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A new baby quilt
I have friends in DC who recently had a baby boy and so I made this little floor/wall quilt for him. I used a mixture of Kaffe Fassett and It’s a Hoot Jelly rolls and some animal fabric that I got in...
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The GAZ Blanket
My soon-to-be son-in-law Gary likes to watch movies on the TV. So I’m making him a blanket with a movie theme. I had to break my fabric fast as I didn’t have any movie themed fabric so I’m waiting for...
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Progress and supplies for the GAZ Blanket
My fabric for the GAZ Blanket arrived this week and I made a start on the top two blocks. here are the fabrics I’m planning to use: And here’s the minky that I’m planning to use on the back. And here...
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How to avoid the sewing machine chewing up your fabric without using leaders
Does this happen to you? This happens to me all the time. Even when using a leader, as I did this time, the sewing machine chews up the beginning of the fabric. I have the answer This small piece of...
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Ever had one of those days? (Or – when is a 1/4″ foot not a 1/4″ foot?)
Ever had one of those days where you plug away and plug away but still nothing goes right? And you know it’s your fault because it’s always your fault and you just know that it’s something you’re doing...
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Newspaper cuttings…
EDIT: For those who’d like to know, this block can be found here, courtesy of Beth from Piece By Number. She has a heap of free blocks, take a look. I’ve been taking some machine-piecing lessons lately...
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Half a bed of roses
I’ve called the quilt I’m making for daughter Bed of Roses and I’ve half-finished the quilt top. These are definitely not my style of fabrics but I’m quite pleased with the result so far. Take a look.
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My ideal sewing machine – manufacturers please take note – :)
If you could have anything you liked in a sewing machine, would it be fancy with lots of bells and whistles or pared down but sturdy? Would it be single purpose e.g. digital embroidery or would it be...
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The Modern Quilt Guild’s Riley Blake Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild is hosting a Riley Blake quilt challenge. All members who applied were given 6 fat eighths of Riley Blake fabric and they could make whatever they liked as long as it was...
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My first 2014 project
I’ve finished the coverlet I started in January. It’s all bound, washed, ironed and I’m using it and it feels so soft and lovely. Here are a few photos. Now I’m working on some foundation paper pieced...
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