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I’m recycling a post from 2013. Yes, I know, you may have seen it before, perhaps on the old Fleur de Lis site here or on the Pinterest SQI board over here. But this one is different as I’m including some new pictures, of course. The thing is I couldn’t resist the birds or the […]
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A few of the quilts I’ve added to a new section in “heart, quilts.” Thanks for visiting! Do you have a favorite? Which one?
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How to Attach Binding to a Quilt. Step by step directions for attaching binding with mitered corners.
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Trunk Show/Studio Tour all levels; 1 hour; $10 per student with 10 student minimum. Interested in having me teach at your event? This is such a fun gathering! I’ll show you my quilts, we’ll chat, we’ll laugh, we may even cry. Who knows? I’m a pretty emotional gal. I begin at the beginning and tell you
40 Years and Counting! Trunk Show/Studio Tour Read More »
celebrate life’s milestones with sewing-themed cakes from my Pinterest board
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Hello! Welcome to another Pin It Weekly! Let’s meet new followers.
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I’ve been pinning a bit lately. In the course of a recent Pinterest episode, I found these adorable little bags that I think the girls would love. The are in my “basket bags buckets” board. And of course, I’ve been pinning inspirational ideas for the boro jacket (more about that here). It’s coming along quite
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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,
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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,
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I am quite far behind on posts, but since this blog is a diary of sorts as well as a way to connect with you, I’m going to at least note it with photos. I’ll start by saying I did not actually go down to the river–we were busy sewing and laughing and eating. A
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