Category Archives: Quilting

Crazy 4 U

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Yes, the date is accurate, from what I can tell. You are looking at one of the thirty-six 12×12″ squares that make up the crazy quilt that I just bought today. It isn’t even the best square. It’s made mostly … Continue reading →

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Peace, Man!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Just a little silliness to celebrate my day off!

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I’ll Live for Him

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Oh, so girly! I wasn’t planning to have this one turn out so pink and purple, but sometimes you can’t help yourself. And with a title like “I’ll Live for Him,” It’s hard to expect camo, I suppose. The bird … Continue reading →

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Almost Persuaded

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

    I made this tonight after doing a little more organizing and working on an unfinished project with which I am not sure what to do. The background fabric is unbleached muslin that I “dyed” using watered down acrylic … Continue reading →

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Hanger covers, the alternative to destructive behavior

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

After my software’s fourth crash of the day, I realized that I had the choice of either shoving my fist through my monitor or stepping away from the computer and making something with my hands. Since I don’t have the … Continue reading →

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Big Ole Pincushion

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

I decided, for no particular reason, to make a pincushion today. I have a new box of pins, so why not? My main concern was how to fill it. I don’t like pincushions filled with polyfill or batting pieces because … Continue reading →

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Bernina cozy tutorial, part one

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

As you recall, I found an unpleasant surprise when I recently used my Bernina. In order to protect her from further acts of desecration, I have embarked upon a project to make a Bernina Cozy. I’m making this way more … Continue reading →

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The things you find…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

This is a potholder. I made it this weekend using a couple of orphan blocks and a section of a retired bath towel. Not only did this project net me a new potholder, (of which I am always short), but … Continue reading →

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