It’s been a while since I’ve posted about this quilt that I’m making as a gift. I did most of the piecing  during sewing days with my group, and then I got sidetracked. First of all, of course, there was the major problem with my Bernina 790PRO, which sort of […]
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Got the Point? That’s what I’ve named my latest quilt. It was a fun one to make, and it’s now hanging in my sewing room, replacing a quilt that had hung there for over 20 years! It was time for a change, wouldn’t you agree? As you may be able […]
I put the finishing touches on a quilt I’d been working on — or on and off! — for a couple of months. Of course, the holidays were in there, so I’ll blame the slow progress on that. 😉 This was something I made to practice a technique (Pieceliqué) I’d […]
When we first moved here in 1999, we brought with us — of course! — our then five-year-old dog, Dexter. He was really a sweetheart; he loved everyone, but he always made sure that he was “on duty” whenever workmen were around for the inevitable final touches a new home […]
I’ve been working on a Dresden Plate design for the past few months, and it’s now finished! 🙂 I’d made one several years ago from a pattern by Susan Cleveland, and she has now written a book full of inspiration: Dynamic Dresdens. Her method avoids having to appliqué a circle […]
I’ve completed my three planned Dresden Plates and attached them to the quilt sandwich. In Susan Cleveland’s technique, they are attached to the entire quilt sandwich at this point, rather than just to the quilt top. Now I’m beginning the quilting! So far, I’m not quite sure what I’m going […]