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Lots of Finishes Friday

So I didn\’t get as much sewing done this weekend as I normally do because I wen to Mardi Gras! I have been several times but it was my roommates first time and we had a good time. Me (left), Heidi (right) We had a total of about 16 hours driving and so I wasContinueContinue reading “Lots of Finishes Friday”

W.I.P. Wednesday

I have gotten a good chunk of stuff done this weekend and week so far!I finished my Chain Link top!!! I am trying to decide on how I want to quilt it. I think simple vertical/horizontal lines will do the trick. I want to keep the symmetrical vibe in tact.Of course Marta sat in theContinueContinue reading “W.I.P. Wednesday”

My Birthday Present!

So lots to share today from the past couple of days! First of all today is my birthday and I got the most magnificent birthday present from my boyfriend. I work nights so when I came home last night at 3 am he tricked me into going into my sewing room to look for somethingContinueContinue reading “My Birthday Present!”

Winner of My Fugly Fabric

Bundle 1:Lisa Cox Feb 8, 2012 09:57 AMHmm, Bundle #5 is very pretty too.But actually, I would be happy to take any of them off your hands. Yes, even the creepy pandas.Bundle 2:Alison Feb 7, 2012 11:19 AMI would take bundle 2!Bundle 3:Rosa Feb 9, 2012 01:36 PMI like bundle 3Bundle 4:Margaret Feb 7, 2012ContinueContinue reading “Winner of My Fugly Fabric”

This Friday

So I am almost done with the Chain Link quilt top. I have finished the center of it and am in the process of putting borders on.This is what I decided on for the border. I wanted to keep it simple to go along with the style of the quilt.It will finish about a twinContinueContinue reading “This Friday”

My Weekly Works in Progress

I have made major progress on my Chain Link. I know, I\’ve been working on this one forever! I am determined to finish the top for my guild meeting on Monday and I\’m in the home stretch!I finished all of my blocks and trimmed them. This is a step I used to step but afterContinueContinue reading “My Weekly Works in Progress”

My Fugly Fabric

So when I heard about Charm About You\’s Fugly Fabric Event I knew I had some pieces that surely fit the bill. MY mom was a seamstress by trade and she was able to keep most of the leftover fabric from projects she made for people because they didn\’t know what to do with it.ContinueContinue reading “My Fugly Fabric”

3×6 Solids Bee Block

So after I got my solid stash in a decent shape I needed to think of a block that I wanted to do. I spent all weekend thinking of what way I wanted to go with it. When I think of solids, I think of modern, when I think of modern, I think geometrical. ThereforeContinueContinue reading “3×6 Solids Bee Block”

I\’ve Got a Solid Bee.

I was lucky enough to be put in the Solids Hive for the 3×6 Bee this quarter! I have been wanting to play with solids for months now and I finally have my chance!There are some very talented ladies in this bunch so I\’m excited to see what we create!First of all, between the otherContinueContinue reading “I\’ve Got a Solid Bee.”

My Sewing Space

So this weekend I did some major organizing in my sewing room. Previously I had about half of my scraps folded nicely and sorted by color. But I finally sat down and just did them all. I\’m so happy with the result! I can see everything! And I can see the gaps in my stash…IContinueContinue reading “My Sewing Space”