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Heartfelt Sew Along
This is the first block in another sew-along hosted by Gay Bomers at Sentimental Stitches. This one is called Heartfelt and is a block of the week program. The cost is $30, and since the program lasts for 30 weeks, it breaks down to $1 per block/week, which seems like a great deal when you…
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Blocks and Weekend Plans
This was a fun block to put together. It will be a nice addition to the Moda BlockHeads 3 mix. My plan is to construct vertical rows with sashing in between the rows to separate the blocks. It is a challenge to put together a regular sampler quilt, let alone a sampler quilt with different…
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Little Blocks 365 Through Week 3
Every morning I have been getting up early and sneaking up to my sewing room and making a couple of these tiny paper pieced blocks. I finished Week 1 and most of Week 2, and the blocks above are some Week 2 and most of Week 3. I've finished 20 so far. That block on…
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Sewcialites “Hearty” Block
How cute is this block? It is the 18th block in the Sewcialites Sew Along hosted by Fatquartershop. This one was designed by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts. I had no issues with this block, even though it was classified as for an "experienced" sewer. Well, I guess I am, but mainly it was trouble-free…
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Week One Little Blocks 365
Woo hoo! My first seven blocks are finished! I tell you I am having so much fun making these blocks, I do not want to stop. I kept stealing upstairs to play with fabric or stitch for a bit yesterday. Eva must have thought I had some sort of digestive upset. I kept saying "I'll…
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First Two Paper Pieced Blocks
All I can say is THIS IS REALLY FUN! Oh sorry, I was shouting. But seriously, this Little Blocks 365 is a blast. I was pretty busy with homeschooling yesterday but managed to squeeze in the time to make the first two blocks. I was in no hurry and completely took my time. I probably…
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New Paper Piecing Adventure
One of the things I'd like to get better at in 2021 is paper piecing. Recently while scrolling through Instagram, I came across some people who are participating in a paper piecing sew along hosted by Sentimental Stitches. This sew-along is called Little Blocks 365. These creative people shared photos of their blocks and I…
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La Rouge Baskets and Half-Square Triangles
I think I mentioned in a previous post that my son gave me a large quantity of beautiful French General fabrics in dark pinks and faded reds. As it happens, the most recent issue of American Patchwork and Quilting has featured a gorgeous basket quilt made with French General fabrics. I was so inspired, I…
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Sewcialites Progress Week 16, Snow, and the COVID Vaccine
We find ourselves coming up on week 17 of the Sewcialites Sew Along hosted by Fatquarter Shop and Kimberly Jolly. These are the two most recent blocks I have made, week 15 "Genuine", designed by Lori Holt, and week 16 "Friendship", designed by Carrie Nelson. I tell you, that block 16 had me reaching for…
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Sewcialites Progress
I have made 15 Sewcialites blocks since I switched fabrics/colors a month or two ago. I do like this combination of reds, blacks, and tans. I have to say that I am really enjoying the sew along and also the Friday YouTube videos Kimberly of The Fat Quarter Shop puts out each week. They are…