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My four patches have been sewn into 16 patches. And I have my alternate blocks chosen and cut. It won’t take long to get these sewn together. This is the pantograph I plan to use. It’s amazing how fast small … Continue reading →

I played around with the four patches and decided I liked this. I just need to choose an alternate block fabric. Here are some options. I could go in a totally different direction, but this layout appeals to me. The … Continue reading →

Okay, I had an idea and I thought this ombré fabric would work. I cut all these for alternate blocks. I’m not loving this. I loved it when Cathy made hers. Maybe if I just use one color? Maybe my … Continue reading →

I finished another puzzle this week. We took the girls to the farmer’s market. They were very good and enjoyed people watching. More polished rocks! Mister Wonderful’s greatest fear. Have a great day!

My flat lap has arrived! Of course, I had to play a bit. There are several diamond wheels from coarse to fine that go with it to polish the rocks. Here are some of my first examples. This is the … Continue reading →

I don’t go fabric shopping very often, but when I do, I do it in a big way! The evidence: I attended a fabric sale of a lady who is no longer able to quilt. So sad! Man, did she … Continue reading →

Okay, the back burner didn’t last long. I started thinking about what i would do with these bits if I couldn’t make them work in the mystery quilt. I decided to sew them together while I pondered that. I realized … Continue reading →

My blocks for the Quiltville Mystery are all sewn together. It currently measures 50 inches square. It definitely needs a border to bring the size up for a throw quilt. Sadly, I don’t have enough units for the pieced border … Continue reading →

I love spending time in the desert! And seeing these adorable burros is always a bonus. The one above looked like the elderly one of the group. This sweet one just stared at me. They are quite friendly and gentle. … Continue reading →