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Hard to believe almost half the year is gone.  Many thanks to Anne-Marie for hosting this.  Choosing a focus project each month really helps me finish things.

My OMG for June was to finish stitching Goldfinch and Lilacs, with extra points if I framed it too.

I decided I would not start another stitch piece until I framed this one.  I picked the next project and put it where I would see it every day.  It was great motivation.

Another successful month, done and dusted.

To see all the other finishes, visit Stories from the Sewing Room. 

I was at quilt guild yesterday, and will be there today. We had show and tell yesterday after our business meeting, and someone showed this quilt. 

I asked her the name of it, and she said “Bee Creative”. It was so pretty! When I got home I googled the pattern, and found a place where I can get it free! 

We spent the afternoon teaching youth quilters how to make a rag quilt. We didn’t have a lot of kids this time….i think ...

I’m playing my broken record again…I didn’t stitch a lot. I only worked on my Heartstring Samplery Consider the Lilies. This week I got more done than last week, though. I didn’t break any records but I did stitch. I was so excited. I came to the end and only had one more stem to …

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 Yesterday we went to casino. We were there 4 hours and lost $300 but that wasn't a lot considering we have won a heck of a lot more in the last couple of months.

I am frustrated at not being able to do much of anything. 

Monday the stitches come out, and fingers crossed. Still frustrating not to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

I love little serendipity moments in my life. A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Facebook, and a Brooke Ervin recipe popped up. It was for Chicken Fried Chicken. I put the recipe in my brain’s filing system and made it a point to get some chicken breasts so I could make it. My …

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Happy Friday, quilters! More quilts from Lori this week, this time in bright bold colors.

These were all sent in finished by Lori to support CiL's mission. Big thanks to her!

I can't believe it's almost July, how does time seem to fly by so fast? My family will be taking our annual beach trip to the Gulf Coast soon. I'll try not to come back too sun burnt.

This stained glass looking fabric is really pretty up close.

Speaking of the beach, this is a beachy looking quilt. Nice summer time colors.

I've just ...

We have some bolts of fabric left to clear out of inventory so let’s see what’s left and I also need help choosing a craft item to make for this weekend’s craft swap. I’m thinking I may do a small zupper pouch or some rope bowls. Chat with us live and tell me what you think I should make.

All fabric on sale is on clearance while supplies last! If you have some projects coming up tune in today and see if any of these prints will help!

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In my post here, I showed you my strawberry decorations.   I have red quilts as you can see on the back of my couch in the photo below, but I didn't have even a small quilt with strawberries until now.  

I like to have these little quilts just to add a pop of color here and there.  I also like to use them for holiday entertaining to put under a warm dish or plate.  

In my post here, I showed you my strawberry decorations.   I have red quilts as you can see on the back of my couch in the photo below, but I didn't have even a small quilt with strawberries until now.  

I like to have these little quilts just to add a pop of color here and there.  I also like to use them for holiday entertaining to put under a warm dish or plate.  

Hello Friends! Today is check-in 1 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: (4) Chain Blocks

Here are my blocks. More pictures here: https://www.instagram.com/p ...

 It's been a busy week, just not in the sewing room. Still I did pretty well at working in my 15 minutes most days. 

• 15 minute days/week = 6/7 days
• 15 minute days/June = 19/20 days
• 15 minute days/2026 = 168/171 days
• Success rate = 98.25%

 Can you see him?

Sweet Picnic Fabric Collection

Good morning, my friends. The past several days have been luxuriously slow. Somehow I ended up without a single to-do on my calendar unless I put it there voluntarily. I've added a few things, but mainly, things I've wanted to do anyway. Today will be such a day. Tomorrow will be a little busier. Still, with several days of leisure, I feel ready to pick up the pace again.

We had another pretty sunrise this morning. 

It's been hot the past couple of days, and we've been running our A/C during the day. It's ...

Good morning, my friends. The past several days have been luxuriously slow. Somehow I ended up without a single to-do on my calendar unless I put it there voluntarily. I've added a few things, but mainly, things I've wanted to do anyway. Today will be such a day. Tomorrow will be a little busier. Still, with several days of leisure, I feel ready to pick up the pace again.

We had another pretty sunrise this morning. 

It's been hot the past couple of days, and we've been running our A/C during the day. It's ...