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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I'm not really sure what to say about my quilting I'm not really sure what to say about my quilting origins. No one else in my family was or is a quilter. For some reason my Grandma Ruby had this old quilt top, had it finished, and gave it to me. She didn't make it and I don't know who did, but I still cherish it.

As for me, I walked into a quilt shop in 1988 and the rest is history. My heart still races when I walk into a shop!!

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Why I quilt: 1) Fabric. It is so fun to cut littl Why I quilt: 
1) Fabric. It is so fun to cut little pieces of fabric only to sew them back together and see how the colors and texture work together. 

2) To fill a need. I enjoy donating pretty quilts to those who need them. 

3) Community. Early in my marriage we moved every three years or so. I always found new friends in guilds and classes. It's even easier to connect with other quilters with the internet.

There are many other reasons like fun and creativity, but those are my top three.

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2016 finish, 2016 Quilts, quilting · January 6, 2017

Last Finish of 2016

The year started well, but predictably quilt finishes really dropped off in the last couple of months.  This was my December finish, the last one of the year.  The pattern is Golden Memories by Lori Smith of from my heart…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · November 28, 2016

DWM: Four Patch Fun

Sometimes when I want to push myself to make a particular quilt I will suggest a challenge to my small quilting group.  Such was the case with Trail Mix which is (in my opinion) the ultimate scrap quilt.  It was…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · October 5, 2016

WIP Wednesday: More City Sampler Blocks

I didn’t bring a lot of sewing on the trip to Kansas City, but one of the projects was the City Sampler.  I also didn’t bring my regular sewing machine and brought this one instead. I like the consistency of…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · October 2, 2016

September Recap and Stash Report

Very little sewing happened at my house in September and the outlook for October isn’t much better.  I didn’t start a single new quilt and finished two.  You would think that would translate into a reduction in stash, but I…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · September 12, 2016

DWM: So Simple Baby Quilt

Sometimes I browse through the vintage quilts on Ebay to find inspiration for future projects.  Recently I saw a little gray and yellow Puss in the Corner quilt and fell in love with it.  It was so soft and simple…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · September 1, 2016

September OMG Project

After much deliberation, I selected Woodlands as my September OMG (One Monthly Goal) quilt.  This is a challenge started by Heidi at Red Letter Quilts to motivate quilters to accomplish one goal per month.  I have a couple commission quilts…

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2016 finish, 2016 Quilts, jelly roll · August 31, 2016

August OMG Finished

Yesterday I had the date mixed up and thought the last day of the month was Thursday.  When I realized it wasn’t, I had to kick my August OMG (one monthly goal) into high gear and finish the binding.  I’m…

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productivity, quilting · August 30, 2016

Setting Little Goals

Sadly, these hot days of summer are coming to an end and I won’t be spending as much time outside.  I LOVE warm weather, sunshine and long days and really try to take advantage of it during the very short…

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2016 finish, 2016 Quilts, quilting · August 29, 2016

DWM: Quick Baby Quilt

This project was on and off my design wall in a flash.  I made it on Friday and delivered it to the mom-to-be at her shower on Saturday.  Initially, I hadn’t planned to make a quilt, but found out the…

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2016 Quilts, quilting, UFOs · August 5, 2016

UFO’s: July Finished and August To Do

Last weekend I stitched down the appliqued hearts and binding on this Tossed Hearts wall hanging, the second of my July UFO’s to finish. It looked kind of boring but I didn’t want to spend much more time on it…

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2016 Quilts · August 1, 2016

DWM and August OMG: Granny Square Borders

After the center was pieced on my Granny Squares top, I decided to piece the borders with the million or so leftover squares.  I KNOW this is the type of project that I will procrastinate on—calculating how many units for…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · July 31, 2016

2016 Week 30 Stash Report

Not much sewing going on here this past week, but a spur of the moment trip “up north” to Minocqua, WI to visit some friends gave me some binding time in the car so I finished a couple of quilts….

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