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Nov 17, 20193 min read
An Awesome Assembly
The Forest Acres Quilting Club had the great honor of awarding four Quilts of Valor to veterans during the annual Veteran’s Day Assembly...
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Nov 3, 20192 min read
A Tantalizing Table Topper
The Dream Big panels by Hoffman Fabrics are my new favorite obsession in quilting. These digitally printed flowers measure 42” square and...
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Oct 20, 20193 min read
An Adorable Addition
If you haven’t discovered the awesome animal patterns created by Violet Craft of Portland, Oregon you need to check them out. You could...
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Oct 6, 20192 min read
Painstaking Progress
It is time once again to look at the progress - or lack thereof - that I made during the last three months on my UFO (Un-Finished...
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Sep 22, 20193 min read
Priceless Practice
The Dream Big panels by Hoffman Fabrics are very popular in the long arm quilting world right now. Most of the panels measure 45” square...
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Sep 9, 20193 min read
Memorable Quilts
I have a long list of reasons why I like all things related to quilting. I like constructing quilts. I like looking at quilts in museums...
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Aug 25, 20193 min read
Another Terrific Trip, Part Two
Two weeks ago I posted a blog in which I chronicled the start of a great trip that we took in June. I will refresh your memory by...
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Aug 11, 20193 min read
Another Terrific Trip, Part One
In June we took a wonderful trip to Memphis, Tennessee for the wedding of Tom’s brother, Steve, and his bride, Lisa, on June 22nd. We...
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Jul 28, 20193 min read
A Thrilling Thread Choice
My last blog recounted the fun I had in deciding which designs to use on a fantastic appliqué wall hanging made by my friend, Janet...
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Jul 14, 20192 min read
Awe-Inspiring Applique
I love stitching on a quilt where I can do a variety of designs, use what I have learned in workshops, and expand my skills. In May I was...
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Jun 30, 20193 min read
Purposeful Progress
The last three months - April, May, and June - have been filled with traveling, customer quilts, and Quilts of Valor. As a result, my UFO...
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Jun 16, 20193 min read
A Fantastic Family Weekend
At the end of May we took a wonderful trip to San Diego for the wedding of my cousin’s daughter. It was my first ever trip to California...
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Jun 2, 20193 min read
A Meaningful Memorial Day
The Forest Acres Quilting Club was once again honored to take part in the annual Memorial Day service at the Highland Cemetery in Adams...
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May 21, 20193 min read
A Fantastic Finish
The Forest Acres Quilting Club was honored to award a very special Quilt of Valor at a ceremony held at Freeman Public Schools this...
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May 6, 20193 min read
Incredible New Ideas
There are several places in my area that give me inspiration - my sewing room, local quilt shops, and the International Quilt Study...
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Apr 22, 20193 min read
A Bona fide Bucket List
I am a list person. I have always been a list person. I just feel better if I write things down so that I don’t forget what I want to...
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Apr 9, 20193 min read
A Sensational Start
You have heard the saying “Time flies when you are having fun!” I can attest to the truthfulness of that statement as I can’t believe...
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Mar 25, 20193 min read
This and That in My Quilty World Part Three
Time once again to share what has been going on around the house outside of the quilting room. On Saturday, March 16th, we traveled to...
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Mar 11, 20193 min read
Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned
There are many things that I like about quilting - exploring new techniques, reading about quilting in magazines and online, seeing what...
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Feb 24, 20193 min read
Five Fantastic Feet
Five Fantastic Feet Sewing machines come with all sorts of bells and whistles these days - features that make the sewing process easier...
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