Category Archives: Needlework

Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK

I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year.  My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years.   There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading

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Julia’s Place… free tute for making wired ribbon pansies…

I’ve been going to Julia’s Place   for as long as I’ve been blogging.  My goodness… could that really be 6 years!  In the process of looking for her mini-tute about how draw your own pattern for metal clasp eye … Continue reading

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A “New” Disppearing Nine Patch.. free tutorial…

I love it.  I just found it.  I. had. to. show. it. to. you.!!  I really like the disappearing nine patch quilt block.  It takes an easy basic block and turns it into something that looks so meticulously done. This … Continue reading

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Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading

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Basic Sandwich Quilt Tutorial… Part 3

Hi.. I’m back for Part 3 of our tutorial for quilt making. Our quilt is now tied and is beginning to really look like a quilt.  It’s time now for the binding of the edges.  First, the edges must be … Continue reading

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Basic Sandwich Quilt Tutorial… Part 2

Now that I have my fabric picked out, the next step for some quilters is to wash the fabric.  Usually I don’t do this because I like the sizing that is in the new fabric to hold it a little … Continue reading

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ROC Day … and The Basic Sandwich Quilt … Tutorial Part 1

Lest I forget… ROC Day or St. Distaff’s Day is on Saturday, January 7 this year.   My friend Pat from Confessions of a Fiber Enthusiast  and I will be spinning away at her house .. perhaps dyeing a little wool … Continue reading

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Tomorrow Begins a New Year!

What a busy time it’s been.  I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas.   The Christmas season was a busy one and it’s always a joy to have son John home for the holiday.  Today I will finish taking down all the … Continue reading

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How NOT To Do It…. ;o/

I have been downloading audio books for a while now and have several that I need to figure out some way to store.  I think everyone has been thru the old “OH NO! My computer crashed and all my stuff … Continue reading

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Tea Wallet .. Free Pattern at Is It Nap Time Yet?

I have lost my tea wallet!!!   spfttt**##@fftt  smahsh splatt bang  shhhplt!!! Yes, I’m having a tantrum..;o( I really DO NOT like the coffee at our Golden Corral so I always take my tea wallet with me and just get … Continue reading

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