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June 29, 2024
Pieces of My Life ~ Diamond Solitaire & Steps to the Altar from Melva Loves Scraps


With the last block of Pieces of My Life, I shared the story of Dave and I meeting and falling in love with each other and within a few months' time, I had a promise ring from him. It is a small tiny solitaire that he borrowed money from one of his sisters in order to purchase.  It means the world to me.  


A year later, he gave me an engagement ring.  The diamond wasn't much bigger, but it had setting that made it appear larger.  When we were ready to purchase wedding rings, I bought him a plain ...

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added by Melva 4 months, 1 week ago. under bride's quilt ii , pieces of my life
March 2, 2024
Pieces of My Life ~ MLS 2024 Sew Along from Melva Loves Scraps



It's March!  I've been talking about this sew along for a while now and I have been busily preparing patterns, blocks and other content behind scenes with a few sneak peeks along the way.  I am still working a few last things... like my quilts.  Yes, plural.  Because I like to offer choices... and complicate my life??? It'll all be good. 

My first thoughts were to make a quilt in blues and whites that reminded me of the old Wedgewood or Courier & Ives dishes.  When I see dishes like this I am transported in my mind to ...

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added by Melva 8 months, 1 week ago. under bride's quilt ii , pieces of my life
January 26, 2024
TGIFF & The Bride's Quilt II ~ A New Sew Along from Melva Loves Scraps

Welcome to TGIFF ~ Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday and Melva Loves Scraps.

I am excited to be announcing a new(ish) revamped Sew Along ~ The Bride's Quilt II!  I have been allowing an idea to marinate and develop for some time.


But first... I'll share my most recent finish.  This vintage postcard panel is our newest table topper for the season. This type of project is a great way to practice FMQ and to refresh the muscle memory of your movement for size and timing. I did stippling in the background areas (though it is hard to ...

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added by Melva 9 months, 2 weeks ago. under bride's quilt ii
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