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Two Tip Tuesday – the clock strikes midnight

Living in New England we get to experience the Red Soxs in the World Series this year! Of course, that is not mine or my husband’s team but we enjoy watching and routing for “the Soxs”! So, the clock struck … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Blues and Blue Skies

Blue is the word and color today! I’m enjoying some Florida BLUE skies while I stitch on a blue quilt. My view is below!! Now, for the blue fabrics… As I have mentioned here of late, I’m working on this … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – after the show

I apologize for not posting last week.  When setting up for vending at a show, time gets away from me.  AND I’m worn slick!  Two days of driving, two days of set up and 4 days of show.  (visiting with … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Applique handles

Happy National Sewing Month!  What are you working on?  I’m working on a project that I can only show bits at this time.  So, today I’ll take the opportunity to show applique-ing on a basket handle.  (I like to spell … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – GR show

Hello Grand Rapids!  AQS Quilt Week opens tomorrow.  Will I see you there?  My booth is in the same location as it has been #1021, first isle next to the guild challenge quilts.  The show is beautiful!  I hope you … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – 45 degree seams

Today I want to share some tips when sewing 45 degree seams. These seams happen in sewing a continuous bindings and are found in many of my “Tool” and “Brilliant” patterns. First, below is a photo of two 45 degree … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – quilt storage and AQ

I was all set to write about how to store your quilts for the tips today, but first I have to share what I found in American Quilter’s Sept. issue…..Hex-a-ma-jig in Fabulous Finds on page 17!!!!  I’m super excited for … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Summer Travel and Teal

First! Congrats to Cathy H. You win a Hex-a-ma-jig! I appreciate the comment on the Baby/Tumbling Blocks. It is fun to find these shapes in quilts and always amazed at the 3D effects. (Cathy, I’ll be in touch!) What does … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – value placement

My guild challenge that I told you about last week is below!  Quilt-on-a-stick, “All About Me”.  Size 8 1/2″ x 11″ Motivation!  I got it done!  I was thrilled to find camel fabric with camels on the selvage and a … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – on Thursday…motivation?!?

What motivates you???!!??  Getting the Two Tips does for me…even if they are late.  I was trying to get home on Tuesday.  Finally did after two cancelled flights and rerouted through Orlando.  Ugh!  BUT, I love to travel so I … Continue reading

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