Category Archives: charityquilts

Laying out a Plan

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

Once I bought a new rotary blade, I made faster progress on trimming the HST blocks. I laid them out the other night. I had a rough idea of creating a zigzag pattern and was thrilled to have enough blocks … Continue reading →

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The June 2020 Short List

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Another month, another list. I finished two projects in May, A Walk in the Woods and the Hope picture. The rain in May kept me inside a lot. We’ll see if creative projects take a backseat to yard work this … Continue reading →

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May 2020 Short List

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

It’s hard to believe it’s time for a new list. I’m hoping the weather will improve and get me out of the house more, but you never know about May. It could be warm, but it could be wet and … Continue reading →

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April 2020 Short List

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

It’s a new quarter and time for new quarterly and semi-annual goals. I had to make some adjustments to April’s goals because I don’t have supplies for some projects and don’t know when I can get them. I just shifted … Continue reading →

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March 2020 Short List

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

I finished three projects on the list in February. That’s as good as it gets around here. Because I’m setting quarterly and semi-annual goals this year, I will not choose new projects in the categories with finishes until April. I … Continue reading →

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Looking Back, Looking Forward

Posted on December 30, 2019 by

It’s that time of year when you see a lot of 2019 recaps and 2020 plans. I’ve been thinking about 2020 for a few weeks now, keeping in mind where I am and where I want to be. This wasn’t … Continue reading →

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December OMG And More Blocks

Posted on December 26, 2019 by

Finishing the rail fence charity quilt was my December OMG. I finished it December 14th, which left me lots of time to work on other things. I made a lot of progress this week on the blocks for the guild … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash December 15, 2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

I finished the rail fence charity quilt for 4 yards out. No fabric in this week. Whether or not I have another finish this year depends on what I decide to work on next. So many possibilities….. Fabric Added: 59.7 … Continue reading →

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December 2019 Short List

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

I finished one project on the list last month. I debated adding a fifth category, Mindless Piecing, but decided against it. I can only focus on a couple projects at a time and make decent progress. Adding a fifth category … Continue reading →

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Around The Sewing Room

Posted on November 29, 2019 by

All sorts of things going on in the sewing room. I don’t know that so much activity does me any favors, but so it goes. I finished embroidering bear block #3 and started #4. I’ll hold off on pictures until … Continue reading →

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