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May 31, 2023
Oops! from Becca's Crazy Projects

And how I fixed it...
Have you ever made a mistake cutting your batting? Well, here is mine. I cut into the batting on the folded edge at about half the width of batting I needed. I measured and cut the right amount and here is how I fixed that first cut. 
Turned the batting face down on my pressing board, and cut a piece of featherweight fusible to mend that first cut. I pressed it onto the batting. You can also buy fusible batting tape that will do the same thing but comes in a handy roll.  
Here is ...

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added by Becca 11 months, 1 week ago. under 2023 , batting , quilt , quilter , quilting , shopping , tool tip
May 29, 2023
Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

What does one do when travelling? Bring yarn! All of this is from Knit Picks. These are singles. The solid color is no longer available. The multicolor is Chroma fingering. 
I held the two strands together. The pattern is the Just Feel Festive Shawl by Caleisha Ryan.
I made mine using fewer cast on stitches but I like how it turned out. 
I do wish I had used a larger hook, to make the fabric a little looser. Still a good finish. 

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added by Becca 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2023 , caron , crochet , knit picks , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn
May 23, 2023
Frolic Mystery Quilt Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

It's been more than year since I quilted my version of Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt Frolic. I decided it was time to get it bound.
Applying binding to large quilts is a wrestling match. I attach the binding to the back of the quilt so I can machine finish it from the top. 
If you want to learn more about how I mark my binding for joining the ends, or other quilt binding tips, I have a page (linked on the sidebar) where you can find my machine finished binding tips. 
My way is not the only way ...

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added by Becca 11 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2023 , adventure , crazy , design , flying geese , frolic , hst , mystery , project , projects , quilt , quilter , quiltville , tool , tool tip
May 3, 2023
Quarter Square Triangle Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm working on a project and needed a bunch of quarter square triangle blocks. I decided to give my Accuquilt Go! a workout. 
Start with four squares cut to at least 5.5" inches by 5.5" inches. This block has two green quarters, one background (tan with stars), and one orange quarter. Starting with four squares will yield four finished units. You could use four colors but my quilt pattern called for three colors. 
Layer the squares with right sides together. I know it isn't easy to tell with that green solid. Make sure the fabric grain ...

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added by Becca 1 year ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
March 17, 2023
Watercolors from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I get an urge to paint. I'm not particularly good at it. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. I do. I painted this unconventionally colored cat. Once this dried it wasn't quite so runny, but much more splotchy and great.  
And these delightful little birbs. These were made using a video tutorial by Diane Antone Studio. They were really easy to paint and I think the results are great. I used a fine tip Sharpie for the details. If you want a really accessible art tool, Sharpies are great! I see more watercolors in ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 1 month ago. under 2023 , art , paint , painting , tool tip , watercolor
March 8, 2023
Scrappy Bricks and Charms from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last weekend I pieced a couple little quilts. This one used 5" charm squares to make pluses. 
I had to make another scrappy bricks quilt top. I enjoy making these so much. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
March 3, 2023
Springtime from Becca's Crazy Projects

I haven't been getting much done this past week. Well, I went on walks with my dog and saw the daffodils blooming at the end of my block. 
I pieced this simple quilt top for Quilts for Kids. I quilted it, too. 
I cut a bunch of squares and bricks for more charity quilts. Otherwise a quiet week. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
March 1, 2023
Scrappy Bricks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last weekend I pulled out my stack of 2.5" strips and cut a bunch of 2.5" x 4.5" bricks. This time, I pulled bright green, dark green, aqua, and some yellows. I also pulled out some 4.5" center blocks from my stack. 
Over part of Saturday I pieced the 12.5" blocks. On Sunday, I finished piecing the blocks and assembled them into this little top that will finish at about 36" by 36". Perfect for a Quilts for Kids quilt. I think I have a piece of green flannel that will make a snuggly backing ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
February 22, 2023
Scrappy Bricks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Time for another scrappy bricks project. This time, I decided to go big! The center squares are cut at 4.5" by 4.5" and the bricks are cut at 2.5" by 4.5". This is a great way to use up a bunch of 2.5" strips. Particularly if you're like me and have like a million of them. 
First I made this one. Each block measures 12.5" by 12.5" and finishes at 12" by 12" in the finished quilt. Only nine blocks make a great baby quilt that measures about 36" by 36". 
Then ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
February 17, 2023
Random Qube Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

After piecing the quilt backing, it was time to load this fun quilt onto the frame. 
I used a fun quilting design that has become one of my favorites. If I remember to look it up I will share the designer. Yesterday I trimmed it and added it to my pile of quilts waiting for binding. That pile is now five quilts deep. I should start another random quilt soon. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
February 15, 2023
Piecied Quilt Backings from Becca's Crazy Projects

