Category Archives: The Short List

May 2022 Short List and OMG

Posted on May 6, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I’m sitting here watching the rain pour down wishing for a warm sunny spring instead of whatever this is. On the plus side, the weather encourages me to stay inside and sew. I finished my April OMG, the Margo Handbag. … Continue reading →

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April 2022 OMG Finish

Posted on April 26, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

Sewing about half the pattern for The Margo Handbag by Lazy Girl Designs was my OMG for April. I sometimes stall when sewing bags. I like the idea of making them, but sometimes find them fussy and tedious. They tend … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash April 17, 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out. I haven’t made enough progress on the bag to post another picture. The only other active project is My Sewing Treasures. I think I’ve stitched a few more spools since I showed it last. Somehow … Continue reading →

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Bag Progress

Posted on April 16, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I’ve been working steadily on the Margo Handbag. I have a love-hate relationship with bag making. I like the idea of making purses, but I don’t always enjoy the tedium of it. I sometimes find the instructions lacking, but this … Continue reading →

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March 2022 Short List And OMG

Posted on March 4, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished my February OMG, the challenge quilt top. I will continue to keep the list small, but not quite as small. I’m feeling the need for more variety. Project One: My Needle Arts Guild started a band sampler stitch-along. … Continue reading →

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February 2022 Short List And OMG

Posted on February 3, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished my January OMG, the felt tree ornament. That means something new gets added to the list. I will continue to keep the list at just a few items. That’s about all I can manage right now. Project One: … 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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New Year, New Plan, OMG

Posted on January 4, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

Like everyone else, I ended last year thinking about plans for this year. 2021 was not a prolific year in the sewing room. I spent far more time stitching and finished a lot of projects as compared to prior years. … Continue reading →

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December 2021 OMG Finish

Posted on December 29, 2021 by quiltpaintcreate

I chose finishing a cross stitch towel as my OMG for December. It wasn’t done by Christmas, but shortly after. A member of my Needle Arts Guild passed away suddenly this year. Her family let the Guild members take whatever … Continue reading →

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The December 2021 Short List

Posted on December 3, 2021 by quiltpaintcreate

November was a good month. I finished the exchange ornament, NOEL, made kitchen curtains and a nightgown. The nightgown wasn’t even on the list. The December list will be scaled back. It’s more motivating to have a few projects and … Continue reading →

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