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This and That
I had my tiny little table topper quilted, and it came out so cute! It is the perfect size for a candle or vase of flowers. Still need to do the binding, but at least I have the fabric and know where to find it. I needed more fabric for my Sweet Escape blocks, and…
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Spice It Up
Can you believe how gorgeous this fabric collection is? It is Spice It Up by Jo Morton, designed for Moda. The colors are my favorite warm autumn tones, and I can think of so many projects that this fabric would be perfect for. If you are a collector of Jo's fabrics, you know that her…
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That’s Just Swell
I had to do it. This is the Swell Christmas kit by Urban Chiks. Do you know Moda is sold out of these already? Fatquartershop is as well and won't be getting anymore. I found one on Etsy for a great price and snapped it up. Whew. I would have been so disappointed to miss…
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Squishy Packages
Oh gosh, I may not be sewing up a storm, but some serious shopping has been going on. The gorgeous stack of blues in the photo above is from the Regency Blues by Christopher Wilson-Tate collection by Moda. Oh my goodness, is this fabric ever lovely. I have a plan to make a Laundry Basket…
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Pinwheels and Hourglass Blocks
Just revel in these gorgeous fabrics for a moment. Ahhhh. Aren't they just the best? The darker fabrics are mostly Rachel Remembered by Betsy Chutchian, and the lighter ones are from my stash. I absolutely love those blues and golds. And of course the reds and browns. But those golds…. It's an old Bonnie Blue…
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Tootsie Pops
I have been dreaming about spring table runners. I knew I didn't want anything too pastel, but definitely wanted fresh greens and maybe some lavender. No pattern or fabric collection stood out for me. That is until a couple of days ago when I was browsing through Instagram and saw the perfect spring table runner.…
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Great Mail Day
Yesterday was a great mail day. I had ordered several items and wouldn't you know, they all showed up on the same day. I am excited to share with you my new notebook (above), which I ordered from Erin Condren. This company is best known for their great planners/calendars, which I have enjoyed the…
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Barn Stars Finished
Here is sweet little Barn Stars, a Kim Diehl Simple Whatnots offering from a couple of years ago. I had subscribed to the bi monthly kits, but quit the club when I realized the kits were piling up and I wasn't making them. I have recently dipped back into that bin of kits and have…
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Scrap Policy
Katie, a nice reader of this blog, contacted me over the weekend, and raised such an interesting question about scraps. We'd love to know your "Scrap Policy" and hope you will take the time to comment and share what types of scraps you bother to save. There are so many amazing quilts that can be…
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Sewing with Stripes
Do you avoid sewing with stripes? If so, I want to encourage you to give it a try. Many of us avoid using stripes because the direction of the stripe ends up not going in the same direction within a block. For me there is nothing more annoying than having stripes going every which way,…