This is a 2004 Joann block of the month that I have had for some time. I needed to finish it. The colors are rich and lovely. I have a couple in mind that I want to gift this. It is queen size. I have many joann quilts block of the months that I bought each year. I was so excited when I found them. The fabric was included and precut. The instructions had cute little hints that were actually helpful. I bought them each year, and then they have waited in a project box. Some I haven't even ...
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I have been heads down stitching - and enjoying every minute.
First, it seems to take longer as Velma wants to be in the center of it ALL! Yes, that's an all white project...needless to say it is a bit fortified with cat hair.
That's OK.
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Second, I have a web article for Piecework magazine - just out today.
You can read it HERE.
What does my project and article have in common?
BUTTONHOLES ...
A friend of mine who also happens to be an amazing quilter, will be soon moving to another part of the state. She will be sorely missed, but we will still be bound by friendship and our passion for quilting. As part of her move, she did a cleanout! Look what came to live here until Hospice donation time:
This leaf deer head is so full of life – sure to give comfort to a patient and their loved ones.
This picnic quilt screams “Fun!” My hubby got a kick out of the watermelon fabric and especially the picnic ants!
All ...
read moreToday I have Panel 6 Band 10 of The Never Ending Sampler. Band 10 completes Panel 6.
Last week I talked a little about Panel 7. I'll post more information on that soon. I like to give everyone some time to get caught up so we'll start the next panel in a couple of weeks. Before that, I'll give you the floss list so you can gather your supplies.
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If you enjoy the Never Ending Sampler, I'm sure you'll love working on the Bird Sampler Series!
Worked in DMC threads on 28 count White Lugana.
Click here to order the patterns:
Cross Stitch Bird Sampler Series on Etsy
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I can definitely see that I was not as accurate with my seams as I thought I was. The good news, I have gotten better over the years. I am mostly having fun with it and enjoying the mental gymnastics I am ...
I would highly recommend one that is going on right now
over at The Patchsmith's lovely blog:
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The Patchsmith's Sampler Quilt Blocks here on Craftsy.
There are 50 amazing blocks,
fun for anyone to create,
whether you are an experienced stitcher,
or someone who is just developing your sewing skills!
The book is priced at only $12.99 - what a bargain!
It's in PDF format, and you can choose to print any or all pages.
I'm just using the ...
I have another tiny tuesday block finished from the rainbow scrap challenge. I used a batting design board to lay the pieces the way I wanted them to go. I think the block was called lantern.
I sewed each row. The smallest purple went with the largest neutral, and so on.
And, then, I sewed the rows together. It needed a trim.
This blocks is set with a straight border finishing at 7 inches
We have had a big snow with single digit temperatures, We are not used to it this so early. But, it is so pretty, and, the ... read more
I think these blocks are so cute. I made these last week for the tiny Tuesday sampler from the rainbow scrap challenge. I am a little behind in my blocks.
I am enjoying sewing the wonky courthouse blocks in the evening at my treadle. As long as I have the strips in the right size, I can get them done quickly. I often run out of neutral strips, and then, I have to go on a scavenger hunt to find more of them.
Today is a beautiful fall day with actual sunshine, and I have a quilt group meeting tonight ... read more
At long last some cooler temperatures have arrived and it's feeling fall-like; the wait has been well worth it-- brisk mornings and pleasant afternoons under sapphire-blue skies. Quiltkeemosabe and I got together this week to work and compare notes on our progress with making, and writing up directions for, every one of the 202 six inch blocks from Rosemary Youngs' Quilt Block Bible. We have
read moreAt long last some cooler temperatures have arrived and it's feeling fall-like; the wait has been well worth it-- brisk mornings and pleasant afternoons under sapphire-blue skies. Quiltkeemosabe and I got together this week to work and compare notes on our progress with making, and writing up directions for, every one of the 202 six inch blocks from Rosemary Youngs' Quilt Block Bible. We have
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I think making my Mrs Claus aprons at Christmas really lit my fire for Christmas blocks.
Olen pikkuhiljaa koettanut valmistella tilkkutöitäni, joita on vuosien varrella kertynyt rästiin jonkin verran. Nyt oli vuorossa muutama vuosi sitten ompelemani sampler, jota - piti oikein luntata vanhoista bloggauksista - tehtailimme 6 vuotta sitten eli vuonna 2012. Sekin valmistui tilkkupinnaksi ihan ajallaan, mutta siihen se sitten jäikin. Pari vuotta sitten latasin sen tikkauskoneelleni, mutta pari blokkia tikattuani jouduin ottamaan sen koneesta pois, kun tuli muuta tärkeämpää tikattavaa.
Nyt laitoin sen uudelleen Avanteeni, ja ajattelin ensimmäiseksi purkaa kaikki ne vähät tikkaukset, jotka olin aikaiseksi saanut. Yllätyin kuitenkin iloisesti, koska nehän olivatkin ihan kelvollisia sellaisenaan. Siispä jatkoin tikkaamista, ja viikon kuluttua tuli valmista. Voit ihailla ...
The great thing about laying out your units is getting to play around with color and placement, I changed my colorway twice before deciding on this one, I just had to add a little hint of sage green. I hope everyone is keeping up and enjoying the Block of the Week! read more
Always Quilting,
Teresa
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Once again, I let myself get behind on the 365 Challenge Quilt Sampler blocks. By almost a month. I really need to not do that again. I spent this weekend catching up on twenty-four blocks. Tonight, I re-made one and did the block for the day. 65. North Wind, 66. Flower Basket, 67. Spool And […]
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