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The Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show
Surely you have heard of the outdoor quilt show in Sisters, Oregon. Well, as I was looking for another quilty thing to get me out of the house while on sabbatical (I have been shooting for one adventure a month) … Continue reading
September Modern QAL and Progress
Here she is This month’s block was called Escalator. If you look at my compadres blocks at And Sew We Craft you’ll notice, as usual, mine is a bit of a departure. However, it does fit nicely with the rest … Continue reading
August Modern QAL, Sprouts and Puppies
First things first, I present to you my August Modern Quilt-A-Long block Don’t you just love the birdies? Last month I used a lion in the middle and this month that center square just seemed to be screaming out for … Continue reading
Posted in Bee Blocks, modern Blocks Quilt A Long, Paper Piecing
Tagged puppy quilt, QAL, scrappy sprouts
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A Finish! …and progress
The big news is I finished my first quilt! It’s the bug jar Here’s a pic of the finished top. Just a stitch in the ditch quilting technique to get my feet wet. Here’s a nice mitered corner that I … Continue reading
Next Modern QAL Block and Progress
This month for the Modern Blocks Quilt-A-Long 3rd square we were given a pattern for Megan’s Star. This is my version. I bought the lion fabric to line a duffle bag I’ll be making as a gift and it just … Continue reading
Posted in Charity Quilt, modern Blocks Quilt A Long, Work-in-Progress
Tagged Bug Jar Quilt, Charity Quilt, QAL, Work-in-Progress
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It Was Buggin’ Me
Recently I wrote about the quilt I started in 1990 for my sister. As it turns out the top is almost done which, of course means the quilting comes next….ohhhhhh never done that before and I really don’t want my … Continue reading
Posted in Charity Quilt, fabric, Work-in-Progress
Tagged Bug Jar Quilt, Charity Quilt, Work-in-Progress
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Modern Quilt-A-Long Block Two: Spool
Previously I wrote about my first block in the Modern-Quilt-A-Long that is being hosted by And Sew We Craft. This month we were challenged with a less complicated block called Spool. This is what I came up with: It is … Continue reading
My Trippy Quilt
Many many years ago I started a quilt. How many years ago? Well, this is what I have to go on: It came from this book Which has a copyright of Now, I was a senior in high school in … Continue reading
Working on Wonky
I am working on my work, work out, dissertation, sewing balance. Happily I am able to get in a little more sewing than I thought due to the fact that one can only work on the dissertation for so many … Continue reading
Posted in Little Sewing Projects, modern Blocks Quilt A Long, Work-in-Progress
Tagged QAL, Work-in-Progress
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Following the Leader?
As I pull out my old quilting projects and get back to work I worry a bit about my rusty skills. Never fear a new Modern Quilt-A-Long is here! Starting just this month the And Sew We Craft Blog will be … Continue reading
The Animated Librarian Quilts 