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About 12months12quilts

I am an educator and sewing teacher, crafting away in The Bay Area, CA.

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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Unifinished Addiction

Posted on January 4, 2011 by 12months12quilts

I am the queen of unfinished projects.  I finally gave away a needlepoint project that I had been “working on” for almost 20 years.  My crafting area is a monument to good ideas that have never seen fruition.  The problem- … Continue reading →

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