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Finishing a vintage quilt top
This vintage quilt top was probably never finished because of that wild plaid outside border. So, why not remove it and find something more appropriate? Of course I’ll save the removed border for another project down the road. I have a stash of vintage fabric, and this old cotton dress seemed to have just the flavor I was looking for. It was in good condition and there was plenty of … 
Wool purse, computer bag and sewing tote
My old purse completely wore out! What’s a girl to do? I’ve had a notion for quite a while to make my own bag in a size and style that was fitting to me. custodia nike iphone 6 Here’s what I came up with, and it is the perfect bag. I had fun with wool scraps and free motion quilting. On the back side of the purse, I put a …
The “reveal”
The fourth annual Mystery Quilt Workshop was the last Saturday in July, 2014, and the “reveal” was the last Saturday of October. The featured image is my version of the mystery quilt sewn by Charlotte Coomes, Patsy Kellogg, Terri Whitney and me as a mystery in Rosarito, Mexico. I call mine Rompin’ in Rosarito. The pattern was featured in an old American Patchwork and Quilts magazine. This block, by Barbara …
A New Quilter is Born . . . Update–binding on!
My daughters are visiting from Minnesota (escaping the unrelenting cold weather) to spend some time in the sunshine and help out with a couple of projects around the house. Here’s my daughter, Amy, who I asked to help me organize the studio. custodia iphone x in alluminio I said, “What should I do with this bag of scraps?” She took a look in the bag and announced, “These are cute! …
You can make this basket!
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at basket weaving? This cute and functional little gathering basket would be a good one to start with. I will be teaching this class on Saturday, April 5, custodia iphone 8 corsa 2014 at Rosie’s Calico Cupboard, 7151 El Cajon Boulevard, custodia powerbank iphone 5s San Diego. custodia iphone x silicone spigen The class time is 9:30-3:30 and the cost of the …
Covered books and binders
Now that Santa has delivered the goods, I can share what I’ve been up to for the past month. In early November I took a class from Jake Finch, shown here making a custom cover for a notebook binder. Oh, what fun it was creating these custom covers for 3 ring binders, composition books, sketch books, book markers and note pads.After I made one, I decided to modify the directions. …
Vintage quilt top
I always think, I should have taken a “before” picture. Well, this one is a little bit before. sycode custodia iphone 6 I got this quilt top loaded and wanted to document what I had to work with. The middle of the quilt is tight. It’s all hand pieced. On a scale of 1-10, the piecing is about a 4. The fabrics range from cotton blends, 100% polyester double knit, …
Quilting makes the Quilt!
I have been working on a lot of projects lately, but until Christmas, they are top secret! So, I’ll show you the quilts I’ve been quilting. This one was strip pieced, and I think it is so girly. It was fun to do and came out beautifully. Remember, if you double click on the picture it will get larger so you can enjoy the detail. custodia iphone 5s verde …
My last upholstery job. . . I think
My friend Cece redecorated her sewing room and had to get rid of this darling little platform rocking chair. It was her grandmother’s, who was under 5′ tall. custodia libro iphone 7 It is exceptionally comfortable for a short person (like me) because my feet touch the ground without strain! You can see the chair has a fancy side/upper back and a pleated skirt and buttons on the back. custodia …
Curved piecing, memory quilt, & rescuing an antique quilt top
I was fortunate to be able to take a class on gentle curved piecing with Karla Alexander a couple weeks ago. custodia 360 iphone 6 plus She has a great method using a “stack the deck” technique. custodia iphone 6 nba She offered a wealth of information and tips for success. Check out her website for great books and tools http://www.saginawstreetquilts.com/ Here is a close up of the crow I …
