Because lately I've been working my way through some bags/bins/drawers full of scraps as I do some reorganizing . . . it felt right to just USE some of the things I had set aside. Two placemats and a doll quilt are sewn, quilted, with binding attached. These should be quick finishes in coming evenings.
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Because lately I've been working my way through some bags/bins/drawers full of scraps as I do some reorganizing . . . it felt right to just USE some of the things I had set aside. Two placemats and a doll quilt are sewn, quilted, with binding attached. These should be quick finishes in coming evenings.
Alright, y'all -- I finally finished those two little appliqué blocks for my Stonefields quilt that I was prepping at the end of May, and good riddance to them! Behold, my design wall displaying meager progress:
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| 29 Blocks Completed for Stonefields Sampler Quilt by Susan Smith |
Stitching the stems was fine, but needle turning these flower shapes was a wretched and miserable stitching plan that I regretted almost immediately.
There were 2 project boxes full of Kaffe collective scraps plus a pile I had collected in the basement. This is a 12" x 12" project box opened, with strips in the left side. On the lid on the right is a bag of scraps large enough to cut 2.5" squares, a bag of tiny scraps, and a bag of scraps with a seam, cut offs from projects. I have no interest in working with these. I have too much yardage calling my name right now. The good news though is that it is sorted and hopefully I can ... read more
We are living in anxious times. Many people are carrying more than they say. There is tension in our country, tension in our communities, tension in families, and often tension within our own hearts. We hear rumours, warnings, angry words, political noise, economic fears, and stories of violence. Even when nothing has happened directly to us, our bodies can still carry the weight of it. We become alert, guarded, tired, and sometimes suspicious of one another. Into this kind of world, the call of Christ does not ask us to pretend that everything is fine. Christian peace does not grow ...
read moreI was browsing different websites looking for layer cake patterns. I have some I have had a while that need to be used. I tend to like the Robert Kauffman patterns. They are easy, but they are also eye-catching. This one caught my interest:
It would be perfect for squares you don’t want to chop up too much. I was thinking about my Kaffe Fasset squares. The only thing I’m not liking is that the quilt finishes 40” x 50”. To me, that’s a little small. Anyway, the pattern is here. I like the graphic appeal of ...
read moreFriday is the day Nicole hosts the Friday Face Off, so I have a couple of "faces" to share today.
I didn’t get much cross-stitching in this week. I had the grandkids three of the days this week. I had doctor appointments two of the day and a dance recital in there too. I keep telling myself that once I get to the 4th of July, things will slow down. Fingers crossed. I grabbed my …
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read moreSorry about last week everyone. InLinkz, the link party site went down. I hope everyone is staying cool. I'm hoping to be back to blogging next week.
Happy Friday, quilters! I've got a great batch of quilts to show you today sent in by Kelly. I'm starting it off with my favorite one of the batch.
Bright colors, narrow geometric piecing, and straight line quilting! This one's right up my alley.
All these quilts are great, though, as you will see. Huge thanks for Kelly for her generous support.
I can't believe we're into July already, can you? Our garden has been pretty puny this year, a bad combination of rain and heat. We are at least getting nice watermelons that came ...
read moreThe last couple days of just trying to behave have been hard. Since the bandage is off, it's a lot harder than one thinks to not do what we usually do. Even though I'm left-handed, I didn't realize how much I use my right-hand.
So, I THOUGHT I might be able to do some beading.
I worked by putting the beads out that I would need and not do them all. Then I set up a row to bead.
Hello Friends! Today is check-in 4 for Patriot Dream QAL! I am so glad for those of you who are making this quilt with me. I have to say these blocks are a bit addictive!
Click here for pattern info: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ivoryspring?search_query=patriot+dream
Click here to shop for patriotic fabrics: http://tidd.ly/3JohDZR – search for patriotic fabrics – there are SO many pretty ones this year! I am using Moda’s Independence Day fabrics, picture below.

Our assignment today: LAST (4) Chain Blocks
Here are my blocks. More pictures here: https://www.instagram.com ...
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Di lingkungan togel online, banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi keuntungan permainan. Pemain kerap kali bertanya-tanya, mana yang sangat menguntungkan: Togel Singapura atau Togel Hongkong? Untuk memberikan jawaban soalan ini, kita harus melihat aspek-aspek seperti perkembangan hasil, tipe taruhan yang tersedia ...
read moreLast week, on Friday, I went to Iowa City and had all of my scans and MRIs done. It’s a long process. I almost break out laughing every time a tech asks me if I’ve had a scan before. Because YES. Yes, I have. I’ve had thyroid cancer since 2016. To get this far, I’ve …
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| alfie, July 1 2026, laughing! |
Welcome to this week's list of likes, starting with my puppy Alfie, 2 years old, and is developing a real sense of humor! He is greeting human friends now without prompting, and today greeted a schnauzer while out on a walk.
Speaking of walks, a few pictures
the weather is hot, so when I see gathering clouds, it's a cause for celebration! I love the rays of turquoise and the white tinged clouds in this photousually it's blazing hot intense sun of high altitudes here, creating mighty shadows
alfie spotted this ...
This sweet quilt is ready to leave home! Next up will be Strip Cocktail, need to quilt it and find some binding. Leaving Homecoming for later, still can’t decide how to quilt it…
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