I am wife to Russ, mother to Sandy, Jim, Melissa, Doug and Jesseca, grandmother to 11 wonderful grandchildren which includes 1 super grandson. I love to quilt, read and spend time with my grandkids. Our family comes first in all things, of course our pets are family. We have 2 dogs, Molly, 11 yr, a rescue Beagle; and George Henry a terrier/beagle mix...found wandering the streets.
Monday Monday
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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort
and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and
controver...
Quilt Works in Progress January 2025
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Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing my Quilt Works in Progress January 2025.
I’ve finished quite a few smaller...
Diamond Daze Free Quilt Pattern and Video Tutorial
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Another free quilt pattern, another gem to add to your collection! The
Diamond Daze quilt is the perfect project for beginner quilters who want to
grow t...
Huka Falls Gift-Away!
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G'day from Australia!
Yes, this post has been *mostly* written ahead so all I had to make were a
few edits during my time here and set it to go live -
T...
{I've Been Reading} The Business Trip
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*The Business Trip* by Jessie Garcia
Stephanie and Jasmine share a brief encounter on a flight to San Diego. The
two women have nothing in common, but ...
15 minute challenge Happy New Year
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We had another super chill Christmas even though it was very hot. The
airconditioner was put on at 8am and didn't go off until we went to bed.
Ended ...
A Temperature Quilt Dilemma
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I really want to work on a temperature quilt this year! The last one I
completed was back in 2021.
2022 and 2023 are in the beginning stages. I have tri...
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year lovely friends. Goodness, a lot has happened in the last
three weeks, isn't it amazing how hectic life can become in the lead up to
Christ...
Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange-It's My Day
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Our last blog hop and there are no cookies for me to share.
I am still trying to hang onto some of the weight loss I worked so hard on,
but I did find som...
What's Next
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What's Next
64.5" x 64.5"
This one gave me a perfect distraction and escape this last year while
taking care of my mother. It was one of those projects t...
Life Happenings
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I didn’t mean to be away from the blog for so long. I came to say I
haven’t been sewing much. But when I scrolled photos I discovered I was a
fibber. In...
Sweetpea Pods Sew Along
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Join us for our upcoming sew along! We’re making Sweetpea Pods starting on
Tuesday, August 22. You can join in at anytime! When you sign up for the
sew alo...
Sunrise Side Quilts
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I've had great fun making the quilts for the Sunrise Side collection (and
thank you Leigh Ann for making one too!) Here they are....
Eccentricity i...
And the Winner is...
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I've just drawn the winner of the little apple pouch from the 32 is a
Bushel Sew Along... and the winner is Tracey Cox! Yay Tracey, I will be in
touch shor...
Deb W
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There’s nothing more rewarding to someone like me, who puts everything in
their work, to receive a note like this one: Hi Marguerita,I have been
wanting to...
Two More Quilts for Sale
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Whew! Since my last post I've sold quite a few quilts and, I've gotta say,
it feels much less scary now to let them go out into the world. Thank you
for...
Printable holiday messages
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Thank you so much to those of you who have purchased the Dresden Photo
Frame pattern from my shop. I really hope you will find it as fun and
addictive a...
November Update
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Look, it's a new post! Wow, I don't even have an excuse. I have not been
overly busy but I have become consumed with cross stitch. Did I need
another craft...
It ends, and begins again
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On July 21, 2008, I wrote my first blog post as The Bitchy Stitcher and
titled it "It Begins." For the next ten years I chronicled my attempts to
learn how...
Perseverance - 2012
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I've been thinking of my word for this coming year - and Perseverance keeps
coming to my mind. I wanted to have Curiosity - but Perseverance keeps
being Pe...
Finished Corner Block (sorta)
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Friends of Balitmore Quilt by Sue Garman
This corner block on the bottom border is "sorta" finished. There are
extra loose pieces that will need to be a...
Back to work!
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After a long hiatus, my original Baby Jane went back under the quilting
machine yesterday. I'm hoping to work on her a little each day.
I've been a little ...
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I went to a workshop Saturday with my quilt guild. There was about 25 of us
and we did two projects. We made a handy basket and an easy 15 minute
table ru...
Handbag Straps Tutorial
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I received a request on how I do the straps on my handbags, so here is a
tutorial on my method. This is my current method of doing them but not the
only on...
Get It Done Challenge List #2
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Well, this is really sad, but I have so many UFO's and many of them are
very close to being completed, so I've compiled a second list . . .
