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I love a finish. Don’t you? This one’s been quilted for a little while, actually. However, it was waiting for the binding and label. Then it needed a label. Always the label. I think I’ve resolved that problem. Maybe. Back to that later. Anyway, last summer I cut some of the plaids to make a […]
“Big Boy Quilt” ~~ a finish! Read More »
Imagine that! I actually loaded a quilt onto the longarm, quilted it, and have removed it. All that’s left are the binding and label. YooHoo! It’s really exciting for me because I haven’t really quilted since I started this sweet job at the local Catholic school. I’ve enjoyed my time here, but I promised one
Quilt on the Longarm (and off again) Read More »
Every year, or almost anyway, the Baton Rouge Modern Quilt Guilt (BRMQG) plans our River House Quilt Retreat. Not that I walk down to the river, except once on my first retreat. Poison ivy and heat are a horribly itchy mix. Neither are for me. No, I do not handle either, at all. It’s always
MQG’s Annual July 4th Retreat to the River Read More »
Don’t you love blue skies? Who wouldn’t? Firstly, there’s the perfect weather. Secondly, sunshine. Thirdly, stunning shades of blue. Originally I intended the color of blue skies to be the inspiration, so when I discovered these gorgeous peonies in the just-right color, I couldn’t resist. Oh how I wish peonies could survive here! Then these
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Beautiful Blue Skies Read More »
I rediscovered the pictures from our guild meeting. Because of the Labor Day holiday, we delayed the meeting until the 13th. So really, as is typical for me, I’m a little late with this post. Here’s a link to the last Cotton Quilters Guild post. I posted the pictures on Facebook in no time. Naturally,
Cotton Quilters Guild September Meeting Read More »
Since I spent some time making plushies for my grandchildren this past week, I thought it might be fun to see what other plush toys are on Pinterest. Here’s what I found.
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Plushies Read More »
If you’ve been visiting on regularily on Sundays, you know that I’ve been struggling to keep up. I suppose that means thanks for bearing with me. SQI posts are meant to inspire you with everyday items and ideas. Last Sunday SQI was about old architecture. I’d love ideas, so if you come up with any,
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Origami Read More »
Diddly spots (random polka dots)polka knots (polka dance steps)shiny watts (lights)Mommy nots (No, again)puppy dots (dalmations)and summer hots. (sweating) Did you play rhyming games as a child? We sang lots of nursery rhymes, but I don’t remember word games so much, then I had my own children. And I made up for lost time! Poor darlings, they
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Polka Dots for the Win Read More »
I hope you have fond memories of grandparents. Mine was an idyllic childhood, dispite the fact that I cried All. The. Time. It would take half a lifetime to come to terms with all that crying.
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: My Grandmother Read More »
Before I begin with SQI, I wanted to mention that I’ve posted an excerpt of my novel here and book discussion questions here. If you’ve read the book, please feel free to download or print the discussion questions. If you haven’t, check out the excerpt…you may want the book. You’ll get a signed copy when
Sunday Quilt Inspiration: whimsical flowers Read More »
