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April 4, 2026
{I've Been Reading} What We Did to Survive from Michelle's Romantic Tangle

 What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally 

The title and cover art of this one grabbed me and the plot delivered everything that the exterior of the book promised. On the last day of their vacation in Mexico, best friends Hannah and Emma join Emma's new fling on a chartered sailboat with Emma's older brother along to keep an eye on them. They're looking forward to a few last hours in the sun and will be back at the resort packing their bags long beforfe the predicted storms hit the area. The first few chapters effectively ...

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Saturday Sparks Link Party 713 from Pieced Pastimes

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 713!

Starting off today's party with a smile maker!


After a long winter without them, our deer have come back to us.

They have been here every day this past week.

A smile maker, for sure.

For this, I am thankful.

"You think winter will never end, and then, when you don't expect it, when you have almost forgotten it, warmth comes and a different light."

~ Wendell Berry

Now, onto the party,

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 712


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April 3, 2026
Psalm 9: Part 1, Fiber Fun, Literary Living, Finding Joy from Faith, Trust and Breast Cancer

     Thank you for stopping in for a visit!  I hope you enjoyed last week's Parade of Behind-the Scene-Projects!  Every so often, I'll take a break from "our regularly scheduled programming" to bring you updates on those projects.  For now, I'll be sharing on Psalm 9 and a finished flimsy!  You'll also find a book review and some joy.  
     I'd love to hear about your Easter plans and your own reading and stitching projects in the comments sections.  As for us, we will have a family gathering, an Easter Egg hunt and plenty of giggles (I ...

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The Best Helpers from Jo's Country Junction

Earlier this week, I was really wanting to get some yard work done. As I mentioned, a friend stopped by and helped me with part of it. There was more to do. Then my radiation got moved up…then a lot of rain in the forecast has me really wanting to get it done even more. …

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Friday check in: two programs and recent reading from With Strings Attached

These are two of the quilts from her trunk show



The speaker at Wednesday's guild meeting was very inspiring.   Here's how the guild newsletter described her:  Lina Owen is a passionate international business professional, quilting educator, and creative entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Quilting with Latinas and owner of BlueBelle Designs Studio, where she teaches children and adults how to sew. Lina is also one of the authors of Learn to Quilt: A Bilingual Guide, the first bilingual quilting book of its kind. Her work celebrates resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling through fabric and design ...

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Digging into Flannel from Lovin' Life At The End Of The Dirt Road

As I was moving fabric bins the other day, I peeked into the flannel tub. These have been in here for many years and I suddenly felt like I ought to do something with them. I still liked these, but I didn't have any plan or direction for them and I needed some coordinating pieces to move them forward.So I grabbed a piece of paper and started scratching out some ideas and notes for simple designs.

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A Orange Scrappy FMQ Finish from Quilting & Learning

Allô and welcome

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Daya Tarik Iontogel: Apa yang membuat itu istimewa? from Tink Squared

Dalam dunia togel, muncul berbagai inovasi yang menarik minat para pemain. Salah satu kemajuan terbaru adalah iontogel, yaitu media yang menawarkan cara bermain yang unik dan menarik. Menggunakan berbagai fitur yang unik, platform iontogel menawarkan suatu pengalaman yang tidak semata-mata berfokus pada keberuntungan, melainkan juga menawarkan keuntungan lebih di setiap permainan.

Pesona iontogel dipusatkan pada kemampuan dalam menciptakan menyajikan cara bermain interaktif dan menyenangkan. Setiap pemain dapat merasakan hal baru saat bertaruh, melalui inovasi yang menyokong ini. Dengan menggunakan platform ini, para pemain tidak hanya ikut dalam permainan, melainkan juga terlibat dalam komunitas yang saling mendukung dan berbagi strategi. Ini ...

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Kawan Togel: Membongkar Mystery di Belakang Numerik from Tink Squared

Di dalam alam judi, terutama di negeri ini, banyak sekali permainan yang menarik perhatian minat pemain. kawan togel Salah satu yang cukup populer adalah kawantogel. Permainan ini tidak hanya menawarkan peluang untuk meraih uang, tetapi juga menyebabkan rasa penasaran tentang sebagaimana nomor-nomor dapat berhubungan dengan keberuntungan seseorang. Banyak individu mencoba mencari tahu misteri terkait dengan angka-angka yang muncul dan mencoba mempelajari pola-pola yang bisa dapat membantu gadget dalam game.

Kawan togel, sebutan yang sering sering digunakan untuk merujuk pada rekan-rekan yang bersamasama terjun ke dunia permainan togel, menjadi bagian penting dari komunitas ini. Para pemain bertukar info, strategi, dan pastinya ...

