
I have been hanging onto a stack of these Dresden blocks. I bought them at a vintage goods store. All are made from 1930′s/1940′s fabrics. Originals, not reproductions. Someone lovingly cut and pieced them together…unplugged. I think they were assembled incorrectly because I can’t seem to turn the edges evenly to applique {I think I [...]
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Not quilting. I got sidetracked. I know. Those that know me are screaming “SHOCKER!” with a sarcastic tone. I have reasons. My concentration level got gobsmacked. My son…yeah, THAT one…crashed his bike… again…crash number… I don’t remember but at least it did not involve a car. Face planted. Front teeth broken in half. What am [...]
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I am off visiting my oldest Daughter (child #2) and my grandkids… In PARIS!!! Okay, SMALL TOWN AMERICA Paris. I have internet but won’t be blogging much… I think… maybe… ya nevah know!
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Sorry. Migraine. Sucks. I know I said that today I would have part 2 up of my process making the birthday quilt. Maybe tomorrow. ~Take good care~ Ahhh… the days before migraines. Oh, and Dear Big Sister, if you’re reading this… thank you for the wonderful haircut you did on me way back when…gotta love [...]
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I decided to reorganize my sewing room… wait, I mean my STooooDio… sounds much more sophisticated. I am not one that can focus on one small area at a time. Nope not me. I have to MAJOR clean and tear everything apart and then get overwhelmed and quit put it all back together. Here is [...]
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I am known to be easily bored, distracted, sidetra….OOooo look at that pretty… yeah, well I love making the hexagons but I needed a break. I made a needle case with a little pincushion on top. The pincushion part was made by stuffing the smallest hex with some wool roving. Again I apologize for camera [...]
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ALMOST LAST CHANCE TO LOOK AWAY OR WITNESS THE GORE NEARLY LAST CHANCE TO LOOK AWAY OR WITNESS THE GORE GETTING CLOSE TO LAST CHANCE TO LOOK AWAY OR WITNESS THE GORE YA KNOW YA WANNA LOOK LAST CHANCE TO LOOK AWAY OR WITNESS THE GORE My son was accidentally pushed through a window at [...]
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Hey! Whut? This is your Blog? My blog types? That’s freeky…in a ventriloquist sort of way Cut the jokes. Why aren’t you FEEDING me. I am hongree. Blogs need love too. I have a life ya know but I do think about you often. I am easily sidetracked?? Aw, you’re a sweet blogmeister…neglective, but sweet. [...]
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