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WIP Wednesday

I am finally having a week where I feel like I am making a lot of progress on my unfinished projects.  I'm eager to get them crossed off before the new year and start fresh! In no particular order: Doll #2 of 3 is done!  She will arrive at her new home on Thanksgiving.  Doll #3 is cut out and ... View Post

TGIFF- Quilt Market

Last Tuesday was definitely a "Thank Goodness I Finished It!" day.  I was asked to work on two quilts for the Robert Kaufman booth at International Quilt Market. That means I had to cut, piece, baste, quilt, bind & sleeve one quilt, and baste, quilt, bind and sleeve a second quilt all in three ... View Post

Wonky Star Block

Can you believe that I sewed?!  I certainly can't!  We are getting all settled into our new/old house.  The boxes are half unpacked, and the sewing machine, of course, was one of the first items to be un-boxed (after the kid's room and kitchen).  The kids are also doing amazingly well with sharing a ... View Post

The 100 Day Hustle with Kelsey Sews

Today is not only the first day of Fall, it's 100 days until the end of the year!  Kelsey Sews is hosting the 100 Day Hustle to help kick everybody's butts in gear and get those unfinished projects done.  Wouldn't it be nice to start 2013 with a clean slate? I'm trying to be realistic with my list, ... View Post

WIP Wednesday- Hexy Fever

Sadly, all I've sewn in the last week is this ball.  The sewing machine is packed away.  The fabric is also packed away, but I keep ripping the tape off the boxes to grab just one more scrap. This was my first time making a pincushion and I am really enjoying having a little hand-sewing to work on. ... View Post

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