Tag Archives: 2026

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 →

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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 →

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How I Go About Making a Top – Part 2

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Quiltmouse

In my last post – Part 1, I shared the first three steps I usually follow when making a new pattern. Cutting & Assembly Notes – Washing – Ironing –

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How I Go About Making a Top – Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Quiltmouse

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

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Quiltmouse

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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