This is the mini quilt that I sent to my swap partner, Kim Kiley for the 2009 Fall Mini Quilt Swap. I did a patchwork background in light, subtle colored fabrics, then I did a raw applique tree, which I sewed up and down to create lines (bark). I then did random cutting on the [...]
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I received my package on Friday from the Fall Mini Quilt Swap.
There were also some other wonderful handmade goodies! The card is so sweet, and the tablet is just too cute to use! I love just looking at it!
Sarah also made this wonderful quilt…..
And she added this great label on the back…..
I thank Sarah for [...]
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I managed to fit in a small amount of sewing this weekend.
I have taken some scraps and batting spent some time practicing free form quilting with my springform open toe foot. I first maneuvered the fabric up and down (from top to bottom), and then I went from side to side, trying to get some [...]
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I am so humbled! Terri, over at Terri’s Notebook has nominated me with a blogging award. I am truly blushing! Terri has been such a wonderful blogging friend to me, giving me support and encouragement for such a long, long time! I truly cherish our friendship. She is an inspiration in so many ways, is [...]
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I have found little bits and pieces of time where I have gotten in a little sewing! I’ve been wanting to make some fabric buckets from the coffee bean bags that I purchased some time ago on E-bay. As with anything new, there tends to be some experiementing with new fabrics and how they react [...]
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