Monthly Archives: September 2017

Project Shift

Posted on September 27, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m back working on the pillowcase this week because I need something portable. I made a lot of progress the past few days. I should be ready to crochet the edging sometime next month. I’m anxious to finish these so … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 24, 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week. I made a smaller zipper pouch yesterday that fits my needs much better. I love the fun fabrics. This one turned out better than the first, like anything else made multiple times. Now I know … Continue reading →

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September Learning QAL Finish

Posted on September 23, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished the crumb fabric experiment and turned the fabric into a zipper pouch. I learned that sewing crumbs together takes a LONG time. I used bigger pieces and it still took forever. By the time I made the back … Continue reading →

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Orphan Explosion

Posted on September 21, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

Last weekend had themes. Books was the first theme, and then we moved on to orphan projects. The orphan projects just happened. I think the Universe was having a little fun with me. It started with a guild friend that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash 9/17/17

Posted on September 17, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I’ll have usage coming up over the next few week on multiple projects. I’m looking forward to that. My guild had its annual book sale yesterday. I only bought one book, and I … Continue reading →

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Bunnies And Books

Posted on September 16, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

Life is still crazy, but I managed to lay out the blocks for the bunny quilt. The pieces are wonky and the lighting is bad (night time), but it works. Maybe I’ll even get to start sewing it this weekend. … Continue reading →

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Biding Time

Posted on September 14, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

Life is getting in the way of everything this week. I’ve only been in the sewing room to iron my work clothes. After a few more days of this nonsense, life should even out a bit and I will have … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash Sept. 10, 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished cutting all the pieces for the bunny quilt yesterday. I wish all that fabric was mine, but a lot of it came from the charity quilt table and my small group’s … Continue reading →

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Bunny Blocks

Posted on September 9, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I cut a bunch of blocks from the bunny fabric last night. I can already tell there will be challenges with cropping off bunny body parts when I sew the seams. I just don’t have it in me to cut … Continue reading →

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Sticking With What’s Out There

Posted on September 7, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

September is one of those really busy months. I happens that way most years. Once this month is over, things quiet down for the rest of the year except for a few spots here and there. I find myself thinking … Continue reading →

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