This quilt top I purchased off of e-bay, antique top, hand pieced with over 3,000 pieces in it, I did custom stitching in black thread and put on a new back and used a raw edge binding.
Sunbonnet Sue... this is an all time favorite pattern. I have to admit, I did not personally piece/applique/or embroider stitch this quilt...
Copyright
All Photos and Artwork on this blog are copyrighted and property of Rosebud quilting. Please do not copy for personal or public use without permission.
MId-week Mosaic
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Friday is the first day of Summer!
I thought I would put together some pictures of things I
like about summer!
1. the Lake 2. fresh Berries 3. a game of C...
New Hexagon Punch
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I Love the new hexagon punch! It makes creating banner tails super easy
plus you can make other stuff like cute little arrows which seem to be very
popular...
My aeroplane-free top
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This is the finished top that I showed mid-construction in my post about
trimmings. It's inspired by an Orla Kiely top that I spotted on her
website, ...
Just Now
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Just now I spent a while in the Attic gazing at the view and thinking what a perfect midsummer evening it is. Then I came down two flights of stairs, walked ...
DIY Hexagon Clock by Owens Olivia
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Hello! I am Nancy from owen's olivia, and I am excited to be part of the
Fat Quarter Sewing Series here at U Create!
Did you know hexagons are the new c...
Sponsor Spotlight: Christmas in July
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Our Christmas in July contest is in full swing. There will be 11 winners:
one grand prize winner gets a Gammill “The Charm” longarm quilting machine,
ten m...
New Patterns
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I just posted the fabric requirements on The Pattern Basket website for my
three new patterns. I've had a lot of requests for this information so if
you a...
Planter Box Plans – Cedar!
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Hey friends! I am LOVING these new cedar planter boxes I made for the front
entry! How cute are those babies? Of course I teamed up with my sweet
friend, M...
HOME
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**
*"Let your boat of life be light, ** packed with only what you need - a
homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends worth the name,
someone to...
Tonya’s Coming!!!
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Okay folks – I know I was talking about doing Quilt-Cam tonight – but I’ve got company coming!
My friend Tonya Ricucci of LazyGalQuilting is on her way up f...
Sponsor Everyday is a Holiday in July!
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Hey guys! Me and Aaron are finally done writing the book and are therefore
free to get back to doing what we love most...Making lots of new artwork
and p...
~ President Garfield's Grave & Rose Garden ~
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This is one of the most beautiful & elaborate memorials we've ever seen of
all our presidents burial sites.
His wife is buried beside him.
His daughter...
mr. cuddly sheep
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I have another adorable animal to share today! I know I haven't been
sharing all I've been making lately but I could not resist showing this guy
off. It's ...
Showing Off - Reader Picks!
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No picks from me this week - just reader picks (didn't want to bog down the
day with too many posts....) but first, heads up, these cute bib necklaces(love ...
Kitchen-y Things
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I found this pretty blue and green dish at my local antique mall a while
ago. I don't know much about vintage bakeware. I buy what I like. I like
th...
Win Fiskars Amplify Shears!
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This week we are giving away Fiskars new Amplify™ Shears collection -- premium shears designed to cut cleanly through heavy materials like leather, upholster...
Thank You Romantic Country Magazine
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Hi Everyone
Happy Wednesday
♥
Guess what came in the mail today
the Autumn issue of
~Romantic Country Magazine~
so thrilled, honored and grateful
to hav...
Fresh Mini Quilt Club - Playing Catch-up
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Sometimes life just gets in the way of my "fun" sewing.
This has been happening a lot here lately.
A few months ago I joined Megan's Fresh Mini Quilt C...
Cambie, Take Two
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I loved my first Cambie so much, that I immediately cut out a second! I
used a straight neckline this time, and I think I prefer it to the
sweetheart. I ...
in the barn and garden
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So far, June has been an exceptional month for the flowers. I have never
seen the rose bushes so full of blooms...and, there has been n...
Visions of Sugar plums
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Have you ever seen The Nutcracker Ballet in person?
The first time I saw it was when I was about 5 years old and my mom took
me to
San Francisco for a p...
Blooming and Barking
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I have two posts up today. Scroll down for my book review of the mystery
Restrike or click here. Since it’s garden time here at the cottage, you
know I hav...
Powder room redo, complete!
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Well, the time is here. After ten five three long years, the powder room is finally. done. It is a GLORIOUS DAY people!! I’m seriously so excited to have t...
Patient
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Today I'm trying something new - blogging from my iPad. So if this post comes out a little odd that is why. For the last couple of days I've had a little com...
Oh Canada Pattern Release
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Here it is folks: The Oh Canada! Pattern.
Designed in perfect proportions to the original flag, Oh, Canada! pays
patchwork homage to this symbol of Ca...
