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In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)

Last January I posted my about word for the year: PLAY! So, in the spirit of that resolution, I spent almost my entire April allowance on playful inspiration: books! I want to knit something bigger than a sock or a hat, but I know myself…I will make the front of something, or a sleeve, and… Continue reading In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)

Happy Mail!

Bee blocks came in yesterday’s mail from Shelly (We Bee Canadian block exchange). I had requested mini skinny churn dash blocks. Shelly, feeling generous, sent an entire goodie bag! The churn dashes, PLUS scraps of the fabrics she used… And this adorable little pouch! Squeee!  Thanks for the happy dance, Shelly! 🙂

Bloggers Quilt Festival: Hand Quilted Category

My second entry into the Blogger’s Quilt Festival is the quilt I call “Little Sister”, in the Hand Quilted category. This category was originally eliminated from the festival because of lack of interest in past festivals. It seems that hand-quilters are a quiet bunch who don’t have a big presence on the internet. So quiet,… Continue reading Bloggers Quilt Festival: Hand Quilted Category

Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Large Quilt Category

I am entering two quilts in the spring Bloggers Quilt Festival! My first entry is in the large quilt category. This quilt was designed by me (simply meaning that I didn’t follow a pattern). It is a simple block repeat with borders. It is hand quilted. It is 68″x84″. For the original blog post with… Continue reading Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Large Quilt Category