Category Archives: Basics

Slow and Steady . . .

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Chris

  It’s no surprise that my 15 minutes per day of quilting on this queen size baby makes for slow going.  Yes, Mom, sometimes I do stretch it out to longer than 15 minutes, but some nights I can’t quite … Continue reading →

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At Long Last – My Art Wall is Up!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Chris

The Carmel-Clay Public Library has it’s February Art Wall installation.  I think it looks pretty dog-gone good. What a fabulous feeling to see it finally pulled together, but don’t imagine it was easy.  It was a lot of work. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to Me!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Chris

On January 2, 2011, I started this little bloggy adventure and I can honestly say – it’s still a blast. So if it’s so much fun, where in the heck have I been for the past two weeks?  Ah yes.  … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Process (not so much)

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Chris

Let’s just review what it took to get to this small finish, shall we? The Challenge:  a small ornament to exchange for the Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild December meeting. The Idea: Quilting Arts, January 2011, Improve Your Quilting Through Repetition … Continue reading →

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Dyeing to Paint Tutorial!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Chris

The display is up in the gallery of our church and the reception was so wonderful!  I met up with the nicest people – including Wendy and Charlotte with the Calligraphy Guild of Indiana.   I had lots of fun looking … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Yes {Bloggers Quilt Festival!}

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Chris

This is a first for me – my first entry into the Bloggers Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy’s Creative Side! It was tough to pick a favorite quilt that I’ve done so far this year, so I decided to go … Continue reading →

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Mountain Vacation Time

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Chris

The week before vacation is always crazy.  I wish there was a way to just get the heck out of Dodge without all the micro-planning. Part of that planning is what kind of small projects I might want to haul … Continue reading →

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Is there an Angel of Procrastination?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Chris

A wise woman (who is 20 years my junior, imagine that?) asked me once how I could work on so many projects as once – the answer is, when I’m trying to avoid a difficult project. Hey, I can distract … Continue reading →

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FMQ – the Video

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Chris

In lieu of torturing words today, here are a couple of little videos I recorded using the above set up. I finished quilting Section 2 of the Crossroads quilt and have added Section 3.  Here’s how all that magic happens. … Continue reading →

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An Improv Pillow for a New Apartment

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Chris

I can’t help it.  I miss them. DS #1 moved into a new apartment near Chicago. Top that off with DS #2 leaving to go back to university life and I have just a smidge of separation anxiety – again. … Continue reading →

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