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I have been doing some online fabric shopping in preparation for my month in the Sew Modern Bee. It’s not ’til November, but turns out I’m making a BIG quilt and will do some of the making on my own. But, of course, I’m still looking for more fabric! {Like some Joel Dewberry and Lizzy…
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QUILT! Our summer vacation plans are takingyet another detour as my son, who turns 3 next Tuesday (!), has the chicken pox. I had time to make 8 liberated flying geese blocks for Mary Jane from the Block Lotto. These were hard to do because I feel like I just figured out how to make…
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This month’s I found some inspiration at the V&A website Then I started looking around my space for techniques and tools. Anna Maria Horner’s first sewing book has some great circle making tips. Allison’s tutorial makes circles sing! But I also found some interesting things in my stash. A really old paper pattern that I…
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I’ve been busy with the family camping without electricity –and really enjoying the space created in a day without emails and TVs. Of course, when I AM at home,the washing machine is cycling pretty much non stop!{and the kids are watching TV non stop!!} My design wall is pretty basic this week. Just the necessities.…
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I’m back! We went to Lake Superior and camped at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. You would never have known the RV spots were full. We had our own beach and bathrooms and camp site. We want to go back already:) This time I remembered to take some pictures of my placemats! Not many, but do…
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I was away with my family for a few days enjoying the fresh air and enjoying nature. I find ideas for quilt shapes and colour combinations looking everywhere– especially UP –in the forests. I really like the contrast of the dark branches in this tree limb.It reminds me of decorative top stitching on a quilt.…
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The first set of 4 blocks has been quilted. I used my new walking foot attachment and really wished I’d indulged in this $20 foot YEARS ago! It’s not too late for you – buy one if you don’t have one. Use it if you do! It makes quilting the three layers so much smoother!…
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I finally bought the walking foot attachment for my sewing machine. I practiced using it by quilting the doll quilt I owe one of my niece’s for her birthday this week. I plan to put my new walking foot to use over the weekend with Pat’s latest FIU challenge. I’m aiming to get some of…
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When I delivered Sadie’s quilt,I had a chance to visit Arabella’s Picnic Quilt. It matches it’s new home too.I love the view it has out the window. I’m glad it’s being used.What a happy ending. With Joy,Sarah Vee
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She’s enjoying a vacation right now.She’ll enjoy the goodies once she gets home. Sandi’s winner is GEE GEE! Congratulations! Nanette has also announced her winners. Yes, she picked 2! How generous!! Congrats to Brandi and Susan. Tong’s giveaway goes until tomorrow – Wed. July 7th. You still have time!EDITED TO ADD: TONG HAS PICKED HER…
