Monthly Archives: July 2016

Stash Report And An Odd Day

Posted on July 31, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

My guild’s quilt show is this weekend and I went yesterday. If you live in the area, it is open today 11 –5 at Washtenaw College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition to the quilts, there are vendors and a … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday: Too Much Inspiration

Posted on July 28, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Some ideas come by a rather circular route. I started listening to a new-to-me podcast called The Minimalists. Very interesting stuff, although I have no plans to get rid of most my belongings. My family would, no doubt, revolt. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And Charms

Posted on July 24, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out. I spent more time on household chores this week after the major plumbing inconvenience. That was followed by a new, less severe, plumbing issue. I will remember this as the summer water issues. I laid … Continue reading →

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Design Decisions

Posted on July 23, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished sewing the raffle block into a top. It’s a good size for a pillow, but I’m not much of a pillow person. My family constantly throws them on the floor to get them out of the way. I … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday: Two Questions

Posted on July 21, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

This week I heard two questions that got me thinking, one from a speaker and another from a podcaster. The podcast question came from Stephanie over at Sit & Sew Radio. If you haven’t listened to her new podcast, you … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And A Different Perspective

Posted on July 17, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

We had a garage sale at my guild yesterday. I sold way more than I bought, always a good thing. I bought a couple books and a pattern, and sold a few cuts of fabric. I didn’t buy any fabric … Continue reading →

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More Of The Same

Posted on July 16, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I spent almost no time in the sewing room this week. The plumbing inconvenience has turned into a major annoyance and will not be fixed until next week. The only thing worse than no water is no electricity. I finished … Continue reading →

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Nothing Much

Posted on July 14, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

It’s been one of those weeks around here. It’s been stinking hot for days, except for last Saturday. Otherwise, going outside feels like walking into a very humid oven. We’d had some plumbing issues that are more an inconvenience than … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And Stats

Posted on July 10, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week. I skipped the sale at my LQS, a hard decision but the best one for now. I used 3.25 yards for the Fat Quarter Bag. Here’s the picture again in case you missed it. I … Continue reading →

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Thinking And Rethinking

Posted on July 9, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I’ve been rethinking the Market Bag fabrics after my foray through the scrap bin and the Fat Quarter bag finish. This is what I’ve pulled so far. I think these fabrics will work. I have another piece set aside for … Continue reading →

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