Monthly Archives: January 2009

Applewood Farms 2009 BOM

Posted on January 31, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

I decided I’m in for Beth Ferrier’s BOM this year.  I had to make some changes though.  Could this answer the kit question from earlier this month? I wanted to make sure I’d finish this quilt so I changed all … Continue reading →

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One More Try

Posted on January 30, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

Here’s the quilting on a single block and the sashing on my sister’s quilt.  The quilting shows on the original picture, but when I upload it to the blog it loses some clarity.  A little like a typical day…..  I'm … Continue reading →

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NQA Show Challenge

Posted on January 27, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

Look what came in the mail yesterday!   This is the challenge fabric from the NQA.  In early December I sent in money to purchase a fat quarter and enter the challenge.  About a week later I got an email … Continue reading →

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Around the Web

Posted on January 25, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

I’ve added some new items to the side bar.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!   Beth Ferrier’s free Block of the Month starts on February 14th.  You can see the pattern and the fabric requirements here.  … Continue reading →

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Stash Report Week Four

Posted on January 24, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished quilting the sashing on my sister’s quilt and I’m ready to start quilting the blocks.  Once I get a few done I’ll try again to post a picture of the quilt that refuses to photograph well.  I may … Continue reading →

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Fabric Painting with Salt

Posted on January 21, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

Whenever I take my painted fabric to show and tell everyone loves this piece the most.  The combination of salt and sun printing has some nice texture.   I even got brave and cut a piece to use as the sea … Continue reading →

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Stash Report Week 3

Posted on January 18, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

I didn’t add or use anything this week.  My totals should change next week after a little more progress on current projects.  I want to get my busted total up before the Superbowl sales because I can feel the purchases coming. … Continue reading →

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Frederickson’s Syndrome

Posted on January 17, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

I have struggled over the last few days in deciding whether or not to post about this.  By choice I have stayed on topic most of the time.  When I wander, I don’t go far.  Because this became the main … Continue reading →

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Everyday Creativity Update

Posted on January 15, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

First, thanks to everyone who commented here or to me directly about buying kits and my sewing room reorganization.  I appreciate your input.  For now I am inverting my fabric marbling box to use as a cutting table.  It saved … Continue reading →

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Felted Wool Applique

Posted on January 14, 2009 by quiltpaintcreate

A combination of family matters, lousy weather, work demands and various appointments put me behind on posting.  I have lots to show and tell, but I haven’t had much time to sit at the computer.  After today, the worst of … Continue reading →

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