In those instances where I have decided to machine quilt a project, I like to work on a “warm up” sample to practice a little before starting in. This means that eventually I end up with a little pile of odd-sized quilted pieces with no other purpose in life than to sit there staring at me. So lately I’ve come up with one idea of how to use them and not let them go to waste.
What to do with FMQ samples
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Winner of Fall into Fall Giveaway
Thank you all for participating in this blog hop. I hope you had fun and got to know and befriend new quilters! Now that this event is over, I am planning on taking some time and visiting all of you who left comments (and have blogs), to get to know you a little better. I also hope to “see” you back here. After all, that is what blogging and quilting is about: building friendships and communities. Read More
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Once Again, Old Town Quito
Jamie and I met up again yesterday for our monthly rendezvous in the Old Town. Normally we go down in the morning, but Jamie had a workshop so we agreed to meet at the trolley station at noon. By the time we got downtown, it was past one o’clock, so lunch was naturally the first order of the day. Read More
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A day to rejoice
It was just under two weeks ago that we were glued to our TV sets with the terrifying events taking place here in Ecuador. Now again, it is hard to take our eyes off that screen, but for completely different motives. The rescue of 33 miners in Chile is something that lifts our spirits and gives us a reason to believe in the ENORMOUS possibilities of the human spirit. I rejoice with millions throughout the world. And I hope the media pay attention… good news IS news!
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What to do with 3-D Petal Samples? A Dahlia Wall Hanging!
With another month gone by, I ended up once again with a little pile of petal samples from our Dimensional Flowers BOM Series, in addition to the other 3-D orphan flower samples I still have sitting around. Read More
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Trying to return to normality
I just want to thank all of you who have written expressing concern over the events of the last week here in Ecuador. Once again, it is wonderful to be part of such a caring community. Read More
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Fall into Fall Quilt Bloggers’ Give-Away Blog Hop
This giveaway is now closed.
Ready to participate in this giveaway blog hop? Ok, then… here’s my prize! Read More
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A sad, sad day for my country
Today (actually yesterday, Sept. 30) I had set aside to work on my prize for the Fall into Fall giveaway blog hop (follow the scarecrow in the sidebar for more info and to follow the blogs in this hop). Instead, I spent a large part of the morning waiting to hear from my children as to their whereabouts in what turned out to be a day of deep social unrest. Read More
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Moving along with my wedding quilt
I have about three fourths of this project quilted. Only three strips left to do, which I hope I can squeeze in this morning, before my friends arrive for our weekly sewing circle. Read More
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A New Look
Bet you were surprised when you came visiting today, right? Jared and I just haven’t been too happy with the way this blog looked, so over the past week have been working intensely to tidy things up. We hope that the “cleaner” look will make it easier for you to find things and make your visit here more pleasant. Hope you like it!
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My New Beau
His name is Charlie. Charlie Singer, Esq., to be more precise.
He’s been tweaked. I wanted to say he’s been tweaked for my pleasure, but Jamie said that was highly inappropriate. Instead, I’m supposed to say he’s been adapted for free motion quilting. And that makes me happy. Read More
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How to Master the Frog Stitch (as painlessly as possible)
As a community, quilters are known for their positive attitudes and even humorous outlook on life. As a beginner quilter, I quickly learned that there was a whole new language to learn, that pretty much reflects quilters’ quirkiness. Frog stitching was one of the first terms I would have to become familiar with, and a sewing technique I was quickly to master as a beginner quilting. Read More
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How to Make Your Own (really cheap!) Cone Thread Stand
I have not been able to find a sturdy stand locally to use with cone threads. The only ones I’ve seen are attached to the table of industrial sewing machines. Purchasing one in the U.S. and having it shipped down has not seem cost-effective. Enter my homemade solution: 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 am learning how to dye my own fabrics and am dabbling 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.