I’ve finished the last of these amigurumi projects!
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Another gnome, and a little elephant
I’ve been looking through my crochet amigurumi pattern purchases over the last year and decided I really need to make these projects now… before I invest in any new patterns. 😊
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Easter Projects
Over the last few weeks I’ve been able to make a little bit of time to work on a few Easter projects.
Still drawing… and enjoying it!
There has been a little bit of sewing, which I will post about soon, but the last few weeks have still centered on drawing new projects.
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New projects… a lot of drawing!
Haven’t had a chance to do much sewing lately, because I’ve been busy drawing and writing up new patterns!
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Valentine Gnomes
In addition to quilting, I love to crochet, knit, and cross-stitch. Lately I have been trying to make sure I make time each week for at least one of these activities.
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Valentine Day’s Projects
I don’t know about you, but I really like to change my cushion covers around depending on the holiday and/or season.
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The problem with custom kitchens
During 2015 – 2016 I built and moved into my dream house. (You can read about this process here, here, and here.) My mother, my son and family, and I had been living in three different homes on the same property, which we sold and then moved out of town. Those houses would later be […]
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Learning new skills
I have been designing applique patterns for over 20 years now! When I compare what I do now to how I started my design process I can see the growth. My drawings are more polished, my pattern instructions so much better than when I started this journey. The learning never ends, and I continue to […]
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Back in the saddle… again!
Yes, it’s certainly been a while. And there are reasons for this. One particular big one over the last year. So let me tell you a little about it…
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Preparing Freezer Paper Templates for Hand Applique
Welcome back, fellow applique enthusiasts! Today, we will be looking at how to prepare freezer paper templates for hand applique. As we continue to explore the fascinating world of applique techniques, we can’t overlook the significance of proper template preparation. In our previous post, we discussed the wonders of hand applique using freezer paper and […]
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More on Applique with Freezer Paper: A Versatile Technique for Precise Results
So far, we have completed a series of blog posts focusing on the ins and outs of hand applique, covering five different techniques, from needle turn hand applique to reverse applique. There is no one way to applique, but… we will probably all admit to having a favorite method. In this blog post, we’ll dive […]
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Reverse Applique: A Unique Twist to Applique Techniques
Are you ready to take your quilting skills to the next level? If you’ve been following this blog, you’re already familiar with the art of applique and the various hand sewing methods involved. Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of reverse applique. This technique will add a unique twist to your quilt designs and […]
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I love to dye my own fabrics, am a fanatic of free-motion quilting, and dabble with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life. 
