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!!

#igquiltfest2022 #igquiltfest2022day6 #patchworksampler
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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quilting · February 15, 2021

Motivation Monday: Perfectionism Steals Your Joy

When it comes to quilting are you a perfectionist? If so, let me tell you, friend, perfectionism steals your joy. During my years of teaching, I saw so many quilters get frustrated because everything didn’t turn out perfectly. Points don’t…

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books · February 6, 2021

Book Review: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

On Saturdays I will have some “sampler” posts that are not necessarily about quilting. It may be a recipe, what I’m currently watching or listening to, general musing, or like today, a book review. Today’s review is for A Book…

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quilting · May 13, 2020

Wednesday Work in Progress: Mystery Quilt

The brick and mortar Patchwork Sampler shop offered dozens of mystery quilts over the years. So many, in fact, that I still have many mysteries in the UFO bins. In April I finished piecing a Debbie Caffrey mystery called Seams…

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stars around the garden

quilting · July 4, 2019

July OMG Stars Around the Garden

Stars Around the Garden is another UFO that has aged in the bin for quite awhile. It was a block of the month from the Patchwork Sampler brick and mortar shop. I like the quilt but like so many others,…

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quilting · January 31, 2019

OMG January Finish

It was much harder than it should have been, but with ONE hour to spare I finished my January OMG project, Chip off the Old Block. Last week, my longarm died so I quilted this on my Juki. It has…

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quilting · January 2, 2018

UFO Challenge and What’s In The Box Part 1

After I reread yesterday’s post, I thought maybe it was kind of a downer. Usually, I am a very positive person who is very enthusiastic about quilting and I’m always up for a challenge, especially a UFO challenge. For at…

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quilting · January 23, 2017

UFO Update: Christmas Stars

While searching for UFO parts, I came across another one—Christmas Stars.  This was a very pretty block of the month, block of the week or some other series quilt we kitted at the shop.  The finished quilts I’ve seen from…

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quilting · January 19, 2017

Dealing with January UFOs

There is a laundry basket beside my sewing table that holds about 30 UFOs.  Last year I numbered them and drew two numbers each month and tried to complete them during the month.  It worked pretty well and I finished…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · December 2, 2016

Jen’s Quilt

This is the quilt Jen made on our retreat weekend a couple of weeks ago. She saw this on Pinterest awhile back and decided she wanted it for her bed. It took a lot of effort to find a print…

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2016 Quilts, quilting · December 1, 2016

December OMG: Dazzling Stars

After falling short on my October goal (it is STILL not finished), I didn’t set one for November. I’m feeling optimistic for December though and am going to set a new goal.  This one is a Glad Creations Design called…

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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 5, 2016

DWM: Woodlands

The weather has been too nice and too many fun things going on this weekend to spend much time in the sewing room.  With temperatures in the mid-70s, low humidity and sunny skies, the weather has been glorious.  Friday night…

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