A Favorite House in Bergen, Norway
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The process of organizing photos from our trip will take a bit of time. All four of us brought along our own cameras and we managed to take almost 2,000 phot...
Zen-sational Stitches…
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Some of the Heritage Quilters participated in a Workshop on a new form of
doodling called ZenTangle… Have you heard of it?
Well…neither had I!!
Zentan...
SNOWMAN ROW QUILT UPDATE
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An update on the snowman row quilt. I am working on the last row and about
1/3 done. I was anxious to see how things are going to fit together. I
made t...
Stash Fabric - Giveaway!
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A Sponsored Giveaway.
Today I would like to welcome and introduce
you to a new sponsor -* Stash Fabric.*
*Stash Fabric* is an Etsy based online store...
(The Best) Mixed Berry Preserves
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Grandma Verna would make mixed berry preserves every summer and Matt (her
grandson, my husband) would speak of them fondly and often – they were one
of his...
How To Use Photoshop CS5 and CS6
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The Shoot Fly guys have launched another e-training class, so I wanted to
share a bit about it here today! Photoshop CS5 is a training class designed
for b...
And the May Flowers Challenge Winner Is...
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Hey Hey!
Julie Ranae here with you today to announce the winner
of our 'May Flowers' Challenge
Congratulations to
Loly
Loly wins the fantastic prize p...
WIP Wednesday
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Another week just zipped by. I have been busy reading and learning this
week. I love Portrait quilts and will take another class at the end of
this month ...
Disney Cruise Questions Answered
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I’ve combed through all of your questions on the Disney Cruise and provided
answers below. Keep them coming if there is more you need to know!!
[image: Ju...
Quick fix: commenting on blogs with iPad
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Raise your hand if you have an iPad and are frustrated you can't leave comments on blogs with it?? I'm happy to say that today my frustration has ended by do...
w.i.p. wednesday.
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All my little houses now have roofs and are just waiting to be sewn into rows. I have a few behind the scenes projects I am working on (can't show yet) but ...
Modern Neutrals :: Placid Curves
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Placid Curves is a showstopper! I’ve watched a number of people flip
through Modern Neutrals, and nearly every one had to stop and look at
Placid Curves ...
Rhubarb Cream Pie
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- 5-6 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup sugar or to taste (remember that the gelatin powder will
add some sweet...
Hot Peppers And Tea?
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Who doesn't love mug rugs? I made this one for a pepper loving friend who
has a birthday coming up. Maybe it will help spice up her morning tea!
Paying it Forward: Jacquie's Super Tote
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One of the things I love about sewing is sewing up gifts for people,
especially people who will appreciate such gifts. Before I left for Market,
I had an u...
Finger Pointing
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Just a quick little post today to share my next card made with the June
Artful Delight Card Kit!
What I love about these kits is the amount of embellish...
Votes For Women Wednesday
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Last week I mentioned that I was struggling with the Contrary Husband block
in the Votes For Women project. First I cut all the diamond angles
backwards....
Cutting............
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Yesterday morning I finished sewing a QOV quilt top that I had worked on
the night before. I forgot to take a photo though. I went to the sew in
and did...
My Art in Somerset Studio Gallery.
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I'm happy today to share with you this lovely article published in the current
issue of Somerset Studio Gallery.
This triptych (Take the Scenic Route), is ...
Life is Tweet!
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…I mean, sweet!
The latest issue of Inspiring Country Threads magazine landed on my
doorstep this morning, it’s the patchwork edition and features my “Li...
The New Olfa Splash Cutter
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Have you seen the new *Olfa Splash* *{pretty aqua}* Rotary Cutter???
I've been seeing them all around blog land in the last couple of months...
I assum...
-
Are you ready to run?
We are busy getting ready for the Quilt Run.
Please stop by for a visit and check out
what we made with these Mini Bundles.
Can't make ...
A $50 Novica Giveaway
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*I tend to shy away from giveaways. To be honest, I'm not always
comfortable with them, but I've worked with NOVICA before and really
appreciate the suppo...
laundry & the loveliest giveaway!
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It’s no breaking news that I love a little laundry around here. And, just
as much as I love laundry, I love it when it smells fresh and lovely. I
also lo...
Fat Quarter Quickies Book Tour and Giveaway!
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Hello to new visitors, and loyal blog followers!
I was asked by my friend Kathy Brown to check out her newest book
Fat Quarter Quickies!
This book has 11...
Paper Piecing and covering boxes.
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I have been having a wonderful time stitching by hand these gorgeous
paper pieced shapes.
Its a vintage design and I do love vintage.
It’s called Colo...
what to knit when you’re expecting
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I am totally in knitting mode at the moment. Cold days, even colder nights,
flannelette jammies and ugg boots on, sick babies here, new babies being
born a...
