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January 21, 2019
A Christmas Tree Quilt for My Sofa from Crafty Sewing and Quilting


I am in a Facebook Group, where we have a quilt block lottery once a month.  It's called "Swapping Sisters".  We are currently doing a "Sew Along". 

Here's how the Quilt Block Lottery works:  
At the beginning of the month, they post the quilt block we are making. You sign up to make one or two or up to four quilt blocks.  You make them and take a photo and post that you have completed your quilt block or blocks.  At the end of the month, they have a drawing. Your name is entered as many times as ...

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January 13, 2019
Breaking through Negativity from Crafty Sewing and Quilting

This week's Project Quilting Challenge was "Hope". 
I titled mine "Breaking Through Negativity"




I always create a personal challenge for myself for the Project Quilting Challenges. For this one, it was to do hand sewing on at least part of my quilt.

I reinforced the fabric for the raw edge applique with light heat and bond.

I cut my bird first. . .









and hand stitched it onto one of the four fabric background pieces.



Next I hand stitched the stones into place on the background pieces.



Next I reinforced the background fabric with lite heat and bond to iron/press ...

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