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Vintage Kite Block and Is It Time to Replace Your Sharps?
How cute is this block? It is called the Vintage Kite block and is made by foundation piecing. Fat Quarter Shop has been coming out with a series of foundation papers that are truly wonderful. They have Square in a Square block papers in several common sizes, which I love to use for that block…
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Weird Weather and Product Review
Honestly, we are getting some weird weather. It seems like a few weeks ago it was in the 90s. On Tuesday night it hailed, and then snowed! We might get snow at our altitude, but in early November it is pretty unheard of. And my goodness is it ever cold. Like you don't want to…
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A Tip to Speed Up the Block Making Process
As shown in yesterday's post, I have been working on the Granny Square blocks for the Family Reunion sew-along from the Rollin' Along book. For my first block I got up and pressed my seams open for every single seam in those blocks. It took F.O.R.E.V.E.R. For my second block, I pulled out my old-fashioned…
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Current Favorite Sewing Tools
I thought it might be fun to talk about some quilting/sewing tools I have been using lately. I truly believe they are responsible for making my sewing more accurate. First up is starch. I buy it by the half dozen cans or more at Walmart, where I have found the best prices. If you haven't…
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Having the Right Tools for the Job
Well, I did it. I spent another $100 on an iron. As far as I am concerned I will never bring another Rowenta into the house. They have disappointed me hugely over the years with their awful leaking, so no more. I had just about made up my mind to get a cheap iron and…
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Moda Blockheads 4, Block 6 and a Rowenta Iron Update
Yesterday Moda Blockheads 4 released their 6th block in the sew-along. This one is called Spinning Into Spring designed by Linzee McCray. It is the yellow and grey block on the left. A darker less busy grey print would show up the "spin" factor better, but I kind of like the subtle colors. Last week's…
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An Hour in the Sewing Room and Two Trim Tools
I have decided to take my own advice and try to sew for one hour a day. Back in 2009 I was working two jobs and not getting enough sewing done. I made a promise that I would try to squeeze in one hour of sewing each day. No matter what I had to give…
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A Wooly Bun Pincushion
My Little House pins arrived, as did my new "Wooly Bun" pincushion. I love this little purple ball of wool. My new pins slid right into it like buttah. I am so tired of getting jabbed every time I reach for a pin in my magnetized pin dish, so this will be a welcome change.…
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Let’s Talk About Pins
Can we talk about pins? Do you have a favorite quilting pin? Do you find after a period of time your pins become dull, or begin to "catch" on your fabric? Have you ever used a pin cushion that seemed to rust or otherwise deteriorate your pins? And finally, do you ever just dump all…
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Cat’s Cradle Trim Tool and Red Sampler Quilt Week Ten
This is week ten of Lori Holt's Red Sampler Sew Along from last year. Six more weeks and I will be done with all the blocks. You make three or four blocks each week following patterns from three of her books. I am enjoying my slow and easy pace with this one. It's going to…