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Background. I thought you’d like an update on the studio repairs. One of my recent surprises was a huge nest of termites in the studio walls. The sewing studio is a separate building, so the termites hadn’t eaten their way into the house. They have, however, destroyed about 50% of the studio walls. We began […]
Where do we go from here? Studio Update Read More »
It’s time to meet a few new followers. Our last PIW was in December, after all. Oh wow! First up is Jacqueline Giambalvo‘s “Sewing” board. This board has mostly quilts, but there are some other sewing-related items. Now say hello to Marilyn Wilkinson. If you are on Keto, you should just scroll right on by,
Pin It Weekly #339 : new followers always welcome Read More »
My little boro fabric is coming along quite nicely. It’s slow, but that’s the idea with slow-stitching. My peeps cannot understand this concept, but their fun doesn’t bother me. I’m enjoying the calm that handwork provides during this time of no studio. We’ve worked out a plan and Richard (poor hubby!) is working diligently to
Slow-stitching: Boro Fabric Beginnings, One Piece Complete Read More »
There’s an SQI from 2018 on the old blog that covers indigo, but I am into indigos right now, and want to create another indigo SQI, with a bit of a boro slant. I’m thinking it will inspire me as I work on my boro jacket fabric. I have a little done, now, and it’s
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: indigo Read More »
I’ve been looking back at 2020, in the hopes that looking back will help me move forward in a direction that brings my family calm and happiness. Looking back at how we spent our time was fairly easy since 2020 didn’t allow for many big events. Still, Richard and I know how to enjoy ourselves
Quilts of 2020: The Surprise! Read More »
This post is from a time when I was on a crazy quilt kick? I’d look over Pinterest and other sites for ideas for the crazy quilt bolster that I was working on at the time. That bolster was never finished or maybe I gave it away, who knows after 7-8 years. But I’m back
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While we were on retreat in Baton Rouge, Glen began talking about wanting to make a boro jacket. She’d brought Susan Briscoe’s new book and “encouraged” everyone to look through it. Really, it’s fascinating and immediately my brain started whirring. Why not make my own? I could easily create my own pattern, after all. However,
Slow Stitching: Practice for a Future Boro Jacket Read More »
I started a new board! Titled “slow stitching handwork needlework” this one is all about embroidery and beautiful stitches. Now, don’t get the idea that I’m going to be stitching anything so intricate. Nor will this passing fancy last very long, but while there’s a hint of interest, I have to jump on the pinning
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I was working on a chevron quilt for my sister and needed some ideas for quilting it. I decided to look for a few ideas to inspire us all. These are just a variety of some of the quilting patterns I found on Pinterest. Edit: I’ve added a few new motifs at the end of
(2013) Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Quilting Motifs Read More »
We spent this weekend in Natchitoches at the Lights Festival. Natchitoches bills itself as “The City of Lights,” which has been celebrated since 1926. One of my fondest memories is of my sisters and me playing and rolling down the hill in front of the lake. I also remember picking stickers out of my clothing,
(2016) Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Christmas Lights Read More »
