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Something New

I saw an ad for bathroom tile a long time ago. I thought it would make a great quilt. I screen shotted it and saved it. Until now! I’m starting with 2 1/2” squares. I started piecing this at my … Continue reading

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FFP

These triangles finish at one inch. They must be pieced carefully! I’m still trying to work out the “rules” I want to follow for making these blocks. This is the first one I made. I have decided against using the … Continue reading

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Chicken Scratch

I recently received these lovely pieces from my sweet MIL. They came from her mother. She made many quilts with blocks like these. I’m assuming these pieces were for aprons. Aren’t they beautiful? I’m not yet sure what I will … Continue reading

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This and That

Mr Wonderful found this interesting video on the Singer Company on YouTube. Click here to see it. My current read. I found this on my patio in my back yard. I’m not sure what kind of rock it is. Maybe … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Courthouse Steps

My little mini is done! And I love it! Each of these logs are about 1/3” wide. Yes, I used blue thread for hand quilting, because, why not? The binding looks huge on this tiny piece. It finished at about … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching

This cotton batting from Mountain Amit is no longer made. When I see it at estate sales or thrift stores, I always grab it. I love it for mini quilts. And this is why, it can be split into two … Continue reading

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FFP

That would be short for Fancy Four patch. 😂 And no, I do not understand why it’s called Fancy Four Patch instead of Fancy NinePatch! Here is my test block. Far from perfect. I’ve started kitting up blocks. For me, … Continue reading

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Remember this?

These are some of the repro scraps I have yet to deal with. I decided to use some of them to make a little court house steps quilt that I pinned forever ago on Pinterest. I found this free downloadable … Continue reading

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Fancy Four Patch Quilt Along

I’ve been waiting for this! The details are out and I’m ready to start. The blocks for the QAL finish at 4 1/2”! That means 3/4” finished HSTs. Ummmm…..no thanks. I’m sizing up a bit to 6” finished blocks and … Continue reading

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Hiking

I went hiking last week with our daughter and SIL. It was so beautiful! Even this prickly pear was sharing the love! The spring flowers are starting to bloom. This is Cave Creek. I never get tired of these giant … Continue reading

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