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My contribution to the To Boston with Love project will be winging its way to Massachusetts today. Have you read about it? Organized by Berene Campbell of the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild, this idea grew from a desire to support... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Be*mused

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Bursting forth

A number of you have asked about my Lollypop blocks so I thought I'd answer some of the questions here today. I've started block #4 so it's a perfect time to illustrate some explanations. Since finishing my first block, each... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Be*mused

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May Day

I'm so sorry to hear how many people in the upper midwest are waking up this morning to significant snowfall. Thankfully, spring is busting out all over here ~ finally! When I returned from Texas, I was anxious to get... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Be*mused

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Howdy

I'm back from Texas. Have been for a week, but after three out-of-town weekends in April, I've been slow getting back in the saddle. It was a four day trip, but owing to no direct flights from Cleveland to San... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Be*mused

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Didn't mean to make you cry

I'm very touched by the nice comments you're leaving on my last post. I've been receiving messages through email as well. So many of you have people from your past that you, too, dream of reconnecting with. As I replied... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Be*mused

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Dreams do come true

Sounds a little corny, right? Not this time. The reunion weekend has come and gone. It was wonderful beyond words. We can hardly believe it happened, but we have pictures to prove it. Just as we had pictures from long,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Be*mused

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Necessity, the mother of invention

A couple of weeks ago, I was stunned by the unexpected opportunity to meet with someone very, very dear to me from long ago whom I thought I'd never see again. I'm off tomorrow for the reunion. Anticipation has been... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Be*mused

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Happy Easter

Wishing all who celebrate a lovely Easter weekend. And for those who don't, spring is finally in the air ~ enjoy! Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Be*mused

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Shall we jump into one more thing?

Like many of you, I'm guessing, I favor a certain style in clothing. Comfortable, loose and linen all come to mind. However, because I am short and have a small frame, most of what I find in the stores looks... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Be*mused

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Yoo-hoo, anyone home?

Unlike some people I know, I've never had much blue fabric in my stash. I've probably mentioned it here before, but early in my quiltmaking days, blues were notable for quick fading. And not in a nice, aged, timeworn way.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Be*mused

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Your quilt is gorgeous and every choice you've made in finishing is just perfect! I found your blog when this quilt popped up on my Pinterest feed. I'll be back!

Commented Mar 4, 2013 on Ruby - the finished quilt at The Little Red Hen

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Roses are red...

Roses are red, violets are blue I stitched all week Making this valentine for you! Taking a cue from Barb, I found the perfect fun backing in my stash... Happy Valentine's Day! Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Be*mused

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Good intentions

These clever little gadgets arrived earlier in week and have been calling to me every day ~ 'Come in and play!' The sun is shining through the windows and it's the perfect day to be crossing things off of my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Be*mused

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Abundance

Abundance, 12¼" x 12¼" I've finished my little quilt from Lori D.'s Abundance quiltalong. My experience is that remaking a vintage quilt from the stash is a good exercise. What guides fabric choices? Colors? Visual pattern? Historical print accurancy? For... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Be*mused

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The way-back machine

I've finished appliquéing the last of my rose wreath blocks so I've been thinking now about what I'll do for borders. I have several quilt tops at this stage but since I really would like this quilt to hang at... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2013 at Be*mused

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Like butter

A few of you guessed that I was making a version of Abundance, the current quiltalong over at Humble Quilts. Over the last few years, Lori has organized several of these, based on recreating an actual vintage doll or child's... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2013 at Be*mused

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Popping in

I very rarely pop in on a Sunday, but here I am, enthusiastic for the new week to start because I've gotten so much done this weekend. A rare thing lately! It must have been the sun. I've noticed more... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2013 at Be*mused

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Just wondering

So, it's probably just coincidence that they chose my birthday to celebrate *Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day*, right? Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Be*mused

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One is silver and the other, gold

Remember that old Girl Scout song? 'Make new friends, but keep the old...' That's kind of the plan for my quilting this year. If you're a long-time reader (or maybe, not so long), you know I've started many projects that... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Be*mused

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Moving along

I didn't exactly hit the ground running when I turned the calendar page to 2013 ~ the best laid plans and all that ~ but over the last few days things seem to be falling into place and I've finished... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Be*mused

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And you?

Prepping some handwork for the Season 3 premiere of Downton Abbey tonight. How about you? Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2013 at Be*mused

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Happy New Year!

"Snake" ~ Helen Giddens (Photo from IQSC.org) 2013. The year of the snake. What better illustration than one of my all-time favorite quilts, Helen Giddens' "Snake". Her pieced work is wonderful. If you're not familiar with it, it's worth searching... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Be*mused

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Happy holidays!

I brought this hand-stitched textile piece home from my trip to China in September and meant to tell you the story about how I acquired it. Somehow, I forgot to share it and when I was scrolling through my photo... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2012 at Be*mused

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Hurry, scurry

The week before Christmas is always a busy one, no matter how I schedule nor how modest our holiday plans. It's nice to have a project ongoing, so when I need a little break, I can slip into the sewing... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2012 at Be*mused

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That time of year

It comes faster and faster each year, doesn't it? Somehow I always feel that Christmas is later in the month than it is, and find myself after Thanksgiving, scurrying around with one eye on the calendar regarding mailing deadlines. With... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Be*mused

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