Category Archives: Procedures
Mind the Gap!
Every time I put another row on Isabel’s Trip Around the World quilt I get a little more excited. I’m up to 17 rows now, with 11 more to go. The next 11 are the longest, though, so I still … Continue reading
Strip Happy
Yes, I have enjoyed writing “stripping” headlines for my posts. Though I have to be careful as I don’t want my blog to attract those other kind of stripping enthusiasts. You know, wood strippers. ……. So I’ve finished all the … Continue reading
How to Wash an Antique Quilt
As much as I love antiques and quilts, this Grandmother’s Flower Garden is my first antique quilt. I have a vintage topper that I bought a few years ago, but no completed quilts. Hexi, my new quilt, was quite dirty. … Continue reading
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A Little More Stripping
The second leg of strip piecing for Izzy’s Trip Around the World quilt wasn’t as intensive. I only had to make two 28″ long panels, instead of the previous four 40-inchers. These will comprise the center of the quilt. Now … Continue reading
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36-patch Quiltalong Part II: Busy
Would you rather: Have to listen to my entire thought process when I decide on fabric for a quilt or Be stuck in a broken elevator with a couple of gassy dogs for five hours? I’d pick the poop-farting dogs. … Continue reading
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Izzy’s quilt strips in the heat of summer
It’s been too hot to blog. Whenever I run my computer it makes frantic “I’m overheating!” beeps. We’re in the middle of a heat wave here in Michigan and if you don’t have air conditioning and live in closely erected … Continue reading
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Trip Around World Quilt plans drafted
Today I officially start work on Isabel’s Trip Around the World (30′s style) quilt. I always draft my own patterns. I enjoy the process and can customize it just how I want it. Assembling the quilt usually entails just piecing … Continue reading
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Beginnings of my first Pillow Cover
Earlier this year I made a quilt for a special little girl named Tatiana. When I mailed the quilt I didn’t expect too much of a reaction from Tania. Afterall, she didn’t speak English and is only 3 1/2 years … Continue reading
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Tagged colorado block, pillow, pinwheel, quilting, sewing, Tania, windmill
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Citrus Explosion update
Well, the quilting on K’s colorful blanket got off to a great start. In a few days I had the middle flower handquilted. It measures about 15×15 and took 4 hours. I was amazed at how quickly that went! Then … Continue reading
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Tagged citrus wonder, handquilting, machine quilting, quilt, sister
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Quilting the Citrus Wonder
My latest project is to quilt the Citrus Wonder that I am making for my sister. I usually find myself having deadlines for projects but this time I have no deadline. SO EXHILIRATING!!! This quilt marks the end of me … Continue reading
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