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Slow Stitching Sunday

Thanks to travel sewing and a power outage, hand quilting on this has gone pretty fast! The center is done and I’ve started the borders. It feels like the borders need a bit more. But I love how it looks … Continue reading

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This and That

E3 checked out my new toy. He will get a chance to try it out soon! I listened to this book recently. It hits home for those of us with aging parents. Keep your Kleenex handy. Speaking of parents, I … Continue reading

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No Finish Friday

Thanks for all of your kind thoughts yesterday. Our power came back earlier than predicted, so that was nice. I have clean freezers and that feels good. No finishes today! But I do have a small start. Sometimes, you just … Continue reading

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Powerless

At least that’s how I feel when the power goes out. We had some heavy storms here Tuesday night and we are still waiting for power to be restored. Hopefully, some time today we will be back in business. This … Continue reading

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Happy Labor Day!

I mentioned that I’ve been out of town. That means I’m playing catch-up this week! First thing to catch upon is letting you know about this event. I’ve been a Barbara Brackman fan for years, so I’m really looking forward … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Aunt Martha

This project involves many steps. At least the way I am doing it! I stamped a bunch of pieces while watching my grandsons in our backyard one day. Then I trimmed with scissors. I had no idea how dull my … Continue reading

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Ladies Aid BOM

Barbara Brackman released this months block last week. I traced the circles. Then I cut multiples of the leaf shape out of freezer paper. I ironed them in place on the back of the block. Then I traced around them … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sawtooth Diamond in a Square

This quilt has been on my bucket list for ages! I finally pieced the top last winter in Arizona. I knew I wanted to quilt it with lots of feathers, but I was so afraid of ruining the top, that … Continue reading

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More QOVs

Both of these QOVs were quilted the same , but they couldn’t be more different! Here is pattern info for the quilt above. This one is called Hunter’s Star. Accuquilt has a die for this. And here is the pantograph … Continue reading

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August Wrap Up

Apparently, this was the month for small quilts! I finished several. This next one is hands down, my fave for this month. I see more applique in my future. I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks! The … Continue reading

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