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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Stash report #5
I didn’t buy any fabric this week. I finished quilting the baby quilt. I used free motion in the border, but I changed the thread color to match the fabric so all my mistakes wouldn’t show. … Continue reading
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Machine Quilting Practice #1
I’m using the book Machine Quilting Solutions by Christine Maraccini. I picked this book because I like the way she shows you how to stitch a design, then suggests you practice it and come up with your own variation. When … Continue reading
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Orphan Blocks
Earlier this month I talked about improving my machine quilting skills. I’ve thought about this for a long time. This is the year I’m doing it. I bought a book. I have a plan. This morning I dug … Continue reading
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Transformation
The river shifted and became a shoreline. The edge makes more sense as an extension of something else. I’ve pinned on fabric strips to add texture. Perhaps some specialty yarn would also work? It needs a focal … Continue reading
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Stash Report #4
No fabric in this week. I went to Joann’s yesterday for thread, and scored a copy of Jane Dunnewold’s Complex Cloth at half price. I was so excited I forgot to buy the thread. I hope I don’t run … Continue reading
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Cycles
Another finish, and another beginning. Stitching these will never get old.
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Fabric Painting 101: Sheers
Trying to paint sheer fabric is like trying to catch the wind. It moves everywhere, all the time. After my first attempt, I swore I’d never do it again. But here I am painting tulle. Unless you frequently use … Continue reading
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Stash Report #3
No fabric in this week I gave away a half yard when we cut kits for charity quilts at quilt group. My lime green fabric matched the most adorable pink fabric with tiny dancing alligators. They had to go … Continue reading
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Ducks in a Row
After a few false starts, the quilted ducks have taken shape. I started with a 30-wt thread for the water and hated it. Next I switched to silk. The silk looked too light against the red. The red thread … Continue reading
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Walking Blind
As a follow-up to my last post, my husband cleared up the subscription problem with Quilting Arts. I’m in for another year before I move on. That gives me time to find a magazine to fill the gap. I … Continue reading
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