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Archive for November, 2010

Autumn Scrappy Star

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Isn’t this  a delightful quilt? It was made by my Canadian sister-in-law and it fits so well in her house in the woods on Vancouver Island. To me it has ‘autumn’ written all over it! It’s a Scrappy Star quilt from Fat Quarter Friendly by Fons and Porter and it’s made in homespun fabrics in […]

Jelly rolls and fat quarters

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

I’m a bit of a sucker when it comes to jelly rolls and fat quarters. Particularly late at night when I’m perusing the internet. well, OK if I’m being honest, only late at night on the internet! Many of the fabric collections being produced are just so incredibly delicious that my willpower flies straight out […]

UFO Tuesday

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

It’s grey and dreary outside today – which makes it a perfect stay home and sew and knit day. I have switched off the feeling guilty about the housework side of my brain. I’ve earned this day. UFO number one were the Retro Rib Socks that I’ve been working on recently. Tick off the list. […]

Fresh Palette

Monday, November 1st, 2010

There was a lovely treat waiting for me in the mailbox this morning: fat quarters of Fresh Palette, the new fabric range designed by Carrie Nelson. I ‘ve been dying for this fabric to be released ever since I saw the pre-release ads, being a big Carrie Nelson fan and all. It is delightful. It […]