Monthly Archives: December 2018

Hope’s Journey

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Carol

Today almost got away from me before I realized I’d forgotten my pact with my new quilting friend Jeanne, in California. We’ve committed to sharing our ‘journey’ each Wednesday and I seem to have lost track of which day it … Continue reading →

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Day 19/31

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Carol

One can never have too many sewing baskets. until next time, carol

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Day 18/31

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Carol

I thought I’d share a photo of part of my antique sewing basket collection today. I began collecting these years ago before I was a quilter, when my focus was antique needlework samplers. I have quite a few from the … Continue reading →

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Little Distractions

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Carol

My story goes like this – no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t make the measurements work out on those step three chevrons in order to have my half square triangles end up the correct size. I finally … Continue reading →

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Day 16/31

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Carol

Sunday morning sunrise – Mother Nature at her best! Have a most beautiful day. as always, carol xox

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Good Fortune Progress Report

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Carol

I stayed up later than usual to finish off all of my strip pieced units for step four on the Good Fortune mystery and that has brought me completely up to date on all the steps so far. This will … Continue reading →

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Hope’s Journey continued…

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Carol

I just can’t seem to help myself! I’m beyond help and have no self control! The temptation is just too much to bear and, although I haven’t pieced any blocks yet (not like some people I know :o), I have … Continue reading →

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Hope’s Journey

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Carol

It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! As soon as I spotted this book online I knew I had found my New Year’s project. I ordered it almost immediately and have been waiting ever so patiently (not) for it to … Continue reading →

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Day 12/31

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Carol

In between all the pillowcase making and cookie baking some of this happened. I’ve been doing small batches of the Good Fortune mystery quilt as a reward for staying on task with those other must-do jobs and I’ve now completed … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Carol

Today I spent the morning finishing all the sewing on my pillowcase projects and the afternoon baking Christmas cookies, and now I just have to put my parcels together for a visit to the post office tomorrow morning. I’m so … Continue reading →

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Day 10/31

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Carol

Last week I started showing you some of the toy sewing machines in my collection and thought you might like to see this one too. It’s a sweet little Sew-O-Matic hand crank machine, all metal with a lovely wooden knob … Continue reading →

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Sewing on a Sunday

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Carol

I’ve been sewing up a storm the past few days and Christmas gifts are starting to pile up. Hooray! This year my grandchildren will be receiving cute pillowcases from their Nana and some will also have matching drawstring bags (just … Continue reading →

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