Elwood Walter Kipe 1929-2013
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I am totally heartbroken to lose my Dad today. He was truly one of a kind
and I pray that he is at peace and happy in Heaven with my Mom.
Farm Crossing: Sneak Peek
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Hello Friends, I just have to share this sneak peek with you (couldn’t help
it!!) … the fabrics are adorable, aren’t they? At this point I can’t say
more b...
.Sewing for baby: hoodie + superman.
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This post didn't quite make it to the blog before Harvey was born, but
here's the last of my baby sewing projects...
The pattern for this hooded jacket come...
fresh from the garden
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There really is nothing more beautiful or rewarding than working with
flowers fresh from the garden! Lucky for me, I get to have my hands in
all kinds ...
Just Asking
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Lucy and I have two questions for you.
#1 What is Gus looking for?
#2 Would you like to join the three of us in a rousing chorus of Flowers In
The Hous...
creatvebug class special! ends soon!
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Creativebug is offering a great sale on all their a la carte classes. You can buy a single class, and have access to it forever, for only $9.99! This offer i...
The garden
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Spring is magical... Every time, every year! Ah yes, pure magic and such
joy and love!
And then, there are all those roses...
roses roses, indescr...
Mornings with Mary
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http://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/2013/06/mornings-with-mary-agave-maria.html
I found this statue of rosary Virgin and added some flowers from I...
NEW DINING ROOM BENCH
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We are now in the MIDDLE of the dining room makeover. After many
detours...Christmas... a wedding... a wedding reception... decorating the
living room......
Pat Sloan: Finding Paradise
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Can Paradise REALLY be a pumpkin? Well it can if it is MORE than one! This
is "Pumpkin Paradise" block 7 of my 9 block "Red Apple Lane" BOM being run
by qu...
Four more gone
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Gail chose to wrap up in her new quilt for the photoFour giveaways at work
today. Three of the four were written about in recent posts.
"Scrappy Double T...
patchwork makes me happy
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I love turning this....
...into this.
Doesn't it scream summer? Isn't it so happy?
Oh, I just love it!
The squares are cut 4 1/2" so they finish at 4".
I...
Isometric – Pattern
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[image: 127]
In need of a summer project? I can recommend some rhombus crocheting…
This pattern is fairly simple:
(I use US crochet terms.)
All the rho...
Blocked
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Project 1 for Camp Loopy is completely done. My photos of my knit projects
always look so bad because I take them inside at night. I thought I’d try
outsid...
Frugality - Pampers Wipes
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I think one of the reasons I don't get a lot of things finished in a
timely manner is that I so very much enjoy doing a multitude of hobbies.
Now I'm d...
"Curve it up" QAL
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Let's talk "Curve it up" QAL!!
For those of you that participated, how are your blocks coming along??
Helen finished her "Curve it up" Quilt Top last wee...
Annual Yard Sale
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I have found myself amidst the difficult dilemma of what some people would
call "down time".
Three weeks without a market!! Say What?!!
So what is a girl ...
New Classes and a Special at Creativebug!
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Creativebug is running a great deal all week! Any single class is available
for the discounted price of $9.99. The timing is perfect because Anna has
two...
54 years ago today------
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Yep, today is my 55th birthday! My fifties are turning out to be my best
decade yet, and the bioidentical hormones have had a great deal to do with
feelin...
Stay Home Day + Shop Hop
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If you live close…come visit me at Quilted Straight in Port Gamble, WA
during Shop Hop this weekend! I’ll be there from 12 – 4 doing a book
signing…with l...
Sunny Disposition
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Whenever I see a sunflower, I always smile. Their upturned faces are
always looking skyward, and their stalks will actually bend to track
daylight. Or...
37. Learn How to Quilt Lava Rocks, #394
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We're finally getting into the heat of the summer and I'm ready to warm
things up with this funky new design! This is Lava Rocks:
At this point, with nearly...
Two Friends - The Drawn Thread
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[image: Two Friends - The Drawn Thread]
*Two Friends - The Drawn Thread , Lavender Sachet, Dirty Belfast Linen, DMC*
[image: Two Friends - The Drawn Thread]
OUch.
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I am finally "back in business" after a week
of not being able to do much of anything.
My left leg started really, REALLY hurting
last Monday evening and...
We’re Home! (And someone turned 5…)
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My heart is full. I can’t even describe to you how much relief I felt as
each percentage of fire containment rose over the weekend. It went from
5%, to ...
Dream Big ♥
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*You have a vision and you nail it! That has never happen to me... Before
this Dare to dream big.*
*
*
*
*
*Sharing with: Nature Footstep, Sweet Shot T...
connecting threads winner.
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the winner of the connecting threads giveaway is ... kelly o.
congrats to you, kelly!!!
email me: rachel at psiquilt dot com
thanks to all of y'all that en...
