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APQ Quilt Along
As I walk through my house searching for anything mauve or purple, I realize I don’t own a thing. Maybe that’s why this quilt has been so much fun. The colors are a refreshing change for me. I added two little birds to my applique basket. They seem to go with the vintage feel of the quilt. And then I…
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Rescue Angels
On my quest to find another dog for our family, I’ve met the most AMAZING people. Rescue Angels, I’m calling you. You work so hard to save an endless number of animals, and your courage and faith amaze me. What surprises me the most is how many of you there are! From Jean’s sister, who helps in the Tracy,…
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APQ Quilt Along, Applique & Quilt Top
My APQ blocks are finally assembled, the sashing and nine patches have been added and I’ve just finished my first attempt at my applique block. Here’s block six on the design wall. Once I decided where each block would go, I numbered them with masking tape so I wouldn’t forget. Here’s my applique block. If you look closely you…
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APQ Quilt Along with some “Tone it Down” Sashing
Do you remember these quilt blocks? I have 19 of them completed and waiting for me to add sashing! 19 scrappy quilt blocks from the February, 2014 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. Whoa baby, these blocks are a little busy! I think it’s time for me to bring in the 9 patches… …and some sweet, sweet sashing!…
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Close to Home in 2014
It’s amazing to me how life works. A choice I made last year, affects things in a much bigger way than I could have imagined. All of a sudden I stand back and say “now I see, I was supposed to be here”. I decided in September that I would stay closer to home in 2014. The next quilt market…
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APQ Quilt Along, The Blocks
The closer it gets to Christmas, the more overwhelmed we tend to feel. It’s hard to find time for quilting when Christmas shopping is front and center. I know you don’t have a minute to spare, but think how great you will feel if you start the New Year with something new to work on. Making something at the start…
