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Hello friends.  I have had a significant loss in my family and need to take a break from blogging this week. My sweet 21 year old niece has passed away after a three and a half year long battle with cancer.  Our hearts are broken, our spirits shattered, and we need a bit of time…

I am so excited to announce that the winner of the Victory Star quilt kit is SUE BABICH Congratulations Sue, I know you are going to love this quilt.  

I have been reading voraciously lately–maybe that is why I haven't been getting any sewing done!  We have been finally getting some rainy days, and I have been spending my afternoons curled up on the couch with some good books. Of course I had to read Sue Monk Kidd's The Invention of Wings, as everyone…

When I was working on my Dresden Plates applique project a few months back, I had prepped three or four circles for stitching, using the clear plastic heat resistant circle templates, starch and a running stitch.  It takes time to prep this way, but the circles turn out just perfect.  There are tons of tutorials…

Vacations are terrific, but isn't coming home just the best?  We spent the evening unwinding in front of the tv, watching the Oscars.  I hadn't been able to see most of the nominated movies, but certainly enjoyed seeing the beautiful gowns the attendees were wearing. My first prize goes to Lupita Nyong'o, who won in…

Before I went on vacation, I had finished six Dresden Plate blocks.  Well, three are completely done, and three just need the center circle appliqued on.  I prepped three more blocks to stitch on while traveling, but so far haven't opened up my sewing bag.  Who knows maybe today I will work on them before…

Sorry to have dropped out of sight like that. I have been visiting the Happiest Place on Earth with my little grand daughter, and have been just too busy to blog!  We are having a blast and I will be back to regular posting in a jiffy.  

Shabby Fabrics is offering a new Block of the Month program, featuring patterns created by Kathy Schmitz.  Each month you construct a little mat combinging patchwork and embroidery.  Shabby Fabric provides the kits which include fabric and embroidery transfers.  You also get a spool of Sulky thread and a Micron pen. Now, you all know…

I know.  This looks like a complete mess, but actually shows a method that keeps me organized. When I am making a compex block with multiple units, I have to keep myself organized so the components of the block don't get all mixed up.  What I have used for years is plastic baggies to hold…

Recently I finished a Craftsy class by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts.  Monique is known for her wonderful quilt designs as well as her clever rulers, such as Fit to Be Geese, Fit to Be Quarter, Fit to Be Square and others.  I am a huge fan of Monique's rulers, particularly the Fit to…