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getting ready for easter
Another holiday, another set of pillowcases. Too much fun, I tell ya! Yesterday was a miserable, windy, rainy day. But because I had no Easter-themed fabric I dug out my rain coat and drove south for 20 minutes to a … Continue reading
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making a mystery
My third attempt at stitching a Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt might be the charm! I worked it up with my own selection of colors and here’s a sample of the block so far: http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2017/01/mystery-monday-link-up-part-6-7.html For info and lovely quilting ideas, … Continue reading
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too sick to sew
Pathetic. That’s me. I caught Banjo Man’s cold and now I can’t get out of bed. It’s been years since I have had a cold, so of course I am outraged. Ha! Those Texas germs must be pretty strong. I … Continue reading
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the stitch lab
How cute is this? The Stitch Lab is located on S. 1st Street in south Austin and is actually comprised of two houses. They give lots of classes and seem like a really fun place to buy fabric and learn … Continue reading
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the patch
It’s rare that I see one of my creative obsessions so blatantly displayed for Banjo Man and I to see. The word insane comes to mind. My artistic and crafty and quilting obsessions have always had the potential to get … Continue reading
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november shop hopping, year two
Last Thursday Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and I went off to look for fabric. You’d think that fabric would be easy to find, but these days local quilt stores are closing and shopping options are sadly shrinking. But Aunt Pat … Continue reading
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the pumpkin factory
Please do not ask me why I am making these. The photos of velvet pumpkins on Pinterest caused intense Pumpkin Envy. I think they’re beautiful. I couldn’t help myself. I had to buy crushed velvet (on sale and … Continue reading
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on the hunt
I love Pinterest. And I love pumpkins. And I love decorating for fall. And I love fabric. This is a dangerous combo. I am absolutely dying to make these. I don’t have velvet, but I do have some vintage … Continue reading
Posted in food, friends, just for fun, quilting, secondhand stuff, shopping
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random summer thoughts
It is a blessing to have friends with gardens and share the bounty. Dancing Mandolin Player keeps us healthy. Which gives me more time and energy to finish some important summer quilts. This was one of today’s projects. The … Continue reading
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figs & pigs & sewing up a storm
Thursday was our (Harley Chick, Aunt Pat and me) north to Worcester, MA, to the annual Sew Expo. This year it rained. It rained A LOT. We should have brought umbrellas, but truthfully? We only had to cross two streets … Continue reading
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