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I had the opportunity to work on 2 of the new patterns coming our for Meags and Me. I love pattern testing for these guys!  Patterns I did were Tweet Tweet and Bird Brain.  Tweet Tweet is at the quilter's and I just finished Bird Brain last night.Here are pics from Bird Brain.I did a machine free motion straight stitch around the applique.I used the same for the legs, beak and ( ) on the birds.I

I have finished binding my pattern test quilt from Meags and Me.It's called Trick-or-TreatersI just love these little Trick-or-Treaters.I used fabric from the Art Gallery line, Spooky and Sweeter for the upper and lower part.I used a Grunge for the applique background.I had to piece the upper and lower part because the pattern was wider than the fabric.If you look closely you can see where I

I have been working on another pattern test for Meags and Me.  It is called Trick-Or-Treat and it is adorable!It is a group of Trick or treaters.I decided to "build" the appliques using an applique sheet.I couldn't find my Godess sheet so I used some small sheets I have to do it.When the applique was too large I used some of the fusible paper.You can see in the photo that I taped the original to

I have been working on some older projects and some newer projects.  I was able to give my oldest daughter a quilt this week that I finished awhile ago. She will be sending it off to a friend that recently lost her dad.  Feels good to help others.  I had the meeting with the genetics counselor today.  I will be moving forward with some genetic screening.  Will keep you all posted but that info

I have accepted some pattern testing from Meags and Me.  I love working with those ladies!  I have 2 of the 4 I committed to finished,  I will show you the Itsy Bitsy Spider one in this post.  I traced the words and still need to do the hand embroidery on this quilt.  My plan it to take it with me to NC and work on my hand projects while I am there.  YES we are going for a week (maybe 2

I have been sewing like crazy but most has been for gifts.  I will show a few things I have made that I can show.  I don't think the people I made them for read my blog so I should be safe, LOL. I made another Nightingale quilt using the Dorothy's Journey fabric.  I just finished binding it!  I have not taken a photo of the finished quilt yet though.  Michigan weather has NOT been cooperating