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Kitty Cushion

Posted on August 1, 2017 | 4 comments

“Granddaughter, through you I see the future.
Through me, you’ll see the past.
In the present, we’ll love one another as long as these moments last.” – Unknown

This past weekend, I was blessed to have my son and his family visit.  The last time that they were able to visit was back in April.

Having my 10 year old granddaughter with me, meant that we could finish her cushion project that we began the last time that she was here. 

You can see the beginning of it in this blog post.

Alyssa's Kitty Cushion

A. chose the fabrics, threads, and the applique.  She also did most of the sewing (I helped a little bit with those eyes).  I simply encouraged her along.

Alyssa's Kitty Cushion

She’s a happy little camper, and I am a proud Grandma!

“A granddaughter fills her grandmother’s heart with rainbows!” -Unknown

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Slow Sunday Stitching

Posted on July 30, 2017 | 10 comments

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore

“If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.” – Unknown

Summer is wonderful, and too short, so I am trying to enjoy it as much as I can.  Yes, I do spend a lot of time barefoot, but mostly in the house.  My grass is so dry it crunches, and will be dormant until we get blessed with rain.  It has been a very hot and very dry summer.

I have finally finished the 15th block from the Aunt Bea’s Parlor pattern.

Aunt Bea's Parlor - Block 15

I did take a photo of block 16, which I will be working on for my next slow stitching project, but I’ve lost it. It is hiding somewhere in the depths of my computer.

So this one will be a surprise to you when I show it. 

Meantime, I have my son and his fam visiting, so I believe I will go enjoy some more summertime fun!

I am linking up with Kathy’s Quilts Slow Sunday Stitching.  Click on the link, and see the great projects that others are working on!

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July OMG 2017 Goal Update

Posted on July 27, 2017 | 21 comments

Patchwork Times  drew the number 12 for the ufo project in July.  My project was to come up with a plan to finish blocks that were given to me when I served as President of my local quilt guild.

Way back in 2001.

President's Blocks

I came up with a plan!

President's Blocks

I’ve got backing, batting and sashes cut.

President's Blocks

And I had  a great time sewing each block into an individual ‘page’.  What a pleasant trip down memory lane as I worked on each one!

President's Blocks

I ran out of grommets, so this will have to wait until I can get some more.  Meantime, I do have to finish quilting the blocks.

I’m going to have an awesome (and big) memory book!

I am linking up with Elm Street Quilts for One Monthly Goal (OMG).  Head on over to see what everyone else is doing!

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