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Tulip Block

05 Oct

I’ve attempted my first block from the Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt book.

I’m pretty pleased with my results. There are a few seams that don’t quite line up, and I’m not completely happy with my decision to use a different print for the center pinwheel instead of the same fabric for the background, but I’m fairly content with my first attempt. My plan is to make a few different blocks with a selection of Fall-esque fabrics that will become a tablerunner. Time will tell. . .

Love,

Tiff

P.S. Fabric: center feather print fabric came from Portage Lake Quilt Shop in the U.P.; cream “lace” print is a FQ from Jo-Ann’s; red is possibly from Jo-Ann’s and a remnant of the quilt made for my mom; orange “kaleidescope” is a FQ from Jo-Ann’s

 
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Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts

03 Oct

I purchased a new book for my sewing library from Jo-Ann’s (one of my favorite ways to use a 40% off coupon): Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts.

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Basket Liner

01 Oct

Target had these cute little baskets for $2.50. The lining is a boring, cheap synthetic, so I decided to do some sewing.

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Library Tote

14 Sep

I’ve been frequenting our public library and wanted to make a pretty bag to carry all of my books. While at Hancock’s I saw this lovely print and knew it would be perfect.

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New Sewing Feet!

12 Sep

I recently ordered some new feet from Sears for my Kenmore 15408. I am so excited about this set!

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Quilt Show

14 Aug

I went to a quilt show at the historic Colonel Palmer House in Crystal Lake. There were some beautiful quilts.

 

Well, I think I’m inspired to sit at my machine now!

Love,

Tiff

 
 

A Dress for Aeris

27 Jun

I made a little ruffled dress for my darling niece Aeris.

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4th of July Bunting

24 Jun

Bunting is all over the sewing/crafting blog-world, and I’ve always liked it, I just didn’t know how I wanted to incorporate it in my house. I LOVE seasonal fabric, but never know what to do with it. Duh! How about seasonal bunting for all of my decorating needs?!

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Happy Father’s Day!

19 Jun

I did some sewing for my dear Dad Knapp. He likes to sit in his easy chair with a large Coke and watch sports. Therefore, I sewed up a set of coasters that feature four popular athletic balls (football, soccer, baseball, and basketball) on one side and gray with scarlet “writing” on the other. The scarlet and gray coordinate with the living room and, more importantly, they are the colors for Ohio State University.

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Lee’s Wallet

06 Jun

After seeing the wallet I had made, Lee requested one and pointed out a few fabrics at Jo-Ann’s that would be acceptable to him. I went with Blue Angels and modified the wallet pattern by halving it and adding a flap with a snap. Ta-dah!

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