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Christmas Gift Ideas

By: Lynda December 1, 2022

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for gift ideas; things I can make that won’t take a lot of time but would hopefully be welcomed. I thought I’d share today a few of my favorite gift ideas and tutorials.

Ukraine Spotlight Auction Quilt

By: Lynda March 30, 2022April 2, 2022

applique, art quilts, Frixion Pens, Sewingappliques, Arteza fabric markers, Inktense pencils, SAQA, SAQA Spotlight Auction, sewing2 Comments

The SAQA Spotlight Auction is coming up soon, and I thought I’d like to donate a quilt for this event. The size for these quilts is 6 x 8 inches, which would be easy for me to finish. They will be displayed in mats with a 4.5″ x 6.5” opening, and placed in clear cellophane…

Wonderfil Variegated Splendor Thread Grab Bag

By: Lynda March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

gardening, Sewing, Threadlenten roses, sewing, thread, thread grab bags, wonderfil4 Comments

I usually don’t fall for this type of promotion, but recently Wonderfil had a promotion of grab bags of 10 spools of thread for a great price. I don’t have many variegated thread in my stash so I though I’d grab one of these bags. What’s interesting about variegated thread is you never know how…

Playing with Tulle

By: Lynda December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

card making, Greeting Cards, Greeting cards, Sewing, tutorialsFabric greeting cards, greeting cards, sewing, tulle, tutorial6 Comments

I’ve never really played with tulle until the last couple of months. I’ve found that it can cover up mistakes, dull down colors, pull the piece together, and last, but not least, add bling. Unfortunately, photos just don’t do the bling justice! I bought these three colors to add stars to my cards. It was…

Making an outdoor garden flag

By: Lynda June 19, 2021

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Dave was looking through the shed recently, and found an old flag holder. At one time it had a flag, but it has long since bit the dust! He placed it in the wildflower garden, and then asked me to make a flag for it. Here is how it looks right now, before I’ve added…

The Violet Protest Project

By: Lynda January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

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I mentioned in the last post that I was participating in the Violet Protest Project. Here are my finished pieces.

Around Here October 25

By: Lynda October 25, 2020

Around Here, genealogy, SewingAround Here, genealogy, online classes, sewing, SpencerOgg3 Comments

It’s been so busy around here so I’ve not had much time to blog. One of the projects I’ve been working on is sewing this Spencer Ogg Compact Accordion Wallet.

Mom’s smocked pillow

By: Lynda April 20, 2020April 22, 2020

genealogy, hand sewing, Uncategorizedgenealogy, sewing, smocked pillow10 Comments

I absolutely love this smocked pillow mom made in the late 60s.

Sunday Roundup -April 5, 2020

By: Lynda April 5, 2020April 13, 2020

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Have you noticed how much people are blogging lately? Bloggers who only post weekly are posting every day or so. And it’s not just bloggers, businesses are emailing so much.