Category Archives: Quilting

A Post From the Past – Originally Shared 9/6/2017

VSSM Collector – 1951 Centennial Featherweight (221) Not a quilting post, but related. I’ve always loved history, so antiques interest me. But not just any old antiques. Old items that have a special meaning to me. Now you may be … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was – 9/4/2026

September 1st is often referred to as the beginning of Meteorological Fall. Each season has 3 months and Fall is September/ October/ November. Unfortunately the thermometer doesn’t agree. Temperatures were in the mid-to-high 90°’s with equally high humidity. We didn’t … Continue reading →

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Fabric Cafe Tops I’ve Made in July 2025

I’ve been going through pictures of the quilt tops I made in 2025 while testing new patterns for Fabric Cafe. Today I’ll share with you two tops I  made last year.

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend  – 8/30/2026

I have two more finished quilt tops that need backing. This weekend time was spent messing up my sewing room looking for suitable backing fabric. We need to make a trip south to pick up the two quilts that my … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was – 8/28/2026

It’s still August but we had a few mornings which have actually been a bit cool – 65°F is not cold but definitely not part of “the dog days of summer!” Don’t worry, hot weather will be here next week.

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