October 2, 2020


 Block #13 for the Holiday Stitch along. I tried a new chalk pencil to mark with. It is the blue chalk pencil from Bohin. The opposite side is white for dark fabrics. I tried to erase a mistake right after I drew it and it didn't come off completely, but has since worn away. The color seems to wear away a little as I stitch, which I think I like. I can still see the markings, but hope it will wash out easily. I had previously been using a regular pencil which wears down/lightens with stitching as well. I need to test the final step of washing the blocks to see how the chalk and pencil come out of the fabric.

September 14, 2020


 Block 11 on the Holiday Stitch along.

September 7, 2020


 My current project. A quilt-a-long with embroidery by Moda. I am a week behind! But do have all my pieced blocks complete. The link with the finished quilt Moda Holiday Stitch-a-long

July 27, 2014

Jane Austen BOW 16 and 17


   BOW 16 
Lucky Pieces. I really like my fabric choices for this block. I made the flying geese with a rectangle and 2 squares. I prefer that to all triangles-they usually come out wonky!

BOW 17 
Waterwheel. Hmm, I am not as crazy about these fabric choices. But they are good enough!

July 13, 2014

Jane Austen BOW 15, King's Crown

This week's Jane Austen BOW is called King's Crown. It took a little longer as I made sure my fabric was facing the same direction. This block has a couple of new fabrics that I added to the mix. I hope I have enough for all of the blocks now. The pink is from Ladies Album and the small brown stripe is a reproduction that I have had in my stash for a while.

July 12, 2014

LUS BOW 36 Prosperity

This week's block went together very well. It did take some time as there are 41 pieces with some Y-seams. This was a block that the Y-seams turned out very well and lay very flat. One triangle is off in the middle snowball square. Not the place I expected! All in all a pretty block and well sewn. 
Finished it just in time too. Posted at 10:30 pm!

LUS BOW 35-Gettysburg

This block was due last Friday, but I finished it a little late. I was able to finish it Tuesday while I was at Jury Duty. It was a most interesting trial. The defendant represented himself and we really couldn't tell what his defense was. But it was a short, 2 day trial, and an interesting experience.

July 6, 2014

Jane Austen BOW 14

Wow, a busy day for me. I pulled out 1000 weeds and mowed the back lawn. Did a couple loads of laundry. Sewed an hour on Stacy's Red, White and Blue quilt. Cleaned my craft room at least an hour. I prepped the next LUS BOW. And I made this block! It is called Home Comfort for Jane's brother George. It turned out the right size, and I am pretty happy with the fabric choices. 
Next up-fried rice with leftover steak.

June 29, 2014

Birthday Sampler for June-blocks 10 and 11


There were 2 birthdays in June for my Birthday Sampler.
This is going to be such a pretty sunny quilt.

Jane Austen BOW 13 Crosses and Losses

This week's bow for the Austen Family Album. A little out of focus :)
I noticed that I have 3 blocks with the same 3 fabrics. I better mix it up next week!

Threads of Memory BOM 6-Salem Star

A very pretty block this month. I am pleased with how it turned out. I did remember not to use the fabric I have saved for the Jane Austen BOW. This block is for Charlotte Forten Grimke. As I was reading the blog post I recognized her last name. Yep, she married the nephew of Sarah and Charlotte Grimke. I just read the Invention of Wings a historic novel about the 2 abolitionist sisters.

Loyal Union Sampler BOW 34-Honeybee

Loyal Union Sampler BOW 34. A nice easy block, until I got to the applique.
I really thought I was better than that!  Those bee's wings are crooked, pointy (in the wrong spots) and just plain messy. to borrow a saying....`finished is better than perfect'.

June 28, 2014

Scrappy Sawtooth top finished!

The Red, Cream and Blue Scrappy Sawtooth Top is Finished! Woo Hoo.
The back needs to be pieced, but shouldn't take too long-it is only 5 or 6 pieces.
Then off to the LongArmer it goes!

June 26, 2014

Jane Austen BOW 12-Waves of the Sea

This week's Austen Family Album block is called Waves of the Sea. The blocks come out on Sunday, and here it is Thursday already. But it is finished before the next one comes out! A fairly easy block again this week. Except for the squiggly pink triangles-I kept turning them the wrong way. I triple checked each one thus avoiding sewing them on incorrectly.

June 21, 2014

Gift Bag? Gift Box?


So a neighbor is having her annual Summer Solstice Party tonight. I usually bring a bottle of wine, but when I was picking it out I thought I remembered something about a Facebook post and Gin. 
So I hope it was her post, and that she likes Gin. Can't stand the stuff myself. So I have no idea if it is good Gin or bad Gin. 
I hadn't yet made a gift bag so I thought I would give it a try. Is it really a bag with no handles? Is it a lidless box? And while it is a perfect size for Gin, I didn't leave room for little Pumpkin. So little Pumpkin has it's own little box/bag on the front. It is cardstock, but I wasn't sure if it would be sturdy enough for that hefty bottle.  So it is maybe a lidless box/bag that must be supported from the bottom and placed on a table as soon as received. Try marketing that!