I got some really helpful feedback on my question about what to use to make a soft ball (or other toy) jingle. Read More
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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! Read More
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Follow Friday: Crafty Storage
Let’s face it. We tend to accumulate. Fabric, threads, batting, stabilizers, embellishments, books, magazines, patterns… and on and on. And we can just as easily get disorganized with all the “junk” we set down here or there in our hurry to get on with the sewing. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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A finished afghan
At last I have finished my crocheted afghan. Actually, it’s not mine. It’s meant for Alexia’s room… to use whenever she’s here. Again, it certainly feels good to finish a project! Read More
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How to wind yarn into a center pull ball
I learned to crochet at my Ecuadorean grandma’s knee when I was five. Knitting was something I started learning when I was eight, at the German school. Yep, we’re talking about near on five decades that I’ve been knitting and crocheting… off and on. Read More
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One Cause, One Wednesday, One Hundred Collages
In one way or another, we have all been touched by cancer. Some have been affected by some type of cancer in their own bodies; others of us have someone close to us battling the disease, and way too many of us have lost one or more loved ones to it. We can do something to help find a cure.
This month we are being given a special opportunity to support this cause in a way dear to our hearts. So mark your calendars for February 16! Read More
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Follow Friday: Twelve by Twelve
Ready for some eye candy? Looking for some inspiration? Willing to be challenged? Read More
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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! Read More
Posted in Applique, Wall hangings
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. 
