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My 1st Giveaway!

24 Mar

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AND WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED. Thanks to all who entered! I've been wanting to do a giveaway for awhile, and I think moving is the perfect occasion.  My husband and I are making a huge life change by moving up north and we are so excited and nervous.  I'm also nervous to do a ... View Post

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Flea Market Fancy, giveaway, pink posies

Katie Jump Rope

15 Mar

I have a problem.  When I like a designer's fabric line I want it all of it!  I have never been one to use an entire collection in a single quilt.  I really like to mix and match my fabrics, but there is something satisfying about owning a complete set.  This brings me to Denyse Schmidt's "Katie ... View Post

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Movin’ On

12 Mar

My March block for the Vintage Sheet Quilting Bee is done and I am mailing it off in the morning!  I was really pleased with how it turned out.  I would have liked to have done 2 blocks, but time just isn't permitting right now with the move.  I am loving being a part of a sewing bee and the other ... View Post

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Swap Goodies

6 Mar

I received my package from the Vintage Sheet Swap that Jennifer @ Rosey Little Things hosted.  I got a lot of great fat quarters back (some I like more than others!).  There were 38 swappers and 545 fat quarters! The one on the bottom right with the rick-rack print was the pattern of my childhood ... View Post

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Lets swap some more sheets!!

5 Mar

photo credit: Amanda *Bake It Pretty* Why am I a sucker for vintage sheets??  I really think they just remind me of my childhood, plus the prints are so yummy. Shari over at "Sew Make Time" is doing a Vintage Sheet Swap.  It is based around a blanket from Amanda Blake Soule's book "Homemade Home" ... View Post

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First Bee Block!

5 Mar

We are having an open house on Sunday, but I took a little time away from dredging out our home to do a little sewing!  I was inspired, because I finally organized my sewing room so that I can walk around in it again.  It's a room above our garage that I used for my bridal alterations business, but ... View Post

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quilting bee, sewing roo, string quilt, Vintage sheets

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