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Viola–All But Borders
Seriously, the amount of time these blocks have been on my design wall is shameful. The quilt is Viola, a Miss Rosie pattern. I am so happy to tell you all that I decided to go with a 12 block, 3 by 4 setting, and use the finished quilt in Eva's room here at my…
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Log Cabin Block Pitfalls to Avoid
Looking at a Log Cabin quilt, you would think it is so simple. And it is, or can be eventually. As mentioned in my previous post, I am using the Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool, which is terrific. I got the idea for the Log Cabin project from a YouTube video called Hope Blooms…
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Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool
I've been experimenting with a new ruler, and I have to say I really love it. That is the Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool. I got the idea to make a Log Cabin Quilt from a Fatquarter Shop Video on how to make a Log Cabin quilt they called Hope Blooms. It is part of…
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Frivols #5, Alternate Version
This is my alternate version of the Frivols #5 kit. The primary pattern in the kit didn't float my boat so much, but luckily each Frivols box contains a card with an alternate design suggestion. To all of you who haven't even taken the plastic off your Frivols tins: You need to check out what's…
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Frivols #5
I am just eeeaaasssiiinnnggg back into sewing by making up a little Frivols project. I dived into Frivols #5, because I liked the French General fabrics. Never mind that I haven't done Frivols #1, 2, 3 or 4. I will get to them one of these days. This is the primary pattern for Frivols #5,…
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Christmas Clutter: Gone
It's all cleared away. It took my husband and I all day on Sunday to do it. Cleared off counters, pared down decorations, no clutter to be seen. Man, does that feel good. I love getting out all the holiday decorations–tubs and tubs of them. Two trees, garlands, santa and snowman collections, scented candles etc…
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David’s Tea
Well hey there. Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and healthy celebration to ring in 2016. I thought in keeping with the new year, goals, resolutions, and discovery I would share something with you that I am just loving. David's Tea is a Canadian company that came to my attention…
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2015, Mini Quilts
2015 was the Year of the Mini Quilt for me. I found making these smaller quilts lots of fun. Using them as little table toppers throughout the house made me happy. Mini quilts use little fabric, and are ideal for charm squares, layer cakes or scraps. Anytime you love a fabric collection, but don't really…
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2015, A Retrospective, Part One
2015 was a year I hope never to see the likes of again. I lost my youngest sister to cancer, our area had a devastating fire, my father suffered an injury, my daughter rolled her car over….Seriously, not a great year. 2016 brings a fresh start, and with any luck at all, better times. I…
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Best Gift Ever
My Dad's Christmas wish came true. He got to go home and be with his family for Christmas! He is happily sitting in his special chair having coffee and reading a book. I will be taking turns with two of my sisters, staying with him until our sister in Wisconsin arrives on January 2nd. I…
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