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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finished quilts, jelly roll, quilting · January 31, 2014

Wisconsin Winter Fun

This is the time of year when winter is REALLY getting old and cabin fever sets in.  If I didn’t quilt, I don’t know how I would make it until spring.  Jim and I try to plan fun activities for the weekend so we have something to look forward to.

Does this look fun to you?

Ice Fishing

No, we didn’t go ice fishing but we did go for a walk on Lake Monona. We were in Madison for a MUCH more fun event—Beer and Cheese Fest.  We spent the afternoon tasting craft beers and Wisconsin cheeses.  This was our first time at an event like this so we were unaware of the pretzel necklace fashion statement.   Some were very creative with combinations of pretzels, crackers, Funyuns and other snacks.  If we go again, I’m still not sure I’ll sport a pretzel necklace but for sure I’ll bring a bag of crackers!

During the drive the Madison and some down time in the hotel I managed to hand stitch the binding on this quilt. 

Saltwater-1

The pattern is Champagne by Villa Rosa Designs.  I used a jelly roll of Saltwater fabric.  This is a fun line by Tula Pink that features several nautical motifs. 

Saltwater-5

The quilting is just a simple wavy “water” design.  The first finished quilt of 2014!

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In: finished quilts, jelly roll, quilting · Tagged: Champagne, saltwater, Tula Pink, Villa Rosa

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  1. Grammy Judy says

    January 31, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    The walk sounds like fun but not the ice fishing.

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