Defeat, acceptance, Plan D
Lesson learned today–I don’t do 60 degree applique points on small pieces with (supposedly) straight sides. Here are three examples of why. Sorry about all the different colors–multiple lighting...
View ArticleMary Sorensen applique class
Since I enjoyed my first (self taught) applique border, I thought I should jump at the chance to take the Mary Sorensen needle-turn applique class offered by my guild. First let me say she had some...
View ArticleBecky Goldsmith class
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending an all-day Becky Goldsmith (Piece O’ Cake Designs) applique class sponsored by my guild. If you ever get the chance to take one of her classes, DO...
View ArticleQuilt fixing and first 2012 finish
I have not had a lot of experience completing or fixing someone else’s work. But on a recent trip with my mom to visit her younger sister, my aunt asked me to redo some applique blocks their older...
View ArticleFrugalina–who me?
I hate waste, always have. Hence one of my many nicknames–Frugalina. Sometimes I think it is a curse. I save too many things (translate clutter) or make myself crazy trying to use things up. Add...
View ArticleQuilt fixing part 2
Seam ripping is completed. Now to attack that nasty stain (see previous post)–another task which is not my forte. I conservatively tried soaking in Woolite first. Not the least bit of change. So I...
View ArticleDogwoods ready for quilting
One more snag in the quilt fixing saga. I had wanted to back it with the sashing fabric but there was not enough on the bolt. So I bought some 90″ bleached muslin. Unfortunately after I washed it,...
View ArticleDogwood finish and another leader-ender
My aunt’s dogwood applique quilt is completed. I replaced the sashing, squared all the blocks, removed a big stain and basted the sandwich. My mom hand quilted it. She quilted around the blocks in...
View ArticleInspiration in Montreal
My friend Pat and I just returned from a week in Montreal. Most of my photos don’t do justice to the beautiful city but I do want to share some inspiration from the Botanical Garden adjacent to...
View Article12 x 12–Cats
Our January theme was Cats. I have always loved appliqued quilts of tigers and zebras so I pushed myself to do my cat using Heat n Bond. BTW, I was the only member of the group who portrayed a...
View Article12 x 12–Favorite expressions theme
I had a hard time coming up with an expression I could translate into fabric! I wanted to do “You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear” and even had some purse fabric on hand. But when I tried to...
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