If you’re looking for a fun Christmas idea, these little trees take some time but can be a great use for your scraps! Just cut 2 1/2” squares, fold in thirds, then in half and use straight pins to apply to a styrofoam form in rows moving
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Some photos of the binding stage of this Christmas throw, made from fabrics donated to the shop. I pieced it, the group quilted it, and I’ve finished it off. I adore these little clips that work so much better than pinning on the binding! (And when I
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This Mariner’s Compass quilt top was donated to the shop where I volunteer—isn’t it striking? We’re quilting it now as a future raffle quilt, and it’s already drawing a lot of attention. I’m a history buff, and my love of antique quilts comes from that, I’m sure.
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Okay, I’ll admit it: I’ve never been all that good at sitting around. (Unless, of course, there’s a book in my hand!) So here is a slice of my life—since Amazon’s dashboard for uploading books takes something close to forever to operate and much twiddling of fingers
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There’s a new baby coming for a special couple, and I was thrilled that they welcomed the idea of a quilt from me. I had such fun designing this! It’s not perfect, but my one of my quilting gurus calls those mistakes humility blocks. The Mother Goose
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