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Busy Kitchen Day from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Our weather seems to have taken a turn for the better. We were expecting rain all this week. Yesterday turned into a pretty nice day, and it's even nicer today. It makes me happy since we're getting together with the fam. It's always nicer when we're not confined to the house. The temperatures this weekend are supposed to reach into the 70's. That's what I'm talkin' about! If our dreams come true, we'll be able to eat outside on Sunday for the first time this year.

As for ...

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Busy Kitchen Day from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Our weather seems to have taken a turn for the better. We were expecting rain all this week. Yesterday turned into a pretty nice day, and it's even nicer today. It makes me happy since we're getting together with the fam. It's always nicer when we're not confined to the house. The temperatures this weekend are supposed to reach into the 70's. That's what I'm talkin' about! If our dreams come true, we'll be able to eat outside on Sunday for the first time this year.

As for ...

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What We’re Working On from Eagle's Wings Quilts

 Last summer we issued a challenge to our Prayers and Squares group members to make a block for a sampler. We gave each member a piece of the same material and then challenged them to choose a block that started with the initial of their first name from the Quilters Cache website. Any size was acceptable. We’ve had the blocks for quite a while now, but the challenge was in putting it together. Marg has been working on that off and on for a few months now. She finally finished the quilting on it yesterday. It is fun and ...

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A Patriotic Pattern: Scrappy Nine Patch Stars from The Colorful Fabricholic

I've been seeing quite a lot of interest in patriotic quilts in the quilting world lately due to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I thought I would share again my Scrappy Nine Patch Stars pattern, which has been very popular. There's time to make one before the Fourth of July! 


Because I've used the flimsy as a teaching sample, I've never quilted it, but I suppose I finally should. Here's the flimsy: 

The size is 60 by 84 inches. It's beginner-friendly, made up of 6" half-square triangles and nine patches ...

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Brrrr from South Jersey Quilter

 After a gorgeous day Wednesday, Thursday was cold and misty. 50, but felt colder.

We went to brunch at First Watch, then to Aldi to get a few things. It was crowded, which we're not used to.


 This is the fabric for Heather's criss cross apron, called Hen House. So appropriate for her!


 This is what almost 600 stitches looks like! I feel like I'm getting into my groove now. 

And the F*cking Felon fired Pam Bondi. That won't release her from the supoena to chat with the house committee.  

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Sewcialites 3 Block 7 – Flower by Elizabeth Hartman from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back for week 7 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along as we celebrate our amazing quilting community! Each week, one of the 25 oh-sew-talented designers we’ve teamed up with is bringing you a new block pattern. This week, we’re excited to introduce the blooming-ly beautiful Flower Block by Elizabeth Hartman!

Flower Block by Elizabeth Hartman

This week’s designer, Elizabeth Hartman, is a pictorial quilt pattern designer and fabric designer. This week, she brought us the intermediate-level Flower Block. Made with the clever use of corner squares and simple assembly, this block will bloom to ...

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Antique Junkies On The Go! from Quiltville's Quips & Snips!


I continued my Spring Break stay-cation yesterday by heading out to Boone with a friend!

We did it ALL, you guys!

We had lunch at Taste Grill for wonderful Chinese food. (I am known to schedule my macular check up appointment early afternoon so I can go there and grab lunch before they dilate my eyes all to heck and back.)

And then we did some damage with three thrift shops and two huge antique malls!
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Midweek: a flimsy, stash report, and first quarter roundup from With Strings Attached



It's a flimsy!  

I auditioned a couple of red/green prints for the border but nothing looked right (or I didn't have enough) so I used the background.  

64" x 72".  6 yards in all.



Here's a closeup.   

Several people have commented on how small the 9ps are.   I cut 1-1/2" strips and the blocks are 3-1/2 (3" finished).   I don't think that is that small.  Maybe it's all the practice I had with the mini-9p swap I participated in for so many years.

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Stash report, March.  Fabric in:   ZERO   Fabric out:  91-1 ...

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Progress on the hexagon quilt from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

You guys are the best!! Did I say that yesterday? Anyway, I'm working through the comments, and yes—the apple didn't fall far from the tree. We didn't mention the clothes yesterday, but I have three days, so I'll mention the decluttering again today. I had a peek, and there are stacks of clothes on the dresser because I suspect it's full, as is the closet.  

I don't get out here that often, so I don't see the day-to-day nuances. But I asked my mom why he doesn't use her walker for ...

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Todays table from contemporary embroidery

 


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How to Make Cloth Napkins (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial) from Patterns by Jen

 Stacked cloth napkins in green and bee-print fabric styled as a place setting, with a fork, knife, and spoon tucked into a folded green napkin pocket, featuring decorative bee stitching along the edges.

Do it yourself cloth napkins with a touch of whimsy.

Cloth napkins are such a great way to add a special touch to your table. Whether it's a holiday or every day, cloth napkins make a pretty addition. When you stitch a fun design around the edge, you've just upped your table setting. 

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