Tag Archives: Quick Projects

From Zeus, Athena

Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Jaye

I do not believe in the concept of Quilt in a Day. I love Eleanor Burns, I love various quick techniques and the rotary cutter, but I simply do not believe I can make a well designed quilt with great … Continue reading →

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Gift Bag Tutorial

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Jaye

Supplies: Fabric – I use either a half yard, a yard or a fat quarter. If you use a yard you can make 4 smallish bags, two medium bags or one large bag. You can make bags with any size … Continue reading →

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Receiving Blankets

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Jaye

A woman at work is expecting a new baby. She is so pleasant to work with and so helpful. I have been wanting to make her some receiving blankets. As I have said many times, receiving blankets are so useful … Continue reading →

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Fall Journal Cover

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Jaye

I am on the last section of my current journal and know I will be needing a new journal soon. I have gotten used to using journal covers and thought it was time to make a new one. I have … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Race

Posted on Saturday, October 1, 2011 by Jaye

At the September BAMQG meeting, Claudia mentioned the Jelly Roll Race as an activity for the meeting. I liked the idea, but wasn’t that enthusiastic about doing it for an activity at a meeting. I like to sew slowly and … Continue reading →

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Food Quilt, part 2

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2011 by Jaye

As I mentioned in a previous post, back in July, this quilt is all about the fabric. I got down to it over Labor Day weekend and made the top. I still need to add borders, but the top is … Continue reading →

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Grama’s 2d Grab Bag

Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 by Jaye

I finally finished Grama’s 2d Grab Bag. She lost the first one, perhaps I mentioned it? I am really sad she lost the first one, because I really liked that one. Oh well. I wrote (sewed??) her name with my … Continue reading →

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Hearts for Christchurch

Posted on Saturday, March 5, 2011 by Jaye

Some of you may know that I have a friend in New Zealand. She was not affected by the recent earthquake – she lives about 7 hours away. Today she sent me this notice and I thought I would pass … Continue reading →

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Gift Post #6

Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2011 by Jaye

I didn’t do any massive gift making, but it turns out that I did make a fair number of gifts. I wanted to test the journal cover tutorial and use the fabulous bas relief fabric I talked about a few … Continue reading →

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Dreaming a Work of Heart

Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2010 by Jaye

Lil Sissy nagged me to go with her to A Work of Heart on Tuesday night. She started last week and kept asking. We had some pending, but tentative plans that fell through, so I was able to go. It … Continue reading →

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Frosted Stars Leftovers

Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 by Jaye

I made this top from the leftovers of the Frosted Stars. Looking at it in the picture I like it as is. However, I do think that the border is a bit too thin and will get distorted in the … Continue reading →

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Pillowcase Party

Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Jaye

I am sick of Wordless Week. It was great while I was gone, because I didn’t have to worry about posting, but now that I am back (yes, I will tell you all the details) I want to toss up … Continue reading →

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Blue Janus Quilt

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Jaye

I decided to name this quilt the Blue Janus quilt, because Janus is the Greek God of doorways, gateways and transitions. This quilt is going to someone who is embarking on a huge transition. More on that later! I started … Continue reading →

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Lil Sissy Pencil Roll

Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 by Jaye

Pencil rolls usually take me about 3 hours to make. That assumes, of course, that I don’t sew the ties to the back as I am making the pencil pockets and have to rip out. This one took me three … Continue reading →

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It’s a Merry & Bright Wrap!

Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 by Jaye

As you probably remember, I tried out the Jelly Roll last week and got pretty far along making the blocks. I had a lot of events this weekend, but was still able to put the quilt together. It provided a … Continue reading →

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