We have a new water heater installed and the flue pipe issue with our furnace is now fixed! I spent the day home so the crew could be here to work. So glad this part of the kitchen remodel is done! I poked a hole in our soffits on Saturday to see if I could… Continue reading New water heater!
Category: In the Studio
posting from my phone
I'm testing my posting abilities from my phone. I 'm one of the last dinosaurs to get a smart phone, so please just ignore this post for the most part. Above is our sweet niece we were able to visit last weekend. She'll turn 2 come August. ~More later
Testing my ‘Back to Square One’ Block again…
Here is tester block No. 2 for 'Back to Square One'. I'm much more pleased with this version but I still had difficulty getting to be EXACTLY sqaure. I think I was taking too much of a 'Bite' when sewing the paper piecing... I made a conscience effort to remember to make all the center… Continue reading Testing my ‘Back to Square One’ Block again…
International Quilt Festival – Chicago
I took lots of photos of the International Quilt Festival - Chicago yesterday both before my volunteer work began and after, when I had time to just gaze and admire all the quilts... I've included the maker's names where possible in a corresponding photo. These red and white quilts (names were not listed for the… Continue reading International Quilt Festival – Chicago
Back To Square One Block…
Friday I was working on a complimentary block to my Scrappy Arrowhead block. I think I'll call this block "Back to Square One". So appropriate don't you think considering our dilemma with the kitchen remodel? It could also most definitely work for my Weight Loss Journey Quilt I've boxed up and put on the shelf… Continue reading Back To Square One Block…
More Scrappy Arrowhead Blocks
I've been working all week busting my scraps into these Arrowhead Blocks.... I'm up to 15 so far! I'm gonna keep going until I get to the bottom of my 2" strip pile! This is really making a dent! Stay tuned! ~Cathy
A Straight Grain Arrowhead Block
Today I was writing over on my shop's blog! Check out my new pattern for the ON-GRAIN Arrowhead block! Those experienced won't need instructions but look for a tutorial on using the new pattern in a few days! Enjoy! ~Cathy
Re-Useable Grocery Bag Pattern Release!
Hi Friends! I've completed my grocery bag pattern drafting and would you believe I actually figured out how to print it on multiple pages? I'm going to do something different with this pattern. I am going to give it away for all of you to enjoy but if you do decide to sew this I'd… Continue reading Re-Useable Grocery Bag Pattern Release!
Re-Usable Grocery Bag Pattern Testing Part 2! – Small adjustments
Hi Friends! I made a few adjustments in the paper pattern. First, I cut it down to just half the size since it was a mirror image. Then I lowered both the sides and the front curves... ...and added a side seam. I thought this would work better for Fat Quarters and Half Yard Cuts. … Continue reading Re-Usable Grocery Bag Pattern Testing Part 2! – Small adjustments
One Yard Projects – The Reusable Grocery Bag! – Part 1 Pattern Testing
Hi Friends, I don't know why I get these wild hairs to go off and do these little projects, I just do. Today I'd like to share with you my latest small endeavor for a new pattern...the grocery bag! I have sooooo many cute fabrics to play with so I wanted to come up with… Continue reading One Yard Projects – The Reusable Grocery Bag! – Part 1 Pattern Testing
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