One Last Market Post

I was fortunate enough to get to wonder through Spring Market for one day.  There was so much to see and take in, and the atmosphere was like a big celebration or festival.  I had the best time.   The Moda area was by far my favorite.  They had a huge amount of space, inspiring decor, and I think most every Moda designer was...

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Dresden Doilies Finish

Dresden Doilies is done, finally!  I started this quilt July of 2013.  I had no trouble piecing the Dresden blocks, and no trouble machine appliquéing the 16 large blocks, but when the large blocks were connected I had a horrible time machine appliquéing the smaller blocks.  I just could not navigate all that bulk around and through...

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Stalking my favorite designers at market . .

So the first thing I did when I got my market directory was to locate the booths of some of my favorite quilting folks.  After thoroughly checking out the Miss Rosie Quilt Co booth I went on the hunt for the Sew Kind of Wonderful booth. Sew Kind of Wonderful is run by sisters Jenny Pedigo and Helen Robinson.  They developed the Quick...

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To Market To Market . . . .

One of my favorite booths at quilt market was the Miss Rosie's Quilt Co booth.  If they gave an award for the most quilts displayed in a small area, this booth would be the winner.  I think there were a total of 31 finished projects on display, all new, all lovely. This quilt is Crop Circles.  I love the happy life saver blocks. This...

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Home

I'm home!  I had a visit with my favorite daughter over Mothers Day weekend, then came home, unpacked, repacked, and headed to Quilt Market in Pittsburgh.  But now I'm back home and ready for some quiet time, some Cooper time, and some sewing time. Besides me being home, look what else is too,  Mesmerize is back in the house. This...

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Pineapple Quilt Finish!

I finished my pineapple quilt.  I started this quilt in February of 2013.  I think I had around 40 finished blocks the start of this year.  Every now and then, in between projects, I would finish 10 more blocks.  It would take me a good two or three days to finish 10 blocks. Cathy at Quilting on Main Street made a beautiful...

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