Category Archives: Handwork

Two Tip Tuesday – First Day of Fall

Today marks the Fall Equinox. Plus it is my hubby’s birthday.  I made birthday breakfast and dinner.  Cake was made yesterday.  I added a couple candles and sang.  So, I didn’t think much about it being Two Tips today.  But, … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – 2020

Welcome 2020!! I can think of all kinds of puns for seeing clearly for this new year! It will be a fun year! I ended 2019 with tips on making a blanket stitch on a blanket I made for my … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – New Year’s Eve

This will be the last tips of the year!! wink, wink!! Wishing all of you a HAPPY and SAFE New Year’s Eve!  I’m looking forward to new quilts for the new year.  I have several personal quilts to make and … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – missed and hand quilting

Last week flew past!  I was in Des Moines for the AQS Quilt Week setting up my booth on Tuesday.   Sorry to miss Two Tips.  But, I did have an great week.  Thanks for everyone who came to the booth!  … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – idle hands

As I mentioned last week, my husband got a new hip and I spent some hours sitting with him.  I wasn’t up for taking my laptop along, so I took some handwork.  Instead of finishing a project that was already … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Market finds and finishing the year

Pinwheels and Friends was a great show!  Thanks to all who attended.  It made for a great finish to my shows this year.  The mini classes were a hit!  45 minutes of fun and techniques! I returned home to this … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – on Wednesday

I was traveling back from the Chattanooga show yesterday.  I got to spend a couple extra days with my parents!  Always a bonus!  A day late, but not two tips short!!! I’m working on a little project and needed a … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Today’s tips are coming to you from Syracuse, NY!  I spent the day setting up my booth for the AQS Quilt Week.  The show opens tomorrow and runs thru Saturday.  Come on by booth 713!  I’ll be demo-ing Brilliant Bindings … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday

Another deadline met!  July is the Thimble Pleasures guild’s challenge reveal.  This years challenge was “Heritage”.  I combined several ideas to create mine.  I started with my quilting history and did hand appliqué, hand quilting, and used one of my … Continue reading

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TWO TIP TUESDAY

Making progress!  As the year comes to an end, I’ve decided I should take a look at what I’ve accomplished this year.  Most days are wrapped up in what has to be done and being overwhelmed by it all.  So … Continue reading

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