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Quilts for Fire Victims

I am always impressed and touched by the compassion and giving nature of the quilting community.  This past year, I've been trying to make an effort to donate quilts to auctions, charity and give sewing time to friends in need.  Not only does it feel good to give, but I love quilting and I want to ... View Post

My New Favorite Block

Kelly sent an A-MAZ-ING stack of fabrics to me for her "Bee Happy" month.  She asked each of us to make one 18" improv block.  We could do anything at all. ANYTHING! I had seen this tutorial by "Six White Horses" awhile ago and thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to try it out.  I ... View Post

Fresh Sewing Day

How is it September already? My little boy turns three on Wednesday.  THREE!  I didn't cry when he turned one or two, but I may shed a few tears when he blows out his candles this year.  He's not a baby anymore and not even a toddler anymore.  He's a BIG BOY (and he lets me know ... View Post

I Heart the 80’s Swap

I just realized I never blogged about the 80's swap I participated in. Since I am packing to move this month, it's a good time to catch up on past projects. The "I Heart the 80's" Modern Sewing Swap was pretty much MADE for me.  I am a huge fanatic for 80's pop culture and the second I heard ... View Post

WIP Wednesday

Would you believe that I JUST realized it's Wednesday?  Things have been in an uproar here with our move, plus we were traveling for 4 days this past week, so not a lot got done. Here is a sneak peak of my project for Fab Little Quilt Swap: It's a little crinkly in the photo, because the papers ... View Post