Monthly Archives: January 2011

Things I Learned This Week

Posted on January 30, 2011 by 12months12quilts

Wonder Web is a great tool for someone like me who has difficulty cutting out shapes. “Mistakes” make your projects unique, especially when using a kit. When using a pressing cloth with fusing web, make sure it isn’t colored.  When … Continue reading →

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Wonder Web- You Truly Are Wonderful!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by 12months12quilts

I’ve been putting off my “Learn to Quilt” January project for weeks.  Why?  Because it required me to do the two things I am most afraid of- cut out shapes and applique.  With January slowly coming to an end, I … Continue reading →

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Rocky Road Indeed

Posted on January 17, 2011 by 12months12quilts

One of my goals for this year of quilting is to become better at technique.  Most of the quilts I have done have been pretty free-form and don’t need to be as technically precise as other quilts.  That’s one of … Continue reading →

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“War Wounds”

Posted on January 17, 2011 by 12months12quilts

My poor hands are in bad shape.  I had sewing calluses on my fingers to begin with, but they were formed using your standard sewing needles.  I was advised to use the John James “sharps” for the Hexagon Quilt so … Continue reading →

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A Hexed State of Mind

Posted on January 11, 2011 by 12months12quilts

I have spent the last two days in a fever haze, fighting off a mystery ailment.  The main thing on my mind was “crap, I’m getting behind on my quilting schedule!” When I got home from work on Saturday I … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned Today

Posted on January 8, 2011 by 12months12quilts

Hand sewing flannel sucks. leather thimbles are great! there are people in the world who are worse at cutting fabric than I am. I need sharper needles. rubber needle grabbers- awkward to use, but very helpful All of these thoughts … Continue reading →

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Storytime Quilt

Posted on January 7, 2011 by 12months12quilts

Remember the Little Golden Book series?  Whenever I see one it brings me right back to sewing class with Winky Cherry.  Why?  I have no idea.  I advanced quickly through the Winky Cherry system- I made stuffies, embroidered pillows, and … Continue reading →

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The Cat Quilt

Posted on January 6, 2011 by 12months12quilts

I am making a quilt for my cat.  I promise, I am not a crazy cat lady, but I am indeed making a quilt for my cat. When I first got my dog- Mr. Sparkles I noticed how much he … Continue reading →

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Cross Stitch Detour

Posted on January 5, 2011 by 12months12quilts

I took a break from the quilting to try out a new craft. I enjoy cross stitch, but have only done counted.  I found a “vintage” stamped cross stitch kit on ebay that had a cooking theme and thought it … Continue reading →

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The Baby Quilt

Posted on January 5, 2011 by 12months12quilts

My step-brother is having a baby. Well, his wife is anyway. I purchased a kit from ebay to make them a baby quilt. It is the first of the projects with a time line. It also required me to get … Continue reading →

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