Tag Archives: quilting books

Sunday Stash November 13, 2022

Posted on November 13, 2022 by quiltpaintcreate

No change in the numbers. My library had a book sale this week, and I picked up a couple quilting books. I already own a few quilt as you go books, but I like this one better. If remember right, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Books

Posted on May 14, 2021 by quiltpaintcreate

I had a birthday last month and treated myself to a bag of books from the library. They haven’t had a book sale in almost two years and decided to permanently set up tables with books for sale in lieu … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 16, 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I spent almost no time sewing or doing anything else creative. Work took yet another unfortunate turn. After this coming week, I’m hoping things will start moving in the right direction. I did … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And Readjusting

Posted on September 18, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric bought or used this week. I went to one quilt shop on the road, but it was small and everything was at least six or seven years old. I’ve never been to a shop that had nothing current, … Continue reading →

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The Books And The Questions

Posted on August 11, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

The work continues here on the question of too much inspiration and the realization that I don’t put my heart in my quilts. To address the inspiration question, I started reading those all those books. I finished two so far. … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday: Too Much Inspiration

Posted on July 28, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

Some ideas come by a rather circular route. I started listening to a new-to-me podcast called The Minimalists. Very interesting stuff, although I have no plans to get rid of most my belongings. My family would, no doubt, revolt. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Nothing Much

Posted on July 14, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

It’s been one of those weeks around here. It’s been stinking hot for days, except for last Saturday. Otherwise, going outside feels like walking into a very humid oven. We’d had some plumbing issues that are more an inconvenience than … Continue reading →

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Stash Report And An Epiphany

Posted on June 28, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished a couple more BOM blocks and another bear block. I don’t count fabric out until the project is finished. Last night was a turning point on the BOM. I haven’t been … Continue reading →

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What Makes It Modern?

Posted on April 16, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I picked up this book at the library because it looked interesting, but the word “modern” in the title confused me. If I had to name the main technique in the book, I’d call it stack and slash. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free And Other Updates

Posted on February 13, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I few weeks ago I posted about gluten free breakfast and my inability to find Chex instant oatmeal at the store. I emailed the nice people at General Mills, and they confirmed they took it off the market. Last weekend … Continue reading →

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