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Finish It Up Friday ~ DS Hexie Quilt

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

I’ve been chipping away at my UFO list and today I have another finish. I started hand piecing these in 2016. I used the green I was considering for the border as binding and for part of the backing. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Neutral Scrappy Trips

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

The tumbler quilt is in timeout. I opened the neutral jelly rolls. That’s the hardest part, right? I sorted into groups of eight that are roughly alternating light and dark. Sew these into pairs send press to the darker strip. … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

I’m doing a little sewing this week, but not anything that I can share just yet. I did get the tumblers together. Now it’s long enough, but not wide enough. Sigh…. Hubby has been cooking lately. You can see that … Continue reading →

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Wool Ironing Pad Update

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Remember last fall when I bought my wool pressing mat? Actually, it was a saddle pad for a horse. They are the exact same material, a half inch thick and 100% wool. I bought one from State Line Tack. This … Continue reading →

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Grandmother’s Flower Garden UFO

Posted on March 22, 2020 by

Since I’m finding myself with dedicated hand sewing time (I take one of my grandsons to speech therapy twice a week) and my Hexie project is pieced, I thought I might finally get back to this top. I purchased these … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ PSA

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

Since we are all dealing with COVID 19, this tiny family has compiled some helpful tips. First, don’t hoard toilet paper. Save some for others. Shop locally if you can, I got this roll from the bathroom next door. Do … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vines

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

I’m so excited about this finish! Unfortunately the weather hasn’t cooperated for pictures. I stopped by a local park to take a few. I love the backing from Ila! I actually got a few puckers in the backing. But they … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes 2020, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Forte, Uncategorized | 24 Comments