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June 25, 2024
Slow and steady wins the race from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

FREEDOM!!!

OK -- so I'm not entirely off the hook as I have urgent paperwork to do this morning, but I spent most of yesterday just puttering and doing what I wanted, and it felt glorious! 

I am determined to keep things under control - OK - until the next crisis hits, but if I keep myself organized, those deadlines shouldn't be an issue? Perhaps I'm deluding myself. That's OK - I can live in a dream world. 

But the biggest issue for me is keeping the space clear. Why is that so hard? I seem to need a table ...

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April 15, 2023
Vicky and the Zips from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik challenge for April is Crazy Quilts with Aurifil Threads.  

The Zippered Pouches - in progress


The challenge is to show off the thread from the Color Builder set in a Crazy Quilt! Try out different block combinations and layouts and experiment with decorative stitches and embroidery to highlight the tread you received.

I received the Frangipani Color Builder from Aurifil Threads.



To ensure that these threads/embroidery/stitches showed well on the fabric, I decided to use Island Batik solids.  Since I also wanted to make a modern interpretation of Crazy Quilts, the solids were a perfect choice ...

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March 20, 2021
Quilt Conversations LIVE ! We missed you!  We had a great quilt... from Living Water Quilter



Quilt Conversations LIVE ! 

We missed you!  We had a great quilt conversation. We talked about how Taffy Candy, the rainbow colorway, was quilted.

We discussed

  • Double batting technique
  • Decorative stitch accents
  • Decorative stitch binding
  • Free motion quilting patterns
  • Quilt batting selections

Every Friday at 7pm(est) on Living Water Quilter Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Watch the REPLAY on Facebook or YouTube.

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March 12, 2021
PQ 12.5 = Crazy Memories from Sew Sunshine


"Crazy Memories"
34" x 33.5"
scrap vortex slab leftovers in my scrap bin
decorative machine quilted and some hand big stitch

Project Quilting Challenge this week is 'You're Crazy". You can see all the entries HERE . So many interpretations. 


I wanted to do scrap something? for my challenge since I am also doing Sewthescrapoutofmarch with Tea and Brie for National Quilting month (march) When I was digging in my scrap jar, drawer, bag(s), bin, shelf....um, I found a bunch of scrap vortex(vomit some call it) that is leftover from a quilt top I made last ...

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December 27, 2020
sew a scented sachet from Charm About You


These cute scented sachets are quick and easy to sew, perfect to scatter around your house for an uplifting or comforting burst of fragrance! They are a great way to use up scraps of fabric and make nice gifts. Throw them in drawers or shoes, add a loop to hang one in your wardrobe or anywhere that you want a little scented goodness.

The theme for the Aurifil Artisan challenge this month is Holiday Project and having designed these little sachets, I thought it would be fun to sew some winter themed ones and share a tutorial so you can ...

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October 12, 2020
Taffy Candy, RainbowMy Taffy Candy quilt is a featured quilt... from Living Water Quilter



Taffy Candy, Rainbow

My Taffy Candy quilt is a featured quilt design and pattern in the 2021 Quilter’s Planner! 

Taffy Candy was first featured in an Island Batik Ambassador Modern Quilt challenge in 2018. For the 2021 Quilter’s Planner a new rainbow colorway is also a pattern option.

Fabric for Taffy Candy was generously provided by Island Batik.

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The awesome Kitty Wilkin photographed the original Taffy Candy as seen in the 2021 Quilter’s Planner above.  She has a special gift for making quilts SHINE! Visit Kitty on her blog, Night Quilter.

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Taffy Candy, Rainbow, is filled with ...

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October 4, 2020
Autumn Jubilee Sew Along from From My Carolina Home

For the sewists in our community, I hope you like this design that will take advantage of more than usual on your sewing machines.  The whole idea here is to stretch your abilities just a bit with a little more challenge, and you’ll end up with a very usable project. (#AutumnJubilee2020)

The sew along will make a fabulous strip pieced bag you can use as a purse, or a tote.  Plus we’ll do some embellishments to make it your own.  Begin by pulling out a jelly roll, or choosing 8 pretty fabrics to cut width-of-fabric strips. You’ll ...

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June 20, 2020
☆ Land of Magic Quilt ☆ from Charm About You

Land of Magic quilt by Charm About You pattern by Kid Giddy

I'm popping in to share a finish, which was actually done last month but what with all the nothingness going on I got sidetracked. The quilt top finally got finished in April and I was excited to quilt it. Honestly it's been a while since I made a quilt, there has been some hand sewing / cross stitch / blackwork in my life and I have been working on piecing another quilt top but my other projects seem to have all turned into cushions!

quilt being quilted on an Elna sewing machine

The quilt pattern is the Land of Magic Quilt by Kid Giddy, you can purchase the ...

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January 2, 2020
The unveiling from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!



It was a fabulous New Year's Day. Quiet and I got a lot done. I like hanging out with friends, but I also like peace and quiet. I listened to an audiobook for a good part of the day. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. I got this book off the book club list from the library. I wasn't sure that I was going to like it, but it's good, although it's long. The audiobook is 15 hours in length -  I'm about half done.

I don't normally provide feedback to the city on anything ...

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