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Remember this mess? I cut all the pieces for my vintage 9 patch from this pile. I still had a messy pile leftover after that. I don’t know why I threw unusable scraps back into the bin, but it was … Continue reading →

I took a trip to Goodwill and picked up this shirt. I paid $3 for it. I thought it looked perfect for a border for my vintage 9 patch! The color is most true in the photo below. It has … Continue reading →

Have you seen this movie? I read the book several years ago, but the mister and I watched the movie this week. It was written by JD Vance, Trump’s running mate. The movie is heartbreaking and moving. Warning: there is … Continue reading →

My little top is done for now. It is approximately 44 inches square. The border on the inspiration quilt was an off white solid. I don’t have anything hanging around that really works. I did try these. None are terrible, … Continue reading →

Are you tired of this yet? I finished piecing the 9 patch blocks. And started piecing HSTs for the border. I’m loving this so much! Have a great day!

I’m having fun digging through these vintage bits. I use a lot of starch on these. They are often very soft from years of use in their previous life. Love the little horse shoe print! I have started cutting triangles … Continue reading →

Life has been a bit crazy lately with many house showings, cleaning, sorting, selling, prepping for another garage sale etc. When I get a minute, I sew a bit and write blog posts. I generally schedule them out a few … Continue reading →

Of course I couldn’t wait to start piecing a few of these 9 patches cut from my vintage scraps. Isn’t that center piece awesome? I have the next couple blocks ready to sew. Have a great day!

Apparently, this is the summer of 9 patches! I brought the project box for the tiny 9 patch challenge back from the RV so I could get back to them. These finish at 1 1/2 inches. I’m way behind most … Continue reading →