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Now I’m Happy
I am so pleased with my modification of the Sweet Escapes log cabin block! I have an idea regarding the color layout of the blocks too, that is different. My center star will be red as shown, and I will have radiating blue stars in the four corners. I decided not to be so random…
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Log Cabin Block All Figured Out
This log cabin block has undergone quite a metamorphosis from the original block in the Sweet Escapes sew along pattern. This is my test block, which I rejected for two reasons. One, it came out wonky. Operator error, but I wasn't confident it wouldn't happen again. I like to trim my blocks down with a…
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Hometown Christmas Quilt
Have any of you seen the Sweetwater Hometown Christmas quilt? Click on the photo above to enlarge and see the detail. It is simple patchwork, combined with machine applique and embroidery (eeeep). The first step is to make twelve blocks that consist of a strip of 2 1/2" squares and two rectangles. On one of…
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Killing Time with New Projects and Tools
While I wait patiently (not) for my extra materials for the Sweet Escape project, I have been passing the time by playing with some new projects and tools. Some time ago I purchased a Creative Grids ruler called the Curvy Log Cabin Tool. I got the six inch size, but it comes in 4 inch…
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Stars and Baskets All Quilted
I received my Stars and Baskets quilt back from the quilter, and I am so pleased with it. I decided to go with a feathers quilting design, as suggested by a couple of you (thanks Sharon), and am thrilled with the choice. I felt that quilting design was in keeping with the "era" the quilt…
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My Favorite Things Winter 2019
Many of you seem to love it when I do a post on the things I have been especially enjoying lately, so here goes for Winter 2019. Have you heard of the Yeti insulated mug? It is brilliant for keeping hot tea or coffee hot, and for keeping iced tea or water cold. Either way,…
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A Breath of Spring
I just can't seem to get enough of cheery spring like fabrics lately. My desire for the rain to stop and the sun to come out is taking over my life. I am also stuck waiting for my fabric for the Sweet Escape Sew Along to arrive. I ordered my background (Moda Bella Porcelain} on…
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OK, I’m In
Have you heard about the latest sew along, sponsored by adorable Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms? Using her Sweet Escapes pattern, we make log cabin blocks and arrange them in the pattern shown above. You have got to check out her navy blue version on Instagram. Go ahead, do it right now. If that doesn't make…
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Just Playing Around
These little Sweet Clover blocks turned out to be just what the doctor ordered to give me a shot of Spring. I made ten blocks and turned them into a table runner, which I plan to send out to be quilted as soon as possible. I can see it with some sage green candles and…
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Shop at Home
Since I am desperate for a touch of Spring, I've been in a mood to make some small quilts in a lighter color palette. My favorite dark reds, golds and browns seem so heavy right now when my soul is craving lighter more delicate tones. Pale green in particular. I recently rediscovered a tub of…
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