Category Archives: Quilting

2017 Finish-A-Long Qtr 1 Goals

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Quilting is in my Blood

I just have three goals for the first quarter of 2017. I am carrying over one of my 2016 Finish-A-Long 4th Quarter Goals and plan to get my Quatrefoil Bee Block quilt sewn together and have it quilted. I’m thinking of trying … Continue reading →

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Best of 2016–Five Best Quilty Things I Learned

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Cheryl@Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a second annual linky party for our best five posts in 2016, and we get to choose the criteria that defines our best five. I’m admittedly sick of writing and talking about my favorite finishes in … Continue reading →

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Japanese Prints Pillows

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

To  go with the Japanese Quilt that I made for my stepson last Christmas, I made two pillow covers for him for his Christmas present this year (and sent the pillow forms to him from Joann’s). I’m fairly certain that he doesn’t read … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Better

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I don’t really believe in the adage, “Practice makes perfect,” but I do believe that practice makes better. I decided awhile ago to make two pillow covers to go with my stepson’s Japanese Quilt for his Christmas present this year. I’ve made … Continue reading →

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Quilting Bees 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

A few days ago I sewed my last bee block for 2016. I participated in both The Bee Hive and Stash Bee in order to increase my piecing skills and to connect with other quilters who share my passion. Below … Continue reading →

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December ’16 OMG

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

At first I was going to make my One Monthly Goal for December ’16 one of the Christmas presents I am making for my family and friends, but I’m actually not sure who regularly reads my blog. I know my sister … Continue reading →

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Charming Plus Baby Quilt Finished

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I started two quilt-alongs in October, and I am really happy that it is almost the end of November, and I have one finished: my Charming Plus Baby Quilt. This quilt-along is being hosted by Tisha of QuiltyTherapy.com. When I decided … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday Quilt-Alongs

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I haven’t written a Work in Progress post for a long time but have been inspired to do so by my friend, Sarah Goer, who has written several WIP Wednesday posts lately letting us know all the wonderful things she … Continue reading →

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November ’16 OMG

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

My November ’16 OMG goal is to finish my Charming Plus baby quilt in grey and teal/turquoise/aqua fabrics using the tutorial from Tisha at Quilty Therapy. So far I have the blocks sewn for four of seven rows. Most of … Continue reading →

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OMG Oct ’16 Goal Completed

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

My main Oct ’16 OMG Goal was finishing my Diamond Stars Quilt, but it was dependent upon me getting my quilt back from ThreadBear where it was being long-armed quilted. They were having a lot of problems with the machine, but Michael somehow … Continue reading →

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