The Week That Was 8/7/2026

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?!

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This Is a Test…This is Only a Test.

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 because they were not mine and I was afraid the random selections could result in offensive material. But Flickr Support has requested links to posts so I’ve made this test.

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I HAVE to Get this Done!!

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 panels.

Looks simple, Right?
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My Sewing Room (and Kitchen) This Weekend – 8/2/2026

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 contine that trend!

Summer Sunflower

Locally school starts 3 weeks from Tuesday.  In another state, our grandsons will start school THIS week! Can it be Summer is almost over and can Fall be far behind?

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How I Go About Making a Top – Part 3

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 (HSTs, Flying Geese, Stitch & Flip, QSTs)

Block Assembly

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