Melanie, from our quilt guild, gave us mug rugs for Christmas. Isn't it cute? It is made of flannel, with a small button on one of the corners of the cuff. I have seen square or rectangular mug rugs, but this is the nicest one yet. Not quite seven inches, it is perfect for small spaces. Now I do not need napkins on my cutting table... Thanks, Melanie!!! … [Read more...] about Mug rug
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South America Blogosphere
Hello, bloggers in Brazil! I am hosting a giveaway for Maria do Carmo (tubilinha tiacarminha) who is offering some cool prizes for lucky visitors to my blog (is she nice or what? If I weren't so old I would say she has decided to adopt me!!!). Just leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of her prizes. For a second chance, leave another comment telling me you are following my blog. She will ship prizes within Brazil after I randomly pick the winners. You will have until … [Read more...] about South America Blogosphere
Fleece Blanket Tutorial
Fleece feels good to the touch, but it is sort of weird to sew: regardless of how careful you are when measuring and cutting it, as you sew it, one side will stretch and the whole thing will look wonky. Since I do not like fleece blankets with knots, sewing is the solution for me, although I have used a couple of different alternatives to knots when I did not have time to sew it. So, here is my version of a fleece blanket, which includes one fringed side. You will need: Solid fleece, 72" x … [Read more...] about Fleece Blanket Tutorial
Nativity Scene
I finished this beautiful wool applique project just in time for Christmas! It is called O Holy Night, by Under the Garden Moon. I haven't appliqued with wool in a long time, and could not wait to do this one. Once you have the pieces cut out, it comes together rather quickly. I happened to have the right floss colors, too, so no last minute shopping trips. The frame will be ordered on Wednesday, but at least I will be able to display it today and tomorrow. Here are some close up … [Read more...] about Nativity Scene
Christmas Row Quilt
This row quilt was another project from our quilt guild this year. Most of my friends must already be enjoying theirs. I was hoping to get this quilt quilted before Christmas, but I am not sure I will have time. It turned out super nice, though. My favorite rows are the stockings and the presents, although the entire quilt has cool features such as buttons on the vine, star buttons as toppers for the Christmas trees, yarn draped over the trees as garlands... One of my friends sewed buttons in … [Read more...] about Christmas Row Quilt
Wednesday Quilt Group Video
I belong to a quilt guild called Piece of Heaven. A few of my friends from the guild (Sue, Rosemary, Lee, Diana, Connie, Sandi) and I have also been meeting weekly on Wednesdays to hand quilt projects to be donated, for someone's wedding gift, for our guild's auction, etc. A few weeks ago, Jeffrey, Rosemary's son-in-law, asked if he could interview us for a project - he is a communications major at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah, and an intern at the Deseret News. Being the fun, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Quilt Group Video