Author Archives: Quiltmouse

About Quiltmouse

I am retired. I love to quilt. I make charity quilts as well as quilts for my friends & family.

The Week That Was 8/7/2026

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Quiltmouse

It’s been a busy week. Daughter is home on vacation. Hubby has been cleaning in the basement. My PT two days and hubby’s doctor visits two days and where has the week gone?!

Posted in Hand Piecing & Quilting, Hobbies, Quilting, Quilts, WIP, Yard-Garden | Tagged 2026, Current Projects, Quilts | 2 Comments

This Is a Test…This is Only a Test.

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Quiltmouse

First, I apologize to my readers for this post. You do not need to read any further. Flickr Support has contacted me about my photos not displaying or displaying stock photos. I had deleted all incorrect photos from my posts … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting | Tagged 2026, Test | Leave a comment

I HAVE to Get this Done!!

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Quiltmouse

First it was just an idea. Then finally while cleaning, I found it again and decided it would make a great quilt for a neighbor child. But first I had to read & re-read the instructions and stare at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Piecing & Quilting, Quilting, Quilts, UFOs, WIP | Tagged 2026, Gifts, Quilt, Quilting | Leave a comment

My Sewing Room (and Kitchen) This Weekend – 8/2/2026

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Quiltmouse

Happy August! It’s hard to believe that Summer is almost over. Usually August is referred to as having the Dog Days of Summer. But with the wickedly hot days we’ve had so far this summer I do hope August doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 2026, Food | 3 Comments

How I Go About Making a Top – Part 3

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Quiltmouse

In my earlier posts – Part 1, and Part 2, I shared the first six steps I usually follow when making a new pattern. Cutting & Assembly Notes – Washing – Ironing – Cutting – Strip Piecing, or Special Units … Continue reading →