Monthly Archives: October 2023

Sunday Stash October 29, 2023

Posted on October 29, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. I am heavy into working on the next challenge piece, which I think of as “Dot”. A creative space is a messy space. I had hoped to be a little further along by now. Maybe … Continue reading →

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October 2023 OMG Finish

Posted on October 26, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

For my October OMG I chose to finish a crochet scarf for my sister. The yarn is Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, color 208AL. The label says no color number, but that number is right under it. The pattern is V … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash October 22, 2023

Posted on October 22, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. I finished my sister’s scarf, which doesn’t help the fabric numbers but has me working on one less project. I also reworked the challenge design, keeping the basic idea but changing the format. The background … Continue reading →

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In The Sewing Room 10/18/23

Posted on October 18, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Here’s what’s on the go in the sewing room this week. The top half of Remember Me is basted, and I am auditioning quilting designs. I pressed fabric for the background of the challenge piece. I’m pulling together the bits … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash October 15, 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers, although projects continue to move forward. I basted Remember Me yesterday. No idea how I’ll quilt it. I also pulled fabrics for the challenge background. I’m not sold yet, but it’s a place to start. … Continue reading →

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In The Sewing Room 10/12/23

Posted on October 12, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Lots of projects got attention this week. I sewed a few more Traffic Jam blocks. The quilt will have either 20 or 24 blocks total, depending on how wide I make the sashing. I also pressed the backing and top … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash October 8, 2023

Posted on October 8, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers, although I did finish two things. The first finish was my great nephew’s afghan. It was crocheted with Lion Brand yarn Mandala Ombre, maybe color 208AL. The label says no color number, but lists that … Continue reading →

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October 2023 Short List and OMG

Posted on October 6, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Although the days are getting shorter, it doesn’t feel like Fall – yet. I’m looking forward to more time in the sewing room as I spend less time outside. I finished two things in September, Still Life and my great … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash October 1, 2023

Posted on October 1, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

October? How did that happen? I made two pillowcases for my husband out of the deer fabric I bought in July. I didn’t use it all, but I made a good dent in it. No fabric in this week. I … Continue reading →

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