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Last week I used the City Courthouse series, which differs to this series in that it uses more blocks.

All the designs in this series are limited in size.

They are not limited to being on the straight and narrow though!

Even with limited number of blocks the design can pack a lot of punch??????!

Is it just me or does this look as though some empty spools have been added in the corners?

Filed under: Chimneys and Cornerstones, Courthouse Steps, Log Cabin Quilter's Mid Week Retreat, Log Cabin Quilts, Mid Week Retreat Tagged: Chimneys and Cornerstones, Log Cabin ...

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I don’t know about quilt jail but I certainly feel like I am in computer jail.  Still no laptop, and this antique desktop is struggling.  How did we survive before we had fast, reliable computers?  Maybe we are too spoilt these days.

So I made another Dear Jane block.  After months of nothing, this one was so easy really, I don’t know why I waited.

I’m not too displeased with it, considering the bars on the jail are only 1/4” wide when finished.

Till tomorrow,

Suzie

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I've finally gotten around to "populating" the extra blog pages I made back in February.  I've not labeled any of the pictures yet, and there are many pictures I've not yet loaded to each page. But it is a start.  Feel free to take a look, or wait awhile until I get things labeled.  Don't know when that will be however (VBG).

The "Finished Quilts" page speaks for itself.  As I finish each quilt now pictured on the "Finished Tops" page, I'll remove its picture there are put a new picture on the "Finished Quilts ...

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These blocks are coming along. I have tried sewing the ribbon on the machine.  It did seem a lot quicker, but it’s a bit tricky folding te ribbon around and sewing over the edges etc.

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Pay attention, an opportunity will knock at your door.

I've spent the past few evenings hand-stitching the binding to my blue and white quilt and I'm almost done.  I find attaching bindings bittersweet, this time in particular.  I've spent a lot of time with this project, I'm very happy with the way it turned out and it was an absolute pleasure to work. In a few days, it will be gone to a home which sits on an island, where I hope its comfort will be felt when those warm summer days turn to cool and ...

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Post Market . . . wow, we're home, tired and back at work.  Our heads were definitely spinning as we drove back to Wenatchee.  . . so many ideas, so little time! 

Martha's now planning for the post market demonstration day on May 31st.  She'll be showing a slide show with some of the market highlights, giving you a sneak preview of what's to come, and demonstrating a cool tool that makes easy work of joining the two end binding strips in finishing a quilt.

She's also working on putting together new classes based on what we saw at ...

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Every time I go to Quilt Market, I’m reminded of the little nursery rhyme I used on my girls all the time when they were little:

To market, to market, to buy a fat pig,

Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.

To market, to market, to buy a fat hog,

Home again, home again, jiggety-jog.

To market, to market, to buy a plum bun,

Home again, home again, market is done.

Whenever we would return home from being out, I’d say to them as we pulled in the driveway: “Home again, home again, jiggety jog.” I have no idea ...

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Hi Everybody!  First, I have to start out by saying our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma.  It just looks like total devastation and I can't even imagine what those families are going through.  Stay safe!

Last week my family and I took a somewhat vacation.  For a few days we spent the week back in Gettysburg and had a wonderful time, but I took no pictures :(  Then we came home and just relaxed for a while.  All in all it was a good week and I'm really looking forward to ...

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It was nowhere near the devastation that we are seeing come out of Oklahoma, however we experienced an EF 2 tornado in my little town last night.  Here are a few pictures:

 Above is the two sections of fence that are down in my yard.
 Above is the tree that fell on my dad's garage.
The town clock church on our main street.  The stained glass windows below the clock were broken.
A car blown over onto it's roof.

There were NO INJURIES during this storm.  Lots of damage and town is a mess, but it's just ...

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It’s about that time when I seem to disappear from my blog.  I’m still around, just sucking up life in Michigan while the livin’s good.

We’ve been having fun (camping,) and working hard (around the yard.)

We constructed a patio in the first part of spring and boy I tell ya, I’ll need a break before we ever do that again!  It’s pretty small, but it keeps me out of the dirt and mud in my favorite place to sit under the trees.  We planted shade grass there for now until we can afford ...

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Pillows are such a simple way to refresh a room. I am replacing all our throw pillows with feather inserts so, it gave me the perfect excuse to create some new pillows.

For this pillow, I combined Dropcloth fabric with a pretty Blue and White Floral fabric.
A pleated accent and an inviting message in french make up this new design.

Supply List:
- 14 x 24 Pillow Form
- Iron-On Transfer Sheets
- *approx 1/8 yard Decorator Fabric - for the Pleat
- *approx 1 1/2 yards Main Fabric - I used 'Dropcloth' fabric for my pillow.

*Pre-wash and dry all fabrics to ...

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I'm settling in back home - still tired, but also still exuberant from our many adventures in Portland! Here's a shot of Peggy and me signing books on Saturday - we were FLOORED by the line of people waiting for our book/signatures! Wow!


This became my favorite breakfast to energize me for the day - we didn't always get a chance to eat lunch, so breakfast was very important. Nothing like Eggs Benedict!


Above is a photo I took of the table covering at the Accuquilt booth. How appropriate! We had an appointment to meet with them and we ...

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My Blogger's Festival Quilt is the most special quilt I think I have ever made.
And absolutely a favorite.
It was made with the help of so many of you... so thank you. ♥ Here is the story of my Scrappy Sprouts Quilt, and a transcription of the letter that was mailed with it:

To my dear friend:

When I first read your story, my chest and stomach just clenched.  I was sick with anxiety; trying to pray, but angry and scared.  You had just come through so much; how could this be added to it?  I really was angry ...

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My kids are not old enough for me to start nagging them about the importance of exams, yet, but today I can honestly say that I have used an 'O' Level; I only took them 25yrs ago!!! 

So I made a Staple Dress, the full monty including pockets and facings!  I even altered the neckline.

Unfortunately by the time I was finished, it was dark, so no modelling... that's my excuse and I am sticking to it.  As I mentioned the other evening, I have not added the elasticated waist; my waistline is not built for accentuating!!

So I ...

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I'm trying to be a "little" fancy.  I made a slide show of the quilts I've finished so far this year.

Ten quilts, so far.  I wonder how many I'll finish this year.  I just picked up two from my long arm quilter, ready for binding.  I have one started on the cutting table, but I'm leaving for NYC, on Sunday, so I don't think a lot will be done, until June.

May your bobbins always be full,

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