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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2016 Quilts, quilting · May 20, 2016

Almost Too Sore to Quilt

Every single year for the past twelve, one or both of my kids has moved into a different apartment and I’ve been there to provide free labor. Yesterday Jim and I drove to La Crosse to move Jen’s belongings into storage boxes which will be unloaded at her new place in a couple of weeks or so. When I got up this morning I decided this would be the last time.  I’m getting too old to haul boxes and furniture up and down stairs.  My back was so sore it hurt to stand at the frame.  Thankfully, after a little while though, the tightness eased and I was back in business. Further proof that quilting cures what ails you!!

This is the second quilt I’ve had on the frame this week.  It is called Sideways and Byways by This and That Patterns. It will be a donation quilt so I don’t want to spend a lot of’ time on the quilting, but still want it to look nice.  This is also the kind of quilt where I like to try out some new techniques.  I’m quilting straight lines in the blocks, then will do some free motion motifs in the sashing and borders.  Haven’t quite figured that out yet, but something will come to me by the time I finish all the boring straight lines. 

Sideways and Byways quilting

Earlier in the week, I finished the second of the “ugly twins” quilts.  Like the first one, I just did a free hand overall loopy design.  This quilt isn’t very big, 48” x 60”, so the quilting was done in no time!  Woo hoo!

Key to My Heart quilting

I even worked on the binding on the drive to La Crosse yesterday. It would have been nice to get both of these finished but my sewing time is over for the week so it will have to wait. 

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Comments

  1. Pat in Appleton says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:36 am

    You’re outdoing yourself this week. Very nice!

  2. Barbara McDonald says

    May 20, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Hi! Your “ugly” (?) quilt reminds me of one of my favorite quilts a friend of mine owns; very nearly the same pattern, but the colors are pink and brown, using reproduction prints. I wish I had a good picture to show you!

    Regardless, I like your “Pretty in Pink” quilt!!

  3. Susan says

    May 20, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    Yes, quilting cures what ails us! I wish I had that cure. =) I agree with you about this being the last time. It’s time for their friends to help, or someone from church, or even, gasp! Rent-a-mover types. LOL It’s funny how our children think we can go on forever. They’re all grown up, but they don’t seem to realize that the years add up for us, too.

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