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More Christmas!
In addition to the group of gifts I already received, Julie and I had our annual parking lot exchange of Christmas gifts after CQFA last weekend. I gave her the partially done Purple Journal, which seems a bit pathetic after … Continue reading
A Few Gifts
We had a small Christmas this year, but I was pleased to receive a few quilt related gifts.
EQ Product Review
Am I in Judy Martin mode? Yes. I read her newsletter recently and found some great information, some of which I passed on in Various & Sundry #21. That post was getting too long, so here I am again. I … Continue reading
A Few Things
I didn’t buy anything when I went on Wednesday night and Thursday, but Sunday I went back to PIQF and bought a few things. I didn’t take a picture of the inks. Didn’t have the wherewithall to do a lifestyle … Continue reading
Various & Sundry 2011 #15
I do like these various and sundry posts. I feel a sense of freedom when I write them. I don’t have be terribly organized, magnificently coherent or make all the words relate to each other. I can’t point you in … Continue reading
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Quilt Assistant Needed
Last weekend, I accidentally hit the foot pedal after I had put on the quarter inch foot and before I had changed the stitch setting from zigzag back to straight stitch. The needle hit the metal foot and the machine … Continue reading
Twirling Triangles Test
I think this might be alliteration week. First, Food Fabric FQs and now Twirling Triangles Test. I got the Pyramid Ruler from Fons & Porter and decided, once I started sort scraps for various scrap projects, that it was time … Continue reading
Being Serious about FOTY 2010
I shouldn’t buy stuff right before Christmas, but I did anyway. Nobody is going to buy this stuff for me anyway. I went to Joann to get a gift (well, look for one that I didn’t find) and decided to … Continue reading
Time Machine Trip
In the 6th grade, I was in Mr. Sommer’s class. At some point he and my parents became friends and we used to go over to his house to swim. He also, at some point, married my 1st teacher, Ms. … Continue reading
Shopping at PIQF
I am still overwhelmed with the amount of quilt shopping I did in July, so I went to PIQF with a list and with cash. I came away with everything on my list and pretty much stayed within my budget. … Continue reading
Odds and Ends Wednesday
WOW! I have been lackidasical about almost everything lately and was shocked to see how many comments I have and haven’t read! WOW! Thanks everyone! Keep them coming. Media Mark Lipinski’s Fabric Trends Magazine: the latest issue has a cool … Continue reading
Drawing with Pens
These are my favorite pens. I have gone through lots of pens, tried different ones, etc. I finally found these and they are the best. I write with them, I draw with them, I buy them to use at work, … Continue reading
Organization Ideas
When TFQ comes to visit for two days, I get at least 5 blog posts out of it! Her visit, coupled with the organizational segment on QNN TV, made me think about organization ideas for my fabric closet, my projects … Continue reading
Announcing EQ7
I just heard the announcement for the new version of the Electric Quilt software, EQ7. This is an update to Electric Quilt 6. I have used EQ since the dark ages of EQ3? EQ4? I can’t even remember. There are … Continue reading
Cutting Table
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












