Category Archives: Brinton Hall

Finish It Up Friday ~ Brinton Hall!

I still can’t quite believe it is done. My first Brinton Hall post was back in July of 2015. This was from a pattern that was published last summer in Quiltmania magazine. There was a lot more to the original … Continue reading

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Fast and Slow Stitching Sunday

Guess what is finally on the frame?  I got started quilting it and I’m at the “I hate it!” stage. Here is a peek at the center. I think I might need to double the quilting here. I’m hoping to … Continue reading

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Brinton Hall Progress!

After nearly a year, I finally was able to pull the papers from my Brinton Hall medallion. That back sure looks messy! Yesterday, I finished the borders. Sigh. So happy to be at this stage! Both the red and taupe … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Brinton Hall

I got both side strips added! And I am filling in hexies on the top and bottom now. After that is done, I can think about the borders. Just for fun, here is a picture of the back. A few of the paper … Continue reading

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Preparing Handwork for Travel

I will be flying out to Arizona tomorrow! I can’t wait! But you know I had to get some handwork ready for the trip. There is plenty of waiting involved in air travel and I always try to put that … Continue reading

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DW Monday ~ Brinton Hall

I have the center all done. Ta daaaa!  Time to figure out what to do next. I love that floral on the left from French General and wanted to see how it would look next to the medallion. I know it … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Guess what? This little bit is all I have to sew to complete the center portion of my Brinton Hall top!  Time to figure out my next step with this. Mr. Wonderful  gave me this early birthday gift. So you … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

We took a quick trip home last weekend to visit my parents. All that time in the car was just the jumpstart I needed to get back to working on my Brinton Hall quilt. This is where it is at … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Mr. Wonderful and I decided to take an impromptu trip to visit my parents. You know what that means, slow stitching in the car! I just might get my January goal for Brinton Hall done sooner rather than later! The … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I haven’t really spent any time in the sewing room since Tuesday! But I have gotten some more handwork done while watching some TV with hubby. I’ve prepped some more hexies for Brinton Hall and started adding some of the … Continue reading

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