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Wool Ironing Pad Update

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

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

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

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

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Back to the Tumblers

I made myself cut the needed tumblers to finish this top. And I made a plan and got my rows ready to sew. I’ll do five more rows and then reassess. Someone said I wasn’t happy with it because it … Continue reading

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Quilting Vines

I’m so happy to be quilting this! I have the perfect person in mind for this. I thought I would share how I did the feathers. First, I stitched a line one quarter inch from the green/muslin seam. Then I … Continue reading

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More About the Vines

The tumbler top is in timeout, and I’m working with the vines. When I initially made these, I had a strippie quilt in mind. But I never figured out what size, and I always thought I needed more strips. I’ve … Continue reading

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Design Wall Monday

I have my tumbler top assembled. But when I stepped back to look at it, I started feeling like it should be bigger. I don’t feel like cutting anymore for this, but I know I won’t be satisfied with it … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

This is where I was the last time I shared this top with you. And this is where it is today. I have this little pile left. Time to figure outa border. I asked for opinions on Instagram and have … Continue reading

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Finds

I’m my never ending rummaging, I found a few more things to finish. The first one is just a small piece. This one is about 30 inches square. I pieced this ages ago. I think one of my girls pieced … Continue reading

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