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Reupholstered love seat is done!

I finished reupholstering the love seat last week, I just placed it in the dining room temporarily until I finish the rocking chair and get rid of the old furniture. I am very pleased with it. I have about 2 yards of the linen fabric left, probably not enough to do the rocking chair, so I went to purchase more, and of course they are all out of it! Hopefully … Read More

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Memory Bears and Seven Shirts quilt

I have been working on Memory Bears for the past week+. custodia iphone coltello They all turned out so cute I could hardly decide which one was cutest. custodia iphone 8 i blason I’m glad I don’t have to make that decision. They went home today, so my long arm quilt machine is ready to get back to work. custodia iphone 6s 360 rosso   Here is yet another version … Read More

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More Robots!

I finished up the two little lap quilts that coordinate with the robot bed quilts. How FUN! They were a little off the norm for me (OK, a lot) I didn’t really like them when I got started, but by and by they grew on me until I almost hated to see them done. apple custodia iphone 8 They really were fun. I got the binding on, but by then … Read More

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Merry Christmas Quilt

OK, I finished the quilt. custodia tpu iphone 6 I think the borders are really cute. custodia olixar iphone 7 If you click on it, you can see it looks a bit like a candy cane. cellular line custodia iphone 6s I’m putting this one in the San Diego Quilt Show, and it is going to be for sale. apple custodia silicone case per iphone 8 If it doesn’t sell, … Read More

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Binding Antique Northwinds and other quilting

Here are the antique Northwind quilt blocks with alternating homespuns completely finished. custodia se iphone silicone I love the way it looks with the subtle binding. It is going to provide many years of comfort and pleasure. Previously, everything sat in a drawer. Good rescue? Yup! Here is a close up of the work. See how well the homespuns blend with the Northwind blocks? They must be of the same … Read More

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Reupholstering continues!

I picked up this ottoman at a garage sale for a couple of dollars. It seemed comfortable and it is about the right size to use in place of a coffee table. I thought it would look cute with a tray and some candles and a couple glasses of wine on it. custodia bici iphone x It is a rectangular piece the same height as the love seat I reupholstered … Read More

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Restoring an antique log cabin quilt

I simply LOVE the way this antique log cabin quilt turned out. My friend bought this “rag” to rescue it. It had multiple holes, split seams, worn out edges and in generally really sad shape. It was foundation pieced on old towels, sheets, anything cotton. The back was in pretty poor condition. It was used as a summer quilt (no batting or backing) and had seen better days. custodia jetech … Read More

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Dresden Plate quilt re-do

This is a close up of the Dresden Plate quilt block that makes up a quilt that was put together 35 years ago by my husband’s grandma. It was made for his sister out of grandma’s aprons and dresses. custodia iphone 7 360 gradi militare The “plates” are machine stitched together then hand appliqued on the background and the blue center hand appliqued on top. custodia ultra slim iphone 8 … Read More

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Santa banner quilts and a basket

Our little Cheri’s Fan Club group got together Tuesday night and made these cute banner quilts. custodia corsa iphone 6s I just finished quilting this one made with wool pieces for the Santa head. custodia iphone x glitter This one is mine. I used cotton fabrics throughout the whole project. I love the size of this project, 14″ x 36″ and I have a half dozen places in the house … Read More

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Seven Shirts Quilt variations

This is my friend Phuong’s 7 shirts quilt, but a variation on the pattern because she made it twice as large with no piano keys borders. I just love the way the yellow comes at me. Word has it that yellow is a very difficult color to use in a quilt. It is sunny and cheerful here. Just the right touch, in my estimation. She is going to give it … Read More

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