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Slow Stitching Sunday

I thought I’d share a hand quilting update with you. I’ve really enjoyed hand quilting this vintage top. It is hard to get a good photo where the quilting shows though. This is what the back looks like at this … Continue reading

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This and That

I succumbed to the Black Friday sales. Here is some of my loot! I had to make a new stocking for E3’s first Christmas! His shirt says, Gramma was here! I recently listened to this book on audio. I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Hourglass

Recently, I headed downstairs for something. The next thing I knew, I had a little quilt! Does that ever happen to you? I spied these little blocks made from vintage scraps on my design wall and they called out to … Continue reading

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TBT ~ The “A” Word

Of course we are talking about applique here. I love the look of applique, but I’m not very good at it. I do like this attempt. The shapes are very simple. But still far from perfect. This was part of … Continue reading

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Half Hexie Progress and Tips

Construction of this top has started and it is going well! Looks like my idea worked. I’m often asked how I keep my pieces in order when moving from the design wall to the machine. I thought I’d try to … Continue reading

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DWMonday ~ Half Hexies

I’ve been interested in the half hexie quilts I’ve seen floating around cyber land. I don’t have a half hexie die or template, but I got an idea. Dangerous, I know. I’m using this layer cake and some off white … Continue reading

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Arizona

Arizona is one of my most favorite places on earth! A large piece of my heart is there. And right now, the rest of me is too! I’ve scheduled posts ahead for the blog and I’ll check in now and … Continue reading

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Hand Piecing

Since I’m traveling this month, I wanted to get a hand piecing kit together. First, I purchased this smaller scrapbook plastic case for my supplies. I use the bigger versions of this for project boxes, they hold up to 12 … Continue reading

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Have you heard?

…..about an app for your phone called ibotta? My hubby has been using this for nearly the last year. I wasn’t interested. He is the shopper, not me, and this is an app that gives cash back on certain purchases. … Continue reading

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What Would You Do…

…..if you woke up one morning and all of your stash was gone… …..all the yardage…. …..all the precuts…… ….all the bundles…. That is exactly what has happened to hundreds of quilters as a result of the California fires. They … Continue reading

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