Finishing the Teacups Quilt Along

Wrapping up the Teacups Quilt Along, today I'll show you how I finished mine.  When we left off last month, the blocks were assembled with filler bits to take up the blank spaces between blocks of uneven size. Now, what to do for borders?  I auditioned several prints, but all of them seemed too busy …

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Another ABC Quilt

Three years ago I discovered this darling panel when I was given one to be used for a charity quilt.  It is called the Hungry Animal Alphabet, and it was discontinued back then.  When I found out that my cousin's son was having his first child, I decided to go on a hunt for one.  …

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Sewing “To The Nines” for Quilts of Valor

Our sewing day for Quilts of Valor was a fun day of hard work by a small group of very motivated sewing enthusiasts.  We set up the night before, with the door prizes displayed, refreshment table set with nice decorations, patriotic quilts on the walls, wool batting sample gifts for participants set out, and information …

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Have a Heart for Safelight

Making small gifts for Safelight this month along with stamping a couple of cards for very special friends kept me busy at the stamping bench. If you are not a stamper, please read on for an update on this year's Safelight Project.   Isn't this stamp adorable?  It is called Darby Love, and is also available …

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