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February 1, 2026
Rock & Roll Quilt from Sew Preeti Quilts

In May of last year, Mary Helen reached out to me with a request for a T-Shirt Quilt.  I said Yes, but it would have to wait till the end of the year.


I started the day after Thanksgiving and mailed the completed quilt the day after Christmas.

On the banks of the Potomac


The box I received contained about 18 t-shirts, most of them were never worn and in excellent condition. I cut them up - all of them. 

Then came the tiresome task of stabilizing them. I used about a bolt and a half of SF-101. 

Stabilizing T-shirts

Layering ...

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August 6, 2025
Hot Stuff - Oliso Iron Case Challenge from Sew Preeti Quilts

Picture this - a completely solar-powered, aerodynamically designed, sleek automobile of the future. Its exterior is so dark and shiny that the passing landscape is reflected perfectly on its surface.


Cool Trees, Scorching Planet


In January, we received a mini Oliso Iron, complete with a matching Solemate (a base for placing the hot iron) and a thick wool carry case. Island Batik's August Challenge is to decorate the carry case for our Oliso Mini Irons.


This was an unusual project. The thick wool carry case would certainly break a needle or two, if I tried sewing on it. The idea ...

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