May Mid-Century Modern bee blocks
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I finished my bee blocks for May. The block is called Stacked Bricks and
the tutorial by The Sometimes Crafter and modified by Linda to work as a
border o...
A lovely day ...
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... that's what last Sunday was.
I went to a sit-and-sew day with a relatively new and informal group called
the Yorkshire Modern Quilt Guild. This is onl...
More of the Vintage Shop
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I'm sharing more beautiful things from *Vintage Market & Design*, the shop
where my small Cabin & Cottage corner is located. So many of you have said
you...
Settling in......
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Each year it seems to take a little longer to unpack and settle into the
cabin. If the weather is not great we spend some time at Jack's house up
the roa...
Why You Are Where You Are: For Such a Time as Now
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It’s like the skin of this place is red. Everywhere, red soil sheathes
things, like hardly under the surface of Africa’s dirt is her heart. Like
you could ...
Free Classes and Patterns From Craftsy
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Have you seen the free patterns and classes at Craftsy? Lots to choose from!
Just a sample of the free sewing classes Sewing and quilting, embroidery,
knit...
This will be the day
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That you will hear me say
that i will never run away
I am here for you
Love is meant for two
This wedding was brought to you by Prince and too many bags of ...
Welcome to the Beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula!
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Hello! We are deep in the busy part of summer! Work hard, play hard because
it is a short fleeting thing called that summer season, in Michigan’s
Keweenaw ...
ribbon bow holder {a tutorial}
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As most of you know, I have a two-month-old little girl. And do you know
what one of my biggest dilemmas was in preparing for her? Nope-it doesn’t
have ...
Single Girl with Daisies
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It seems like a long time ago that I blogged my very first post which was a Single
Girl Quilt. I have once again quilted a Single Girl quilt, this time for...
Continuing Education
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My mind is swirling with all the information packed in my brain today. The
"Native Grasses" workshop was very informative. I so hope we can
incorporate som...
Guest Post on Ucreate
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Hello everyone! Today I am over at Ucreate. I love Kari and Becky and
have had the pleasure of meeting them both. They are such fun ladies and
I’m exc...
Spools
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My pal Julie had made a really cool spools quilt a year or so ago and I
thought it would be a good way to use up the mashed potato cream fabrics I
had le...
Sandie @ crazy’boutquilts – A Crochet Summer
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This post is part of the A Season by Hand series. Find the schedule here.
Full details on sponsors and prizes here. —– Hi everyone! I am Sandie and I
blog ...
A new Union Jack bag + Fabric Fest
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Welcome to my stop on the Riley Blake Fabric Fest blog tour. I'm so excited
to show off my latest sewing project: a Union Jack bag! I made it this past
we...
Quilts for Sale
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I sell some of my quilts; I am depressed when I see them rolled and hidden
from the sight.So I am looking for loving homes for them.
Have a look if you ar...
-
As soon as the book, Quilts and Rugs by Polly Minick and Laurie Simpson I
ordered arrived I had to start pulling fabric for this quilt.. Christmas
Flow...
Paintings
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Hello lovelies! The girls are at home for the summer holidays so I managed
last week some me-time in my craft room to finish some paintings for my
sister’s...
Flower Patch Quilt Along Show and Tell
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Block pictures are starting to show up for my Flower Patch Quilt Along. I
am so excited to see the use of so many great fabrics and how each person
brings...
Creating Unusual Borders - Whole Cloth Progress
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Here's where I'm at with the newest whole cloth. I'm still not sure if
there's going to be some piecing in the borders or not. I keep going back
and ...
My Friend GLORIA......
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*So the SUO challenge for today was to make a patriotic card.....oh man did
my lips freeze on that one. I have no patriotic stamps.......are there any
th...
Make-A-List Monday -
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Hi, all!
Monday has rolled around again - after a wonderful Father's Day weekend,
which saw two boat excursions, an afternoon at Man Of Steel, and a good...
A Dragonfly, A Rainy Day and A Stack of Books
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It's funny how a rainy day makes everything look different. It makes
everything a little more cozy, don't you think. I had a visit inside today
from a ...
Refreshed...Quilt Vacation!
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I just returned home from a delightful quilt vacation in beautiful
Wisconsin. I'd never been to Wisconsin before and came home ready to move
there! While t...
Chicken Enchiladas & Ambrosia Pie
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I made these with some assistance by the Captain a few minutes ago. They're
in the oven now. I got this recipe from my sister a few years ago, and I've ...
Super Star Quilt in Quilty Magazine
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My Super Star Quilt is in the latest (May/June 2013) Issue of Quilty
Magazine! [We went to Jones Point this morning, and you can see Little
Tiny on her b...
Plenty
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Some of us are *OFF* to Family Camp!
Activities for the young ones,
Cafeteria food (I don't have to cook!),
and
Lots of time to Visit with friends!
...
