Category Archives: Hand Piecing & Quilting

How I Go About Making a Top – Part 1

Things are getting back to normal.  I actually got to spend a good amount of time in my Sewing Room this past weekend. Fabric Cafe – 5 Yard Quilt Top My weekend was spent organizing, ironing and cutting 5 yards … Continue reading

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My Sewing Room Last Weekend  – Interrupted 7/24/2026

The Best Laid Plans… My last weekend Sewing Room activities were interrupted by HEAT! Last week on Thursday the A/C appeared to stop cooling. Now this unit was completely replaced just a couple of years ago so it couldn’t be … Continue reading

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My Sewing Room This Weekend  – 7/19/2026

This weekend was hot with thunderstorms, plus the air quality was Code Purple due to smoke from wildfires in Canada (not anywhere close by!) – Unhealthy for everyone! Definitely not an outdoor day.  Oh, did I mention our Air Conditioner … Continue reading

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Cleaning, Organizing and More – 7-17-2026

After finishing a top for Fabric Cafe I have to skip sewing for a bit. I need my brain to switch gears and decide what I will do next, as well as cleaning my machine and doing a bit of … Continue reading

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Other Projects in 2025

So, browsing the photos on my phone I have a folder of my Sewing Room projects in 2025 other than Fabric Cafe. I did finish a few UFOs (UnFinished Objects), made some Safelight Sets, some Zipper Pouches and some pillowcases, … Continue reading

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