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Finished 2021 Quilt Projects Pink Kaffe Quilt – finished March 2021 Red Scribbles – finished January 2021 X Quilt – finished May 2021 Finished 2021 Small and Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Altoid Tin Sewing Kits Bias Tape block Drawstring Bags Eye Masks Philip … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #6”
This post follows the first post on the museum and focuses on a few quilts from the museum’s permanent collection. I really like this Suspension Bridge Variation. The effect of the blocks is gorgeous. The colors are fantastic and the curved border is wonderful. The colors are really great. I love the slightly dull turquoise … Continue reading “Pacific NW Fiberarts Museum pt.2”
You saw in the past couple of Various & Sundry posts that I was selling my La Passacaglia papers and acrylic templates. I bought them in 2016 from MassDrop and I really did want to make the quilt. I do want to make the quilt. The biggest problem was choosing fabric. I don’t know why … Continue reading “La Passacaglia Finally”
Finished 2021 Quilt Projects Pink Kaffe Quilt – finished March 2021 Red Scribbles – finished January 2021 X Quilt – finished May 2021 Finished 2021 Small and Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Altoid Tin Sewing Kits Bias Tape block Drawstring Bags Eye Masks Philip … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #5”
I borrowed this book from the library in Kindle format. I kept it for a long time and then it was yanked from my digital bookshelf by the tyrant that is the app? Stitch ‘n Swap: 25 Handmade Projects to Sew, Give & Receive by Jake Finch This book is described as a guide on … Continue reading “Book Review: Stitch ‘n Swap”
I am not doing well on using up fabric. I seem to be buying a lot more than I am using at the moment, but I am continuing to sew, so I am not complaining. Finished 2021 Quilt Projects Pink Kaffe Quilt – finished March 2021 Red Scribbles – finished January 2021 Finished 2021 Small … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #4”
Sew Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organize Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself! by Betty Oppenheimer I borrowed this book from SFPL and it sat around a long time before I read it thoroughly. It is geared towards people who sew and are looking to organize rather than quiltmakers and bagmakers. … Continue reading “Book Review: Sew & Stow”
I updated the About page to include the most recent podcast in which I was featured. For Sale $60+ shipping: La Passacaglia papers and acrylic cutting templates. PayPal cash only. This set includes: Complete Piece Pack Includes ALL the Pre-Cut Papers, approximately 2900 pieces, to make La Passacaglia. 5 Piece La Passacaglia Acrylic Set includes … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2021 #5”
No joke,I have finished a few more projects. Finished 2021 Quilt Projects Pink Kaffe Quilt – finished March 2021 Red Scribbles – finished January 2021 Finished 2021 Small and Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Altoid Tin Sewing Kits Bias Tape block Drawstring Bags Eye … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #3”
After Alison quilted Blue Strips #2, I updated the Color Strips and Chunks donation quilt page. I also updated the Ends Donation Quilt page. Finished 2021 Quilt Projects Red Scribbles – finished January 2021 Finished 2021 Small and Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Altoid … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #2”
Sew Gifts!: 25 Handmade Gift Ideas from Top Designers by That Patchwork Place I wanted to read this book for a long time. I finally borrowed it from the library and found that the projects were all made from very appealing fabric combinations. Also, the photography was very appealing. There are several interesting projects. I … Continue reading “Book Review: Sew Gifts!”
Here we are with an almost clean slate. I hope 2021 is going well for you so far. I decided that I was not going to work specifically on my UFO list this year. I decided I was going to make projects that I have been wanting to make. Some of these I wasn’t making … Continue reading “26 Projects 2021 #1”
So, the Journey 2 Nebula is finished. I finished all the projects which were part of the ‘Journey’ and the rulers have been returned to Amy. I am not making the Nebula quilt. If you like hexagons, you should try it. It is an interesting design. I am happy with the small projects I made … Continue reading “Gazebo Finished”
Another year and more projects finished 2020 blog posts: 359 2020 fabric used: 95 yards net I reached 100 yards used for the first time ever! I actually made it up to 113 by 12/17/2020. I was super excited. Of that 28% was for charity quilts. Of course, then, after writing the post about the … Continue reading “2020 Year in Review”
Yesterday, I taught a class on machine applique. In the course of the discussion, I brought out Down the Drain to show different examples of satin stitching. I also showed The Tarts Come to Tea. This brought up the idea of quilting, which I tried to gloss over, but my intelligent students wanted to know … Continue reading “Thinking about Machine Quilting”