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...one at a time, from the "projects to finish" list. "Winter Winds"* is now ready for hand finishing! ✔ I used the Swirly Snowflakes pantograph for this one, it might just be my new favorite panto; it's FUN to quilt, it was just perfect for this one too! I got the binding and the hanging sleeve made as soon as I removed it from the rails so that I would be motivated to complete it 100% without

...one at a time, from the "projects to finish" list. "Winter Winds"* is now ready for hand finishing! ✔ I used the Swirly Snowflakes pantograph for this one, it might just be my new favorite panto; it's FUN to quilt, it was just perfect for this one too! I got the binding and the hanging sleeve made as soon as I removed it from the rails so that I would be motivated to complete it 100% without

I've been creating a few small Chrismons for our home tree. This one, the Beaded Fish, is symbolic of the action used by the Persecuted Believers to secretly designate themselves as followers of Christ. The initials (IXOYC) for Jesus Christ is the Greek word for fish.  It's a precious little addition to our tree. Do you have a kitchen tool like this? It's a fish spatula. It's a fairly

I've been creating a few small Chrismons for our home tree. This one, the Beaded Fish, is symbolic of the action used by the Persecuted Believers to secretly designate themselves as followers of Christ. The initials (IXOYC) for Jesus Christ is the Greek word for fish.  It's a precious little addition to our tree. Do you have a kitchen tool like this? It's a fish spatula. It's a fairly

It's that time of year again; if you're like me you're deep into drafting up a list of  perfect gifts for family and friends. Well, if you need any suggestions I have one, it's just right for anyone who sits down! I posted about this a few years ago here, you can click on the hyperlink to read my testimonial. Not one word has changed in the almost three years since I composed that entry. If it's

It's that time of year again; if you're like me you're deep into drafting up a list of  perfect gifts for family and friends. Well, if you need any suggestions I have one, it's just right for anyone who sits down! I posted about this a few years ago here, you can click on the hyperlink to read my testimonial. Not one word has changed in the almost three years since I composed that entry. If it's

I received a box of new patchwork (new  to me) pins in a gift box from a friend a few weeks back. They're called "Magic Pins". I'm very particular about my pins (read: obsessed), each pin has a purpose and each type is assigned its own, designated, pin cushion-- they're NEVER to be intermingled (ask my grandchildren!

I received a box of new patchwork (new  to me) pins in a gift box from a friend a few weeks back. They're called "Magic Pins". I'm very particular about my pins (read: obsessed), each pin has a purpose and each type is assigned its own, designated, pin cushion-- they're NEVER to be intermingled (ask my grandchildren!

I'm keeping busy, there's always too much to do and not enough time to get it all accomplished. I don't know how I ever got anything done at all when I was allowed to leave the house! As fast as I finish one project I find three others to work on! I began setting these stitcheries together with low volume 25-patches. These squares measure 5" finished; with the one inch framing border

I'm keeping busy, there's always too much to do and not enough time to get it all accomplished. I don't know how I ever got anything done at all when I was allowed to leave the house! As fast as I finish one project I find three others to work on! I began setting these stitcheries together with low volume 25-patches. These squares measure 5" finished; with the one inch framing border

Are you sitting down? How comfortable are you? How would you like to know that there's a product out there, something that you can simply place into your chair before you sit down, that will ensure hours upon hours of comfy seating no matter how long you spend  at the sewing machine or in your computer chair? Yes, there is; it's Sew Pad! If you're sitting down right now and you're not sitting

Are you sitting down? How comfortable are you? How would you like to know that there's a product out there, something that you can simply place into your chair before you sit down, that will ensure hours upon hours of comfy seating no matter how long you spend  at the sewing machine or in your computer chair? Yes, there is; it's Sew Pad! If you're sitting down right now and you're not sitting

I bought the pattern for the "Hello Pouches" (knot and thread design) and was eager to make some up, I thought that they were cute, functional and a nice alternative to the paper gift bag for small Christmas gifts. I made one up yesterday as a trial. I'm happy to report that it's a well-written pattern with easy to follow instructions and access to online video tutorials. I made the "large"

I bought the pattern for the "Hello Pouches" (knot and thread design) and was eager to make some up, I thought that they were cute, functional and a nice alternative to the paper gift bag for small Christmas gifts. I made one up yesterday as a trial. I'm happy to report that it's a well-written pattern with easy to follow instructions and access to online video tutorials. I made the "large"