I accidentally read the directions incorrectly for the first steps of the first block of my Flutter Reimagined quilt, so I ended up with a lot more squares than I should have had. I went ahead and pieced it together anyway. It’s not bad, but I could definitely do better (meaning, not piecing a few… Continue reading Ruler hacks
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Little cabin in the woods
For reference, this was the previous progress point, and I actually made a little more progress than I originally thought I had. I filled in some more of the cabin and added greenery around it. That yellow shade is called “Pond Scum” and that is just the perfect name for the color!
Border added
Well, I just don’t have enough space to take a decent photo of my Over the Rainbow quilt top at home – it’s about 104 inches square! So I’ll have to take it to my sewing group’s clubhouse and see if I can get a full-size photo on the floor there. But it’s done! And… Continue reading Border added
Sewing pattern purchases
I’ve been waiting for a sale, and it the waiting paid off yesterday. I found most of the patterns I’ve been eyeing, plus an extra one that I didn’t previously have on my list. I may or may not make all of these, but I like the styles represented here. The pencil skirt is a… Continue reading Sewing pattern purchases
Owl feathers
My little owl block is almost complete. The owl has all of his feathers and other specialty stitches and fibers now. I finished the blackwork-like background stitching, but still need to add beads there. And I’ve started filling in the border. Looks like this one won’t get finished until I pick it up again next… Continue reading Owl feathers