Monthly Archives: March 2010

Box of Chocolates

Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by Jaye

Deirdre sent me this link a long time ago and now that my computer issues are getting resolved I can get back on track to posting inspiration. This is definitely for the girls in the crowd who just need a … Continue reading →

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Sorbet Update

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Jaye

This is similar to the last block I made back in November. When I made the 3 Columns block, I wondered how it would look if I reversed one of the columns. The block to the left is the result. … Continue reading →

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Knitting Progress

Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 by Jaye

The progress I am making on the next Orphans.org scarf. They like them to be 60″. I am on the second hank of yarn and not even at 30″ yet, so I am not sure I will make it. Sue, … Continue reading →

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Happy Zombie’s Fun Fresh Quilt

Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Jaye

Somehow I ended up on the Happy Zombie blog. Yes, that is a quilt blog. I loved the turquoise and cherries theme. I was fascinated by everything that Monica, Happy Zombie’s mistress, has done in the quilt world. There are … Continue reading →

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More FOTY 2010

Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Jaye

I have made an effort to cut pieces for the FOTY 2010 project. I really want to avoid the massive cutting and sewing I did in January. I just want to be more balanced about the project this year. We … Continue reading →

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Purpose Journal

Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 by Jaye

I went to A Work of Heart for a half an hour last week. I know it sounds crazy to drive an hour for a half and creativity session, but I had to go to the neighborhood anyway. Half an … Continue reading →

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Cutting Table

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 by Jaye

I have a small cutting table. Part of my cutting mat isn’t even on the table! From this cutting table comes all the tote bags and quilts that I make. It isn’t ideal, but it is what I have and … Continue reading →

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Aprons Doing Good

Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by Jaye

Jennifer at CraftSanity is running in a race for charity in May. She is part of a special training group called the Road Warriors. The Road Warrior team members get training mentors, have a blog and train together. She has … Continue reading →

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Vegas Floors

Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Jaye

My sister’s sweetie took her to Vegas last weekend. Here is a photo she sent me. These photos were taken of a floor at The Palace Station. This is not your typical Mariner’s Compass as we quiltmakers think of it, … Continue reading →

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Open Toe Walking Foot

Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 by Jaye

clipped from www.janome.com Walking Foot (Open Toe) for Embroidery models The Open Toe Walking Foot offers precise control of fabric, and is especially helpful when working with layers of fabric, or those that may shift or pucker. Feed dogs are incorporated into … Continue reading →

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Palette vs. Stash vs. Fabric Collection

Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 by Jaye

I have been thinking about my fabric lately. It is hard not to think about my fabric. First of all, I love it and second of all, it is where I can see, at least some of, it all the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 500 Art Quilts

Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 by Jaye

500 Art Quilts by Ray Hemachandra My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thanks to Lark Books for sending me this book to review. I love getting cool books for free. And this is a really cool book. It is part … Continue reading →

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First Glimpse of FOTY 2010

Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Jaye

Here is your first glimpse of the FOTY 2010 patches. I have pressed a lot of fabric, but haven’t cut it yet. Many of the patches in this photo have been on my design wall for awhile. I have been … Continue reading →