I know a lot of people sit down at the beginning of the year (usually January) and decide what to do with unfinished projects, whether that be to actually finish them or donate them. I’ve never done this, because (so I thought) I pretty much finish what I start within a *decent* time frame.
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More on soft toys, whiffle balls, and jingle bells
I got some really helpful feedback on my question about what to use to make a soft ball (or other toy) jingle.
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Four new mug rugs
This week has been a busy one. And fulfilling. Because in spite of the “busyness” there has still been time to sew… and to draw!
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Meet Theodora Badra, an international quilter
Theodora certainly is an “artsy” person. Not only does she quilt, but she also paints and collects art, and does needlepoint. For a living, she runs an art and framing store with her husband. Oh, yes… Theodora is from Greece.
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How do you make a soft toy jingle or rattle?
My favorite, quick gift for a baby is a soft fabric ball. Quite often when I have odd fabric scraps left over, I cut them into the different shapes I need for a ball and collect them in a basket until I have enough to make a ball.
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Completely Insane!
Meaning… I’ve finished my wall hanging. It always feels good to finish a project, so I’m doing the happy dance. Check it out!
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Meet Irene Pratdesaba, an international quilter
Irene is relatively “new” to the quilting world, but that hasn’t stopped her from taking advantage of every opportunity offered to learn and grow. An avid quilter, she sews and sews and has quite a collection of projects already under her belt.
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What inspires me to start a new quilt?
Wayne Kollinger has invited us to reflect on this question and write a post about it today. In my case I really have to address this question in two parts.
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A little more insanity
I love quiet weekends when I am actually able to dedicate several hours at a time to sewing! And on this particular weekend I have actually been able to get quite a bit done.
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Do you compete in quilt shows?
And do you wonder how winning quilts are selected, and what the judging entails? Sometimes it can be very puzzling, and often we have been left wondering what criteria were used in selecting one or more #1 quilts.
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Halfway insane and a tree full of owls
Our sewing circle met again today… and yet I forgot to take photos. This week everybody decided to leave the afghans we are crocheting aside, and work on them in the evenings, as it isn’t as hard on the eyes as sewing is. Thursdays, therefore, will be dedicated to working on the Insane About Baltimore […]
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Meet Geta Grama, an international quilter
You probably know her already, and probably even visit her blog. Because Geta is well-known for her amazing shadow trapunto quilts. Here she shares some insights with us about how she got started quilting, and the challenges she faces in a country with no quilting tradition.
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From lonely quilter to being part of an international community
As I shared in my three-part post earlier this month (here, and here, and here), I am a self-taught quilter. This certainly had its advantages… and its disadvantages, too.
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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. 
