Friday 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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I really Like how this turned out. I have one more to quilt the homecoming quilt, then I’ll be at a point to start something new. I have quite a few on my want to do list. Since I gave all my fabric away and then bought new fabric I think I think I need to stop buying anymore and use Up what I have!
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Welcome back to MLS and Sew & Tell! Our time away camping was a pleasant time... a little different with an additional person in-tow, but still pleasant. Mom enjoyed the getaway and we were blessed to be able to spend the time with her and actually watch her routines and habits... but the camper is just a bit small for three. ;) I'll share pictures... but first, let's take a look at this week's Sew & Tell feature.
Kate at My Life in Pieces shared her second finish for 2026 - Chilhowie. This quilt was a Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt in ...
Download these Halloween and Cats free patterns now, get the fabrics, and make two beautiful quilts for your home!
Meow Neighborhood Quilt – click here to download the pattern
By now, you must have all your summer quilts done, so here are two projects for Halloween. I designed them for the whimsical collection Cat House by Mayo Moreno for Henry Glass Fabrics. Toadstools galore!
The first one is Meow Neighborhood. It measures 52″ x 60″ and features a super-cute panel surrounded by my favorite prints from the collection. Bugs, brooms, candy corn, funny pumpkins, and leaves – all depicted with gorgeous colors ...
read moreWe’re so excited for our 2026 Haven Quilt and Stitch Along, but we have a quick update to share! Due to a slight delay in fabric arrivals, we’re pushing the start date back a little bit.
New Start Date: Friday, July 9th, 2026

This change ensures we’ll have everything in place to start sewing together this summer! If this is your first time hearing about this quilt and stitch along, visit the Haven Quilt and Stitch Along page to learn everything you need to know to participate.
If you haven’t reserved your Haven Quilt Kit, there ...
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