Category Archives: The Short List

October 2018 Short List

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

I think every month goes fast, but September outdid itself. I only finished one small project. I was crazy busy at work last month and expect that to continue through this month. I don’t have big hopes of finishing much. … Continue reading →

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Shirt Details

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

One of my September Short List items is to make a shirt. I bought some rayon challis about three years ago and matched it with a pattern I bought around the same time. I’m making view E, top left. I … Continue reading →

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September 2018 Short List and OMG

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

I’m a little stunned it’s September already. Where did summer go? It will be the holidays in no time. I finished two items on the August list and left myself with no hand work for over a week. I’ve learned … Continue reading →

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August 2018 Short List and OMG

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Another month gone in a flash. When I was younger I though time would slow once I got older. I was incredibly wrong about that. I finished three out of four items on the July list. I need to find … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

I finished these bags just in time to count as July finishes. I put polyester stuffing inside to give them some shape. I threaded the tops with ribbon but didn’t tie them too tight because it hides the embroidery. In … Continue reading →

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Back On Track

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

I finished the applique on the poppy quilt. That was my OMG for July, but now I’m hoping to finish the quilt this month. I’m ready to move on to a different UFO. The quilt is a little over fat … Continue reading →

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A Change In Perspective

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

Thanks to the holiday I made some progress on the poppy quilt. First I had to get out of my own way. I stared looking at the quilt as a learning exercise, a place to try out new things. Then … Continue reading →

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