Scrap It Up, Y’all
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Guess What...I've Been Back to Goodwill
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Ok... I know I said I've got to quit buying fabric, but when I find it at the Bins, I MUST get it. I can't help myself. It's a problem. I should be sewing more and shopping less. And I will, I promise. hehehe -
I've Been Stealing Again
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I made another trip to Goodwill this week and while I wasn't overwhelmed with what I found, I wasn't mad either.
Here's what I snagged:
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I Need KISS-ing Lessons!
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I never did internalize that old KISS concept - you know, ‘keep it simple, Stupid.” For whatever reason, I tend to design quilts with small pieces that take some time to complete. It’s not that my patterns are difficult, but they are not the kind you finish in a day. Being a predominantly scrappy quilter, I guess I just like that look. I want to use ALL the fabric and to do that, I need to use smaller pieces. The great Freddy Moran said, “When it comes to fabric, more is better and excess is never enough.” -
What I Stole This Week
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As promised, I have a Goodwill Haul for you today. I didn't find a ton of sewing items this week but I DID find some interesting things for such an... -
Top 10 Reasons String Piecing Is the Best Thing Ever
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1. It is ridiculously easy. If you are a beginner, string piecing is your friend. Or, if you are an expert who needs a relaxing project, string pie... -
Sayonara 2021...
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Ah, that transitional week between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s a time of reflection and expectancy unlike any other time of the year. I try never to make any major plans for that week because I want to savor every thought, every reflection, every dream for the future.
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UFOvember and the Martian Supervisor
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My name is Amy. Most people call me Amy. Or you could call me The Scrappy Camper. First name, Scrappy. Last name, Camper. Henceforth, however, I would like to be known as the Martian Supervisor. In other words, the Boss of the UFOs. See what I did there? Because UFOs are from Mars. Haha. -
The Unknown Quilter - A Story About a Vintage Quilt
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Isn’t it marvelous! A dear friend gave me this quilt. I don’t know a lot about it except it was made by a lady living in a nursing home who wanted to earn some extra money. Man, she worked for that cash! She pieced and quilted this all by hand. -
When a Pineapple Smiles
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For four years, Mr. Juicy has been a pillow on my couch and an idea in my head. I designed him back in 2017 and I always intended him to be a full-size quilt. 2021 is his year. -
Quilting Wild and Free
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I finally have my first finish of 2021 and it’s a big one. Literally. As in king-sized. It’s 96 inches square and a very heavy foundation-pieced string quilt. I call it Blue Jean Dreamin’. -
Why I Am Lazy and Stingy
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It’s December 11th as I write this and I need a Christmas gift by December 14th. I happen to have a quilt loaded on my Q’Nique midarm. I thought it would be done with it by now, but who wants to bet I’ll be sewing the binding late into the night on December 13th. Because that’s how I roll, but that’s not how I WANT to roll. -
The Art of Piddling
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I recently attended a quilt retreat. It was super-fun and while there I completed a few projects, including one long-term quilt. I was exhausted when I got home and could not possibly commit to another project right away so for the last few days I’ve been piddling.
