Don’t anyone go out and buy fabrics yet.  Those measurements I shared over the weekend were “about” what it will be.  I have to finish the top I’m working on now before I can cut out the QFAH and test it.  I’m hoping to get started today and have some firm numbers and maybe a [...]

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I think it’s about time for another Quilt for an Hour project!  Anyone agree?  Let me know if there’s any interest.  Many of you don’t want to commit til you see the design but I guess I’m just asking . . if you love the design, will you make a Quilt for an Hour project [...]

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Be sure to check out the list of quilters over on the right side bar who participated in the Quilt for an Hour project.  There are some very cool quilts appearing on blogs!
Another Quiltathon is planned for June 4 and 5.  That’s this coming Wednesday and Thursday.  If you’re wanting to participate, work your hiney [...]

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and . . not as I do! So much for my for Quiltathon Saturday. Here’s how my day went:
6:15 a.m. - Up and ready to sew. Had to be quiet til Vince and Chad were awake. Cut out a few pieces and loaded a quilt on the longarm.
7:30 a.m. - Heard [...]

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Net Stash Reduction Goal for 2008 - 150 yards
Net Used to Date - <42 yards>
Net Yards To Go - 192 yards

I just scared the heck out of myself! I upgraded WordPress and couldn’t post pictures. I read everything I could find and not sure what I changed but it seems to be working [...]

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The quilt measures 53″ x 75″. Blocks are 9″ finished. You will need the Tri-Recs ruler. If you’ve never used the Tri-Recs ruler, you may want to make a few practice pieces before using your fabric for this quilt. It isn’t hard and I almost guarantee that you will love it [...]

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Net Stash Reduction Goal for 2008 - 150 yards
Net Used to Date - <46 yards>
Net Yards To Go - 197 yards
The next Quilt for an Hour project will start on Monday, May 19. There are a lot of quilt activities going on in blogland these days and I know everyone can’t do everything [...]

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Net Stash Reduction Goal for 2008 - 150 yards
Net Used to Date - 37 yards
Net Yards To Go - 113 yards
Summer has arrived in my little corner of MO. It was darned hot here today. Last year I was complaining about the air conditioner in my Honda, but then fall came and then [...]

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Net Stash Reduction Goal for 2008 - 150 yards
Net Used to Date - 26 yards
Net Yards To Go - 124 yards

The main part of the quilt is done. I still have to finish the outer sashing and add the borders. The borders are going to be plain, straight borders. Here’s what it’s [...]

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The one thing I can say for sure is that this weekend has to be 100% better than last weekend. Remember — I was sick on Friday night, the trip to ER on Saturday night and Sunday night was the worst — so bad I can’t even bear to share it here. My [...]

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