Monthly Archives: November 2017

Surface Design Round Robin Month 3

Posted on November 29, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I passed off the November round at Art Quilt Group last night. The fabric owner wasn’t there, but I’m posting the picture anyway. The rosebuds are made from dyed cheesecloth and the stem is a fabric trimming. Beads hold everything … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash November 26, 2017

Posted on November 26, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I stayed away from the black Friday sales at the local quilt shops. I couldn’t think of anything I needed anyway. I started a few Christmas gifts, but didn’t finish them. I also … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

Today is Thanksgiving here in the US. Best wishes for a day filled with family and happiness for all who celebrate it. I’m incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life, even those that hid in the debris of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash November 19, 2017

Posted on November 19, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week. I used fabric for the two pillowcases, plus I got rid of a bag of scraps at guild. I accumulate my small bits in a bag all year and then put it on the free … Continue reading →

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Butterflies Away

Posted on November 15, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished two more pillowcases to drop at the quilt shop this weekend. I bought almost a whole bolt of the butterfly fabric three or four years ago to use for quilt backs. It was super cheap and went with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash November 12, 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week. I finished the cat quilt, but I made the back large enough for the longarm, which didn’t happen. Some fabric came back in from the extra backing, but it went right back out in the … Continue reading →

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November Finish #2

Posted on November 10, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I finally finished the cat quilt, label and all. This will be donated to the battered women’s shelter at guild next weekend. I don’t remember when I started this quilt, but the project seemed to drag on forever. It reinforces … Continue reading →

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A Finished Set

Posted on November 8, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished the edging on the second pillowcase, my first November Short List finish. My tension was better on this one. This is something I would do again. It was easier and less time consuming than I thought it would … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash November 5, 2017

Posted on November 5, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I spent a lot of time in the sewing room with not much to show for it. The cat quilt is trimmed and the binding is attached. I still need to flip it … Continue reading →

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November Short List

Posted on November 1, 2017 by quiltpaintcreate

Here we are in a new month, rolling into the holiday season. I’m not sure I’m ready for cold and snow and Christmas everywhere you look. I think it will come anyway, whether I want it to or not. This … Continue reading →

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