Quilting

In 2006, My sister-in-law, Lorraine, turned me on to quilting when we went shopping for fabric for a king-sized quilt she offered to make for our guest room. I’ve made several quilts since then and each time I try to incorporate new techniques or styles I haven’t used on previous projects. I’m now quite addicted…RSS Feed to Hobby Stash » Quilting

December 21, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – 2014

I made it. I must say by November I was getting a little tired of Christmas fabrics. I’ve accomplished several…
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December 20, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – December

I actually manage to make my goal of 12 Christmas quilts this year...phew! I can now close the Christmas bin.…
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December 13, 2014
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Modern Star by Moda

I chose to use Moda's Basic Grey Grunge line for Cut Up and Quilt's December CUAQ Therapy challenge, Modern Star…
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November 24, 2014
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Quilt of Valor – Disappearing Hour Glass

I got great satisfaction making my first Quilt of Valor this summer. Missouri Star Quilt's The Disappearing Hourglass Quilt- Easy…
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November 21, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – November

When I first saw Jenny Doan's The Falling Triangles Quilt: Easy Quilting with Layer Cakes! on YouTube, I fell in…
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November 16, 2014
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Arkansas Crossroads….Again!

Yes...again! I've been making baby quilts lately and have enough scraps left over for an Arkansas Crossroads baby quilt. Looking…
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November 9, 2014
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The Secrets of Free-Motion Quilting with Christina Cameli

Wow...well let me just start out with my summary: I love The Secrets of Free-Motion Quilting and I love Christina…
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November 8, 2014
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Topsy Turvy Baby Quilt

This log-cabin style baby quilt is quick and very easy to piece. The finished size is 44 x 44.
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November 6, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Section 2 Quilting is Done

I finished quilting Section 2 yesterday afternoon.
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October 31, 2014
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Graffiti Quilting by Karlee Porter

Karlee Porter was recently featured on Quilt It, a QNNTV.com show. After watching the show, I knew I had to…
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October 29, 2014
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Making Half Square Triangles

The easier way to make oodles of half-square triangle blocks.
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October 24, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – October

I can’t believe it’s October already! WOW. I’m happy to report I can actually close my Christmas fabric bin. For…
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October 23, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Adding Section 2

I’ve finished the quilting for Section 1. I started out by stitching in the ditch of the lengthwise seams. Once…
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October 7, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Anatomy of Spray Basting

I’ve finished piecing the three sections and completed making my backing for each section. Now it’s time to spray baste…
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October 4, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Piecing Section 1

Section 1 is complete and Section 3 is lacking three rows and the side border. Next in line…Section 2. I…
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October 1, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Cutting the Fabric

I ran across Sharon Schamber’s tutorial on flake-free starching a couple of months ago and decided to try using it…
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September 27, 2014
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Carpenter Star – Backing

While I continue to wait for my background fabric to arrive, I’ve been giving thought to my batting and backing…
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September 26, 2014
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Quilt as You Go – King-sized Carpenter Star Quilt

As a general rule, I prefer the traditional method of completing the piecing of the entire quilt top before assembling…
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September 21, 2014
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Victory Quilt: Finally Finished!!

I started this quilt back in 2009. It was easy to set aside for other projects as I had no…
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September 16, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – September

Labyrinth, made from a combination of squares and half square triangles, goes together quickly, making it an excellent choice for…
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September 14, 2014
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June Tailor Grid Marker

I used June Tailor’s grid marker for the first time today and I absolutely love it. In the past I…
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September 6, 2014
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Victory Quilt: Border Quilting Done

I’ve finished quilting the borders of the quilt. The outer border was done with feathers floating in swirls. For the…
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September 1, 2014
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Victory Quilt: Moving Forward Finally

I started Victory Quilts in 2009. Yes, five years is a bit long for the UFO pile. My original plan…
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September 1, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3013

The thirteenth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Brides Bouquet and Brave World blocks.
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August 31, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3012

