Category Archives: Quilting

Memory quilts

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I was busy today cutting out lots of squares for a rag quilted memory quilt made from men’s shirts.  I’m going to rag quilt mine, but there are lots of different ways to make a memory quilt. Like the ones … Continue reading →

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How to: Making a nine patch quilt block

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

I like to pass on instructions for all things related to quilting that are easy to understand and well illustrated.  Such is the case in this article.  Easy to understand instructions for making a nine patch quilt block.  Take a … Continue reading →

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Ticker Tape and Featherweight

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I wanted to work on my Ticker Tape quilt blocks this afternoon.  I’m not sure this is exactly how they are supposed to be done, but it works for me. If I understand correctly, ticker tape quilt blocks have strips … Continue reading →

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My new books

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

I no longer have any excuses for not having something to do!  My two new books from Amazon should keep my busy for many years. Mary Thomas published this Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches back in 1934.  That was a few … Continue reading →

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Flannel baby lovie with green frogs

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Here’s the baby lovie that I listed on Etsy this morning.  I fussy cut out one of the frogs to make the center design on both sides.  I made each of the small squares with three layers of flannel so … Continue reading →

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Shamrock table runner and other adventures

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I decided that I wanted to get my hair cut this morning, even though my hubby had taken the truck and left me with my car that wasn’t running the way it should.  The last time I had driven it, … Continue reading →

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Courthouse steps table runner

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I listed my Courthouse Steps on Etsy today.  You can go to etsy.com if you want to see more pictures.   I really like the movement created by the diagonal strips of the red and blue areas.  I realize that … Continue reading →

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How to: Getting started with hand embroidery

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I’m thinking about doing some hand embroidery on some of my linen items.  I even found some embroidery thread.  I was going to buy some at Wal-Mart on Saturday, but they didn’t have any.  Guess there aren’t many people doing … Continue reading →

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Tooth fairy pillow

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

My DIL sent me this link to a Martha Stewart web page with directions for a cute tooth fairy pillow.  http://www.marthastewart.com/270949/tooth-fairy-pillow-craft?czone=crafts/sewing-cnt/sewing-projects&center=326405&gallery=274690&slide=270949 I’m going to make one or two for their two boys, but I may try making a few more, … Continue reading →

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Quilt, mug rugs, and linen bag for Etsy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

My computer has been acting so silly that I couldn’t stand to use it for more than just a few minutes.  This afternoon I deleted all of my history and temp files and rebooted, and now it is working like … Continue reading →

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