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  • The Silk Quilt Reimagined

    The Silk Quilt Reimagined

    This marvelous quilt was made by Lizzie Johnson White sometime in the late 1860’s to early 1870’s. Lizzie was living in Pennsylvania when she made her quilt. Each of her blocks are unique designs… Read More

  • Kaleidoscope Magic

    Kaleidoscope Magic

    I have been having too much fun making kaleidoscope blocks lately.  Every time I look at a fabric now I am wondering how well it might work for kaleidoscope blocks. Bethany Reynolds has books… Read More

  • Reverse Applique for Susie Q

    Reverse Applique for Susie Q

    I used reverse applique for the melon on the Dear Jane LS6 Susie Q triangle. It would not be too hard to applique this melon but reverse applique on a seam gives you a… Read More

  • Sashing Stash Challenge

    Sashing Stash Challenge

    I signed up for the Modern Quilt Guild Riley Blake Sashing Stash Challenge this past winter.  The 3/4 yard piece of black and white fabric was given to me in March.  I had until… Read More

  • A Jane Stickle Block Turorial

    A Jane Stickle Block Turorial

    I used reverse applique for this block. A bit fussy, but I was happy with the finished block.  I have photos from two different blocks since I did not get enough photos with my… Read More

  • Happy Hour Fun

    Just wanted to share my Happy Hour Apron and Table Runner.  They feature Northcott’s Happy Hour Stripe fabric.   Peggy Anne sells the pattern I used for the apron on her website and the… Read More

  • Catching up with Jane

    Catching up with Jane

    I am perpetually behind on my Jane blocks.  Our group at Quilters Common is assigned 5 blocks each month.  At one point rather early in this journey I became preoccupied with other matters of… Read More

  • The Clothesline Basket Craze

    The Clothesline Basket Craze

    I have been busy playing in my quilting studio all week.  I am in the middle of so many projects and I keep jumping from one to another.  I did manage to get one… Read More

  • Slice and Dice Piecing

    Slice and Dice Piecing

    I am working on a quilt with blocks that are based on a technique in Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen. The book has some great ideas and illustrations, but I thought… Read More

  • Bread Pudding

    What could be better than warm bread pudding with buttery rum or whiskey sauce on a cold day?   Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350 degrees or 330 if convection 2 cups milk 2… Read More

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