Monthly Archives: May 2012

Fig Tree Plan

Posted on May 28, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

Three-day weekends are such a blessing. I finished sewing the HSTs, cut them, pressed them, and laid out the entire quilt.  Arranging the blocks took more time than anything.  I had to move furniture in the sewing room to get … Continue reading →

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Stash Report May 27, 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

Nothing out this week.  The goal is to make up for all the sewing I didn’t do last week this weekend.  With temps in the mid-90s, I won’t be working in the yard much. My order came in from The … Continue reading →

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Pellon Clear Fuse

Posted on May 26, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

Has anyone tried Pellon Clear Fuse? I bought some last year and just got around to trying it. It’s a lot like paper backed fusible web, except the backing is clear. I’m not sure if I like it or not. … Continue reading →

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Alternating Projects

Posted on May 24, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

I started alternating the easy projects I want to do with the thinking projects that have me procrastinating.  First I finished the curved piecing background (procrastinating).  Next I worked on the Fig Tree kit.   I am flying through this … Continue reading →

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Stash Report May 20, 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

No projects finished, or anywhere near finished, this week. I did buy 2.25 yards of fabric at the guild fabric sale.  The money goes to their charity, Harbor House, a shelter for abused women and their children.   This is … Continue reading →

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Curved Piecing

Posted on May 19, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m in a group that meets once a month to try new techniques or make small projects that are always on the “someday” list.  One month we tried curved piecing. I finished my sample so that I could use it … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On In The Sewing Room

Posted on May 17, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

Not much, really.  Not for the lack of ongoing projects, but more from too many other tasks vying for my attention. This is what I would be working on if I were sewing.   That’s four project spread across the … Continue reading →

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May Embroidery Update

Posted on May 14, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

It was one of those weeks last week.  All I wanted to do was sit and stitch, outside if possible.   I’m coming up on the home stretch.  One more move of the hoop should do it. I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m a little early on this, but it’s okay because I started celebrating today. The assisted living facility where mom lives had a brunch and live entertainment this morning.  A banjo player came in and played the “oldies”.  The residents … Continue reading →

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Denial

Posted on May 10, 2012 by quiltpaintcreate

Sometimes, you just KNOW things aren’t working out the way you planned. I tried to ignore it.  I rearranged the stamped yellow blocks a couple dozen times.  I looked at them.  I rearranged.  I looked at them some more.  Finally, … Continue reading →

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