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, Sunday meditation · July 4, 2021

Sunday Meditation: Are You Grateful?

Recently, my husband and I were having a discussion where I was laying out all the reasons we should sell our house and move. I pointed out all the things I don’t like about the house;  the rooms are too small, there’s no wall space, the kitchen is dated, the dining room is wasted space, this needs to be replaced, that needs to be fixed…you get the picture, and how it would be impossible to fix all these flaws to make it my dream home. After a few minutes, Jim stopped me and said, “You are not grateful.”

Let me tell you, that stopped me right in my tracks. Of course I’m grateful! What is he even talking about? I’ve kept a gratitude journal for years. Several times a day I thank God. But Jim’s comment made me think about whether I am truly grateful or simply checking a box of things to do each day.

The Bible encourages us to be grateful. The Psalms are filled with prayers and songs of thankfulness. In the New Testament, Paul writes extensively about the importance of being thankful. Here are two favorite passages that stress the importance of being grateful. 

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
                                                                                               Colossians 3: 15-17 

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
                                                                                                I Thessalonians 5: 15-18 

Many secular studies also show the importance of practicing gratitude and how it affects a person’s happiness. According to an article published by Harvard Health, gratitude is “strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.” The article goes on to say, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.”

Since the day Jim called me out on my ungratefulness, I have made a concerted effort to turn my thinking around and find the good in things. Instead of looking at the faults in this house, I am grateful for the spaciousness, for our peaceful neighborhood, for our wonderful neighbors, and while it still may not be my dream home, for the lovely home that it is.

Women of the Bible Blocks

Even though this is a busy summer with very little sewing, I am keeping up with making these blocks every week. I have just been bad about posting them. Here are blocks 31-36. Only two more weeks and then I will put the top together. I am excited to see this quilt to completion!

Women of the Bible Blocks 31-32

Women of the Bible Blocks 33-34
Women of the Bible Blocks 35-36
Bible Study Blocks

I was thinking about what to after this quilt is finished when a wonderful opportunity appeared. Stitchin’ Tree, who published Women of the Bible, has several other faith-based patterns. It is their 15th anniversary and they are giving away the 80 Bible Study blocks as a free daily download. Simply go to their Facebook page every day and get the code to download that day’s block for free. Since I am currently OBSESSED with six-inch quilt blocks, I’m excited to start this. I plan to make the bed runner size.

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