Monthly Archives: September 2020

Sunday Stash September 27, 2020

Posted on September 27, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished the Birds top. Everything is hand appliqued. I decided not to add a lot of embroidery as the top is busy enough as is. I will add eyes to the birds … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 20, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished most the applique on Birds. There are a few more leaves to add once the borders are on. After seeing how much time it takes to pre-wash fabrics, I remember why … Continue reading →

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Change Is Good

Posted on September 18, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Pre-washing fabric is a personal decision. Either you do or you don’t. I never pre-washed quilt fabric until this happened. This quilt hung in my office at work. The building sold and the new owners gutted it around us until … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 13, 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I made a little progress on everything, but nothing is close to finished. I keep thinking I should work on fewer projects at once to complete them faster. I also spent time cleaning … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Update

Posted on September 7, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Readers have suggested I link up to Slow Sunday Stitching because I do so much hand work. I didn’t realize her linky only lasts for one day. Maybe next week I’ll get a post together on time. A weekly post … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 6, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric out this week. I haven’t touched my sewing machine since last Sunday. I plan to change that today and tomorrow. My sister was able to score some free wool and sent it to me. I haven’t decided what … Continue reading →

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September 2020 Short List

Posted on September 5, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Fall is in the air here. The nights are cooler and the days shorter. The changing season shifts my attention away from outside activities, to home and holidays. The cooler it gets, the more I want to sew and stitch. … Continue reading →

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