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    Potpourri

    Posted by on Nov 18 2014

    No, I haven’t take up another craft. 🙂  It’s just been a bit hectic here and I haven’t made huge strides on any one project, so today’s post has a bit of this, a bit of that. Making good progress on my winter themed quilt.   Here’s where I’ve got to with it.   Three […]

    A Beginning on “Oh My Tangled Stars”

    Posted by on Oct 14 2014

    As the year begins to wind to a close, I am trying to keep my New Year’s Resolution on track: completing all of my UFOs (quilted, smocked and sewn) by Dec. 31. “Oh My Tangled Stars” is a quilt that I haven’t mentioned in ages, so it definitely qualifies for UFO status. OMTS has been sitting […]

    A Quick Vintage-Style Quilt

    Posted by on Jan 22 2014

    So, my sewing goal for 2014 is to eliminate all of my UFOs. No.  Really.  Stop laughing.  I’m serious! I am hereby announcing that I intend to finish all of the UFOs currently lurking in my stash and in my sewing room before the end of 2014. I already finished up Shiny Brite. Now here’s […]

    Dots and Spots and Polka Dots

    Posted by on May 28 2013

    I mentioned in my last update on “Raise the Roof” that I was planning to tackle a second quilt this summer.  I think I’m so determined to get all my UFOs and wanna-sews done while I can because I know the fall is coming and the fact that I’ll be heading back to school to […]

    Spring Bouquet Update #2

    Posted by on Feb 18 2013

    Ta-da! I’ve reached a big milestone with my LBQ applique project. I’ve finished cutting and prepping all nine of the centre blocks.  Each block has between 45 and 75 individual pieces, so I’m approximately 60% of the way through the prep.  Here are some close-ups, in no particular order. I think they look fantastic, don’t […]