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Recently I have been experimenting with different options to make the Orange Peel block. I have settled on doing needle turn applique, for a nice hand work project to devote myself to this winter.  While I was playing with different applique methods, I saw this template set on the Baycreek Quilting Templates website.   They…

This is my For Real Orange Peel project.  After making 900 test block units I am now ready to embark upon the Real Deal.   Good gravy, thank you for all the brilliant suggestions.  Sew four 4 1/2 inch scrappy background squares together into your large block first, before appliquing?  Chris, can you hear me…

I took all my blocks down and started over with arranging them on the design wall.  I was more random in my placement and just decided to let The Force be with me.  I can't spend anymore time worrying about what goes where.  It is going to be ok.   Now, time to get that…

Hi there.  Sorry so many days went by without a peep from me.  I have been completely sidetracked by working some extra hours and cleaning my house from top to bottom.  Today I washed windows and have a lot more respect for the professionals.  Something about fall makes me want everything to be spic and…

Some of you have seen this already, as I finished it and had it quilted a few months ago.  I loved making this little project, "Whit", a "Little Bites" pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company.  I used the Dutchman's Puzzle pattern variation and the fabric collection "Vintage Happy" by RIley Blake. This was super fun…

All 86 Antique Stars are done.  They are randomly slapped on the design wall, and are in desperate need of rearranging.  I will play with them today and see what I can come up with.  And if I don't like the result, I will make  more stars!  As I look at the photo, I want…

Lucy, Lucy, Lucy.  I had no idea you were going to be so large.  I guess I have been working with such small projects lately, your size kind of surprised me.  Don't worry though, we are going to get along fine.  If I can get you put together.  Your bottom rows are going to be…

Another Kim Diehl project, Laundry Day.  This little kit came to me from Fatquartershop.com, shortly after I joined the Simple What Nots Club, featuring monthly kits from Kim's patterns and fabric lines.  It took no time at all to cut it out.  The whole thing is just over 20" square, and will be a perfect…

Oh dear, I have done it again.  Somehow buried something very cute at the bottom of the stash closet and forgot I had it. I made this little Schnibbles quilt years ago.  Years ago, as in 2007.  I took a class with Carrie Nelson, at Buggy Barn, and this one one of the projects.  I…

It was a perfect weekend.  I got in lots of sewing time, and completed the two Kim Diehl projects that were the focus of the two classes I took with her during my recent trip. The first project was the easiest as far as machine applique is concerned.  Only those easy little leaf shapes which…