Author: stitchinstein

I write from my perspective in Northern Illinois.
quilting, Scrap Churn Dash

Free Motion Quilting the Speedy Churn Dash Quilt Episode 1

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Hi Friends, I've started to video some of the quilting on the Speedy Churn Dash Quilt.  This first video is a quick look at the first few blocks completed.  I'll have a video up soon of the actual quilting.  See the results so far... (sorry, someday I WILL get a better camera, but for now… Continue reading Free Motion Quilting the Speedy Churn Dash Quilt Episode 1

Machine Quilting, quilting, Scrap Churn Dash

Basting a Quilt Today

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This top should look familiar, as it is the header of the blog at the moment. I thought this week would be a good week to get this one sandwiched and begin the process of quilting. Initially I was going to bring this to a long-arm quilter and pay to have it quilted.  As of… Continue reading Basting a Quilt Today

quilting, Sewing

The Very Strange Case of the Dear Jane Book

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What has happened to the Dear Jane book by Brenda Papadakis? Type into Amazon to search for this book and you'll see it for $52.16 all the way to over $3,000 dollars!  What in the world is going on?  See screen shot below... Now.  Friends.  This is utterly ridiculous.  I have this book in inventory...well… Continue reading The Very Strange Case of the Dear Jane Book

CCI Puppy Raising

Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

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Raise a Puppy Change A Life... This was the scene outside the event facility on Team Graduation day for the North Central Region of Canine Companions for Independence.  The billboard van was parked out front and puppy raisers that did not want to drive to the kennels could drop off their pups after the event.… Continue reading Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

Dealing with the unexpected, home improvement

Don’t try this at home…oh wait, we are at home…

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I posted yesterday that I have been trying to clean the floor pan of the shower. So this morning I was cleaning and the glass door came off the tracks. Insert your favorite 4 letter expletive. I tried to put it back on the tracks when.... CRASH!!!!!! Holy $%;! I screamed. Stopped and felt all… Continue reading Don’t try this at home…oh wait, we are at home…