Category Archives: Hand piecing

A finish!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

A while back I mentioned that I had handpieced a bunch of 4 inch Bowtie blocks and finally put them together. After that, the top languished in my sewing room because I was too lazy to go further. Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

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Some thrifty finds!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

To those who know me, it is no secret that I LOVE LOVE LOVE thrift shops! I am normally not a shopper but a thrift shop or tag sale provides for me the thrill of finding the ultimate treasure .  … Continue reading →

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Pressing Hexagons

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

A couple posts back, I showed you a tiny hexagon piece I hand pieced in the car during a trip. I thought you may be interested in how I press the backs. I do not use English paper piecing with … Continue reading →

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Back from Wisconsin

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

We went to visit my family in Wisconsin over the weekend to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Fifty years is a long time and I am proud of them! They are a fantastic example of working through things and … Continue reading →

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