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Nirali from Sew Preeti Quilts

Meet Nirali!

Nirali

Here is the story or TWO WEEKS AGO (imagine you are watching a thriller on Netflix).

Co-sponsored by Aurifil Threads, Island Batik's September Challenge is named Threaded Chaos, requiring us to make a crib-size (or larger) Crazy Quilt, using our assigned Spring 2025 Collection and Aurifil Threads.

When I made a Crazy Quilt the last time, we were not assigned a fabric collection. I chose solids so that the decorative stitching was better visible. This time, the fabric and threads were not up to us.

I received the Everlasting Collection, designed by Jerry Khiev.

Everlasting Collection ...

added by Preeti 1 month ago. under aurifil threads , blog hop , crazy quilts , crib quilt , decorative stitches , giveaway , hobbs batting , improv patchwork , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , lumin fabrics , oliso iron , schmetz needles

Summer Vibes from Sew Preeti Quilts

Paul: Let's go get ice cream.
Me: Sugar is not my friend.
Paul: Of course not. It is your side piece.
Me: Side piece?
Paul: The guy who texts "you up?"
Me: Like booty call?
Paul: Yes, booty call.
Me: It does go to my booty.
Paul: So you are coming?
Me: I won't say no to a booty call.

Ice cream with Paul - Sweet!

Summer time equates with vacation time for many of us. Although I cannot take a vacation at this time, I can squeeze in small getaways and get-together with friends. last week, I got ...

added by Preeti 2 years, 1 month ago. under baby quilt , bonnie , improv blocks , improv patchwork , improvisational piecing , modern patchwork , modern quilt , quilting with scraps , rainbow scrap challenge , scrappy improv , scrappy improv quilting , summer

May and June from Sew Preeti Quilts

May's car is parked in June's driveway.

It is May's mess that has led to June's stress. I am not thrilled about it but the sad truth is this - unless we move May's car out of June's driveway, June cannot go anywhere or do anything.

Angela said that May RSC colors were Sage and Forest Green. With all that was happening in May (international travel, recovering from international travel, catching up with work due to travel, Covid, recovering from Covid, nursing Paul as he recovered from Covid, the Positivity QAL set up and launch ...

added by Preeti 3 years, 4 months ago. under hunter green , improv blocks , improv patchwork , improv piecing , improvisational piecing , positivity 2022 , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc , rsc2022 , scrappy improv

From Miamas with Love from Sew Preeti Quilts

I have a new finish, a giveaway and an announcement. But first I must tell you about this book - "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell you She is Sorry" by Frederik Backman.

My favorite!!!

Full of heart, hope and more...

Elsa, who is seven, (almost eight) had a bad day at school. Three older girls tore her Gryffindor scarf and threw it in the toilet. The very same day, Elsa's Granny breaks into a zoo and throws turds at the police when approached. The following conversation happens.

“I didn’t want you to remember this day because of the ...

added by Preeti 3 years, 10 months ago. under from miamas with love , giveaway , improv patchwork , improvisation , island batik , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2021 , scrap vortex , scrappy improv quilting , scrappy quilt , sisters choice

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