Category Archives: cross stitch

SAL Progress

Posted on March 24, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Progress on the Tiny Modernist SAL happens faster now that most of the large sections of solid stitching are behind me. Some of the partially stitched motifs look a little weird. The star on a stick will eventually become a … Continue reading →

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March 2023 Short List and OMG

Posted on March 3, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

When March rolls around I think of Spring. The days are longer and I want to spend time outside. The weather doesn’t always cooperate, but a girl can hope. I finished both the pinwheel quilt and the table runner in … Continue reading →

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February 2023 Short List and OMG

Posted on February 6, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Welcome to February! I didn’t finish anything in January but made a lot of progress. That set me up for finishes in February. I started The Short List many years ago to give myself goals to work toward and a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Plans 2023

Posted on January 19, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

I don’t usually do a plans post, but I definitely have them and decided to share. I’ve enjoyed seeing other people’s plans. They help motivate me to focus on what’s important to me creatively. For better or worse, here’s the … Continue reading →

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January 2023 OMG And Short List

Posted on January 5, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

Happy 2023! I love the start of a new year with its feeling of a clean slate and endless opportunities. It’s a time to re-evaluate and change directions. I started The Short list many years ago. Some years it works … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash December 18, 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

Where did that week go? The holidays are just around the corner with next Sunday being Christmas. I may post the stash report on Saturday instead since most people will have obligations on Sunday. Let me know what you think. … Continue reading →

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December 2022 OMG And Short List

Posted on December 6, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

This has been the fastest year ever! Hard to believe it’s December, time to wrap up the old and think about plans for next year. I had one finish in November, the fused challenge piece. Not much else has changed … Continue reading →

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November 2022 OMG And Short List

Posted on November 4, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I have no idea what I did in the sewing room last month, but I don’t think it amounted to much. Maybe my goal for November should be to show up. Sometimes back to basics is best. The project list … Continue reading →

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SAL Progress

Posted on October 20, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I haven’t been in my sewing room at all this past week and a half. When that happens, it’s all about the stitching. I have a month into the three month stitch-along (SAL), and I’m nowhere near 1/3 done. The … Continue reading →

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October 2022 Short List and OMG

Posted on October 6, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

The days are shorter, the air is cooler and Fall is here. That means more time for sewing and stitching, right? I finished two projects last month, My Sewing Treasures and a project bag. Only one new project made the … Continue reading →

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