I do love getting packages in the mail. I know I’ve mentioned it time and again, but it really does rock. Today I got two packages from Hawthorne Threads (my most favorite fabric shop). The first contained a beautiful spectrum of Pastry Line voiles from Anna Maria’s Little Folks line along with the three Square...
This week, I’ve been packing every stitch I can do into everyday. I must finish my Spinning Stars Quilt this week. I must. I must. I must! I’ve stitched the interior of each octogon, and now I just have the border half-stars left to stitch before I sew on the binding. I think this is...
After looking through all my unfinished quilts, I decided its about time for me to stock up on batting. I ordered a 90″ by 40 yard role of Warm and Natural – that’s my very favorite. When I got back from getting some Perle 5s to finish my Spinning Stars Quilt, that wonderful, giant box...
I’m so close to finishing my Spinning Stars Quilt! I’ve gone into turbo mode, and between yesterday and today I’ve done more quilting than I can normally do in a week. I wouldn’t have stopped yet, except that I ran out of the lavender Perle cotton I’m quilting the brown stars with. I only have one...
Today I decided to work on a project that would only take “today”. I cut out the pattern pieces, transferred the lines, and cut out the fabric for Layla’s new Jump Rope Dress. I’ve sewn it all together except for the last pocket, and I haven’t hemmed it yet. So I’m almost there. I used...
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