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Fall Appliqué
I started these blocks around September of 2008, from fabric purchased in New Mexico, and finally finished them last week at Cornerstone Festival. I haven’t worked very hard on these – they were just...
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Bird of Paradise Applique
Here’s yet another completed appliqué block waiting to be made into something! This one is loosely inspired by the Bird of Paradise flower. I designed this block myself, inspired by flowers we saw on...
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New projects
I woke up at 6am Austin time, which sadly, is 1am Hawaii time. Any idea I had of *not* napping on the flights today has completely vanished. Oh well, this should mean I’ll be up to see sunrise tomorrow...
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The tale of two quilt blocks
I have finished two quilt blocks within the past few days. They both have a lot in common, but are also very different! Block #1: “Maile” Purchased pattern. Folded in eighths and cut out quickly (like...
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More applique
Last spring, during the abundantly rich wildflower season here in Central Texas, the red indian paintbrush flowers were particularly beautiful. Their simple shape also seems particularly appropriate...
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Thinking about pillows
I’ve been working through my massive to-do list around the house. It had everything on it from “change light bulb in bedroom ceiling fan” to “landscape the backyard.” After reaching the milestone of...
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30 Day Photography Challenge: Day 11
Day 11: Something Blue A Hawaiian-applique inspired button, purchased at Quilt Passions in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is sitting on some fabric purchased (from the clearance area!) at...
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Palace of Sargon Applique
My mom (aka my very own professional longarm quilter) sent me pictures today of the latest things she quilted: 4 of my Hawaiian applique blocks (to be made into pillows). One of those pillows comes...
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Applique freedom
About 2 weeks ago, I picked up a project that has long lay dormant: a 12-block applique project designed by Alice Wilhoit called “Remember When.” My version is still in pieces, so here’s a picture of...
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UFOs to finish
Every quilter, every sewer, every crafter, and frankly probably every homeowner has these: un-finished objects. As a way to keep myself committed (and as an early entry for the 3rd quarter...
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