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Creative Prompt #152: Lift

elevator lift up your arms Definition: to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist. web framework lift a blockade lift a curfew lift my spirits lift a glass Definition: A fluid … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #151: Memory

memory book The Persistence of Memory (Salvador Dali) loss of memory City of Memory – story map of NYC memory album Barbara Streisand – Memory my memory is going what a lovely memory! random access memory Definition: In psychology, memory … Continue reading

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Block-a-Long #50: Large Table Squares

This block is related to two different previous blocks, #28 and #49. Directions to this Large Table Squares #50 Directions. If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #150: Quatrefoil

Definition: The word quatrefoil etymologically means “four leaves”, and applies to general four-lobed shapes in various contexts. In heraldic terminology, a quatrefoil is a representation of a flower with four petals, or a leaf with four leaflets (such as a … Continue reading

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Swoon #3

As I mentioned in my previous post on Swoon block, I am trying different ways of making these blocks. For this block, Swoon #3, I tried to make the yellow pieces one piece of fabric rather than cutting them into … Continue reading

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Block-a-Long #49: Table Squares

This block is related to #28. I am still intrigued by series of squares. This block could be made with a group of scrappy squares, monochromatic squares or two different fabrics, like I have done in the example. Directions for … Continue reading

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Donation Blocks

This has been a great couple of months for donation blocks. I made a few more the past few days in between sewing for the Renewed Jelly Roll Race. I am unreasonably pleased with these blocks. I find them so … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #149: Parallelogram

Definition: In Euclidean geometry, a parallelogram is a convex quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. The opposite or facing sides of a parallelogram are of equal length and the opposite angles of a parallelogram are of equal measure. The … Continue reading

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Sketching #146

I am really trying to get back on track with this project.I responded to the two most recent ones the other day while waiting at the doctor’s office for the Young Man. I could have put in more detail, but … Continue reading

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Sketching #147

I am not sure that blue is truly indigo, but I only had a certain number of colors in my ‘to go’ kit, so I had to make due.I thought of coloring over the blue with purple. What do you … Continue reading

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Block-a-Long #48: Corner Squares

If you put this block in a quilt with the same blocks, you could get some really interesting cross patterns. This block is suitable for about 5 fabrics. If you did not use the same fabrics in the corners, then … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #148: Tea

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Block-a-Long #47: 4 Patch Rectangles

I am still on the four patch / squares and rectangles kick. This block is related to the last few blocks. The the directions for the 4 Patch Rectangle #47 are posted. If you have made blocks or a quilt from … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #147: Indigo

Try to respond with the first thought that comes to your mind. Definition: Indigo is a color named after the blue dye derived from the plant Indigofera tinctoria and related species. The color is placed on the electromagnetic spectrum between … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #146: Broke

penniless Broke, New South Wales, Australia 2 Broke Girls – CBS broke promises the vase broke go for broke dead broke the couple broke up broke the news broke the bank broke the system Please post the direct URL (link) … Continue reading

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