During my trip to Lexington, I took the Swing Bag to test it out in real use. I have to say, (brag a bit, LOL!!) that it performed beyond expectation. I expected it to hold some clothes and cosmetics, and be easy to carry, but I found that it did more than that. The pattern …
Be My Neighbor – Blocks 15 and 16
Stepping up the pace now, my plan was to sew block a week for the next two weeks, sashing and borders in the third week, quilting during week four, and then binding in week five with a week to catch up if I don't keep up. But, after the last block was done, and the …
Late July in the Garden
It is hard to believe, but I haven't done a post about my garden in a month. There has been a lot going on between the Christmas In July hop and the Safelight Project, but I know some of you like to know what is growing and flowering on our mountain. Today, I'll show you …
Let’s Talk About Pillows
When was the last time you bought yourself a new pillow for your bed? I asked this question of some friends recently, and their responses were much the same as mine - years. We all know about dust mites, and keeping our bedding clean, vacuuming the mattress from time to time, but I'll bet most …
Be My Neighbor Block 14
This block was one I needed to redesign as a sailboat doesn't fit with my view of the neighborhood. Turned out it was pretty easy to do. Here again is my plan. I need to step up the timeline on finishing the flimsy here if I want time to get it quilted and bound by …
Christmas in July plus more ideas for seasonal sewing and crafting
I thought you might like to see some of the projects I did last year during my 12 Days of Christmas event coinciding with the Christmas blog hop event. Here are some links to those projects, plus some other Christmas projects from prior years. In keeping with my blog being about a lot of subjects, …
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Having Fun in Lexington, Kentucky
Last week, DH had to go to Lexington, Kentucky to do some work, so once again I packed a bag and tagged along. I had a fun time shopping and sight seeing while he was working. Lexington says it is the horse capital of the world, with much in the town being about the horse. …
The Safelight Project Update
The response to the Safelight project idea has just been incredible, so get ready for a long and picture heavy post. Thank you so much to everyone that has participated, with cards and donations for the gift bags. I have begun assembling the bags, and want to show you were we are at this point. …
Carolina Shop Hop – and some additional fun stops
Every summer, some of the quilt stores in western NC get together for a shop hop. The hop runs 10 days, begins this Friday the 21st and will run to the following weekend. For those planning to do the hop, there are a couple of stores that aren't on the participating list that are right …
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Well Loved Quilt Repair – Purple Sunbonnet Sue
Recently I finished up another hand repair of a well-loved quilt. I really enjoy doing this, and love having people bring me these quilts. This was Donna's daughter's quilt when she was a baby, and now the daughter was becoming a mother. Donna wanted the quilt repaired so that her new grand-baby could cuddle with …
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