Another Easter Sunday has come and gone; we had a lovely holiday complete with a baked ham dinner and all the fixings at a table surrounded by family and friends. Lynnleigh spent the night with us on Saturday and helped to decorate some beautiful eggs which added festive color to the dessert table laid out with bunny and chick cupcakes. The Egg-mazing egg decorator was one that I saw
read moreAnother Easter Sunday has come and gone; we had a lovely holiday complete with a baked ham dinner and all the fixings at a table surrounded by family and friends. Lynnleigh spent the night with us on Saturday and helped to decorate some beautiful eggs which added festive color to the dessert table laid out with bunny and chick cupcakes. The Egg-mazing egg decorator was one that I saw
read moreLearn how to sew a snappy pouch that opens wide and snaps closed with a simple squeeze. This is one of those small sewing projects that’s quick to make, fun to use, and surprisingly handy to have around.
If you’ve never made a snap pouch before, you’re in for a treat. The built-in metal frame gives it that “snap” opening, making it easy to grab what you need without digging around. It’s perfect for holding sewing notions, small supplies, or even everyday items you want to keep organized.
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read moreSo many of you tell me that you’d love to attend the Vintage Sale I regularly go to. I thought I would share the pictures that have been released so far and tell you when it is. This sale is part of Vintage Venture. Several other shops in the area are also having sales as …
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read moreAs we were nearing the end of the first quarter at the beginning of last week, I was thinking about how many quilts I had made already an because it was a good number, I made a bigger push to finish even more quilts. I have recorded a show and tell video and am in the process of editing it now. II will publish it on my Quilt and Color YouTube channel when it is finished in a day or two.
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Good morning, my friends. It isn't often I go a day without sewing, but yesterday was one of those days. Of course, there's almost always time for slow-stitching, and so it isn't exactly true that there was no sewing at all. This is Tiny Treasure #42. It has fan stitch, lazy daisy, stem stitch, French knots and satin stitch.
Good morning, my friends. It isn't often I go a day without sewing, but yesterday was one of those days. Of course, there's almost always time for slow-stitching, and so it isn't exactly true that there was no sewing at all. This is Tiny Treasure #42. It has fan stitch, lazy daisy, stem stitch, French knots and satin stitch.
It’s going back and forth between hot and cold right now. We’ll have a day when it’s 87 outside, then the next day we have a freeze warning. One day we’ll be under a tornado watch, and two days later, it’s snowing again. It’s hard on the animals. They start trying to shed their winter coats, only to need them back again! So rude. But they all seem to be doing OK in spite of it.
Today is Ranger’s birthday!!! He’s NINE years old today. It makes me wanna cry. How can ...
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..and progress was made.
Honestly, it's a miracle. I almost had a flimsy by March 31, but embroidery digitizing homework got in the way. But...I was very happy to have an epiphany moment while working on the homework (almost at the last minute) that made me feel so good about moving forward. I have, of late, been questioning my desire to commit to digitizing all the files I want to stitch for quilting my quilts. But that tiny peephole of light I saw last Monday was what spurred me on.
Antelope Canyon will be a flimsy soon-ish...the ...
read moreWhether you need a quick gift or a fresh look for the kitchen, quilted hot pads are my favorite go-to project. They are the perfect way to breathe new life into fabric scraps, test out a new technique, or whip up a batch to keep on hand for last-minute needs.
When you’re making something meant to handle high heat, protection is the priority. I always recommend using Insul-Bright, extra layers of cotton batting, or a heavier-duty fabric to ensure your hands stay safe. If you’re tackling a pattern with pockets, keep in mind that those extra layers add ...
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I had a couple of errands Monday morning and took a quick walk at the state park on my way home. (Yes, the lakefront is that close to home! In the top photo in the collage my house is at the very left edge, just below the halfway point.) The brisk northwest wind was chilly.
It is the perfect time to refresh your sewing space with our Spring Cleaning Quilting and Cross Stitch Sale at Fat Quarter Shop. Shop a wide selection of quilting fabric, precuts, yardage, quilt patterns, and cross stitch supplies, all at special savings for a limited time.
Stock up on everything you need for your next quilt with savings on over 400 items. Shop quilting fabric, fat quarters, jelly rolls, charm packs, yardage, and quilt patterns to bring your next project to life. Whether you are starting a new quilt or finishing a work ...
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It's been a bit of a surface design week!
The doodling on paper from here has been added to....there's still a long way to go.
A little bit of fabric may find its way onto this one as it develops....maybe.
And then last time I was here it was sheets and sheets of surface design work.
I get a bit addicted to this, the paper pieces, the possibilities of those.
WWL is a place where you can share photos of quilts you’re working on and get encouragement to finish them from our Wednesday Wait Loss group! As you can see, I’ve been doing this for years and so our group is strong, loves to share, and is very welcoming.
Here’s how it works. Every week I start out by sharing what I’ve been working on. Then I share the projects from the previous week that most inspired me so that they will inspire you too! This is followed by the actual link up where you can ...
read moreYou are the BEST!!!! Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I don't have time to digest them this morning, as I need to be on the road shortly for my guild presentation. I'll be at the Thames Valley Quilter's Guild, and it's an hour and a half to get there. Their meeting starts at 9:30, which I think is the most civilized thing I've heard from any guild. A large percentage of guilds meet in the evenings because many members work, but I would no longer go out to an evening guild as ...
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