Monthly Archives: October 2010

Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Wire Basket

The inspiration for my quilt pattern of the week is a wire basket. See the photo and the sketch. Continue reading

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Color Inspiration ~ Giants Orange

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not typically a sports fanatic, but I have to admit that I’ve caught orange fever this season. I went to my first San Francisco Giants game in August,

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The Hair Suit Doll And The White Doe

I want to send you a picture of this doll I found in the trash on Clark Street. First she was just living on my fence, filthy, and then she disappeared and I

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Beans In A Pod

The inspiration for my quilt pattern of the week are beans in a pod. See the photo and the sketch. Continue reading

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Mod-Mood Quilt 7 ~ Get Your Bias On

In step 7 of the Mod-Mood Quilt craft-along, quilt-along with me and learn how to use bias-cut strips to machine piece the curvy corners of your moody modern quilt. Continue reading

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My Paris Coat ~ Surrender To The Mender

Wrapping my head around the concept of surrender was proving impossible, until I committed myself to playing the role of the coat, rather than the mender. Continue reading

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Zinnias

Zinnias grown from my garden. I’m inspired by

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