I love this project and would sit and work on it all day if I didn’t have other stuff that has to be done. It’s a big project and it’s going to take a while but I think it’s so pretty. According to the Markup app, I’m a little over 5% done. That means I...
read moreDid you know you can free motion quilt with a 12W thread? You would have to go really slow, yes. But it can be done! For this week’s design I used a spool of Sulky Cotton Petite 12w thread. People have been using this for hand quilting and embroidery, but you can freemotion with it too!
The edge to edge design Trio is not based on an existing shape like a leaf or a flower. With a bit of imagination it looks like a cartoon drawing of an animal / dinosaur seen from the side. Or does it look like ...
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Each chapter features two distinct quilt designs, both made from the same set of jelly roll strips. By cleverly combining fabrics and patterns, Lintott demonstrates how quilters can stretch their fabric further and create beautiful, cohesive quilts with minimal waste.
With a total of eighteen patterns included in the book, quilters are sure to find inspiration for a wide range of projects, from throws and lap quilts to wall hangings, cot quilts, and play mats. Each project is accompanied by color illustrations and a photo of the finished product, allowing quilters to visualize the end result and choose their favorite ...
read moreUnfortunately, for one reason and another, our May retreat had to be postponed. It was disappointing to all that were going, obviously, but I'm happy to report that most of the ladies were able to book up mini breaks elsewhere.
Carol had a small brainwave and asked about the possibility of retreating in my very own shop? You know I love to give excellent customer service! I decided we could have a 'Cheat Retreat'.
Coming to class one morning, sew all day and a bit extra, with obligatory nattering and giggles. In the early evening, leaving all sewing paraphernalia ...
Did you have a good Mother's Day? Mine was great. My daughter took me to get a pedicure on Saturday. I normally don't get them, but it was such a nice treat. Then she went to church with us, which made this mama's heart happy.
Happy Flowers from daughter
Ned's big brother is staying with us for a little while. Here he's having a chat with Tony. Petey is demonstrating his signature move...how he can balance and beg at the same time. Definitely treat worthy, he insists.
Good morning, my friends. It was a beautiful day weather-wise. There was no wind, and so it was very still and peaceful. We listened to the birdsong and sat outside. Even Smitty got outside to enjoy it.
Good morning, my friends. It was a beautiful day weather-wise. There was no wind, and so it was very still and peaceful. We listened to the birdsong and sat outside. Even Smitty got outside to enjoy it.
When I started cutting the hexies from Queen Bee strips, I knew it was going to be a beautiful OBW! The Queen Bee panel is by by QT Fabrics. It measures 36″ x 44″. The Queen Bee line will be in stores June 2024.
I cut my strips for the hexies 3.25″ for 5″ finished hexies. I cut off the borders. The inner border containing flowers measured 3.25″ so I was able to use them for more hexies. I had a total of 106 hexies to design with.
I used QT Fabrics blender line Rapture to create Hollow ...
read moreMy shop is participating again in the FabShop Online BlowOut event. The sale lasts all week long.
The clearance section has lots of great batiks, some Christmas fabrics, some Autumn fabrics, some great basics and blenders, and a few novelty ...
read moreThanks for the stories in the comments. I've mentioned this before, but I'm not alone in dealing with hoarding issues. I hate to say that it runs in the family since my parents both have issues. All three siblings have hoarding tendencies, and I see it in M. I found an interesting article about hoarding—check it out because it's interesting.
Hoarding is now being labeled as a branch of mental illness and is widely discussed, and some companies will come and get rid of the stuff, etc. But it's only recently in my world I ...
read moreI fell in love with this panel the first time I saw it. The colors are just fabulous. Resplendent is by QT Fabrics. The panel measured 36″ x 44″. Resplendent will be in stores June 2024.
I removed the borders and saved them to use as a outer border and binding for the finished quilt. I cut my strips 3.25″ for 5″ finished hexies. I had a total of 105 hexies to design with.
I created Star 60 stars and surrounded the peacock with half hexies using QT Fabrics blender line Rapture. The colors Ocean and Amethyst blended beautifully ...
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The other night Vince and I were watching a movie and a quote was used. “Don’t cry because it’s over; Smile because it happened.” In the movie, it was quoted from Dr. Seuss. That quote hit me because there are so many things in my life that instantly popped into my head. First, I was...
read moreOur Saturday evening was spent attending the school musical Beauty and the Beast. One granddaughter was in the cast, and the other was sitting in the audience with us. So much fun!! 
Happy Mother’s Day!
Well, I am ashamed to admit my binding project of the last two weeks hasn’t progressed to the finish line. Two sides are finished, and two yet to go. I have no excuses, but here are some feeble attempts at ones:
1) It’s spring and so many other distractions are happening.
2) Several friends have no car transportation right now, and hubby and/or I have been giving people rides to and fro.
3) I bought some plants and received a gift of a new gardening tool for my birthday. It is a very ...
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