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Finish It Up Friday ~ Baby Stars

One more UFO to check off the list! I made these star blocks ages ago from my hand dyed fabric. I finally came up with an arrangement for them. And used this long hoarded Ikea print on the back. Gotta … Continue reading

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Independence Day

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Wednesday ~ Thistle

Now it’s done! I had crosshatching in mind for the quilting, but as soon as I got it on the frame, I decided to do pebbles and swirls instead. I’m loving the background, but less than thrilled with the quilting … Continue reading

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Thistle UFO

This little piece has had so very many setbacks. I thought it was done at this point, but couldn’t bring myself to move forward with finishing because of that blank space in the middle. So I decided to add another … Continue reading

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Bliss

Isn’t this pretty? Daughter #1 surprised me a while back with a box of goodies from Missouri Star. This layer cake was in the box. I’ve had a quilt in my head for a while that I wanted to make … Continue reading

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June/July Goals

Here are the goals I set for myself for June: 1. I Spy quilt! Done! 2. Quilt 5 QOVs Done! Actually, I only had three to do this month. 3. Finish a secret sewing project for reveal this month. Done! … Continue reading

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Me? Appliqué?

Shocking, right? Well, quilter Jeanna Kimball, recently shared a tutorial on Instagram for her back basting method of appliqué. I tried it out and couldn’t believe the results! I’m no expert and I’m only comparing myself to myself, but this … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ I Spy

Done and dusted! Or perhaps done and gifted is more accurate. This is the quilt I made for E1 for his fifth birthday. Where has the time gone? I used pairs of 117 different prints so it could be a … Continue reading

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Baby Quilt UFO Progress

The top is pieced and quilting has commenced! This is the pantograph that I’m using. It is available from Urban Elementz . I love how this is looking! The binding is even ready to go! Have a great day! This … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Wednesday ~ T-Shirt Quilt

One of our pastors at church is leaving to plant a new church back in his home state of Texas. So I made this quilt as a going away gift. At our church, if you are serving in any area … Continue reading

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