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Patriotic Fabric
On Memorial Day I was on my own, and decided to make the most of the free day up in my sewing room. My daughter Sara has been making some comments on how she needs a table topper in patriotic colors, and I thought what better day to start such an endeavor, but Memorial Day?…
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Squishy Packages
So, I have made a few fabric purchases lately. This may come as a surprise from Nicole, Who Has Not Been Sewing So Much Lately. However, one purchase was an impulse, one was a need, and the last was a subscription. My impulse purchase from Fat Quarter Shop is shown in the photo above. A…
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Get Over It
I mentioned that I have been in a bit of a slump, sewing-wise. I have just not felt inspired by much of anything lately. I have definitely been bored by a couple of the projects I have worked on recently. Log Cabins are cool, but not terribly interesting to work on, I have decided. Maybe…
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Denyse Schmidt Fabric
I am a huge Denyse Schmidt fan. I have purchased most of her collections, and have used them in several quilts. I am jealously hoarding my leftover scraps for future projects. One of her earlier groups that I missed out on, was one called Katie Jump Rope. Oh my gosh was that collection of fabric…
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Back in the Saddle with Viola
What a fun project to work on after being on hiatus for over a month! That project is Viola, a Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. pattern, designed by Carrie Nelson of course. I am participating in a sew along with two friends, Thelma and Sinta. I was so worried that my recently sprained hand would prevent…
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Have You Got Yours Yet?
Your first Frivols that is? Mine came in the mail last week and I could not be more thrilled. I ordered the accompanying "finishing kit" as well, which comes with background, binding, and any extra fabric required for making the project. The Frivols is contained in the little tin box with see-through window, and the…
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Zen Chic
Zen Chic I want to focus today on a designer who I am really enjoying. Brigitte Heitland designs for Moda under the name of Zen Chic. Her designs are modern, gorgeous pure colors, and I think, unique from what other designers are doing right now. She incorporates symbols such as punctuation marks, numerals, text and…
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Reel Time
Between having very welcome houseguests, spending time with Eva, working the entire 4th of July weekend, and having my annual physical and lab tests, no sewing has been getting done. Hence the infrequent blog posts. I have had time to do a bit of shopping online however, and these pre cuts of Reel Time by…
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Latest Kim Diehl Simple Whatnots Kit
The latest Kim Diehl Simple Whatnots Club kit arrived last week. I am woefully behind in the Second season of kit offerings, but will definitely get to making them. This one is such a nice design and the fabrics are perfect for my home. I have made perhaps five or six of the kits so…
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Retail Therapy
I ordered a couple of things from the Fatquartershop and when I took them out of the box I was so excited I took a couple of pictures to share with you. First up are refills for the Sewline glue pen I was telling you all about. Great for appliqué. Next is the Farmer's…