4 last minute to enter

4 last minute to enter

My alma mater is TCU, with purple & white colors, so these blocks would be great to win!  The purple doesn’t photograph too well, but these were fun to make; hope to make more before deadline! Linda...

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two leaf pairs to enter

two leaf pairs to enter

Here are 2 pairs of leaves for entry in the drawing.  I thought it would be easy in retirement to find time for the Lotto, but I’ve taken on several volunteer projects and the past week undertook to totally reorganize my sewing room!  I hope to make more but wanted to get in for the sneak peak.  Although my machine sewing is behind, I have joined a weekly slow sewing group, so making some progress on sewing together my grandmother’s...

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Five violets to enter

Five violets to enter

These went pretty fast; I hope I’ll have time to make 4 more.  I’ve improved my eye and control over the “sew and flip” diagonals.  Sorry about the poor iphone picture quality.  All of the purples are different fabrics.  (I’ve been retired for 3 months but the quilting time has not been as abundant as I hoped for!) Linda...

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two snails trails to enter

two snails trails to enter

I used the piecing method, measuring and trimming at each stage.  Interesting but a bit time consuming.  The upper left is dark brown even though the IPhone makes it look almost black.  Another fun block to try.  For anyone in the DFW area, on March 11-13, save the date for the Dallas Quilt Show at Market Hall at Stemmons Freeway.  Over 400 entries, loads of vendors, a mini quilt auction, and several special exhibits.  I entered the “Red...

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completed Red Stars quilt from 2013

completed Red Stars quilt from 2013

I won the red stars in August 2013 and finished the top in 2015.  It’s now quilted (thanks Maria Hall) and bound.  I’ll be entering in the dallas quilt show in the Group category.  So thanks everyone who made one of these great stars.  (the quilt should be rotated 90 degrees). I’m calling it Christmas...

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one red tulip to enter

one red tulip to enter

I had four cut out but only got one made.  ( I had failed to read directions carefully so my little buds were lighter instead of darker).  September really got away from me.  These are beautiful blocks and I’d love to...

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