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More Sewing Room Organization

Hubby found these little organizer drawers from Menards and they are perfect for long arm bobbins. I rediscovered this label maker and now I’m labeling everything! Like these drawers. I also bought a hollow core door to make my cutting … Continue reading

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Black and White 2

Here are some more photos from a recent trip home. I’ve always been fascinated by dilapidated, abandoned houses like this one. I can’t help but wonder about the people that lived there and why it was left to fall down. … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Shenandoah Stars

I started this quilt way back in November of 2014! Gosh, it’s good to finally be done with it! I quilted it with a panto called Airborne from Urban Elementz. The stars are 8 inch blocks. The fabrics are from … Continue reading

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I Found Another UFO!

In the process of cleaning the sewing room, I found yet another UFO. These bits and pieces were from a mystery quilt along last fall. I set this aside when I was preparing to go to AZ and just found it … Continue reading

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Facings Tutorial

I shared this finish with you last week, but I took pictures while making the facing as I thought some of you might be interested in learning how I did it. First I cut 2 1/2 inch strips and pressed … Continue reading

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More Scrap Busting!

Beware! This is a photo heavy post! Hubby is out of town so I’ve spent some concentrated time scrap busting the last couple days! Remember my overflowing baby bath tub full of scraps? And this big bucket of scraps? I … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

My first slow stitching project today will be the binding on my Shenandoah Stars quilt. If I have time after that, I will try to get another fan quilted on this. Have a wonderful day! Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

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Toy Sewing Machines

I’ve recently added to my toy sewing machine collection.  Mr. Wonderful bought this first one for me at an antique mall. He was able to wait a whole day before giving it to me! That is a record for him! … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Improv Stripes QAL

Sometimes a quick project is just what you need. The Improv Stripes QAL hosted by Debbie at A Quilter’s Table fit the bill for me this week.  I always get questions when I show a quilt that I have quilted in what … Continue reading

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Shenandoah Stars Progress

I finally have this on the frame. This is another top where I had intended to add borders. But I’ve decided to donate it to a place that really doesn’t need anything bigger than twin size. I haven’t used this … Continue reading

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