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Stacks from Modern Quilts Illustrated
My rule of thumb is that if there’s one quilt in a magazine that really I think I’m going to make, I’m happy. I got a copy of Modern Quilts Illustrated issue 1 by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Murphy, Quilts, Sewing
Tagged Dog, Modern Quilts Illustrated, Murphy, Quilt, Quilting, Ringle and Kerr
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Quilt Connoisseur
Schnap is still the undisputed Co-quilter. But Murphy has a strong point of view. Murphy feels that quilts are meant to be used. Instantly. The idea of a quilt (or frankly any piece of textile) not being immediately enjoyed is … Continue reading
Photo a Day – Sun
Posted in Photography, Quilts, Schnap, Sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged #Febphotoaday, Dog, photo, Quilt, Schnap, Swoon, swoon quilt
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Swooning with Linen
I bought 100% unbleached linen. I like the way it looks – sort of a solid but not really… with the natural fiber creating subtle bits of texture and color. And I love the way washed linen feels. I washed … Continue reading
Co Conspirator
The Co Quilter has acquired a Co Conspirator. Murphy joined Schnap this week as a canine member of the family. He’s a rescue dog. (So was Schnap actually.) In Murphy’s case we don’t know a lot about his background other … Continue reading
Scrap and Schnap
I quilted a warm up swatch. It’s about 40″x30″. It’s cotton flannel on both sides. I figured I could accomplish a few things all at once: I could get back in the free form groove, doodle, and work out some … Continue reading
Posted in Quilts, Schnap, Sewing
Tagged Dog, doodle, flannel, free motion quilting, Quilt, Quilting, Schnap, thread tension
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Omnivore
It turns out that Schnap – the Co-Quilter and Co-Gardener – enjoys radishes. Organic and fresh from the garden, of course.
Color Decisions
To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction*. The multi-color Kaleidoscopes which started as a reaction to the monochromatic Kaleidoscope have been pieced. There was enough stuff on the design wall that Schnap, the Co-Quilter got her first … Continue reading
Posted in Quilts, Schnap, Sewing
Tagged color, Dog, kaleidoscope, Newton's Law, Quilting, Schnap
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Growth and Guard
A bit of sunshine, and some water and things grow. An everyday miracle. Schnap feels she is responsible for the well being of the vegetables. So far we’ve been remarkably pest free. No doubt due to Schnap’s vigilance.
