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DWMonday ~ Bits and Pieces

Sometimes, staring at a bin full of fabric can be about like looking at a blank piece of drawing paper. You suddenly freeze and can’t think of where to even start! So in looking through my hand dyed stash, I … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I am finally getting to the edge! Still have a long way to go, but this feels like a milestone. I turned it over to revel in my progress and found this: Ugh. It appears I’ve missed a few spots. … Continue reading

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The Hand Dyes are Calling…

Way back when I started this blog, I used to do quite a bit of hand dyeing of fabric. I still have quite a stockpile. I love dyeing fabrics, because you never really know what you will end up with. … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Album Quilt

Done! And I’m thrilled with this small quilt. I love the texture that Baptist fans give. It seems the one quilting design that works on everything from antique to modern quilts. I kept with a plain backing, mostly because I … Continue reading

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TBThursday ~ Vintage Hexies

I had totally forgotten this quilt until I pulled it out of the closet. I remember piecing it while flying to and from Paris to look for housing in August of 1997, the very week that Princess Diana died. We … Continue reading

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Instagram Doll Quilt Swap

More happy mail! You may remember the quilt I made for an Instagram doll quilt swap. Last week, I received this wonderful little quilt from my swap partner all the way from Spain! I’m smitten with it! I love the … Continue reading

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A Lovely Gift!

Diane from O’Quilts sent me these lovely vintage block! I love the secondary star pattern. Some of it is hand pieced and some is by machine. I found this tiny tape label on one edge. I can’t quite make out … Continue reading

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DWM ~ Thistle Quilt

I have the new vase for my thistle quilt done. It is larger than Gwen’s vase, but very similar in shape. I had to make mine bigger because of how I placed my leaves. I’m much happier with it now. … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Thistle

This little project was on my UFO list for the year. I finished the applique, but it has been sitting ever since. I’ve been asking myself why I don’t like it well enough to finish it. Aside from my shoddy … Continue reading

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Fat Quarter Shop Remix!

The Fat Quarter Shop is having a Remix blog hop today. A Remix is where they take one of their tutorials and mix it up with new fabrics. This kitchen hand towel is the project for today. I’ve wanted/needed a … Continue reading

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