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Happy National Sewing Machine Day!

Happy National Sewing Machine Day!

Did you know today, June 13, is National Sewing Machine Day??  It is!  So, in honor of this special day, I thought I would go around my sewing room (and home) to show you my machines as they currently are.  I have a fe…
A little time with the Sweet Sixteen

A little time with the Sweet Sixteen

I have to admit, it's been a while since I have been able to spend time on my Sweet 16.  Not for lack of desire, just lack of time to focus on it.  I did get a new addition for my Sweet 16 this summer - two table ex…
Quilt Show Inspiration, FMQ & Good News!

Quilt Show Inspiration, FMQ & Good News!

My friend and I visited the local  Quilter's Unlimited  40th Anniversary Quilt Show this morning.  Love, love quilt shows!  I like admiring all of the quilts on display, and love to shop the vendors!  Here are a few o…
How I Sew - Meet My Machines

How I Sew - Meet My Machines

Stacey from The Tilted Quilt is having a Meet My Machine Blog Hop and Linky Party! It's a chance to share what we craft on and to check out other people's machines and sewing spaces. So, here goes my entry into…
FNSI - TruStitch and Quick Placemats

FNSI - TruStitch and Quick Placemats

There was enough snow today to close the schools early, so since  I was going to be staying home this evening, I thought it was good timing for the Friday Night Sew-in (FNSI).  I had missed seeing the signup this week, …
Funday Monday

Funday Monday

I only got a few things done today at Funday .  I embroidered a few aprons that will be part of the Christmas gifts for my friend's nieces.  These child aprons are part of a small child chef ensemble from Target .  Ve…
FNSI - Jelly Roll Quilting

FNSI - Jelly Roll Quilting

I spent my first Friday Night Sew-In quilting my first quilt on my HQ Sweet 16 long-arm.  My friend, Kathleen, joined me for FNSI, so it made the evening more enjoyable. I did my first all-over stipple quilt.  This is K…
Icing on my Sweet Sixteen Cake

Icing on my Sweet Sixteen Cake

I'm in for an extra treat! When I initially set out to get a sit-down long arm, my favorites were the HQ Sweet 16 and its twin, the Baby Lock Tiara.  I was leaning toward purchasing the Tiara simply because there is…