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New Old Love

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This pic looks too red. The colors are rose, mauve, etc. A few years ago I purchased a small kit from Quilts, Etc. in Sandy, Utah, for a scrappy heart wall hanging called Old Love. Last week, during our retreat, I pieced the heart. I just finished the wall hanging, which looks nothing like the kit, as I got creative as I worked on the project. For starters, the original pattern had scallops appliqued around the heart. Those were replaced by a few rows of this awesome ribbon I found at Hobby … [Read more...] about New Old Love

Black and White + Red = Table runner!

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Back in April I posted pictures of six black and white blocks I pieced during a block of the month project. I had no idea what to do with them, as I was not inclined to turn them into a quilt. Cathie wrote in her comment that I might think of using a color to add some 'pop' to the blocks. Well, I turned them into table runners and used a red and white fabric to liven things up. The first table runner is completed.  I used black rick-rack on the long sides, and decorated the ends with … [Read more...] about Black and White + Red = Table runner!

Cool little bags

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A few weeks ago I won these fat quarters from Annie at Annie's Ruby Slipperz, and during our quilt retreat last week I finally had time to work with them. I turned them into awesome bags, using the Smart Bag product by QuiltSmart. Aren't they cute? They are easy and quick to make, and you can use all sorts of fun trims to decorate them: buttons, ric-rac, ribbons, fabric flowers... You sew the liner and the outer shell at the same time using two fat quarters per bag.That is it! I will fill them … [Read more...] about Cool little bags

Boutonniere

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My son's wedding is coming up fast. I am so glad I am not the one who needs to look good on the big day... lack of sleep is leaving dark gray tracks on my face! One of the reasons I did not sleep last night, and am already late getting to bed - boutonnieres. I have a few more to make but am afraid if I continue this project tonight the roses will look as fresh as I! :-) How do you like it? … [Read more...] about Boutonniere

Puzzle and giveaway

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Once I took fabric and supplies to the Montessori school my boys used to attend and taught the kids how to compose landscape with fabric. Their projects were beautiful, creative, and were done by the end of the art class. At that time I made these two pieces. What does this place mat and the little wall hanging have in common? You could win a fat quarter bundle: become a member of this blog, send your answer via a comment, and pronto! I will pick the winner next Monday, April 30th. … [Read more...] about Puzzle and giveaway