Category Archives: holidays

A Stitch Along Finish

Posted on May 30, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

After eight long months, I finished the Tiny Modernist three month holiday Stitch Along (SAL). The finished piece fills a 12 x 16 frame. I love it, but man that was a lot of stitching. I have to admire all … Continue reading →

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April 2023 Short List and OMG

Posted on April 7, 2023 by quiltpaintcreate

This month is flying! I just realized I had to get this posted and fast. I didn’t finish anything in March but made progress on many projects. The list has grown. I started The Short List many years ago to … Continue reading →

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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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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 24, 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m posting a day early because of the holiday. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day with good company and good food! No change in the numbers. We are down to the last week of 2022. Most of you have … 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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Sunday Stash February 6, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

No changes here. Still working on the challenge quilt. Still stitching the SAL sampler. I’m caught up on that until my Guild meeting Wednesday. Since I don’t have anything new to share, I thought I’d share an older finish. The … Continue reading →

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January 2022 OMG Finish

Posted on January 27, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I chose finishing a Christmas tree ornament as my OMG for January. Nothing like getting a head start on next year. The pattern came from an Oxmoor House book published back in 1986. I think I bought the book at … Continue reading →

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