Category Archives: Traditional

Finished!

Okay, I finished the traditional mini tumbler made from repro prints. It was a beautiful day to sit out on my park bench and hand stitch the binding. Here is a picture before washing: And here is what it looks … Continue reading

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What is this?

I used to make only traditional quilts, my favorites being scrap quilts with reproduction or real vintage fabrics. I still love these but in the last few years have moved into more of an abstract arty style. Yesterday while surfing … Continue reading

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A Productive Weekend!

I got to spend a number of hours this weekend sewing! Her is most of what I got done. First, I finshed the quilting and facing on this quilt: Here is a closeup of the quilting: I used varigated thread … Continue reading

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Ribbons!

 I recently entered 5 of my quilts into the Northeast Arts Council Show held in Standish, Michigan every January.  I have entered this show on and off for the last 7 or 8 years. It is not huge but it … Continue reading

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Traditional Bed Quilts

As a result of a recent discussion of bed quilts on the QA list, I decided to post pics of a couple of mine. Both of these are machine pieced and quilted.   The colors in the Evening Star quilt … Continue reading

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Which Machines to keep and which to release?

I am downsizing….sounds like something retired people do but I am no where near retirement! I do find it necessary to simplify my life and that includes getting rid of some things. Confession time: I do not even know how … Continue reading

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