Monthly Archives: August 2019

Just In Time for Fall

Posted on August 28, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

I got a little behind on things because of my trip last week, but I did finish the acorn runner. The blocks were constructed using free form piecing. No templates, no pattern. I took a class through my Guild in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash August 25, 2019

Posted on August 25, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments last week supporting Sunday Stash. I just wanted to make sure there was still an interest. We all get busy and have to push things aside sometimes. Sounds like August was just … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Free Motion

Posted on August 21, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

Free motion quilting (FMQ)is one of those topics that always gets a reaction. Some people love it, others not so much. Some find it intimidating. There are many quilters out there who are much better at it than me, and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash August 18, 2019

Posted on August 18, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

I had a finish this week for some fabric out. Good to see the numbers going in the right direction. I wanted to finish quilting the acorn runner last night, but fatigue won out and I made the binding instead. … Continue reading →

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Off The List

Posted on August 15, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

I finally finished the 30s quilt. The pattern is Bundled Up In Batiks by Holly Daniels. You can access the PDF here. I scaled it back to throw size from twin size. I used bamboo batting and Coats & Clarks … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash August 11, 2019

Posted on August 11, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. The 30s quilt is quilted. Here’s a picture of it trimmed down. I’ve attached the binding and started pinning it to sew by machine. I expect to finish it today, but I’ll count … Continue reading →

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August 2019 Short List

Posted on August 8, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

This is the latest I’ve ever posted The Short List. I’m so late, in fact, the One Monthly Goal link up has closed. A work trip last week really put me off my game. I’ve struggled to get back in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash August 4, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by quiltpaintcreate

A work trip had me states away from my sewing room this week. I only had the opportunity to stitch on Monday and Saturday. The quilting on the 30s quilt progresses but no finish. The plan until I travel again … Continue reading →

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