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Ho Ho Ho
I received an early Christmas gift... handmade by my brother.Now all my rulers are neat but also handy to grab & use.Thank you my clever big bro...
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LaST MiNuTE
Yesterday I made another gift for my eldest grand daughter... 🎄It's a quilted, zip closing pillow to keep her book handy...MeRRy CHRiSTMaS EveRYoNE
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AnoTHeR OnE
I had time yesterday to whip up another BooK PiLLoW... This time for grandson # 2...who loves SuPeR HeRoeS...
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I'm On a RoLL
Another BooK PiLLoW was finished...This time the front pocket has been sewn to form TWO openings... one for your book & the other for your pencil or reading glasses...
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Rainbows & Unicorns
are on this latest BooK PiLLoW.YeS... I sewed with Wendy and her friends last night at F.N.S.I.
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Last Items
As I'll not be sewing until after the Christmas holidays I thought I'd show the last couple of makes for 2023. The final comic fabricbook pillow for a grandson.AnD... 4 x Cool Cushions for the...
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Monthly RoundUp
of finished projects in December.The total was 9. Four Cool Cushions & 5 Book Pillows.Happy New Year Everyone...
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It's the first Friday in the first week of the New Year... so that means it's time for FRIDAY NIGHT WITH FRIENDS.Simply add your link to the list below OR join us on FACEBOOK.Mister Linky's Magical...
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In My Cubbyhole
I made 24 Bamboo blocks for a community quilt over the weekend.They're off to Guild to be sewn together as the background fabric was donated.It actually felt GooD to be back sewing again.* * * * *
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AnoTHeR CoMMuNiTy QuiLT
that was sandwiched last year was worked on yesterday.A different quilting design was put in each block & I'm quite happy with the result.The binding & label were added last night as well...
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UsinG a PaNeL
I had a "panel" in my stash that I wanted to use so I sandwiched it & FMQ it with loops & some leaves in the "open" areas after shadowing the tree pattern. I also had time to add the binding...
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How did the first Friday in a new month escape my attention...I'm sorry to say I forgot to add the link to join in FNwF this month...😭Does anyone feel like having FNwF next Friday?I'll add a new link...
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Going Loco
I was gifted a "kit" from a fellow Guild member late last year.It's called Going Loco & it's by Margaret Kirkby.My friend Helen asked if I would make it up as a Community Quilt.It was such an easy...
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A FuN PRoJeCT
to work on at Friday Night with Friends... second edition😋I used some fun kids novelty fabric I had & made another BooK PiLLoW.I hope you all enjoyed another night of sewing along with...
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My WeeK
I was asked to make a few book bags for a community shelter in need.I used what fabrics I had on hand & got one made during the week.The second one, I completed at FNSI with Wendy. You can find...
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HaPPy VaLenTiNeS DaY To Me...
WoW... how lucky am I... I said "Flowers" would be nice... 😘💏... instead I received TEENA.On this special day I took possession of a HQ Simply Sixteen long arm quilting machine on a little foot frame...
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A FeW ITeMs
The appliqué charity quilt called Mother Goose Nursey Rhymes by Kookaburra Cottage Quilts is now a flimsy after deciding NoT to add the borders.It's going to a Pre School as a wall hanging so the...
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We have Canadian family out for a visit so I won't be joining in FNwF this month HoWEVeR I'll still HOST anyone who would like a night of sewing with friends.It's on MARCH 1st... so in just a few...
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M.R. Finishes...
I know it's late posting but January had 2 project finished. Where did THaT month go???In the month of February, I managed to finish 5 projects.* * * * *
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Time is passing soooo very quickly as its time for our April FNwF. If you would love to sit & sew with a few lovely fellow crafters, it's very simple... just add your blog addy to the list below.If...
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Back At It... &... FNwF
After a wonderful month long gathering of our Canadian family... I took the opportunity to get back into the cubbyhole & practising on Teena.First finish for April was a "panel" that I'll donate as...
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I'M LoVinG PLaYinG WiTH...
A -new to me- technique on Teena (my long arm) by piecing & quilting as you go. It's made the same way a "Log Cabin" block is sewn together & I picked this idea up from Leanne Harvey. I really...
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At Home Again
After spending a wonderful week with DD#1 (& extended family) on the Gold Coast for her big "0" birthday... I finally got to finish off a community quilt.This one was the Q-A-Y-G(long arm...
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Strip Piecing
This 40in x 60in lap quilt was pieced on Teena& made using strips. I had a few left over jelly roll pieces that I thought went together so by making this quilt I actually helped a Charity AND...
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A Productive Few Days
I finished another Community Quilt. This one measures 36 inch x 42 inch.I also cut out 6 First Aid Pouches & made up 3 so far.These pouches will be For Sale on our stall at Newcastle Craft Alive in...
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