Peonies...love/hate relationship
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A big hello from Michigan to all my blogland friends!! I just want you to
know that I am back up and running on a new computer! It will take me
awhil...
Butterflies and Weddings
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I have been trying for what seems like forever to get to this wedding
quilt.
Then a really good friend of mine learned that after one surgery
she will ha...
lazy days
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Hand sewing is all I am getting done...Better late then never too! My Quilt
Alliance quilt is still being worked on... sigh... I need red and blue
thread...
Coming Up for Air
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I'm finally home after over a month of being on the road teaching and
speaking. While I love what I do, I'm a homebody at heart and I need to
come up for ...
Creating Memories
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A beautiful day at the Oregon Coast and a wonderful celebration of all of
our fathers, everywhere.
I am blessed to have lived in two beautiful and sce...
Hello/Goodbye
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This is the time of year that I love and hate. It is the end of school,
time to be with my children but also time to say goodbye to some good
friends and t...
Mason's Quilt
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A few weeks ago for my birthday Lori met me for lunch and gave me a great
gift bag. Among other goodies were 2 sets of Lori's rulers.
Lori calls this set t...
22 en liberty...
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Une forme très classique Avec des tissus encore plus classiques Ca donne...
Mon sac 22 carrés en Liberty Tissus de "tissus en liberté" Anses de "la
couse...
Dinner at the Beach
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I've been busy and can't believe June is more than halfway done already!
My DH and I finally celebrated our 40th with dinner on Pensacola Beach with
frien...
Still quilting ...
-
I know you all realise that I'm madly quilting away on Mrs Billings, I feel
really naughty not checking in more often - but honestly, I can't imagine
const...
Summer Kick Off
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This photo makes me a bit dizzy! Flag Day is always a good time to get out
my patriotic and red, white and blue quilts for summer. The banister makes
a goo...
Nine Patch Puzzle
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This quilt was made with the help of many of the ladies who attended our
annual quilting retreat in February. They were asked to bring a colourful
nine-pa...
BALLET....
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Al heel lang heeft deze prachtige vorm van dansen mij enorm aangetrokken.
De sierlijke bewegingen, het dromerige en de prachtige balletpakjes
met volle tul...
The Sydney Quilt Show 2013
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Sunday was my 5th Anniversary of quilting!!
It seems like yesterday that Gbf and I thought it would be fun to have a
look at the big quilt show round the...
Zakka Along 2.0 Patchwork Please: Tea Cozy + Pouch
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I'm super honored to be joining in on this Zakka Along! If you're not sure
what I'm talking about you can read more about it here on LR Stitched.
Bas...
Spring 2013 Quilt Market - Recap #2
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My photos from Day #1 of the show floor of Quilt Market
I had to start my day by visiting Tula Pink's booth & take some photos.
Her booth was amazing as...
Awesome Work
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Hello Everyone,
Yesterday was my last session of teaching the Glacier Star at Country
Treasures in Chester, Vermont. These ladies are not only talented, f...
Reusable towels on a roll
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Just a project I made for my daughter since she is very Eco friendly and wants to save money.
I used fabrics from my stash and only had to purchase the snaps...
{GIVEAWAY} Moen faucet!!
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{GIVEAWAY} Moen 90 Faucet!! i would love this in my
bathroom….thanks Giveaway Promote for hosting this great giveaway and
having me as a part of it! ente...
Good things
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Well, that was a fun! Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and all your encouragement. It sounds like 30 might not be that bad after all. So far, so...
A Day with Loretta Bennett
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I got to spend Saturday with Loretta Bennett of Gee's Bend, Alabama!
When Stephanie heard she would be in the area for another project,
she organized a sew...
Mosaic Monday: Flowers and Father's Day
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It's been a lovely Father's Day here today, with lots of love and great
gifts. I don't often write about personal things here, but I just wanted
to ...
Claiming My Blog with Bloglovin
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Okay....I'm following along with the "herd of bloggers" who still want to
be found when Google disappears. I thought I'd already done everything
correctly...
French nine-patch quilt progress
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I finished making 120 5"x5" nine-patch blocks, and started playing with the French General charm pack squares for the layout for my French nine-patch quilt. ...
Whit's Knits: Slip Stitch Dishtowels
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These dishtowels look really complicated to make, don't they? I love that
because, just like you want hard things to look easy, it's a great coup to
make...
ARE YOU A LIST MAKER?
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I WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU ARE LIST MAKERS?
I think I have mentioned before that my husband is a list maker. He will
make list for camping, grocery st...
Small Quilts
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Sometimes smaller is better.
Since moving the Hoosier to another room in our house, I have a little more
wall space in my studio to display some of my smal...
Claiming my Blog
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I'm not at all sure what I'm doing...but Bloglovin says I need to do this...so here we go...we'll see if I still have a blog when this is all done...LOL! We...
