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Oh Deer!

I knew it was probably time to replace my deer repellent out front where I have all my hostas. I have learned that my hosta gardens are considered a "buffet" in deer speak... I have recently learned that deer, or at least this one sweet doe, loves hydrangeas and hibiscus, too. Within 2 days, my… Continue reading Oh Deer!

Quilts

More “Driving Practice”

These 2 table runners are the others I made from my scrap stash. Using up some of my stash not only gives me a few smaller projects to practice "driving" free-motion quilting style, but will give me a good excuse to buy new fabric 😉 I mostly machine bind. I start on the backand then… Continue reading More “Driving Practice”

Quilts

Farm Fresh Quilt

Not sure how I found this pattern, but very glad I did! It was quick, easy, and fun! It is by Kate Henderson and you can find it HERE. A few years ago, I did one of those monthly subscriptions and would get a set of 6 fat quarters (FQ) from the same fabric line… Continue reading Farm Fresh Quilt

Quilts

“Driving” Practice

Were you thinking car? Golf? I bet you didn’t think FMQ. Well, driving is the best way I can describe it because it takes more than just “pushing” the fabric. You have to remember to breathe, relax, move your hands often by stopping and repositioning, and to take your time. With all that said, I… Continue reading “Driving” Practice

Upcycling

Scrap Busting with Unsponges

I was looking for some fun and simple projects to use up some of my scrap fabric. Of course I found so many different ideas and options, but ran across a few tutorials for Unsponges. Personally, I have always used hand made dish rags, but I know there are folks that like to use sponges.… Continue reading Scrap Busting with Unsponges