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Project Bags - the pattern, kit, and finished p...
I've been doing more sewing than quilting this week - actually my machine has been getting quite a workout as I've been testing out a new design
Project Bags - the pattern, kit, and finished p...
I've been doing more sewing than quilting this week - actually my machine has been getting quite a workout as I've been testing out a new design

Quilting my Bargellos
More talk about quilting - this time quilting motifs as well as continuous borders on Bargello quilts - wind swept leaves and drifting snowflakes.
Quilting my Bargellos
More talk about quilting - this time quilting motifs as well as continuous borders on Bargello quilts - wind swept leaves and drifting snowflakes.

Using Applique patterns to make quilting designs
Let's look at how to make a quilting design from a single motif or applique design. You can make a simple quilting design or a continuous border design.
Using Applique patterns to make quilting designs
Let's look at how to make a quilting design from a single motif or applique design. You can make a simple quilting design or a continuous border design.

Fabric Beads - how to make them
Fabric Beads - what are they and how to make them. These beads are a simple way to create very decorative embellishments for quilts and all sorts of other crafts....
Fabric Beads - how to make them
Fabric Beads - what are they and how to make them. These beads are a simple way to create very decorative embellishments for quilts and all sorts of other crafts....

Beading How To and Where I use Beads in my Proj...
I've been revisiting ways to embellish my projects and the first thing that always comes to mind is beads. I've used these in many projects and I remembered a while...
Beading How To and Where I use Beads in my Proj...
I've been revisiting ways to embellish my projects and the first thing that always comes to mind is beads. I've used these in many projects and I remembered a while...

Another Way To Make Coasters
There are many ways to create quick and easy coasters, in fact I have a whole block post designated to these various ways (how to make various styles of coasters) but for...
Another Way To Make Coasters
There are many ways to create quick and easy coasters, in fact I have a whole block post designated to these various ways (how to make various styles of coasters) but for...

Flowers for My Mother
I find I need to quickened my pace as the clouds consume the sky once again. After a quick dash home and inside as the first drops start pelting down, I...
Flowers for My Mother
I find I need to quickened my pace as the clouds consume the sky once again. After a quick dash home and inside as the first drops start pelting down, I...

Grape Hyacinth - applique flower block
I remember Grape Hyacinth popping up in early spring as a young girl. I loved these little flowers so of course I needed to make an applique flower block.
Grape Hyacinth - applique flower block
I remember Grape Hyacinth popping up in early spring as a young girl. I loved these little flowers so of course I needed to make an applique flower block.

Izzy's Embroidered Cushion
I'm looking forward to having my granddaughters for a sleepover. Last year Izzy (aged 6 at the time) embroidered my tortoise design using a simple running stitch
Izzy's Embroidered Cushion
I'm looking forward to having my granddaughters for a sleepover. Last year Izzy (aged 6 at the time) embroidered my tortoise design using a simple running stitch

How much do you know about color?
Color combinations, color and contrast, value, intensity, and temperature.... now you can learn it inside out with the help of veteran teacher/designer Elizabeth Barton. She doesn't leave any stone unturned!
How much do you know about color?
Color combinations, color and contrast, value, intensity, and temperature.... now you can learn it inside out with the help of veteran teacher/designer Elizabeth Barton. She doesn't leave any stone unturned!

Poppies - a new design
I wanted to show you some work-in-progress photos as well as share some tips I think you'll find useful when constructing this quilt or any other applique quilt for that...
Poppies - a new design
I wanted to show you some work-in-progress photos as well as share some tips I think you'll find useful when constructing this quilt or any other applique quilt for that...

Ambitions Often Outweigh Time and Energy
As you will discover, my ambition outweighed my time and energy so all my plans did not come to light but this update let's you know what been happening and about to...
Ambitions Often Outweigh Time and Energy
As you will discover, my ambition outweighed my time and energy so all my plans did not come to light but this update let's you know what been happening and about to...
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