masterpiece, but it sparked further ideas, so I’m calling it a success. And yes, I did inset that dark green corner. Not a perfect job, but needs must. And here is a … Continue reading

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Improv Progress

I seem unable to decide if this should be abstract or pictorial. I’m not sure mixing the two is working. It is evolving nonetheless. It might be more junk, but it is better than the last junk. And I’m remembering … Continue reading

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More Improv

I decided to go in a whole different direction here. I played with background layouts for a while. And cut a bunch of strips. These are just under a half inch wide. Then I auditioned some bits. I think I’m … Continue reading

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Slow Stitched Finishes ~ Itty BittyBow Ties

They are done! One for me and one for my swap partner. I hand quilted cross hatching in the first one. And yes, I really did use my huge Baptist Fan stencil for the second. I did two fans on … Continue reading

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Playing

I finally started playing with the hand dyed fabrics I brought with me. I pulled a few stacks, looking for something that looked like the desert. I settled on this combo. I’m not in love with anything here. But I … Continue reading

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Deal Alert!

I just received a notice about the best deal since Black Friday! So of course I had to share with all of you. 😊 Especially since I’ve had a chance to try out my Accuquilt GO! Cutter and have found … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

I’m so pleased with this top! Every piece came from my neighbor. Each square finishes at 2 inches and each rectangle finishes at 2 by 4 inches. My top finished at 60 by 80 inches. You may notice that I … Continue reading

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This and That

It’s been a great week! I used to visit my friend, Zenia, when I came to Arizona. This week she visited me here! Time spent with her refreshes my soul. Before she came, I finally got around to this job, … Continue reading

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Lotta Triangles Sewn

I got all my HSTs sewn yesterday. Now they are all pieced and pressed. At this point, it’s looking like a 36 by 45 inch baby quilt. I was hoping for something bigger. I didn’t count when I cut my … Continue reading

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A Lotta Triangles

Here is another kit I put together to take back to AZ with me. I love Lotta Jansdottir fabric! I’ve had a few charm packs and some other pieces for a while. I finally decided what to do with them. … Continue reading

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