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I didn’t get as much stitching time as usual this week. The kids were home last weekend, and I was trying to get some yard work done while I still felt okay. Then I had my unexpected appointment with my radiologist…and a movie night with Karl. When Kelli was home, she brought her Consider the …

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This is how I feel at times. I love piecing fabric. I love creating something new. I love being matchy matchy with my fabrics.

So right after I finished a fun quilt for a new bride, I pieced a cute little quilt top using one layer cake. This quilt had a bunch of sashing and the border fabric that I have looked pretty terrible with the body of the quilt. I found something else and got it on there and put that top away.

Then I decided to make something using a jelly roll. I’ve got ...

Oh my goodness…the month is disappearing! It’s a great reminder that I need to keep working on projects. I did just that. My patriotic spider web string quilt is now a top. It turned out a little bigger than I anticipated, but that’s okay. Now I just need a backing, and I need to get …

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My inbox has been happily filling up with community quilts. I’m so fortunate. It’s a blessing. Today’s quilts are from Ray. He writes: I wanted to share with you this beautiful quilt that Patricia S. in LA made and sent to me. The note she enclosed says it is Bonnie Hunter’s 2022 Mystery Quilt. Patricia …

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I have been trying to make a big effort to use what I have in the pantry and freezer, but more than that, I’ve been trying to stay on top of my fresh produce. What a challenge! I was scrolling through Facebook and came upon a soup recipe that needed spinach. I had a half …

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I stitched some over the last week. I watched quite a bit of basketball…and I watched more than I stitched. Some of the games were pretty intense. I finished up the stitching on this piece. I didn’t have much left so it wasn’t hard to accomplish that. I stitched it with mostly the called for …

Cross Stitch Update: March 27th, 2026 Read More »

There are so many things in life I have experienced that I can apply the statement “I didn’t know until I knew” to. I’m guessing some of you feel the same. Let me explain: I remember being in high school. I was voted to be a speaker at commencement. I was a little nervous while …

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Many of you read the update from my doctor visit on Friday. If you missed it, you can find it HERE. It was not the best news, but my family and I are all adjusting to what will be our new normal. I’ve done some research on what foods are best to help with the …

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I have another cross stitch finish!! I’m so excited as I got it done in plenty of time to display this Spring. I started the stitching and finished it in a day. It was a simple stitch. Once I had everything memorized, I didn’t even need to look at the chart. It was a freebie …

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Some time ago, Ila sent me a UFO she was not happy with. I told her I’d finish it and donate it to a needy cause. Kelli was at my house and she is the one that sewed the blocks together. Kelli got the blocks sewn together, and it was my job to put the …

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I had a busy week in the sewing room. I am so happy…my patriotic spider web string quilt is a top!! Oh, I love it. Mine is inspired by Bonnie Hunters quilt from the book String Frenzy. You can find the book HERE. I changed things up a bit. I added borders. Hers doesn’t have …

What I’m Working On: March 23, 2026 Read More »

Wow, that season went fast! And despite the tiny nature of this week’s challenge,  I’m finishing at the very last minute!  My Just a handful,  started with s handful of scraps from this year’s projects.

I decided to make a little wonky log cabin pincushion.

It’s been another really fun season.  

I have a bigger finish to share as well,  so I’ll write more later.

Happy quilting!

I opened my email and there was an email from Karen B. She writes: Good evening, everyone!  I’m back with another round of Community Quilts to share with you.  The following quilts I believe were made by the Cresco ladies.  I’m working my way through the tops that Jo sent to me.  I’m getting closer …

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I’m once again in my usual quandary: what designs to use when quilting my latest quilt top, which is to be a gift. I’ve finished the top, which is called Exploding Heart, and I’m planning to sandwich the backing, batting, and top when I can have uninterrupted use of our one and only table, which […]

It’s been a month since Arnie and I broke up. It’s given me a lot of time to think. I’ve heard all of the people who think my family is great, and I don’t need a man in my life. They have a point. I do have a great family, and they could keep me …

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I didn’t get a lot done this week that you can see. I spent some time putting floss away and doing a little behind-the-scenes organizing. Last week I told you I started this freebie. You can find the freebie HERE. I ended up finishing it that night. I even fully finished it already. I’ll share that …

Cross Stitch Update: March 20th, 2026 Read More »

We celebrated my sweet mom yesterday. It’s always special when family gathers together for a birthday party.

Since I haven’t gifted her a quilt in a while, it was time. I have several (dozen) tops to choose from, so I gave her this one.

A couple Christmases ago my MIL gave me a jolly bar kit that included everything to make the complete top. Well, as usual, the fabrics weren’t all appealing to me, so I switched up a couple. I see it as a pink and navy quilt, which is something we really like.

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My inbox has some goodies from Ray in it, and I thought I would share some of them with you. Ray writes: Can you believe it has already been three months since the veterans dinner in November?? Where oh where has the time gone? Well that means it is a short nine months till the next appreciation …

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