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  This is the fifth challenge of Season 14 of Project Quilting.

Cherry Not Square

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rule in this challenge is to use NO SQUARE SHAPES.

It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 layers stitched together by hand or machine.

No ...

  This is the fourth challenge of Season 14 of Project Quilting.

Vanishing Stars

  This is the third challenge of Season 14 of Project Quilting.

54-40 In Miniature

   This is the second challenge of Season 14 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 10th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rule in this challenge is that some shade of pink must dominate this project.

It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 layers stitched together by hand or ...

  This is the first challenge of Season 14 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 10th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must feature the number one.

It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 layers stitched together by hand ...

 I didn't understand why anyone would make pincushions .... until I stated making them myself.

Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything?  Here’s a terrific idea.  Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors.  What a great idea!

In this free tutorial you will find everything you need to know and a downloadable pattern.  There are plenty of step-by-step photos and detailed instructions to help you out.

It is not always easy finding specialized gifts for people, and this is tops in my opinion.  I would love to get something like this so all of my pieces are not scattered about ...

   This is the sixth challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must be inspired by the Latin phrase, Ab Intra, which means from within. It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 ...

  This is the fifth challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must be inspired by the late 1800's "crazy quilt" movement. It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 layers ...

  This is the fourth challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must be inspired by the snail's trail quilt block. It must include either applique, piecing, or have 3 layers ...

  This is the third challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must be inspired by the theme of vacation. It must include either applique, piecing, or have ...

  This is the second challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must feature a fussy cut of some beloved fabrics and feature the best parts. It must include either applique, piecing, or have ...

 This is the first challenge of Season 12 of Project Quilting.

Kim at Persimon Dreams hosts Project Quilting
and

this is the 9th year I'm participating.

Kim announces a challenge and you have one week to create something quilty.

Prizes can be won and it's a great way to meet new blogging friends.

The rules in this challenge are that the project must feature Pantone’s Color of the Year 2021 – which is actually two colors: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating ...

This little project is perfect for one-day crafting or quilting projects. This little tooth fairy pillow is 12″ in size and is great for matching scraps if you have them on hand.  You can download this pattern here.    Have you ever wondered about the tooth fairy and it’s origin?

In the late 19th century France, one tradition has the Virgin Mary exchanging a coin for a tooth left under a child’s pillow.

Looking for more tooth fairy gifts, trinkets and ideas? Check these Tooth fairy items out on Etsy.

Happy National Sewing Machine Day!  June 13th is the first of TWO National Sewing Machine Days!  The second one is September 10th.  Sewing machines are so wonderful that they get TWO days to celebrate!

In honor of National Sewing Machine Day, here are some photos of my latest sewing machine.  I got this machine back in April, but never posted any photos.  This is a 1950 White Rotary Series 77.  It is in a lovely desk/cabinet.

cabinet opened up