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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Lacking Motivation
The days grow shorter. Today we have balmy weather and tomorrow frost. My body craves sleep in response to sunless gray skies. I look at my paints. I unfold a finished quilt top. I open a box and touch … Continue reading
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Clothesline Hotpads
I made what I think is the last of these for now. I’ve had a few comments from readers interested in making one. The book is called It’s a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets and Bowls by Susan … Continue reading
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Stash Report Week 43
Only nine more weeks left this year? The holidays must be just around the corner. I didn’t buy any fabric this week. I went to the quilt shop and Joann’s, but only walked out with thread. I used … Continue reading
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Applewood Farms BOM October
I finished making the October blocks today. They sewed up much easier than the September blocks. Next comes lots of pieced sashing. This could take a while.
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Applewood Farms BOM September
I finished the September blocks. To say these gave me a hard time would be an understatement. They both came out a little too big. I didn’t square them because I may remake them. I’m debating if … Continue reading
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Fabric Painting 101: Not So Simple Stencils
Today we’ll do a more complicated two-color stencil. You will need freezer paper, a Pigma pen, fabric, paint, a Styrofoam plate and a stencil brush. First, trace your design onto freezer paper with a Pigma pen. I use Pigma … Continue reading
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Stash Report Week 42
I’m sewing but I’m not finishing anything. It’s like stockpiling your busts for another day. I bought a half yard of fabric to use in the October Applewood Farm block. I depleted my oranges making my son’s quilt last … Continue reading
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Fabric Rut
Do you use the same style of fabric in most your quilts? I know I do. I favor tone on tone fabrics and subtle prints that read as solids. Sometimes I use novelty prints in baby quilts or theme … Continue reading
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Retro Charm Top
Here’s one more finish from retreat. I couldn't get the whole top in the picture, but you get the idea. It needs quilted, but I haven’t decided if I should do it or send it out. … Continue reading
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Stash Report Week 41
I did not buy any fabric this week. I finished a few projects at retreat this weekend. My sister’s kit took a quarter yard for the binding and hanging tabs. This hotpad used another quarter yard. … Continue reading
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