Monthly Archives: December 2016

Does It Stay Or Does It Go?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

With 2017 just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about creative goals. It’s just as important to decide what has to go to make room for the new. So here’s what I think you’ll see here next year and what … Continue reading →

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Stitching To Dye #2 Reveal

Posted on December 29, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Here it is in all its bright blue glory. I admit it’s not my favorite quilt, but it’s growing on me. I had a lot of surprises when this one came out of the dye bath. The list of what … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And The Next Thing

Posted on December 26, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished up the second Stitching To Dye piece on Christmas Eve. I dyed it on Christmas day, but that’s a reveal for another post. This may be my last bust of the year. I decided to pass on the … Continue reading →

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Squeezing It In

Posted on December 24, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Like everyone else, I’m trying to wrap up a few projects before the end of the year. I finished my hat Thursday night, just in time for the weather to warm up so I don’t need it. I’m sure I’ll … Continue reading →

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While We’re Talking UFOs…

Posted on December 22, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I’ve mentioned a couple times that I have two boxes of quilty bits from the guild charity table. People donate all kinds of fabrics, orphan blocks and kitted quilts for someone else to complete. The quilts go to the local … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And The Little Diva

Posted on December 18, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Nothing in or out this week. I’m quilting the Stitching To Dye piece after a morning of frustration with my sewing machine. I finally figured out it didn’t like the thread I was using to FMQ. I switched it out … Continue reading →

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2017 Get It Done Challenge

Posted on December 17, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Judy over at Patchwork Times is hosting a “Get It Done Challenge” in 2017. Participants list 12 UFOs and on the first of each month Judy will pick a number and that’s the one we all work on that month. … Continue reading →

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Compelled, And A Mom Update

Posted on December 15, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

After a lot of tests and a trip to the doctor, I think we’ve hit a better place with mom’s health. She seems to be on the upswing. It may not last, but I’ll take the reprieve. Maybe now I … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And All About Mom

Posted on December 11, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I thought I’d finish the Stitching to Dye top, but it didn’t happen. The top is basted and I chose the quilting design. If I can get a few hours in the sewing … Continue reading →

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Book Experiment Round Seven

Posted on December 10, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished The Afterlife of Bill Fingers, the round six book. It was the fastest read of any of the books so far. I think it was classified as “unexplained” because the subject matter was life after death. Whether you … Continue reading →

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