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November 27, 2024
STAR PATH from Q-BITS



I've had this design in my head for some time, and thought it would be perfect for the Minnick and Simpson new "Grand Haven" fabrics.  My quilts are usually scrappy in nature, but occasionally I splurge on several pieces of a collection. 

I have had questions about the fact that I don't purchase a pattern for my quilts. Reasons:   #1  Basically, I'm just too frugal in all aspects of my life.  #2  A commercial pattern, to me, takes the fun out of it; as I don't want to see the finished result pictured.  I like the ...

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March 9, 2020
Austin Bluebird Sampler Part 7 from Log Cabin Quilter

I set a goal for the weekend to have the large applique block done for part seven.  Success!  Here are pieces and parts as not all can be sewn together until final construction of the right side of the quilt.


I also did an applique block for part eight so that one will be ready soon.  Today I plan on prepping another large applique block.  Lots of leaves and circles so it will take a chunk of time to do that.

Enjoy your sewing day!

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March 6, 2020
Austin Bluebird Sampler from Log Cabin Quilter

So many times, the box has fallen over over in the sewing room closet and the contents spilled.  I am tired of trying to find a place to store it where it will fit and stay in place.  The solution is to sort through the pile of fabric and pattern parts inside and finally get the "Austin Bluebird Sampler" quilt top done.  Not the easiest to figure out where I left off and what all those pieces and parts are meant for.  I started the quilt in February of 2015 working from a kit by Minnick and Simpson.  I figured ...

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