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 can’t believe how long it has actually been since I have had a chance to post. Things really aren’t quite going to plan right now in my sewing/crafting life! But I have been involved in a couple of ornament swaps recently that I would like to share with you.
I received this wonderful santa ornament [...]
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I have told you about a couple of mini quilt swaps that I have been involved in that were taking place on Flickr. The recepients have received their quilts, so I can now share them with you!
I made this little quilt for quiltinkimmie. It measures about 8″ across and about 11″ – 12″ tall. I [...]
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Wow! Can you believe how fast time is slipping by? I’ve been so busy working on the house, and trying to get my mini quilts out that I have had no real concept of time. Then today at work, I walked by a whiteboard where one of my co-workers is tracking how many days until [...]
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