1. Hawaiian...
Knit and Tink
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My knitting skills aren’t great, but they are improving. It appears that I
have a lot of patience because I just keep knitting, no matter how much
tinking...
Spicy Salted Eggs/Sambal Telur Masin
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This is another dish that I learned from Shereen. She is so amazing that
she even brined her own salted duck eggs. I enjoyed eating this simple
‘kampung...
Kaffe Fassett for FreeSpirit Artisan Blog Tour
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You may be aware of my longtime love of Kaffe Fassett’s fabrics. If so, you
would know I was beyond THRILLED to be asked to join the Kaffe Fassett for
Free...
My Picnic Quilt
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Every once in awhile I make a quilt that I just fall in love with, this
happens to be one of those quilts!
I am sure many of you are familiar with Lori Hol...
Cruise prep
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Hi all! Long time no post...so what else is new?
This retirement gig is the greatest...love not having to live on a schedule
(aka someone else's schedule) ...
I'm Still Here
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Well, I have spent most of today trying to sort out all of my photos from
my laptop, Ipad and phone. I'm not that high tech on such things and every
time ...
Bookletters Headers
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I've been doing bookletters for my library for several years now, and
decided to post a few headers here on my blog. That will enable them to be
google-se...
Another Sunday....slow stitching
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Still stitching away on the applique borders of Sprigs & Twigs.
Old age is making all this handwork extra challenging. The best thing ever
is the Clove...
French Street Cards
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Some time ago I made a postcard for our EG French Street exhibition and got
the size wrong.... So I've made another two, I just couldn't be bothered to
red...
Windham Wednesdays Forest Parade by Petit Collage
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We love our Windham Wednesdays tutorials with Debby Kratovil and this week
is no exception. Here is Debby with a great hint for how to use your Forest
Para...
Scrappy Crossroads Quilt
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It's beautiful here in the winter in Arizona :)
Even with a little cloud cover outside today
it's still warm and inviting.
I just finished
*Scrappy Crossr...
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I loved my blocks you all made so much that I decided to make some more so
I could have a Queen size quilt for my bed. Then I got a bit carried away
and de...
Rainbow Feathered Star Is Quilted!!!
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Hello Everyone,
I am sooooo excited!! My Rainbow Feathered Star is quilted!!!! I was able
to finish it the day before I got sick. Thank goodness too, be...
SSCS
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Another successful swap this year. Apologies in advance for the awful
photos. My camera has vanished so am having to make do with my phone.
My partner was...
East Coast Fabrics on the Sunshine Coast.
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Look what I got at East Coast Fabrics today.
We have a new store on the Sunshine Coast at
The Zone
32 Wises Rd
Maroochydore
All fabric $5.99 a metre. Wil...
City Lights
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Inspired by an antique Amish quilt, it is the colours that make this quilt
sparkle. The quilt is made from solid fabrics, but can of course be made
with pa...
Preparations
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I am about to embark on a trip to the far side of the world. I'm not a
particularly good traveler - I don't like to fly and I am by nature a
homebody. I'm...
A Quilted Prom Dress!
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Today I thought I would share with you something a little bit different. My
oldest daughter had prom this Saturday and the darling girl actually agreed
to ...
Letting Go, Being A Sewvivor
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April 18, 2011
I am in the process of downsizing my 'stuff' by half. This has been a ten
year project to date and I am actually at the light at the end of ...
The Hollyhock Quilts Blog Has Moved!
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If you haven't visited for the last few days, you may not know that the
Hollyhock Quilts blog has a new address! Visit us now at the NEW Hollyhock
Quilts ...
blog address changed
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my NEW blog site address is:
http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com
If you follow me, or have me in your blog roll, you do need to change your
settings to m...
Moved!
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This blog and all the content has been moved to
*Amy's Creative Side*
Please visit me there, and update your reader and sidebar links!
Thank you~
Amy
a peek
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Here's a quick little glimpse at what we've got cookin' around here. I
don't know about you, but summer cannot get here fast enough. My impatience
for warm...
Nine-Patch Swap
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Hi all this is for Australia only
Sorry to all others but the postage would be too difficult to work out.
*Ok who wants to play?* I am holding a nine-patch...
4 comments:
How cute is that?!? I can't tell what size it is -- postcard? mini-quilt? Wall hanging? Enquiring minds want to know (please).
Thank you for adding the measurements!
fresh springy cute! excellent!
What an adorable little project!!!
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