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September 14, 2026
Weekly update: quilt show and afterward from With Strings Attached


 The 22nd Great Wisconsin Quilt Show was at the Alliant Center in Madison September 10-12.   It used to be called an expo, hence the quilt label that identifies the post.  It's the eighth time I've attended and the second time I've stayed overnight.  

By pleasant coincident both Anna and I arrived at the same time Thursday morning. We met at the entrance--we didn't even have to text.  She stays at her brother's cabin.  I had a motel reservation.

I was able to get tickets for two lectures. 

   I've known Jennifer Chiaverini since she wrote ...

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Week 37 of 2026 from Thread Head

This week I put a new project on the loom -

Another set of towels. The pattern is the "Color Nuggets Towels" from the Summer 2026 issue of Handwoven Magazine (on the cover of the magazine). I put on a longer warp (over 7 yards) using colours I have, and will probably try a few different tie-ups from "A Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns" by Carol Strickler, since this is a light/dark straight draw threading and there are a few interesting pattern options in the book.
I have also been knitting on my cardigan - the sleeves are coming along ...

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Jelly roll sizzle from Beryl the Pearl

 This is sewn together, I have bits and pieces left over maybe put it on the back. Looking through my strips for either borders and/or binding. It’s about 48” square  

Next up is a quilt along with GE designs, Victory  the first clue was a week or so ago, so I’m in catchup mode

This is victory 



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September 13, 2026
Sew & Tell - 9/14/26 from Melva Loves Scraps


What a week!  The long (holiday) weekend followed by a short week felt like we just blinked and POOF! it was gone.  I had planned on quilting on Sunday afternoon... and on Monday... THAT didn't happen.  We spent a great deal of time tidying up the basement and getting things back into a more proper order.

But first... let's take a look at this week's Sew & Tell feature...

Daryl at Patchouli Moon Studio has dedicated a significant amount of time to making Sew Powerful Purses. 

When I collected my quilts from the Library Art Wall I prepared ...

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Memahami Psikologi yang mendasari di Balik Warga Toto serta juga Warga Toto from Tink Squared

Di dalam era digital tersebut, interaksi antara para individu dalam dunia maya kian berkembang. Sejumlah terminologi yang muncul dalam rangka percakapan online ialah "komunitas wargatoto" dan "pengguna warga toto." Kedua istilah tersebut tidak hanya hanya label, melainkan merefleksikan teknologi masyarakat yang lebih tentang identitas, komunitas, dan tingkah laku pengguna internet di Indonesia. Memahami psikologi yang melatarbelakangi wargatoto dan pengguna warga toto sangat penting, terutama pada aspek dinamika komunikasi serta hubungan masyarakat dalam medianya digital.

Wargatoto merujuk pada pada komunitas pengguna yang terlibat di kegiatan yang dinamis serta terkadang bermasalah, sementara warga toto umumnya dapat diartikan sebagai individu yang lebih tradisional ...

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Slow Sunday Stitching from Eagle's Wings Quilts

 I’m almost halfway done with the mystery EPP thing I’m doing. This will be the layout. 



I like the pinwheels that form with the yellow triangles. It will be 24 inches square when done. But of course, I can’t leave it there. I don’t have any use for a 24 inch square piece, so I am planning on borders around it. So far, this is the front runner for the ideas for the borders. But that could change by the time I get to it.  I want to keep the borders fairly basic so as to ...

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Petite plaid now finished from Beryl the Pearl


 This cute little quilt is now ready for a snuggle. Wish I had someone to gift it…

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Kuda Slot: Menemukan Keberuntungan di Tiap Puteran from Tink Squared

Di dalam dunia game daring, slot adalah sebuah opsi paling disukai oleh para pemain. kudaslotmu.xyz Sebuah media yang menarik memperoleh perhatian adalah Kuda Slot, yang menawarkan pengalaman gaming yang serta menjanjikan. Dengan berbagai berbagai pilihan mesin slot yang serta fitur-fitur inovatif, Kuda Slot merupakan lokasi yang cukup baik untuk para pencari hoki yang ingin ingin merasakan sensasi permainan yang menarik di setiap putarannya.

Untuk sejumlah pemain, Kuda Slot bukan sekadar sekadar satu permainan, melainkan juga sebagai pengalaman penuh penuh dengan harapan serta kesenangan. Dengan desain yang dan antarmuka yang mudah digunakan, setiap pemain dapat bisa dengan mudah menemukan game ...

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Making Progress from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. The past couple of days have been busy, but I found some time for sewing yesterday. So, what have I been up to? Oh...thanks for asking! 

A lot of my time has been spent cooking. I made some Frozen Breakfast Burritos, Egg Salad for sandwiches, a lasagna for dinner on the road, and some Jumbo Breakfast Cookies. They're essentially a peanut butter cookie, but they contain raisins, oatmeal and multi-grain Cheerios. We like them as an alternative to Clif bars when we're driving.


We like Clif bars too. Either a cookie or a ...

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Making Progress from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. The past couple of days have been busy, but I found some time for sewing yesterday. So, what have I been up to? Oh...thanks for asking! 

A lot of my time has been spent cooking. I made some Frozen Breakfast Burritos, Egg Salad for sandwiches, a lasagna for dinner on the road, and some Jumbo Breakfast Cookies. They're essentially a peanut butter cookie, but they contain raisins, oatmeal and multi-grain Cheerios. We like them as an alternative to Clif bars when we're driving.


