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Fancy Summer Breeze
Isn't this pull of fabric happy? It is a combination of Lori Holt's "Prim" and "Flea Market", Corey Yoder's "Spring Brook", and Lily Ashbury's "Fancy". I think Lily Ashbury was ahead of her time with those fun bright-hued fabrics. They are hugely popular now with designers such as Lori Holt and April Rosenthal putting out…
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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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Jelly Roll Jammin’
The Internet has been all a-buzz about jelly rolls in the past couple of weeks, so of course, I had to do something with them too. Primitive Gatherings has just come out with a really pretty new collection called "Redwork Gatherings," as well as a pattern, especially for jelly rolls. This quilt is so easy.…
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It’s All About Contrast
See what I mean? I made the block on the left as part of the Moda BlockHeads 3 Sew-Along. Block #37 "Broken Dishes" by Laurie Simpson. My first effort did not have much contrast. It's ok but look at the difference in the block on the right. Greater contrast in the color tones makes the…
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Cinnaberry
So, this is happening. My son Ahren gave me a fat eighth bundle of Cinnaberry by 3 Sisters for Mother's Day. Moda had a free pattern for using it, which called for a layer cake and an additional 1/3 yard of each of the cream fabrics in the line, plus more cream for the setting…
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Something New
I am visiting my father for a couple of days this week, so I won't be doing a full-blown post today. We have been attending to a couple of long-overdue doctor's appointments. Remember the MRI I had back in February? I finally got in to talk to the doctor about my results. That is what,…
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What Was I Thinking?
Well, this is a UFO in all sense of the word. I discovered this little project box in my sewing room closet and just stared at it open-mouthed. What had I been planning? There were the makings for flying geese units, some strips in various sizes, a whole lot of black and orange fabrics. No…
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Quarantine Chronicles Day 296
It may not be 296 days of self-isolation, but it sure feels like it. I had a live video phone call with one of my sisters yesterday and I was embarrassed to have dirty hair, no makeup and sweats on. She looked much better than I did, I assure you. It was nice to at…
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Productive Weekend
I did not set foot outside my house for the past three days, and got a lot of sewing done! My husband being glued to the tv watching various football games also helped my productivity level. What have I been working on? Well, a couple of things. My main sewing project is First Flake in…
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Triangle Zipper Pouches
These two funny looking things are triangle zipper pouches. I watched a couple of YouTube videos to get the basic instructions. They went together easily, with a few trial and error mishaps. I sewed those D ring tabs on wrong about four times but got it right in the end. I will provide more details…