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Machine Quilting Lessons from a Beginner

It’s been so long since I quilted anything bigger than a mini on a domestic machine, that I’m now back to beginner status. Here are a few things I’ve learned. 1. The more quilting you add, the less you notice … Continue reading

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Postage Stamp

When I was working through my scraps last summer, I cut this entire bin of 2 1/2 inch squares. Each pile is about 2-3 inches deep. I’ve seen a lot of postage stamp quilts with various colors of background solids … Continue reading

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Elephant Abstractions

That’s the name of this pattern. I loved it when I saw it and eventually, I bought a kit to make it. Then it sat and sat and sat in my sewing room. I finally put it on my UFO … Continue reading

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Still Playing

I’ve been playing with rearranging this in odd moments. Here are a few of my ideas. I’m still not ready to commit to anything. Some things just take time. Have a great day!

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It’s Back!

I finally got my Bernina 1030 back from its tune up and it is sewing better than it ever has! So I’m hoping to get quilting on my HST quilt today. I’m using my Hera marker to mark my lines … Continue reading

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Treasure!

Those of you that follow me on Instagram have already seen this, but I wanted to make sure the rest of you also saw this amazing quilt. I went to a quilters’ sale yesterday. People rented spaces and the money … Continue reading

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Quilty This and That

I went to my favorite fabric store out here this week. Sadly, flat folds have gone up to $4.99/yard. They had a great selection of solids though for only $3.99/yard. I spent a day sewing with my sweet daughter in … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HST Top

I love these blocks! They are so simple, but put them on point and they become very interesting. I had enough HSTs to make a fifth block, so I did. From there, it was a simple matter to fill in … Continue reading

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More Improv

Still playing around here. I have more strips done. I tried a lighter piece for the narrow strips in one. I’ll either have to take it out, or make more like it so it feels like it belongs. This could … Continue reading

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Improv Again

I’m trying to take a bit of time out each week to work on improv stuff. It stretches me creatively and I need that. You’ll be happy to know that I’ve altered my color palette slightly! I’m working with strips … Continue reading

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