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Improv Curves Part 2

Still playing with these curves. And I’m still not sure where I’m going. I added double curves on a few blocks. This is how I did it. Layer blocks right sides up. Freehand cut a curve. Flip and stitch. I’m … Continue reading

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Improv Curves

I’m continuing to play with the hand dyes I had out from my previous project. I want to get more comfortable with sewing curves. I thought I’d try cutting up my junk strips. I just layer two pieces and freehand … Continue reading

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A Little Inspiration Part 2

Did you see this coming? I love strippy quilts. When I was a kid, I was told that red and pink don’t match, they clash. I didn’t understand that. Tan was a lighter shade of brown and they went together. … Continue reading

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A Little Inspiration

I have a series of posts this week on a project I completed when I was back in Michigan. I took photos and wrote posts, and then forgot to publish! So here you go. I was inspired by this pile … Continue reading

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Improv Progress

I seem unable to decide if this should be abstract or pictorial. I’m not sure mixing the two is working. It is evolving nonetheless. It might be more junk, but it is better than the last junk. And I’m remembering … Continue reading

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More Improv

I decided to go in a whole different direction here. I played with background layouts for a while. And cut a bunch of strips. These are just under a half inch wide. Then I auditioned some bits. I think I’m … Continue reading

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Slow Stitched Finishes ~ Itty BittyBow Ties

They are done! One for me and one for my swap partner. I hand quilted cross hatching in the first one. And yes, I really did use my huge Baptist Fan stencil for the second. I did two fans on … Continue reading

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Playing

I finally started playing with the hand dyed fabrics I brought with me. I pulled a few stacks, looking for something that looked like the desert. I settled on this combo. I’m not in love with anything here. But I … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

I’m so pleased with this top! Every piece came from my neighbor. Each square finishes at 2 inches and each rectangle finishes at 2 by 4 inches. My top finished at 60 by 80 inches. You may notice that I … Continue reading

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This and That

It’s been a great week! I used to visit my friend, Zenia, when I came to Arizona. This week she visited me here! Time spent with her refreshes my soul. Before she came, I finally got around to this job, … Continue reading

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