QuiltTops' Blog
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Goodbye March! Glad To See You Go!
Published: 03-30-2012 01:34pm
This has been the worst March in Oregon's history. Well, at least it seems like it. We have had one storm after another and all of them severe. You begin to feel like somebody up there doesn't love us anymore. We were 4.5 days without power at one point. It's really hard to sew and be on the computer without power. It's also very, very boring. We have a generator for the important stuff, like keeping warm and keeping the freezers going, and we have an indoor/outdoor propane two burner stove to cook on. We have to have water on hand saved up in clean milk jugs because when you have a well, it takes power to run water not to mention flush. You begi... » Read More
Quilt and Craft Patterns
Published: 11-09-2011 05:36pm
I have started adding some quilt and craft patterns to my studio. Some I have made up, some I have never used, but all have been inspected to be sure all the pieces are together and ready for the next person. Some have never been cut and are in pristine condition. I will add to my discriptions the conditions of the patterns.This tunic pattern has been popular in quilt and sewing magazines and catalogs. It makes up pretty cute and has easy to follow direction. If you go to my studio and click on Patterns in the studio selections, all my pattern will come up for your consideration.Thanks for stopping by......... » Read More
I LOVE NEEDLE TURN APPLIQUE
Published: 11-09-2011 05:18pm
I love needle turn appliqué. I love the feel of the fabric in my left hand and the needle in my right hand as I turn under the fabric with the needle and take a stitch. Tiny little stitches, one by one, until the entire piece of fabric is turned under and secure. I must always stitch the piece that is under everything else first and then work my way out until the top piece stands alone and is not overlapped by any other piece. I do this work in the evening under a very strong light. For me, it is a relaxing hobby that I have enjoyed for over twenty years. I have tried other forms of appliqué, but never am I as satisfied with my work as when ... » Read More
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