Here’s my plan for getting this monster stitched and framed before July 4, 2026. It’s Let Freedom Ring by Lila’s Studio. On 40 count linen, it should be 15-1/2″ x 12″. There are 35,818 stitches. If I stitch 750 stitches each week for 48 weeks, that will give me four weeks to get a frame...
read moreThis is another quilt that came from Susan Nixon prior to her death. I am trying to tie up loose ends and honor her.
The top is assembled. I had to create a few blocks to get a complete top. Should have the finish to share in a few weeks.
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I heard a funny noise the other morning, but didn't think too much about it, perhaps it was the traffic on the road out the back. But later in the morning when I went to hang some freshly ironed clothes away, I saw what it was. The wardrobe shelf and clothes rail had parted company with the wall, and was hanging by a screw! Oh dear, what to do now?
Ooops, it gave way
I had an electrician around the following day, Callum, a nice young man just starting out in business on his own, to replace the light ...
read moreI’m popping in today to share my latest finish—and I’m extra excited about this one. It’s the Prairie Pastures Runner from The Prairie Home Quilt Book by Lori Holt by the ever-so-lovely Lori Holt (published by It’s Sew Emma). If you haven’t flipped through this book yet, let me just say—it’s like stepping into a [...]
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Why did I need quilt therapy on the 4th of July? Long story short...my neighbor asked me to feed her dogs while she was out of town this weekend. While playing outside with them in the afternoon one of them took off on an adventure. Two hours later and a lot of driving I found the dog. I managed to keep my wits about me while looking for him, but horrible things ran through my head. Upon returning home I broke down and let the bottled-up emotions out in tears. After calming down I knew I needed some sewing ...
read moreI was inspired by this home grown cabbage and the photo of it, grown and photographed by my friend Melissa Roy-Hillier.
page 21 of 40 in my personal visual diary challenge
page 20 of 40 in my personal visual diary challenge.
A3 black paper
Thank you to my friend Georgie Parish for letting me draw her photo. The composition is amazing, look at the focus and the use of thirds!
This one not only used the same pattern and fabric, but was also done by the same quilter. She was gifted fabric and decided to use it all.
The only change here from the previous one was the quilting motif.
Finally I got all my pieces cut out for my star circle maybe I will start the machine work today and then one more to make – and I didn’t even realize that I cut another section out wrong until I looked at the photo just now – the light purple around the center star […]
read moreI am not a cat person. I am a dog person. While I was working at the vet, I could easily see that there is difference. I also know there are people who are neither and prefer a house with no pets. After growing up with a house dog, my daughter Kalissa thought she was …
read moreThis morning, I was ready to go after getting a few things done.
I thought about getting tea but decided not to. So, I arrived before everyone else at moms. We talked about all the squares and blocks she's getting ready for the group to work on. There must be enough blocks there to make about 6 quilts if not more. She's working on the red ones, which I need for the quilt downstairs. I'm going to take them to the meeting and see if we could work on putting the top together, ready to sew on ...
read moreA couple works in progress this week -
The first design today has two 9 Patch block designs using two different fabrics, and it looks good.
The second design has 4 different 9 patch blocks and 3 fabrics, and it also looks good! One of the block designs is only used once.
The only down side I can think of is that I couldn’t justify spending an hour in a quilt shop to select the fabrics!
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Planning to make a kaleidoscope Quilt in Red, White and Blue
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| I found this free coloring chart on a blog called Confessions of a Fabric Addict, where she was hosting a QAL back in 2019. You can click the link to get it if you want to make one too. She has some other ways to color in for different looking quilts. |
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| You would use a kalidescope ruler. I actually have the Alaska ruler as well as this one so am ready to start cutting. I love that this ... |
Last week I went to a rummage sale. I had no intention of going. I was only trying to kill time. I thought I had a doctor appointment on Thursday with my local doctor for my annual checkup. I got there at 7:45 and oops. My appointment was for JULY 24th not JUNE 24th. UGH. …
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I've been to five ALA Midwinter Meetings (January/February) in Philadelphia, most recently in January, 2020. This was the first Annual there since 1982.
My first ALA Annual Conference was in 1984. Since the I've missed two (1991 and 2016). 2020 was cancelled and 2021 was virtual. By my reckoning that means this year was #37. I go to the conference to learn about issues and new books, hear interesting speakers, sightsee, and see friends. My main involvement nowadays is the Retired Members Round Table.
federal budget cuts ...
read moreAfter having first had this at one of the many school potluck dinners we have participated in, over the years, it quickly became a family favorite. Usually served alongside barbecue, burgers, or generally most any summer meal. We have since … Continue reading
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