While there is no wrong way to make a quilt, I have some tips to help making piece quilt backings easier. I pieced this backing using several lengths and widths of fabrics. The green floral was yardage, the grayish green was yardage, the turquoise was a leftover piece of wide backing, and the dark blue was also leftover wide backing fabric. The grayish green and the dark blue were not long enough so I had to piece them. When I do this, tear the fabric so I get nice straight pieces of fabric. I use a wide (5/8") seam ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
February 10, 2023
Kawaii Kitties from Becca's Crazy Projects

I was enamored with this drawing workbook called Kawaii Kitties. I couldn't resist. 
I have slowly been working through the tutorials.

I've had some fun drawing little kitties. 

They are delightful!

How fun is this little guy?

They may not qualify as grand art but they make me happy. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 2 months ago. under 2023 , art , drawing , instagram , ipad , shopping , tool tip
February 8, 2023
Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

This shawl was supposed to be something completely different. 
In the end, it worked out just fine. 
I think it turned out great. 

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Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018. 

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe Bags Baggie All (Aspen) (to hold my hand-finishing supplies: yarn needle ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , yarn
February 3, 2023
Random Qube Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I go a little crazy. This is the stack of sashings and corner blocks I cut to put together my Random Qube Block quilt. The sashings were cut from the leftovers from another quilt's backing fabric. I used almost every scrap of that fabric. 
Here it is with all those sashings and cornerstones. I'm super pleased with how it turned out. Now I just have to pick out another border fabric and find some backing fabric. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
January 27, 2023
Random Qube Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I made it to the end of week eight. That's 56 blocks in 56 days. 
This is block number 10. It was a pleasant surprise for this block to show up the last week. It is the only block number 10 in the series. 
More fun color combinations. 
It was exciting to find this one showing up again.  
And again. 
Pinwheel!
Star. 
And another of these. As I look over the blocks I think about adding sashing. I also think about rearranging the blocks. I'll let you know what comes of this thinking. I'm sure whatever I ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
January 25, 2023
Butterfly Garden from Becca's Crazy Projects

I picked up this butterfly panel more than a year ago. I'm not sure why I wanted it. I mean, it's pretty. I decided it was time to pull my fabrics together to make it into a quilt. I grabbed coordinating blues, oranges, greens, and yellow. 
I played around with blocks in Electric Quilt until I had a couple blocks I wanted to make. I grabbed my Accuquilt Go! and 8 Inch Qube and got cutting. 
As usual, it was quick work. 
I assembled the pinwheel blocks first. 
Then the stars. 
This quilt uses the panel as the ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , panel , quilt , quilter , quilting , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
January 20, 2023
Random Qube Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Here we are at the end of week seven!  
Another 16-patch. I just grabbed some squares of the appropriate colors and arranged them. These are more improv than one would imagine. Green and orange. 
I may have played a little loose with my interpretation of "orange" in this block. Purple, green, and orange. 
This was exciting because it was the first time block number 20 showed up in the rolls. Black, purple, and pink. 
Green and green pinwheel. 
I enjoy these little economy blocks so much. I want to put them in so many things. Pink, gray, and orange. 
Another ...

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
January 16, 2023
Getting Hexie with It from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm still working on my hexie flowers. 
Each week I finish a few more. 
Some weeks are more productive than others. I never thought this would be a quick project. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2022 , charm , crazy , english paper piecing , epp , hexagon , hexie , moda , modern , project , sew , superior threads , tool tip
January 13, 2023
Random Qube Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Week number six wrap up. 
This block is kind of busy. 
This one pulls colors from one print. 
This one is a rainbow of fun. Red and green together!
Another one pulling colors from a single print. 
Even when I let the dice pick the colors I still get to pick the fabric.
Sometimes the outcome is interesting. 
Ore just a wonderful surprise. Two more weeks of daily blocks. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip
January 9, 2023
Machine Knitting: LK150 from Becca's Crazy Projects

Look what I bought!
After borrowing my friend's LK150 knitting machine I decided to buy my own. 
This machine is really a great way to get into machine knitting. This is what it comes with. Machine and carriage, row counter, yarn mast, comb weights, and more. Everything you need to get started. 
Stitch transfer tools, spare needles, claw weights, ravel cord, latching tool, clamps, machine oil. 
I added in some clamps and more claw weights. Now, I'm ready to get back to knitting tiny hats. 

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added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2023 , baby , charity , hat , knit , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , shopping , tool tip , yarn