Monthly Archives: November 2014

Plans Gone South

Posted on November 30, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I had big plans to sew yesterday, but a day-long headache got the best of me and I did next to nothing. I hate when that happens. One of the local quilt shops had a black Friday sale and I … Continue reading →

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November ALYoF Finish

Posted on November 29, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

The months go so fast. I finished my November goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. The goal quilt is the one on the left. I finished the other two earlier this year. I had two other Short List goals. … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Books

Posted on November 27, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

When we were at the thrift shop a few weeks ago I picked up two books. I don’t NEED any more, but I couldn’t resist these. The first is Creative Quilt Collection from That Patchwork Place. This one came out … Continue reading →

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A Very Small Victory

Posted on November 23, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished the third panel of the Frosty Friends quilts. Here they are all together, the newest finish on the left. No fabric in this week. I’m back to quilting Retro Charm and it’s going better after taking a break. … Continue reading →

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The Ever Growing Stash

Posted on November 16, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

Yesterday we went to guild and our favorite thrift shop, always bad news for the stash. Or maybe good news, depending on how you look at it. I picked up a yard of fossil fern and ¾ yard of a … Continue reading →

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Stash Report 11-8-14

Posted on November 9, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

Nothing in or out this week. I worked on Frosty Friends, but not enough changed to post another picture. I took license boy to the bank yesterday to move his account out of my name and into his. He’s an … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Granola Stuff

Posted on November 7, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

The number of gluten free products in regular grocery stores has exploded. I may not be quilting, but I’m definitely eating. Many new items made it into my pantry to stay. I love things that crunch, but I can only … Continue reading →

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Frosty Progress And Stash Report

Posted on November 2, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I’ve worked on the storage units these past few weeks and found a white cotton sheet with a big tear in it. That will add to the stash eventually, but not today. I … Continue reading →

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November Lovely Year Of Finishes And Short List

Posted on November 1, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I don’t remember what was on the October list, but whatever it was I did not finish it. That wasn’t the plan. How fortunate every new month brings new opportunities. The lists needs a bit of a new look, so … Continue reading →

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