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The Importance of Play

I haven’t forgotten this. This is my original idea. I put it up on the design wall and thought, what if I tilt it a bit? Maybe add that other leftover bit? Nope. But it does give me another idea … Continue reading

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Scraps

I left a bunch of of scraps here. They all got dumped together while I was trying to consolidate things. Today I decided to sort them out. I have 2 inch squares. 1 1/2 inch squares. And an assortment of … Continue reading

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Those Leader/Ender Bits

Turns out, I only had 48 of these little HSTs. That’s okay. Time to figure out what to do with them. I like this broken dishes setting. But maybe I could turn them into blocks like this. I’m not buying … Continue reading

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A Little Bit

I used this little piece to practice some machine quilting ideas for a secret project. I washed it when I was done to see how it would look. I needed a mug rug, so I cut it down and bound … Continue reading

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This and That

Mr. Wonderful and I moved Dora to a campsite about 45 minutes from our house. It is lovely and quiet. We plan to stay there now and again until our house here is sold. The pups love it! Meanwhile back … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday

I almost didn’t finish this. I don’t love it, but I learned a lot making it. Here’s a look at the back. I finished it with a facing. I do love the texture and this kind of quilting was enjoyable … Continue reading

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Deal Alert!

Did you see this? Connecting Threads has an end of bolt sale with beautiful fabrics and fantastic prices. I love Grunge! And it’s on sale all month at Fat Quarter Shop . And while you are there, check out the … Continue reading

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Sourdough

I’m still working on piecing my Two by Four top together. But I couldn’t resist playing with the leftovers from that top! Seriously, the scraps from one quilt lead to the next just like sourdough starter! I think I’d like … Continue reading

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Two by Four

That’s what I’ve decided to call this one. I finished the checkerboard pieces and debated about using gray or black for the background. The black won. I did get the pieces cut. And they are all arranged and clipped into … Continue reading

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More on those leftovers…

We have been working hard on the house, which leaves less sewing time than I’d like. But sew I must, for my sanity. I thought I’d share a bit how I’m getting this project closer to the finish line in … Continue reading

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