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An Apology
Dear, sweet, patient Ellie, I am sorry. We have been together for about a year now. One glorious year full of fun, adventure and learning. Much learning. But I’m sorry it took me this long to learn a...
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Sunday Stash: Oh Snap!
Today’s stash report is a little different – a new tool! I was planning on trying out some bibs to make for my sister and use snaps for the closure as they’re much more secure and easier to use than...
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Tension Tension
Last night I finally sat down and made a start on quilting my Sweet Treats Blog Hop project and decided to be brave and try something new. Except I had more tension problems in those few hours than I...
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Sunday Stash: A Little Of Everything
I’ve had a couple of weeks of random gatherings. It started with the arrival of these beautiful ceramic buttons are from Incomparable Buttons. I won them during the Blog Hop Party Giveaway and they’re...
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A Rotary Confession
Yesterday I changed my rotary blade. It was beautiful. So smooth and easy, like slicing through butter with a hot knife. I was just gliding my way through my trimming. I was in love because this is...
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Know Thy Machine: Meet Ellie
I received an email from Shruti a few months back asking if I’d like to participate in this fun blog hop talking about my sewing machine. Well, who doesn’t love a good Q&A?! 1. What machine do you...
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Sunday Stash: Aussie Goodies!
Last night saw the arrival of my sister-in-law and her husband!! After 7 long months of no family (or babysitters!), we are revelling in their presence. It has been so nice already to have adult...
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Further Frixion Discussion + A Conclusion
Wow, who knew you would be as interested as we were in the whole Frixion-on-quilts thing?! I have loved reading through your comments, and I thought I’d share some further tips some of you shared. –...
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Tools for the Farmer’s Wife 1930s Quilt
With the Farmer’s Wife 1930s Quilt Sampler Sew Along starting next month, there’s been a large flurry of activity as everyone gets their gear together – the Facebook group has been buzzing all month! I...
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Introducing my Brother Nouvelle 470
A few weeks ago, I finally got a new machine – a Brother Nouvelle 470. That’s the Japanese model name, I’ve also seen it referred to as the Brother Nouvelle 1500S or PQ1500SL in the USA, and the...
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Modern HST Sampler: Tools You’ll Need, Want and Why
With the Modern HST Sampler QAL starting next week, I wanted to share a few tools you might like to have on hand to help you create beautiful and accurate quilt blocks, and especially the HSTs within...
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An Ode to Olfa
When I first started quilting in 2011, I went to Spotlight to stock up on some tools. I bought a some fabric scissors, a 12″x18″ OLFA cutting mat, a 1″x12″ ruler (don’t laugh, I had no idea!), and an...
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