The twelfth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Brides Bouquet and Brave World blocks.
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August 30, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3011

The eleventh video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Liberty Star block.
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August 29, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3010

The tenth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Victory block.
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August 28, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3009

The ninth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Signal Lights block.
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August 27, 2014
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Victory Quilt: Airplane Block

The first block in Eleanor Burns’ eighth video for her Victory Quilt series is the Airplane block.
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August 27, 2014
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Victory Quilt: Propeller Block

The first block in Eleanor Burns’ eighth video for her Victory Quilt series is the Propeller block.
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August 25, 2014
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Victory Quilts – 3008

The eighth video in Eleanor Burns’ Victory Quilt series covers the Propeller and Airplane blocks.
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August 17, 2014
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Quilt of Valor 2014 – Disappearing Hourglass

As soon as I saw Missouri Star Quilt’s Disappearing Hourglass video, I knew I had to try this pattern. However,…
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August 17, 2014
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How to make a Pillowcase

I just finished making my first Quilt of Valor. But before I can send it on, the Quilt of Valor…
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August 7, 2014
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August Big Course Sale at Craftsy: Save 50%!

(sponsored post) Don’t miss Craftsy‘s Dog Days of Summer Sale happening now! Enjoy up to 50% off ALL online classes!…
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August 5, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – August

At the July CUAQ Therapy session at Cut Up and Quilt, my favorite local quilt shop, Kim challenged us to…
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August 5, 2014
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Under the Sea

Using a jelly roll of Harmony (Kanvas) by Benartex and a jelly roll of Robert Kaufman kona cotton in white,…
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July 26, 2014
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Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine

One of the very first classes I purchased after joining Craftsy was Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine (affiliate…
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July 25, 2014
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Craftsy’s Summer Supplies Clearance!

(sponsored post) Did you know the Craftsy’s Summer Supplies Clearance is happening NOW? Shop and enjoy up to 75% off…
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July 24, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – July

For my July Christmas quilt I chose Retreat from Simply Fat Quarters: Quilts with Comfort and Style by It’s Sew…
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June 29, 2014
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Craftsy Quilting Classes

I recently became an affiliate for Craftsy. As an affiliate, I will be compensated if you click on any Craftsy…
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June 24, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – June

For my June quilt, I used the pattern, Row of Bricks, in Skip the Borders: Easy Patterns for Modern Quilts…
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June 24, 2014
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Quilting Gallery’s Block Library #5 Summer Winds

I’ve been a fan of Michele Foster’s Quilting Gallery for years. Earlier this year (2014), she started a new series,…
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June 24, 2014
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Quilting Gallery Block Library #4 Windmill

I’ve been a fan of Michele Foster’s Quilting Gallery for years. Earlier this year (2014), she started a new series,…
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June 24, 2014
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Quilting Gallery’s Block Library #3 Prairie Queen

I’ve been a fan of Michele Foster’s Quilting Gallery for years. Earlier this year (2014), she started a new series,…
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June 24, 2014
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Quilting Gallery’s Block Library #2 Old Maid’s Puzzle

I’ve been a fan of Michele Foster’s Quilting Gallery for years. Earlier this year (2014), she started a new series,…
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June 24, 2014
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Quilting Gallery’s Block Library #1 Summer Nights

I’ve been a fan of Michele Foster’s Quilting Gallery for years. Earlier this year (2014), she started a new series,…
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May 23, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – May

As I continue to whittle away at my Christmas fabric stash, my May quilt is based on Thimble Blossoms Piece…
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April 27, 2014
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A Year of Christmas – April

I used a layer cake purchased several years ago from Keepsake Quilting. I modified the block size in the Acadia…
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April 27, 2014
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Purple Passion II

Another, more casual quilt I made for my sister-in-law, Carmen. [flagallery gid=30]
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March 25, 2014
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Lemon Pepper

When I saw Lemon Pepper made with Henry Glass Green Tea and Iced Mocha at Cut Up & Quilt, I…
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