This Weekend
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Well it's still very wintery and cold here and my cold is still sticking
around. Dawn who lives in Adelaide and I (in Hobart) have cut out Mrs
Beasley's...
For Our New Baby!
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No, he is not here yet - hopefully very soon, as DS, Aaron is in Thailand
with Ooy and I will fly next Friday. As you would expect, I'm anxious and
excited...
♥ 52 Weeks of Happy ♥ 24/52
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Hello Lovelies,
thank you so much for your kind comments and prayers for my Mum. She is
still in hospital and I will be much happier when she is stronger.
S...
This week's projects
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I worked on some small projects this past week. It's been a nice break from
making bigger quilts, but I'm gearing up to get back to that and finish 2
large...
New Amitie BOM
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Putting it simply, I simply adore Jen Kingwell's (*Amitie*) talent for
quilt and pattern making.
Jen's new Block of the Month quilt 'Bring Me Flowers' is ...
More Retreat Makes
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We're at the end of school crazy time around here and while classes
finished yesterday we are now in the throes of exam prep. Each of them have
5 exams to ...
Victorian hand towels
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Hello my darlings and Happy Pink Saturday!
This week I worked on some darling Shabbydazzle pink Victorian hand towels.
I really needed something to dre...
Keeping busy...
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Working on clearing up a lot of half finished project this weekend but
couldn't resist starting something new...
I go this crib quilt a week or so ago. It...
The Sweet Life Begins
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Look at this lovely bundle of yummy gorgeousness! This is Cori Dantini'snew line of fabric and I am a very lucky girl to be getting to play with
this befor...
inspiration overload
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The mind boggles. So many things to look at, touch, consider, experience and plan to do! Working at the Quilt and Craft Show is work in a way but play in soo...
New Catalog product shares
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It’s the Little Things
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Well, it is, isn’t it? I don’t always remember to keep my Five Good Things
journal everyday, but most days I like to write down what makes me happy.
So...
Pink Cup Collection
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Jill from Bella Rosa Antiques was hosting an anniversary giveaway & I am so
excited & honored that I was one of her winners!!
She had so many things to c...
BACK FROM MICHIGAN AND OFF TO CALIFORNIA.....
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Hello everyone!! The week in Michigan was great. We shot 4 homes and 1 garden , and, of course, the barn wedding for the book. Off to California tomorrow for...
Return of the Daizy Quilt.
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Those who have been reading this blog for awhile may remember this quilt.
Its been nearly two years since it has made an appearance on this blog and
I am...
WELCOME BACK
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All over America families will be honoring "Father" this weekend. If your earthly father is still alive, you will probably be doing something special for...
hippy cookies
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I've been trying out cookie recipes every now and then that are gluten
free. This one hit the spot for me but the kids weren't crazy about them.
Mostly b...
A sunny burst of yellow
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I am surrounded by fields of rapeseed this summer, luckily I am not
allergic to it. They have made my dogwalks very colourful!
Have a lovely weekend!...
V and Co: i miss my sewing machine...but...
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i haven't touched my sewing machine for over a week. maybe it's been almost two.
sigh.
i really miss it.
i have been thinking of a butt load of fun things t...
Garden Tour
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Last weekend was the Kansas City Garden Tour. These pictures are from Cody
Hogan's home. His Chef's garden was a true delight and my favorite of the
ent...
The Story of one Darling Little Commode
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This darling little commode came home with me from a garage sale a couple
of years ago. I paid much more for it than I had ever paid for a piece of
...
Volare
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*Volare* is the Italian for 'to fly' (or soar) and is the name of the
current European Space Agency mission being conducted by Luca Parmitano on
the Intern...
*** NEU ***
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Hallo an alle .....
Nach langem Suchen habe ich endlich eine Spedition gefunden, die es mir
möglich macht auch Großmöbel wie z.B Schränke, Kommoden , Tis...
Photo Art Friday, June 14th
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Hi there! Hope this post finds you well and enjoying your life.
*It's Thursday, so that means it's time again for Photo Art Friday!* Our
virtual art g...
Selvedge Booth at Pour LÁmour Du Fill.
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Walking into the Selvedge booth, one must keep their hand firmly on their
purse,
because it just wants to jump out and throw all its money on the counter...
peaks
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This quilt reminds me of the mountains. We moved to Texas about 6 months
ago, from Colorado, and boy do we miss the mountains. I guess we just have
to ...
as promised...
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...the woolly blanket! It may not be the time of the year for some of us to be thinking of woolly things (in fact, it may seem a bit like back-to-school item...
Shabby Apple Giveaway...
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Congratulations Joni @ Six Cherries On Top. You are the winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway. Enjoy your new dress. Oh happy day. The lovely folks at Shabby A...
Stitching
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I'm back working on my stitchery blocks for Ruby's Garden, I started these
a while ago. And now want to get it finished into a quilt. There are 12
stitche...
