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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Milwaukee, travel · May 1, 2013

Weekend Wanderings in Milwaukee

For my birthday this year, Jim and I decided to take a weekend trip to Milwaukee.  We’ve lived in Wisconsin for almost 19 years and have made dozens of trips there for soccer games, visiting Bryan and Laura, flying out of General Mitchell Airport and just driving through on our way to Chicago.  We’ve never gone down just as tourists–until this past weekend.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we had a fun weekend. We drove down the east side of Lake Winnebago and stopped in Cedarburg and had a nice lunch at Anvil Grille and Pub.

Anvil

After lunch we drove on down to Milwaukee, checked into our hotel and went outside to enjoy the beautiful afternoon and evening.  We walked along the Riverwalk to the Old Third Ward and stopped for happy hour at the Ale House.  They have a nice happy hour and seating outside on the river. I had my first mojito of the season.  It didn’t last long!

Mojito

We walked back to the hotel and relaxed for a little while.  Our room at the Hyatt looked out over the city and the river.

City at dusk-1

Dinner was at Cempazuchi, a Mexican restaurant on Brady Street that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, but I wouldn’t consider it any of those.  The food was really good.  Jim had a Cubano sandwich and I had tostadas.  Very fresh and tasty!

Cempazuchi

Saturday morning we got up and walked down to the Public Market for coffee and a scone.  After that we spent a few hours at the Art Museum. We easily could have spent the day there but it was so nice outside we cut our visit a little short. This is a beautiful building.  The “sail” on top is hinged and opens out like wings. 

Art Museum

This piece in the museum reminded me of a quilt.  It’s just line drawings in squares. 

line drawing

After the museum we walked along Lake Michigan and had a late lunch at the Swingin’ Door.  The food there was soooo good.  The grilled chicken sandwich was probably the best one I’ve ever had.  It came with grilled beets that were delicious.  I’m going to have to buy some beets and try to grill them like that. 

After lunch we drove up to the Basilica of St. Josephat.  I didn’t know there was anything like this church in Milwaukee. It was just beautiful and reminded me of the cathedrals in Europe. It was almost time for mass so we didn’t spend much time there but will definitely return for a tour another time. 

church

We returned to the lakeshore and walked along the ravine trail near Bradford Beach. 

ravine trail

Dinner was with Bryan and Laura at Maxie’s Southern Comfort.  This might be our new favorite place for dinner.  Jim and Bryan both had the brisket, Laura had shrimp and grits and I had pecan-crusted trout and all were delicious.  In Appleton we have lots of chain restaurants but not too many independent ones with unique menus.  When we travel we really try to check out some different places than we can get at home.  We can’t wait to go back to Maxie’s. 

On Sunday we went back to Brady Street for pastries, bread and cheese at Sciortino’s Bakery and Glorioso’s Italian Market and then headed for the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.  Back in the day this is where the Schlitz brewery kept the horses that pulled their beer wagons.  Now it is a beautiful nature preserve with several miles of hiking trails.  We walked the trails inland and then walked down to Lake Michigan.  It looked like you could walk for miles along the lake.  It was such a pretty day and we really enjoyed hiking. 

lake michigan 

We stopped in at the Nature Center before we left and they had a presentation on snowy owls.  This is a young male owl that lives at the center.

snowy owl

It was a really fun weekend and we managed to take in quite a few tourist-y attractions.  I’m sure we’ll go back and do it again.  Bryan and Laura will be there at least two more years so there will be opportunities to see even more of the city. 

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