After a minor mishap with the last two sets of turquoise/aqua strings, I managed to get all of my remaining large string triangles cut. What was the mishap? Well, I had three sets that I was using to chain piece. Then, all of a sudden, I couldn’t find the third set. I only had two.… Continue reading Large string triangles
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Middle units complete
I’ve been trying to figure out my “plan of attack” for the Straits of Mackinac quilt blocks. I have a little of each part done, so I thought I’d start with the one that requires the least number of units first. Here’s my little finished stack of square in a square units. Next? I need… Continue reading Middle units complete
Quiltville retreat
I was a lucky substitute for someone who was unable to go to a retreat last week to Bonnie Hunter’s Quiltville Inn. We had a fabulous time, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with several girls I know, and making new friends with the few that I hadn’t met before we went. Bonnie has already… Continue reading Quiltville retreat
Tula turquoise
One of my quilting resolutions is to stop being so precious with my Tula Pink fabrics. “They’re so pretty sitting there, I hate to disturb them.” “What if I use that one fabric all up, and it’s out of print, and I can’t get anymore?” News flash: Tula is still designing new lines of fabric… Continue reading Tula turquoise
Homework completed
I’ll be taking a class and starting a new quilt later this month, and I had some preparation to do to get ready for it, that I didn’t want to put off until the last minute. I’m going to be doing my quilt with the called-for colors, which are turquoise/teal/aquas and whites/neutrals. I’ve cut mostly… Continue reading Homework completed