Shop the Maple Valley Farmhouse
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Hello! How are you all doing? I hope all is well in your neck of the
woods! You may have noticed a major trend in my blog posts lately in that
they all ...
Inspiration Vintage
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Hi everyone! Long time, no see. I've been missing you all. I hope to be
back with a little chit-chat on Friday, but today is more of a news
announcement...
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Can you see my smile from there?
I'm floating on a quilty cloud but here's a quick late night post to share
with you my dear friends in stitching.
I've bee...
today I'm loving : Mini Moderns
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[image: Mini Moderns, Darjeeling Wallpaper in Chalkhill Blue]
I've been taking a closer look at some of the lovely people who will be
attending the Folksy ...
Winner and Thank you!
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Thank you so much for celebrating my 7th anniversary in blogging!
I appreciate all your compliments and comments on my blog makeover.
I find myself quest...
Yo-yos and strings
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I am done with the yo-yo quilt. The quilt has been washed and crinkled up.
Green backing.
I painted the bathroom this pretty blue color and spray painted ...
Individual Garden Veggie Frittatas
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We always have lots of chicken eggs on hand, thanks
to our flock of chickens ~ so there is always a place
for eggs on the menu for any meal. Here's one wa...
Just can't stop
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I love quilting and always have, but I have reached new heights of "have to
quilt" lately. I find the whirr of the sewing machine so soothing and just
love...
Cosmic quilt top in solids
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This quilt top is destined for my God-sister, as a gift for her college
graduation.
I like it, but -- like always, am stuck on how to quilt it.
[image: ...
Mom’s Quilts
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Today I want to share a few of my Mom’s quilts. As I have mentioned in the
past, she does a lot of pattern testing for me. The following quilts are
the o...
Mary: Scrappy trip table cover
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Mary cut a strip from almost every fabric in her stash to make this table
cover.
Tutorial by Bonnie Hunter:
quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/scrappy-trip...
Finally! We Are in the House!!
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Good Morning, Friends! It's certainly been awhile since I've seen you.
This move back to OK has, without a doubt, been the MOVE FROM HELL!! If
anybody h...
Holiday Sweet Tweet Winners
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What a wonderful time I had reading all of your winter traditions. I really
loved getting a teeny glimpse into your lives and how you celebrate with
your f...
Evening Star Quilt Guild
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Last weekend, I had the privilege of teaching two workshops for the *Evening
Star Quilt Guild*, the same guild that hosted the Quilt Symposium of
Alabama i...
Scrap Basket Sunday
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It's another Scrap Basket Sunday at Kim's blog!
I look forward to seeing what Kim and everyone else doing with their
scraps.
This week I was busy work...
Heart's Content
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Summer days call for little projects,
that can be carried around and worked on,
in the here, and there, and the in-between of everything else...
Xanadu and Gems - Quilting Up Close
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"Xanadu" Quilt made by Chris Daly with Dye Candy Hand Dyed Fabrics, machine
quilted by Rene Gorbold
Rene Gorbold joined me in my booth last month at the Riv...
SFQ 2013 Guild Challenge
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It was a great day at the guild challenge the other day. I enjoyed
looking at all the quilts and seeing how everyone interpreted the theme:
"America the...
shall we try this again
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Hello there friends! Silly of me to manage my blog post with my iPhone
earlier, he he. Poof, my post was gone before I knew it! So, I won't
rewrite it all,...
The story of the French Bunny and Panda.
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Here is my first bunny, from my own pattern. I have been working on this
one for some time now. She has already been sold. I just wanted to share
some ...
THANK YOU!
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I just wanted to send out my heartfelt "thanks" to Anne from Cottons N Wool.
I won her giveaway of a Kathy Schmitz book and it is even autographed!! How
...
This Little Light of Mine...
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Hello
This is a continued post on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South
Dakota.
It is far from Chicago but not far from my heart, I feel a connection ...
Loop yarn therapy
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I recently lost a cashmere shawl last week pure cashmere it was the softest
buttery soft shawl ever.I searched online for a replacement but its just
too pr...
When He was eleven or twelve....
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...our nephew drew this picture so he and his Granddaddy could make a box
to keep his stuff contained. Fast forward six years I found the
picture while lo...
Chatting with India Hicks
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We are thrilled to announce our newest interview with the beautiful and
fascinating India Hicks - model, mother, designer, and 2nd cousin of the
Prince ...
kaleidoscope pillow
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This last week I was able to finish my kaleidoscope pillow and get it sent
off. It already has made its way to its new home and was well received.
There ...
Bring Gatherings Magazine to Print
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Hello friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve been here and this poor blog is
so neglected. But I’ve been busy working on some exciting projects for
Gathering...
friday finish
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Outside pictures taken earlier this week of my finished quilt *sunny*,
measuring 60" by 75".
