Not all my crafting ideas work. Many do but others are left un-photographed. Never to grace this space. Leaving only the successful projects to be offered up to the world for inspection. Hmm. There is a little bit of imbalance. I show you my latest little red dragon needle felt, […]
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My next hexagon quilt starts here
I have a bag of patchwork hexagons left over from my last quilt. I have umm-ed and ah-ed about how to use them. They are an assortment of about 12 different fabrics. Every now and again, I get them out, clear the kitchen table and make patterns with them. Each […]
Read moreDear Daughter. About makeup.
Weathervane quilting square Dear Daughter I’m going to cut straight to the chase. This is the first of a series of letters that I’m going to write you. They are inspired by the Farmer’s wife sampler quilt. This was a competition where the wives of US farmer wrote letters to […]
Read moreHex Along Part 4
Ok. So all the hexagons are in place. I have a few sides, around the edges to finish, but all those lovely hexagons are where they should be. Yeh! No more leaving a trail of hexagons behind me as I walk! Even the chickens are taking an interest. I’m ready […]
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