Four blocks of Roseville completed!
Well! I am thrilled with the way these blocks are turning out! I am having way too much fun choosing fabrics for each of the blocks. The fabric is “Summer House” by Lily Ashbury for Moda. When I...
View ArticleNot Exactly Finished!
Once I finish stitching my blocks, I always give them a soak in the sink with hot water and soap. I use marking pens, glue and starch on my blocks when I am working on them so I like to clean them up...
View ArticleHand-quilting the night away!
What is it about hand-quilting that is so darn relaxing? I am making pretty steady progress on Sue Garman’s “Bouquets For A New Day”. When I sit down to quilt, I am always surprised at how quickly time...
View ArticleSpare time??
This time of year, spare time is a rare commodity. But I still managed to find the time to finish this block from Sue Garman’s “Friends of Baltimore”. And here is a close up. My Sunday Afternoon...
View ArticleSo Close to a Finish!
This block in Sue Garman’s “Friends of Baltimore” is so close to being complete! I am so excited!! The only thing left is the Album that will sit in the empty space. First, I made the spine of the...
View ArticleFinish a block…start a block!
Darn it! Does this ever happen to you? I was stitching merrily along, when I thought my stitches felt a little weird. Then I noticed my background had folded over on itself and I was stitching...
View ArticleGetting Ready to Start
I am eager to start the next block of Sue Garman’s “Friends of Baltimore”. But, before I can start cutting and stitching, there are a few things that need to be done. First, I pre-washed the fabrics...
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