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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quilting · November 11, 2013

DWM: Hitting a Speed Bump

Over the past couple of weeks or so I noticed that my Juki seemed a little noisy.  Then on Friday it started making a louder sound and I knew I was in trouble.  I’ve taken it apart, cleaned it thoroughly and oiled it generously.  This is a pretty simple machine and there’s not too many things that can go wrong, but I’m afraid it might be the motor.  If that’s the case, I guess I’ll be in the market for a new machine as it will be almost as expensive to replace the motor. 

In the meantime, I’m using my trusty Bernina.  As far as I can tell, it hasn’t even held a grudge over the fact that it went from first string to backup!!  It sews beautifully—just not 1500 stitches per minute!!

I’m still working on the Poinsettia top.  All the blocks are pieced and I’m sewing the rows together.  For such a simple block it was a real challenge to lay it out.  I won’t be at all surprised to see a turned block or two when it’s all sewn together.  It’s not really obvious, but the alternate “flowers” in the quilt have different angles.

Poinsettia-setting

An interesting note about this picture is that the right side is illuminated by an Ott light while the left from a regular fluorescent bulb.  The color is so truer on the right side.  I wouldn’t have guessed that it would make such a difference!

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Comments

  1. Kris says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:14 am

    I love how your poinsettias are coming together. I love my Ott light and use it all the time. I love the bright light while I am sewing. So sorry about your Juki.

  2. Melanie at 1000Needles dot com says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:43 am

    I hope your Juki is okay. 🙂
    ~Melanie

  3. Nann says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I looked at the block’s beginnings last week…then the progress this week…and had to look again. What a difference the sashing makes! This is an intriguing design. I’ve been working with neutrals-and-red lately so your Poinsettia stikes a chord. (I guess this is a resting place before I plunge into the bright colors of the Celtic Solstice mystery.)

  4. Linda says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Love this top, going to try and find the book.

  5. Tea in MO says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Great scrap project.

  6. Bonnie S. says

    November 11, 2013 at 11:34 am

    So glad that I am not the only one to venture away from the “tans” that the pattern calls for. I just went with the lights that I had in my pre-cut bins from the Scrap Users System as much as possible. Did make a few changes though. Will be good to see all the variations that the group comes up with.

  7. Susan says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I would never have guessed that block would make such a gorgeous combination. Now I’m going back to look at the other post. =) I love your scrappy red look.

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