There are several ways to miter quilt borders. Getting the miter right is important. A miter that is off will result in either a tight corner that cups or a […]
The Quilt Border
This border layout is close to the first one that I tried last year. I could write about why I chose this border layout over the second one, but I […]
Back to the Quilt
For me, it is time to work on a quilt again. I have a 7 day opening to work on it. The problem that I had last year with the […]
Mend a Towel
Last weekend, my son was in town for something to do with Civil Air Patrol. I asked him to bring his laundry so I could clean it. He normally does […]
Beaded Icicle Ornaments
Beaded Icicle Ornaments We have been making these beaded icicles for a long time. Last night Holly and I set up an assembly line and made 51. They can be […]
Candy Cane Ornaments
Candy Cane Ornaments from Pipe Cleaners I have one precious pipe cleaner candy cane mixed in with all of my other old Christmas ornaments. My son, when he was six, […]
Lollipop Tree Ornaments
My mother made some of these many years ago. She gave some that she made to me and gave me supplies to make more. They look cute hanging on the […]
As the Petals Unfurl
My helpers the sewing machine, the iron, and the cutting board were my companions today. Later I visited my tiller and hoe. Lunch, plain chicken and a large apple, was […]
Quilt, Garden, Life
Not long ago, I declared my vacuum cleaner useless and I threw it in the garbage. Shortly after that, I ordered a vacuum cleaner from Amazon to replace it. The […]
Border for Quilt
Part 5 of the quilt is done. Now it is time to decide what fabrics to use in the border. I have tentatively chosen some, I only hope there is […]
The Quilt So Far
I am still not finished with the quilt. I was interrupted in my work numerous times on Monday, you know how that is, and I have not picked it up […]
