Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Long arm machine quilting practice

I finished another quilt top that has been hanging around my studio for longer than I care to admit. custodia iphone 7 plus libro It feels good getting projects completed. I pinned the quilt on before Christmas, but I had lots of activity around that time and didn’t get a chance to work on it much. We took a drive up the coast this past week and returned home last … Read More

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Road Trip

                            Friday was the first full day of the International Quilt Festival at Long Beach. Dee and I left San Diego at about 8:45 as passengers with my dear husband. He had a stop to make along the way, and L. A. traffic was it’s usual terrible self, so by the time we got to the scene … Read More

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This and that

I’m starting off today by showing you a couple of beautiful pomegranates on my tree. They are the most luscious red, and they weigh about one pound each. They are as sweet as can be, too.       Here is a new project I have been working on for a while. It is called a standing wool rug, or a shirred rug. custodia calamita iphone It is made from … Read More

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Interesting visitor

Look who is here. I have a habit of leaving my studio door open when the weather is nice, as it was today. custodia iphone 7 plus tpu I went in the house for a quick lunch, and when I returned to the studio, imagine my surprise when I saw this visitor perched on the back of my sewing chair. I was startled, and I admit a little scared. I’ve … Read More

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Random projects day

I made a snack bag with a velcro closure, the inside is a vinyl coated fabric so it can be wiped clean. custodia iphone 8 plus juventus It is perfect for holding 1/2 cup of almonds (a good, healthy snack.)       This is a closer look at the inside, it is a Jo Morton fabric from Andover. It was a little tricky to work with, the feed dogs … Read More

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A little this. . . a little that

I started out the day at the Country Loft with my Rug Hooking group. I have been working on an “alphabet” rug for many years, and recently I decided it was time to get it done. custodia silicone apple iphone 6 I hooked the radish today. It’s supposed to be primitive, so that’s why it’s a little wonky. iphone 8 custodia silicone Once I have all the rug blocks stitched … Read More

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Masculine ensemble

Today I spent the day working on this wonderful masculine bedding ensemble. There are four fabrics that look like fine men’s shirts. There are three European pillow shams, two piped pillow shams, custodia luminosa iphone two pillow cases and a reversible duvet cover. apple custodia iphone 8 The fabric was crisp and wonderful to work with, custodia calamita iphone se and I think the subtle deep gray/blue bias piping adds … Read More

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Fingertip towels

That’s a whole stack of fingertip towels! An organization I belong to is holding an environmentally friendly dinner. Part of the challenge is to generate as little waste as possible, we’re aiming for one trash can only. custodia indistrutibili iphone 6 We will be using cloth tablecloths and napkins, china plates, real cups, custodia iphone 6 personalizzata silverware, glasses, and we’ll be offering cloth towels in the ladies bathroom. My … Read More

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Soot and Ashes

About a dozen women are contributing their talents to this sweet little quilt. I made one for myself a short while ago, and our little primitive fan club decided to make one to raise money for breast cancer research. custodia iphone 6 plus rigida The big difference between this one and the one I made previously is the fabric selection. I did all of my applique’ in cottons, these applique’s … Read More

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Pillows are done!

Today I finished the dark green ruffled pillow shams. They were a little challenging to gather, as I doubled the ruffle rather than put a narrow hem on it as I normally do. I like the body it adds, but since it was a linen blend it was a bit heavy to gather. I persisted. custodia speck iphone 8 plus Moving slowly and surely, methodically pinning every few inches proved … Read More

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