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Creating an Action Quilt – Part 7
Thinking outside the box …I won’t be using the following doo-dads on this Action Quilt I’m making with you. I do, however, want to share how / what some “unconventional” things or ways I’ve used items...
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Creating an Action Quilt - Part 8
Sewing the pieces together! Oops! I do need another piece! See the green mat showing about center of the Action Quilt!Note: I've already stitched together the two pieces on the left... the white/purple...
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Creating an Action Quilt - Part 9
Backing - Quilting - Binding on an Action QuiltI cut the batting about 2" larger than the top - all the way around:I cut the backing at least an inch bigger all the way around than the backing:I took...
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Sew-A-Thon Marathon Starts Today!
American Patchwork & Quilting sponsors the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge for charity. This year, during National Sewing Month, they are having a 24 Hour Sew-A-Thon event starting today! How many...
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Take Care of Others
A friend of mine recently gave me several lovely books, one of which was Comfort Quilts from the Heart by Jake Finch. Published in 2008 by C&T Publishing ~ where Mary works. Now out of print, it’s...
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Become a Superhero!
The beginning of September, when Sew for the Charity of It!celebration began, I suggested to find a cause, or two, or three, and begin sewing, creating handmade items to give to those needing comfort.I...
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Love the Idea!
Remember back, during the first week of National Sewing Month, when I wrote about adding my own flare to something I’ve seen others create? Well, I’m doing it again!I stumbled upon the idea of a Fidget...
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Chair Bound
A few days ago, when writing about the book, Comfort Quilts from the Heart by Jake Finch, I mentioned I’d never made a wheelchair quilt with a footwarmer (she also calls them “Foot Pocket” – I like...
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Finishing the Wheelchair Quilt
Yesterday I showed how I took the idea Jake Finch shared in her book, Comfort Quilts from the Heart, and made it a bit different.Now that I’ve finished quilting the quilt top, I’ll share how/what I did...
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Helping the Homeless
Following along the National Sewing Month’s theme, Sew for the Charity of it! I thought about making something to help the homeless. A bag of some sort, I considered the… Drawstring bag– but then the...
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Messenger Bag for the Homeless
As I mentioned yesterday, there are a lot of free messenger bag patterns available online. This is what I did, not going into much detail, but let the pictures do the talking!I wanted to make one...
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The Balaclava
A couple of years ago, during that year’s National Sewing Month the theme was: “Sew for the Skill of it!” It was then I wrote an article about sewing hats.I shared some hats I made for my 18” dolls,...
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Dog Bone Pillow
It's been a long time since I've made a dog bone shaped pillow! I use one just about everyday while taking an afternoon (and evening) nap in my recliner! I have no idea where I put the pattern I used....
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Will Never End!
National Sewing Month 2015 comes to an end today. Their focus this year ~ Sew for the Charity of it! ~ doesn’t end, sewing for charity will never end! We have too much to do for others! Remember what I...
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Good morning, October!
My 86 year young mother leaves in the morning after almost a week with us here at the ranch. It’s been a delightful visit, creating a host of memories I will treasure always. I posted a photo-journal...
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Crossing the Cattle Guard
8:08 a.m.Can you hear it?That’s right! Nothing!Yes!Total amazing quietness surrounds me!I even took out my hearing aid so I wouldn’t hear the girl’s toenails hit the floor while pacing around, looking...
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Let Others Know!
In my blog articles, I focus on the positive. Providing inspirational ideas, creative suggestions to get the juices flowing, and thoughts to ponder, it is the reason I write. From comments left on my...
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Print (or) PDF
I’m excited! I discovered a really cool widget today here and added it to my blog! Actually, it’s for you! If you ever want to print out a specific article or tutorial I’ve shared, simply click on the...
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