It's machine quilted in the ditch and hand quilted wit...
June is 4 Home Improvement: Mom's Favorite Apron
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With summer comes time to do some much needed chores around the house.
There's the wonderful bounty from the gardens and orchards to pick, can and
bake i...
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I have choosen a winner for the pattern bundle.
Kalynn's Creations said...
Love the booth, so much work, but totally worth the end result. Thanks for
the ...
Interweave Summer Preview
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Interweave Crochet's Summer Issue Preview is up for the gazing. In this
issue, I have a summery cotton vest. This vest and I have quite the
history. Se...
Ivy Street Market!
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Summertime is here! Now let the fun begin!
I am excited to be a part of the *Ivy St. Market* on Saturday, July 6th.
41529 Ivy St., Murrieta, CA 92562
*It ...
Summer Vacation Facebook Digital Freebie Hop!
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It's a summer freebie extravaganza! I've joined a group on Etsy called the Digital Designers, a lovely group of shop owners who each specialize in creating d...
Newsletter news
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[image: 1]
This flowering paperbush is one of the earliest spring bloomers on the east
coast, fitting to show now since I am in a bit of confusion in terms ...
A month (or more) of quilting and Carbs!
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My blogging has turned into a once a month activity. Life for me in New
Hampshire has proven to keep me busy as ever! Being involved in two
guilds, worki...
Zakka Along 2.0 :: Patchwork, Please kicked off!!
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I can't begin to tell you how much I have been looking forward to this! The
Zakka Along finally kicked off with Penny's awesome variation of bellpepper
co...
Louisa Harding Book Giveaway Winners!
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Three Graces
Drum roll please...
I am pleased to announce the three "lucky" knitters who will each receive a
copy of Louisa Harding's "Three Graces" patt...
Daily Specials!!
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We are going to have a different special every day
this week!!
Check our website daily!!
This is the first one ~
They will change every
evening and last t...
Felt-ertainment
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My daughter Charlotte should write a book. I've never seen a more prolific
eight-year-old. She is a craft-making machine. Her favorite stuffed animal
is an...
Tea Time!
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Well folks, it's the very last post for the Fat Quarter Gang. Sad but true. :( It's been such great fun and the projects have been so wonderfully, fantastic....
Who's Your Neighbor?
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This doesn't look like much of a quilt block. But, join a few together and
the pattern emerges. This wasn't the placement I originally planned - a
mista...
Ta Daa... Finished My Pink Scarf Project
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I'm so happy to finally have finished my "Pink Scarf" for the Pink Scarf
Project hosted by Vicki of 2 Bags Full to support woman with breast
cancer an...
BAD BAD COLD!!!
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Hallo Ihr Lieben,
Eigentlich sollte dieses Wochenende hier ein zuckersüßes Giveaway für Euch
erscheinen! Doch leider kommte es immer anders als man den...
May in Paris: Roses at the Rodin
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Hello, my friends! I have a treat for your weekend! Last May at this time I
was in Paris on a whirlwind photographic trip that took me from there to
London...
keep calm and create.....
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life is a little busy in our part of the world at the moment....
but not too busy to work on some things that have been swirling around in
my mind!
above ...
New Spring and Summer Crochet Patterns
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*Lots going on so I'm popping by to show you:*
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**A. *The view of red *bananas* and jumbo *frangipani* from the window of
my sunny crochet studio:
At left ...
Sew...How are You?
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Hi Bloggie Friends,
Do you have a "thing" for sewing implements, especially pretty ones? Well,
I do-don't judge. My mom sewed like nobody's business a...
Italian Meatball Bake w/Zoodles
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Italian Food isn't usually what you think of when you *think* low-carb BUT
there are many pasta-less options. One of my favorites is Zoodles --
julienne c...
Fabric Tuesday: Woolies Flannel Quilt Finish!
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I have to say while I consider this one of the less attractive quilts I've
ever made, it is a perfect representation of why I make quilts and using
...
Market
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Melda and I are back from International Quilt Market hosted this year in
Portland Oregon. This is our booth. We showed Lilly Belle Signs for the
first time...
Zero Tasking.....I think NOT
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Well, well, well
I guess it's due time to check-in in here.
I probably owe a few of you an update on what's been going on in our lives.
Let's just say......
2012 Mystery Blocks - 10, 11 and 12
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Sewing and stitching time has been very scarce lately. This morning I was
determined to spend some time with my sewing machine piecing the final
blocks for...
I. Love. This. Quilt.
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Graduation present time...with Buddy getting the flu I wasn't sure I'd get
this done in time but I did. I love the Amy Butler prints and the dragonfly
qui...
1 comment:
Wow that quilt is stunning, definitely one of those 'what was she thinking' quilts. Way cool.
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