We like Clif bars too. Either a cookie or a ...

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Stitching Stuff: Week 37 of 2026 from Life In Pieces

 


My apologies for getting this linky party up a bit late this morning.  I felt pretty crappy yesterday and spend most of the day napping.  I suspect seasonal allergies was the culprit there. We finally got our cool down and some rain, which I suspect was the trigger for the out of sorts feeling.  The sewing room just wasn't on the agenda yesterday, I missed my first stitching day in a couple of months.  


  • 15 minute days/week = 6/7 days
  • 15 minute days/Sept = 11/12 days
  • 15 minute days/2026 = 250/255 days
  • Success rate = 98.04 ...

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Oh Scrap! : Cheddar is Better from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

 I had lots of plans for todays post but my Saturday got away from me.  So, I thought I would share one of my favorite scrap quilts that have been donated to Many Hands and Many Hearts.



One of my favorite quilt blocks is the bowtie block.  I haven't made one in a while, but it used to be one of my go-to blocks.  Denice made this quilt top.  I usually make larger sized blocks, but hers are a compact six inches - cute and tiny!  

But what really puts this quilt u to the top of my list was ...

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Still growing. from contemporary embroidery

 

It's ongoing.

It will be ongoing for quite some time!

It has grown.

You can compare it to the last time you saw it.

I'm working some single hexagons to fill awkward space alongside the grandmothers flower garden pieces. 

I didn't measure it today.

I will let that surprise me maybe in a couple of weeks.

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In other news.

Three grandsons under five years of age means lots of mixed up Lego kits which means Nanna needs to sort it all out. 

Anyone want to give me a hand?


 

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It's time for Show and Tell!!! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I'm so glad to see that it wasn't just me who saved their autograph book. I wish I had more autographs, but I wasn't the most popular girl at school, and being painfully shy, I wasn't about to ask people to write in the book. 

I was going to say that those books can likely be tossed upon our death. But WAIT --- I would hope that M would value the handwritten notes from the family at least. Maybe not my friends, but family? I'm not sure that my mom or dad wrote in it, but ...

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Slow You Down! from The Quilt Quine

A very Norfolk expression is “Slow you down!”-  meaning you should rush around less and chill out more.

That has NOT been me this week…

At work I bound 2 quilts, supervised 5 DIY quilts, did some one-to-one tuition, prepared for the Quilt Direct Open Day, attended the Tavistock Goosey Quilters exhibition, sold 2 machines, and carried out all of my usual side missions.

I was too worn out to do much in the evenings apart from veg out with Nessie but my Saturday was a blur of activity. I packed the non-essential kitchen items which means I obviously own ...

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Sunday Chat and Mountain State Fair from From My Carolina Home

This has to be my second favorite weekend of the year behind Thanksgiving!! Autumn is on the way, football season has started and the Mountain State Fair is in full swing! I get to bring out the fall quilts, change the wall hangings and get ready for the next three months of cooler weather, wearing sweaters, and seeing the leaves change to glorious color. Settle in with a cuppa for a long and picture heavy post! I hung the Welcome Pumpkin on the wall near the front door to start the change of seasons in decorating. I like these flat ...

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Sunday Stash September 13, 2026 from Quilt Paint Create

No change in the numbers.

Life got in the way this week, and I didn’t finish Mosaic.  I did finish quilting it though.

I’ve also worked on Christmas Cottage.  It’s tiny – maybe 2.5 x 3 inches here. The fabric is 18 count.

The goal this week is to finish Mosaic for the Guild meeting Saturday.  I also want to start the pants.  I washed the fabric, but I still need to buy elastic.

Fabric Added: 17.875

Fabric Used:  6.625 yards

Net Fabric Added:  11.25 yards

How did you do this week?

You are ...

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New book.............. from Exuberant Color


 The newest Kaffe Fassett book came in the mail a couple days ago and I finally had time to look through it.  I had seen a few kits for quilts in the book advertised at quilt shops that carry a lot of his fabric.







Here is a snippet of one of the quilts that I liked.  I like green quilts and that border fabric is one that I really like.  I have been thinking about making another quilt with lots of triangles in it.








It made me think about 2 quilts I made in 2022 and 2023.  I just made ...

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Pictorial quilt from Stitching Matters

 The back wall where the stove will go has been painted, and porcelain tiles have been fixed to the sides and back of the space for the stove.

I do love working on these pictorial appliqué quilts.  I know the quilt maker had a specific person in mind and built the story around that person's life.  This looks like a memory quilt as well, since I noticed shirt fabric being used.

The border has heavy machinery printed on it, and to keep the prints from disappearing behind the quilting, I kept it to a minimum.

Furthermore, the quilt had ...

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Non-Stop Go! from Quilting My Way

 This morning, I was ready to head out for the museum. First, I had to go to Safeway, and then it was off to Phil's to drop off Patrick's clothes in case he has to go get Patrick. Patrick was scheduled to get out of the hospital today. 

I headed over to the museum and got some stuff done before everyone started coming in. Brother Patrick arrived shortly after I did. I got him set up with the people we were expecting. We had a great presentation. Only one person didn't make it to the presentation. 

As ...

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