Category Archives: quilting

Do You EQ?

Posted on 10 June 18 by janicelynn

As I continue to be sidelined, I look for things that can be done with minimal right arm movement. This week I want to try to start learning EQ8. I have owned every version since EQ4 but failed to keep … Continue reading →

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quilting and cross stitch

Posted on 04 November 17 by janicelynn

Blocks one through six are complete for Mama’s Little Shortcuts and it is great how they are coming together so nicely. As I get the fabrics ready for each block, I usually poo-poo at least one but have used what … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Little Shortcuts

Posted on 21 October 17 by janicelynn

These blocks are looking great! and blocks 3 and 4 combine to make …. My latest knit project is a small throw, I think. This started as the “simple striped blanket ” from Lion Brand but smaller since I wanted … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Little Shortcuts & Halloween Afghan

Posted on 29 September 17 by janicelynn

I just finished block #1, Woodpile of the 30’s version of Mama’s Little Shortcuts.  I like it… Mama’s Little Shortcuts, Block #1 Another new project that I started is a crochet afghan.  This is a kit I got from Herrschners … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Little Shortcuts – BOM

Posted on 23 September 17 by janicelynn

This is my latest project —  it is another oldie that is sure to be fun to make. Mama’s Little Shortcuts is a 1998 BOM from Atkinson Designs.  The designer, Terry Atkinson knows how to make things easy and I … Continue reading →

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The Last 4 Blocks!

Posted on 04 September 17 by janicelynn

These are the blocks from months 11 and 12.  I had fun with these blocks but did have a couple of problems with construction.  When you look closely you can see a bit of ripple in each and every flying … Continue reading →

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And this set of blocks…

Posted on 28 August 17 by janicelynn

I continue to enjoy making blocks for the Indigo Stars BOM, in spite of myself. This is from month 9 — I managed to cut one of the plaid fabrics 2.25 in instead of 2.5 inches. This kit does not … Continue reading →

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More Big Blocks & Knit Dove Bandages

Posted on 22 August 17 by janicelynn

  Here are the blocks for month 7 for Indigo Stars BOM.  I had a major miscut so the extra seams are because I didn’t pay great attention to my pattern … oops! So— what did I do wrong?  I … Continue reading →

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A Quilt for Cooper!

Posted on 19 July 17 by janicelynn

This is the finished quilt for Cooper!  My favorite way to baste is using 505 spray but it did not work on this.  The backing – Moda marble dots in black/grey – stuck nicely to the batting but the pieced … Continue reading →

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Progress on Quilt & 2018 Calendar

Posted on 19 June 17 by janicelynn

Back in the day when my children were little I often made the “Jeweled” calendars from Bucilla.  I don’t think that Bucilla makes them anymore but I did find one that I like from Creative Connection, Inc.  They are fast … Continue reading →

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