Monthly Archives: February 2020

Test Blocks

Posted on February 26, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

We all have “those” days in the sewing room. I wanted to make a few blocks of the Blue Hawaii pattern to see how it looked with the grey background fabric. I cut the green pieces correctly, but cut some … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 23, 2020

Posted on February 23, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in this week. I finished the Vogue 8253 shirt for 1.25 yards out. This was a fun garment to sew. I bought the fabric at the thrift a couple years ago. It has the feel of polyester, but … Continue reading →

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One In Every Crowd

Posted on February 21, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

There’s been a lot of life going on here. Most of my sewing time this week went toward the Vogue shirt. I hope to finish it tomorrow. I’ve enjoyed sewing that shirt more than anything else I’ve made in a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 16, 2020

Posted on February 16, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric out this week. I bought 1.5 yards of background fabric for the quilt I’m doing with my sister. I haven’t talked much about it here, but it’s on The Short List. Regardless of how much fabric you own, … Continue reading →

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Challenge Finished

Posted on February 13, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

I finally finished the challenge quilt, which I named Destination Unknown. That quilt took me places I never thought it would go. To recap, the challenge included an ocean theme, a shark, a starfish, something plastic and a focus fabric. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 9, 2020

Posted on February 9, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Thanks to everyone that left comments and suggestions for the quilt label. They are much appreciated. Yesterday was a girls day out, but no fabric purchased. I did buy a couple patterns because they were on sale at Hobby Lobby … Continue reading →

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Label Decisions

Posted on February 7, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Do you label your quilts? My first quilts did not get labels. After I made a few I added labels, but I wasn’t consistent in how I did that. I know I embroidered my name on the back of one … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash February 2, 2020

Posted on February 2, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

One month out of twelve done already! How are you doing on stash usage? I’m in the home stretch on the challenge quilt, which I have named Destination Unknown. The facing is attached and partially stitched, the sleeve made and … Continue reading →

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February 2020 Short List

Posted on February 1, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Not much progress on the list last month. Many projects moved forward, but nothing was finished. I’ll see a few finishes this month. The Short List categories are UFO, garment, original design and stitchery. I’ve used some form of this … Continue reading →

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