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Frivols Re-examined
Do you remember Frivols? They were such a cute idea from four or so years ago. It was a year-long subscription program. Each month you got a little see-through tin with enough fabric by a Moda designer, with project instructions and an extra free pattern block. The Frivol in the photo above is one from…
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Half Square Triangles with Easy Angle®
There you see 224 half-square triangles. These were an absolute breeze to make with the Easy Angle® ruler. In all the current rage for triangle papers, you may have forgotten about the Easy Angle. It is the fastest, easiest way to make half-square triangles that I know of. My son Ahren gave me a lot…
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Creative Grids Mask Template
I tried a new mask-making technique and found it so much better than the rectangular ones I had been making. The template is by Creative Grids, and as usual with their tools, it is fantastic. This mask is more fitted than the rectangular style and scoops out slightly under the eyes so your glasses don't…
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Have an Ohana 4th of July
Our national day of independence, the 4th of July is this Saturday. If you celebrate, I hope you do so safely and with those you love. We are having a small family barbeque at Eva's daddy's house. He is a fantastic cook, so whatever we have will be amazing. Eva is with her mommy this…
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Books Read in June 2020
No, I didn't read all these. But I did read seven books in June and I will tell you about them shortly. First, I'd like to point out one of my favorite decorative pieces that my husband gave me a couple of Christmasses ago. This piece is by Houston Llew, an artist who paints with…
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Piecing the Past Blocks Done
Piecing the Past, Comfort and Joy blocks are all done. They published the suggested layout this week, but I am going to do my own thing. Their layout calls for a narrow lattice between the blocks and I want to spread things out more. This is their suggested layout below: I am going to add…
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Well, That’s Better
I had a much better sewing day yesterday. I had my husband snap a photo to show that I really can do it. Excuse the no makeup and funny expression. This was about the eighth photo he took, as he kept chopping off my head and I was getting impatient with the poor man. I…
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Not Everything Turns Out As You Hoped
This was my weekend project. And I am so disappointed in the way it turned out. I swear I used the same fabrics as the pattern designer, and my effort is so not what I was expecting. There just is not enough contrast between the background and the focal units. It is supposed to be…
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Giveaway Winner of Lori Holt’s Book “Farm Girl Vintage”
I am excited to share that Gail S. is the winner of the Lori Holt book "Farm Girl Vintage". The random number generator thing was used, and her comment was the number that came up. I hope she will enjoy the book, as I highly recommend it for the variety of patterns and remarkably clear…
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Patriotic Tiered Tray
Thought I'd share my Patriotic Tiered Tray decor with you. I've had that little Humpty Dumpty for decades. I used to keep him above my desk when I worked at the University, but he now plays a role in my decor May through July. He works perfectly perched on the edge of the tiered tray,…
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