The center quilt block has been trimmed down to 26-1/2″ x 26-1/2″ square. The instructions call for the center block to initially be cut at 28 inches square. They don’t say why it’s this size, but it does say to trim it down to 26-1/2″ square after the applique is finished. After thinking about this for a while, I came to the conclusion that the extra 1-1/2″ around the perimeter is for putting the fabric in a hoop and sewing the appliques in place the old fashioned way. Nope. Didn’t do that. Taking all of my applique pieces to the…
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Continue ReadingIt begins with “Love.” Love for someone special in your life. At least, that is how it starts for me. I can’t explain it other than to say that my way of expressing my love for someone begins by wanting to create something especially for that person that I hope…
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Continue ReadingIt always feels so good to know that I had a productive day, especially when I’m on a tight schedule to get this quilt made and other projects completed for the holidays. I feel today was one of those days. By last night, I had completed 1 or 4 columns…
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Continue ReadingA productive day sewing – with my 93y/o mom! She helped me rip out seams on a block that I had screwed up. Why am I not surprised? It all worked out great though. Mom and I had a few laughs and she told me stories too. Stories of her…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been a busy bee today working on Mom’s quilt as her gift this Christmas. This is the Double Dutch Quilt in beautiful blues and whites from ConnectingThreads.com. Love that site! Moving right along, you will have pieces that are rectangular and pieces that are small squares. Place them per…