January 2012 Free Motion Quilting Example

| January 31, 2012

The January HEART LEAF Free Motion Quilting Challenge was lots of fun.  Here is my example!  I admit that it isn’t beautiful – but it is my FIRST EVER ATTEMPT at any Free Motion Quilting and I am extremely happy that I am learning how to do this!   Thanks so much to Frances Moore, […]

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What’s on my DESIGN FLOOR, Monday, January 30, 2012

| January 30, 2012

On  my DESIGN FLOOR POST of January 16th, I said that I was piecing 12 1/2″ squares for the back of my Orca Bay Quilt …..  and I DID SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD.  I also said that I was sewing together  strips for my SUPER EASY STRATA STAR…..and I DID SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD…. SO…..MAYBE I will […]

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PRINCESS, The Help, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close – sao’s Book Recommendations

| January 29, 2012

If you are looking for a book that is absolutely riveting – you know what I mean, the kind that once you start reading, you cannot STOP READING! I am recommending such a book – “PRINCESS:A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia  .”  It is available at Amazon (and that is […]

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Augusta Cole’s Annual Cutting Bee, January 28, 2012

| January 28, 2012

I have attended Augusta Cole’s Cutting Bee for the past four years and it is always entertaining and informative.  This year was no exception. Each of us brought 10 light fabrics and 10 dark fabrics cut into 4 1/2″ and 2 1/2″ strips ….then we put them all out on a table and walked along […]

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Advice and Smiles for 2012

| January 25, 2012

I wish that I could give credit to the author of this – but alas, it came in an e-mail (source unknown) from my cousin.  I love it….THANKS NANCY.  I just had to share it!   Great Tips For 2012 1. Stay out of trouble. 2. Aim for greater heights.   3. Stay focused on […]

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