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Charms from the 90’s Update

Posted on February 9, 2026 | 18 comments

I settled on a star layout for the half-square triangles made from the 1990’s charm squares.

I don’t have a large wall, or the floor space, to lay out blocks, but we all make do with what we do have.

90's Charm Squares

The stars are set with squares and this was simple to stitch up.

I had enough parts left over (including the odd sized half-square that I threw in the parts department and retrieved) to make two more star blocks for the back.

90's Charm Squares

All marked and pinned.

I have chosen to do easy cross-hatching with a walking foot.

Nothing fancy to see here.

90's Charm Squares

Have fun and carry on!

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Checkerboard Rail Fence

Posted on August 25, 2025 | 10 comments

I began making Bonnie Hunter’s checkerboard rail fence pattern in September 2023 with the idea of using up my stash of hand dyed fabric.

Rail Fence

I thought that this project would be colorful and fun.

And it is!

Rail Fence

The flimsy was completed in September 2024.

It took a year because I had joined a challenge group and worked through a project a month, so it was often set aside.

That’s okay. This is a hobby, not a job!

Rail Fence

It has taken another year to get to the finish line. Partly procrastination. Partly life events (I am so far behind in reading all of the wonderful blog posts by internet friends, but I will get back into the swing of things).

And I have made it to the finish line!

The back is made from more hand dyes…so happy to use them up!

Rail Fence

All quilted and bound!

Rail Fence

I will wash it to get that wonderful texture that so many of us love!

Bowl Cozies, a Potato Bag, and a Rail Fence

Checkerboard Rails Update

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – July

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – September Update

Have fun and carry on!

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Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Update

Posted on January 21, 2025 | 10 comments

During my sewing studio declutter, I chose to work on Bonnie Hunter’s Silk Path quilt project.

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

Why choose a project to work on during a declutter session? Karen Brown suggests a timer for the declutter and a project for the reward from decluttering.

I think it is a great idea!

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

You are looking at 549 completed strip sets made from scraps!

I am so happy to move a lot of these brown scraps out of a drawer and into a project!

I will be turning these strip sets into blocks, but that is for another day.

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

I have done some decluttering, but the Hubster and I decided it was time for a redo.

There will be more than just some decluttering happening!

This is the last time we will see the lime green, black and white.

2025 Declutter Challenge Sewing Studio

Upon closer inspection, you can see that the flooring is worn out.

Sewing Studio

Boring peel and stick flooring will replace the black and white, and the walls will be painted a super light grey. It will be better for crafting and sewing (and older eyes). The green absorbed the light and the room will be brighter when it is redone.

Have fun and carry on!

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