Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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Milwaukee, travel · March 31, 2013

A trip to the Milwaukee Domes

Jim was off work on Friday and it was supposed to be the nicest day of the three day weekend.  We were trying to decide what to do to take advantage of a sunny day.  There is still too much snow to do much of anything outside.  We’ve been hiking several times over the past few weeks but the snow is getting patchy and slushy and in many places there is more mud than snow.  Jim suggested we drive down to Milwaukee to see the botanical gardens in the Domes.  It was the perfect thing to do.

Outside

There are three domes and inside each one is a lovely garden.  The three domes are themed.  One is called the Show Garden which has changing exhibits throughout the year.  The theme now is Blue Bayou and there are New Orleans and jazz motifs throughout the display.  It was just beautiful.  It’s been so long since we’ve seen anything blooming it was almost overwhelming to take in the lush blooms.

dome collage 1

Blue Bayou-1

Blue Bayou-4

Lilies

Hyacinth

There is an interesting historical display in the show garden of a few elements that were salvaged when the previous gardens were razed.  This beautiful wrought iron gate remains.

Iron Gate

And this lion’s head planter.

Lions Head Planter

And these wonderful brick tiles that look like quilt blocks!

Tiles

The second dome is the Desert Garden.  It is filled with rocks, cactus and other desert trees and plants.

Desert Garden

Jade plant

Cactus

Cactus-4

The third dome is the Tropical Garden which has lush foliage and many spice and medicinal plants.

Tropical garden-6

Waterfall-2

One of the more interesting trees is the Kapok tree.  The Great Kapok Tree was one of our kids’ favorite books when they were little.  See the spikes growing out of the trunk?

Kapok tree

Here is a black pepper plant.  Who would think this simple looking plant would be one of the world’s most valuable plants?

Black Pepper plant

This was a really enjoyable little road trip.  I had my Kindle so I just sat in one of the gardens and read for awhile. The sunshine was glorious!

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