A few weeks back when my guild got word we would be working on a challenge using Denyse Schmidt‘s new line I was thrilled. I was more than thrilled when I found out the new line is called “Florence“. Florence is particularly meaningful to me because I had a grandmother named Florence. I actually never call her grandmother because she…
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Tribute Star Quilt {A finish}
Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! {Spring 2013}
Hi there everyone! Welcome to Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day. In case you are a new visitor to my corner of the blogosphere here is a sampling of my creations. 1. Wildflower stars all layed out. 🙂, 2. Mr. Jones, 3. Anna Maria Horner Velveteen pillow, 4. Just in time for holiday travels!, 5. Traveling in Circles Tote with tutorial, 6. A Vintage Christmas, 7. Rainbow Plus…
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WIP Wednesday {Last three Wildflowers}
I finished three more Wildflowers this past week. They are so fun to make, but I think I will stick with nine for now. I’m eager to get them stitched together into a pillow. Typically, I am not drawn to making scrappy quilts. Truthfully, I feel a bit incapable when it comes to creating the scrappy look. But I want…
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WIP Wednesday: Kitchen Demo
Last Friday, my tired old late ’60s smokers’ delight kitchen was demoed to make room for a cleaner smelling, updated kitchen. (Hooray!) Happily, amidst the stress of keeping kids out of the way and actually using the dining room for eating instead of sewing (boo!), I’ve been able to do some hand sewing. And hand sewing is a much needed…
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Fabric Stash: Florence by Denyse Schmidt
The Houston Modern Quilt Guild gets to participate in a challenge from Denyse Schmidt. Super squeeee! Denyse (DS) sent our guild several fat eighth bundles of her new line Florence. Basically, we have to (get to!) make something from our bundle by July 15th. You can watch and see what people create in the Flickr pool. Florence will make her…
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