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Quilt projects and grandkids have been keeping me busy

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I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I last blogged! Quilt projects have been keeping me busy along with “all the things”, and time has just run amuck. The last time I posted here, I was getting ready to launch a new Zoom class, Possibilities, through my local quilt shop, The Granary. We had… Read More

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Family, cooking & quilting

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Are you like me and ready for normalcy to return? I can’t remember having so much uncertainty in my life, especially with the upcoming elections. What I’d really like is the best of both worlds. Less traffic, less smog, less consumption and more compassion, more social and environmental awareness, and a good haircut would be… Read More

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Face mask pattern updates and a finished quilt top

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There is a silver lining to most everything and one of them is all of the new followers to my blog. Thank you for joining me here! It’s been a week full of face mask activity and I wanted to let you know that I have made some face mask pattern updates. I also finished… Read More

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December UFO & WIP Link Up

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It’s the last day of the month and of 2019! The December UFO & WIP Link Up is way overdue – but it’s here (I had technical difficulties while in Texas). So, I’ve extended the end date to January 7, 2020. For more information about the 2019 UFO & WIP Challenge, go here. The prize… Read More

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Mini quilt progress and other things

2 / 21 / 19

I’m making good progress on finishing the mini quilt for my February 2019 UFO & WIP Challenge.  Working on such a small scale is so nice!  It goes quickly and it doesn’t take up much space (which is still limited in my temporary kitchen set up).   I chose a simple setting for my 3″… Read More

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It’s a bit busy, but I still like it! This is bl It’s a bit busy, but I still like it! This is block 3 of the #redatnight2bom that I’m co-teaching with @snowbirdquiltdesigns at @thegranaryquilts ❣️
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Fabric is #kismetfabric by #sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics 😍
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And this quilt top is done! It’s option 2 of my And this quilt top is done!  It’s option 2 of my new quilt pattern, Possibilities that should be available next week. 😃
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As the name suggests, the #possibilitiesquilt will have three different layout options using 10” blocks as the base. It’s a sampler style quilt with four different blocks that can be combined any way you want. Thus the possibilities are endless!  I can’t wait to show you more. ❣️
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Fabric is #charlestonfabriccollection and #lespetitsfabrics by @amysinibaldi for @artgalleryfabrics 💕.
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Rows and sashing ready for the quilt layout. I lov Rows and sashing ready for the quilt layout. I love seeing a quilt come together! 😍
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Happy Friday! Spreading some love today! These he Happy Friday! Spreading some love today!  These hearts are a rainbow of happiness and perfect for that morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making hearts today so I revisited my ombré heart tutorial from 2018. I just love a good ombré and anything with hearts is a win! 
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The smaller inside heart (without the borders) measures 3” finished and the larger one measures 41/2” finished.  The original ombré heart from 2018 (last photo) measures 6” finished.
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Swipe to see the cutting instructions for each one, smallest to largest, and basic progression of how it goes together. ❤️
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Full tutorial for the large heart can be found on my blog under the tutorials tab or search ombré heart.
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Happy Valentines Day!💗❣️💝
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A finish for Friday! This a #disappearing9patch f A finish for Friday!  This a #disappearing9patch from 2019.  It’s going to be a summer picnic quilt, but Coper thinks it’s his winter siesta quilt 😭.
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Have you ever made a #disappearingninepatchquilt quilt?  They’re fun and easy!  More details can be found on my blog (link in profile).
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