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Everybody Loves a Nine Patch Block
Who doesn't love a little nine patch block? These are 3 1/2 inches unfinished and will surround an appliqué block. I got the idea from a new book I purchased with some of that birthday bounty that came my way. Simple Friendships, a collaboration by Kim Diehl and Jo Morton. Now, you sure can't go…
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Birthday Bounty
I was fortunate to receive a few gift certificates for my birthday last month and thought I'd share what has been arriving in the mail. I ordered several Pam Buda fat quarter collections; the one in the photo above being Cheddar and Friends. This one is On Maple Lake. Those fall colors that I love.…
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I Always Wanted To Be a Nurse
Hey there. Sorry I disappeared for a week! I have been playing nurse to my husband, who had total knee replacement surgery. It was a long time coming, and we are so glad he finally bit the bullet and did it. His surgery took place down in the Bay Area, so I stayed down there…
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Patriotic Block-Machine Applique
If you have't yet gotten in the mood for 4th of July, making this little block ought to do the trick! It is the 16th block in the ModaBlockheads Sew Along, designed by Jan Patek. I knew I had some patriotic fabric stashed away somewhere, and after a good amount of rummaging, I located it.…
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Happy Mail is Starting to Arrive
I had a birthday recently, and got some gift certificates to Fat Quarter Shop and to Amazon. I have an Amazon wish list four pages long, so I have been ordering some books that I have been wanting. I redeemed some of my gift cards for four quilting books, all of which look super good.…
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Borders, Backings and Bindings=Boring
I spent the entire day yesterday adding the borders and piecing the backing for Ahren's 1000 Pyramids quilt. Whew, I haven't spent such a tedious sewing day in ages. That is probably why I have been procrastinating getting those final steps done. However, this quilt has to get to my fabulous quilter so we can…
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MODA Blockheads #16
This was week number 16 in the ModaBlockheads Sew Along. The block of the week was an appliqué block by Jan Patek featuring two tiny American flags. The block called for a red and white striped fabric for the flags, which I did not have, to my surprise. I rummaged around in my 150 degree…
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Mid Week Sweltering Check In
I can't sew, I can't go outside. All I can do is sit in front of the fan and dream of cooler days. We are having a heck of a heat wave. You can see my reflection in the photo above, balefully peering into our home thermometer. 104 outside, 79 inside. Ugh. I lied, I…
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Catching Up
We got home from 36 degree temperatures and snow to a heat wave! Temperatures at home are expected to be in the triple digits through next week. What a crazy world we live in. Despite the chilly weather, my husband and I enjoyed ourselves on our little get away. It is always nice to take…
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Feathers and Nippy Weather
I made another Feathers block, and fixed the first one I had put together incorrectly. Hopefully by the time I make a half dozen or so of these little blocks I will have the hang of it and not have to do so much un-sewing! Not much sewing for me this past weekend, as my…
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