Monthly Archives: October 2013

November Short List

Posted on October 31, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

Another month has come and gone and the holidays are just around the corner.  We hit 65 degrees here in NW Ohio today.  I can’t remember a warmer fall. Except for the holidays, life will calm down from now until … Continue reading →

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Stash Report 10/27/13

Posted on October 27, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

Today will be the last day with family in from out of state.  I put the sewing room back together this morning after taking my sister to the airport.  It sure looks clean in there.  Too bad that doesn’t last. … Continue reading →

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A Break In Routine

Posted on October 25, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

We’ve had family in from all over this week, with the last of them leaving this coming Monday. They came in waves instead of all at once, which made it a lot easier to visit with everyone. I have done … Continue reading →

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All The Same

Posted on October 20, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

First I’ll get the stash report out of the way since nothing changed. Fabric In:    9 1/4 yard Fabric Out:    9 3/4 yard Net Used: 1/2 yard I worked on the monochromatic challenge for Art Quilt Group yesterday and have … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind

Posted on October 19, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

I have no idea where the past few weeks went.  Life is a blur of riding with permit boy to log the last of his driving hours, work and daily life.  I haven’t seen much of the sewing room since … Continue reading →

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Project Report

Posted on October 13, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

The stash numbers didn’t change, which makes this more of a project report than a stash report. We had beautiful weather yesterday, so much warmer than we see in NW Ohio most Octobers.  That gave me a chance to work … Continue reading →

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Slow Week

Posted on October 10, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

I always have trouble restarting the sewing habit after going to retreat.  Something about sewing for twelve hours straight make me shy away for a few days. I laid out the kit blocks Sunday morning, but I forgot my camera … Continue reading →

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Retreat Report 10/6/13

Posted on October 6, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

I did not buy any fabric at retreat, which was harder than it sounds.  I didn’t sell any fabric either, but I did sell some books.  More shelf room is always good. I finished sewing the facing to Confetti Breeze … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Packing

Posted on October 4, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

I leave for retreat tomorrow.  I usually know exactly what I’m taking and start packing the night before, but not this year.  Not sure what projects to take, not sure what to take for the snack table, not sure when … Continue reading →

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