Tag Archives: ATC’s and Greeting Cards

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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Cleaning Up! {and making Fabric Paper!}

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Chris

Put a fork in me, I’m done. I’m SO overdue to get my crap cleaned up back to my little workroom I went to clean up and clear out so we we could, like, host guests this Thanksgiving! (Um, yes, … Continue reading →

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More Loosey-Goosey Greeting Card Tutorials!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Chris
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Crossroads Project: Time to Assess Progress

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Chris

Time to take a look at  WIP(s) progress: Crossroads quilt: Total number of 10 1/2″ blocks needed:  100 Blocks completed:  81 Fabric inventory requirements:  Will have enough of the proper prints.  Barely. KF HST scrap quilt: Total number of 3 … Continue reading →

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“Quick” Project for a Lovely Lady

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Chris

I have a couple of projects “on the table” so to speak, but a very special lady, Ruth-Joy, is celebrating her 89th birthday this week and that calls for a very special greeting card! I cleared off a space on … Continue reading →

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Back to Work! (Kind of)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Chris

After a glorious week in Asheville, NC – during which I did NOTHING!  ZIP!  ZERO! NADA! on either my sketchbook or anything remotely creative – I came back ready for a fresh start. So in a fit of undirected energy, … Continue reading →

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A Change of Pace – Stamp Carving

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Chris

I’ve been working on my black and white optic squares quilt and completely neglected all my other projects.  Since I’m now to the point of figuring how to quilt it (what color thread should I use?  Does black thread look … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Card Flies Away

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Chris

“How does one become a butterfly?” she asked. “You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” from Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus All the best – Chris

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Fabric Greeting Cards – a Loosey-Goosey Tutorial

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Chris

I love to make my own greeting cards!  And there’s lots of reasons to do so: You probably have just about everything that you need already on hand.  Yippee for not spending more money on supplies! It can be a … Continue reading →

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Quilting on the Side – Challenges with Challenges, ATC’s and Bottle Head Dolls

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Chris

I’m at a standstill on the Stitch and Flip Strip Quilt with Bernina back in the shop again, so  it’s time to pull out some small projects and you see what’s cookin’ on the side. Perhaps you remember the Transformation … Continue reading →

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