Well. I’ve been putting it off. That whole back to school thing. We still have quite a while until school starts, four weeks, but as a co-teacher there’s a lot of prep work. I’d been putting it off, not wanting to even think about it. Now that I have taken a break from the whole matter, I feel ready to…
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Work in Progress Wednesday: Almost August
Wildflower EPP Pillow Top {Finish}
My Wildflower Star mini-quilt is all finished, complete with those last few white border kites. Sometimes, the last bit is the hardest! The top is made entirely by hand using my favorite, English Paper Piecing. This beauty will hopefully be a pillow by next week. And for anyone who is interested, I will be sharing my templates too. I’m linking…
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Somewhere in Australia
I’m back from my vacation, having forgotten how completely exhausted one is by coming back from vacation. Don’t worry about me. I’ll make it with coffee, pajamas, and sleep. 🙂 The Houston Modern Quilt Guild’s challenge using Florence by Denyse Schimdt finished up in mid-July. All the projects are displayed on Denyse Schmidt’s website. Please go check them out –…
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This week {WIP}
I packed many projects to take on my trip to visit my parents. And lots of hand sewing things too. But alas, only a few things have been touched. Early on, while sitting at my mother’s desk (feeling professional again) I traced and cut out a bunch of templates for the Green Tea and Sweet Beans (I’m completely Texan because…
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Vintage finds
Inevitably, when visiting my parents, treasures find their way home with me. This trip is no exception. My dad lent me some ancient books that I hope to read my children during the upcoming school year. These books belonged to my great-grandfather, who served as a headmaster of a private school somewhere out in the Northeastern United States. My great-grandfather…
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