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Cleaning

In January each year, I try to do a deep clean in the sewing room. I accidentally started early this year. I was looking for border options for the Dutch Hexies quilt and decided to straighten up my shelves holding … Continue reading

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Christmas

Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams,     a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift. And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great.     The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will … Continue reading

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My Vintage Baby Dress and a Wonderful Gift!l

Happy Christmas Eve! A few weeks ago, I shared this vintage quilt and dress with you as part of my holiday decorating. At that time, this sweet little dress was hanging on a plastic hanger. Judy from Small Quilts and … Continue reading

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Leaders/Enders

Here’s another leader/ender update. This is what I have left of my 1 1/2 inch cut squares. And my four patch bin is looking emptier. This bin is still plenty full. But I now have nine 16 inch blocks completed … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Dutch Hexies

I really thought the day would never come when this quilt would be on the frame! I thought I’d share a quick tip for dividing a border into even parts without measuring anything. I cut a strip of paper the … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tiny Bow Ties

I really needed a finish this week. I think I just wanted to cross something off my list as done! This little quilt fit the bill. I mentioned the other day that I wanted it to exactly fit this small … Continue reading

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Rope Basket

Back in August, I started making a rope basket. You can see the start of it here. I ran out of rope and then never got back to it. But Diane at O’Quilts has been making beautiful rope bowls and … Continue reading

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More Bow Ties!

I have a small end table in my family room. I always have a small quilt on it to use as a giant mug rug. But none of my little quilts fit exactly right. So I decided this was the … Continue reading

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Tiny Bow Ties

I had to try out this tiny bow tie die set I just got from Accuquilt . It makes 3 inch finished bow ties. This is what the dies look like. These are designed to be a companion set so … Continue reading

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Shopping

I did a bit of shopping online Thanksgiving weekend. This is my loot! This is what I got at Fat Quarter Shop . And this is my order from Hab and Dash. The thread is for Friday, my longarm. The … Continue reading

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