Monthly Archives: March 2008

Busy Day

Posted on March 31, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

It’s our wedding anniversary today.   We were so young when we stood in the front of that church twenty-three years ago, but we’re still together.  I can’t wait to see what the next twenty-three years bring.   I got home … Continue reading →

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Outta Here

Posted on March 28, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

I am off to retreat today until Sunday.  I should have projects to show and stories to tell when I get back.   I pulled out some fat quarters for the fat quarter raffle, but after the block raffle incident … Continue reading →

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Trunk Show

Posted on March 26, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m giving a short presentation tonight at art quilt group about painted fabrics.  I’ll start with a brief overview of supplies needed, then show the fabrics and explain which techniques I used.  Since I have everything pulled out I thought … Continue reading →

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Another Stash Update

Posted on March 24, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

These sure come around fast!   I did not buy or use anything this week.  My totals are still the same.   Year to Date Totals: Used/Out – 12 5/8 yards Bought/In – 4.25 yards   My totals will change … Continue reading →

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Happy Thoughts

Posted on March 22, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

After a difficult week, I’m trying to focus on the positive things in my life.   Finding my favorite Easter candy at the store.   Apple replacing my ipod after no amount of restoring could coax it to play more … Continue reading →

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UFO Training, Part Two

Posted on March 20, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

Last week I posted about retraining myself to finish my UFOs and decided to choose one to finish.  I picked the fall themed round robin I wrote about last month.  If you missed that post about retreat planning, you can … Continue reading →

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Who’da Thought?

Posted on March 19, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

My son checked this book out of his school’s library.   He has recently shown an interest in cooking.  I have no idea what brought it on, but I have no problem teaching him.  A man should know how to … Continue reading →

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Stash Update

Posted on March 16, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

My unexpected wins at quilt group raffle night increased by stash by 1.25 yards, while I donated away half a yard.  If you missed my post about the raffle, you can read about it and see my winnings here.   … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a UFO

Posted on March 15, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

I read an article in Quilting Arts Magazine at lunch Friday called The Creative Journey by Linda and Laura Kemshall.  You can find the article in the December/January issue on page 17.  They comment on questions about what they do … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions

Posted on March 12, 2008 by quiltpaintcreate

My quilt group had raffle night Monday.  Members could participate in three different raffles:  block, fat quarter, and UFO.  I took one of each to the meeting, which earned me one chance to win in each raffle.  Group members could … Continue reading →

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