Category Archives: Hand Piecing & Quilting

It’s July. Are You thinking Christmas?

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Quiltmouse

It’s July and Christmas is 5 months or 23 weeks away and yet it’s not uncommon to hear about “Christmas in July” events. It could be a sale or a craft fair, but I am thinking about something else. On … Continue reading →

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend – 7/5/2026

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Quiltmouse

I can’t share what I’m actually working on other than I’m still making HSTs (Half Square Triangles). The blocks are now complete and this week I’ll assemble the top & add a border. So I thought I’d share a Quilt … Continue reading →

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America’s 250th Birthday

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Quiltmouse

Happy Semiquincentennial to the United States of America! July 4th is the day we celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We’ve been hearing fireworks for weeks and I’m guessing we’ll be hearing them for another … Continue reading →

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Why re-create the Wheel

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Quiltmouse

I’ve mentioned making Flying Geese  for my Post-surgery Quilt of Valor and my February QOV finish. I used two different methods in the two quilts. I was thinking of doing a tutorial for the method I used for the Marching … Continue reading →

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Busy Week, Not Much Sewing

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Quiltmouse

Sometimes Not Much Time for Sewing Two days of PT, one day stitching group, errands & Dentist and one day car oil change & Quilt Show didn’t leave much time in my Sewing Room. We have a small group of … Continue reading →

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