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Canadian Smocking

Since I picked up this pillow at the thrift shop, I’ve done a bit of research. I purchased a pattern on Etsy to make one like this. I found that this type of smocking is called Canadian smocking. I found … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ the Cowboy Quilt

My first quilt quilted on the long arm since my surgery. Not gonna lie, loading it wasn’t the easiest. But I got it done. I really loved this cowboy print, and the fact that I had so many bits in … Continue reading

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TBThursday ~ Vintage Doll Quilts

Today I thought I would share a few vintage doll quilts that I have. I didn’t make any of these. This first one used to live at my sweet MILs house. At one time or another, one of my kids … Continue reading

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A Little, Wonky Finish

While sorting stuff in the sewing room, I found the pattern I used for the flag in this little quilt . I gave that one away so I decided to make another. I even found enough HST blocks laying around … Continue reading

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This and That Tuesday

Alycia is collecting blocks for Quilts of Valor in honor of a friend who recently passed away. I put a couple together to send. You can find details here if you would like to make some too. I listened to … Continue reading

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Snow Balls in August

I’ve been wanting to make another snowball quilt ever since I finished this one. I started cutting with this layer cake. I’m using this die from Accuquilt . I’m thankful every day for my die cutter. Even though I can’t … Continue reading

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Treasure!

Mr. Wonderful took a day off a few weeks ago just so we could hang out together. He found a garage sale advertising quilt stuff. So after breakfast, we went to check it out. I was NOT disappointed! Although I … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Baby Tumbler

I love making tumbler quilts! My tumbler dies from Accuquilt are some of my favorites. I used this Denyse Schmidt print from my stash for the backing. I used the new old Pfaff for the binding. I’m not sure why … Continue reading

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TBThursday ~ 1930s Repro Quilts Part 2

Here are some more of my repro 30s quilts. Actually, this first one is made from all vintage fabrics. I was new to machine quilting and wish I had done that differently. The blocks are 5 inches. This one was … Continue reading

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A New QOV

A while back, I started cutting pieces for a new Quilt of Valor. This is the block pattern I wanted to use. I got stuck when I realized I didn’t have enough matching fabric for the large quarter square triangles … Continue reading

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