Category Archives: Sewing

First we take the big pieces…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Linda Andrews

There is no logic behind quilting. I think there must have been at one time. Take the still useful pieces of old clothes and sew them into blankets for the winter ahead. Now, we take pristine yards of fabric and … Continue reading →

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Colder Weather means it’s Quilting Season

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Since we’ve had temps in the high 90s for the last few days, I think fall is almost here. And naturally, my thoughts turn to 2 important things: Halloween and quilting season. You see, I quilt by hand which means … Continue reading →

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What once was lost, now is found

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Almost 20 years ago, I made my son an Irish chain quilt. He loved it, and squeezed it, but I don’t know if he called it George (See reference). Time passed and one day I pulled the quilt out of … Continue reading →

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26 years in the making

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Linda Andrews

Here is my Christmas stocking, finally finished after 26 years. I did make my 3 children and husband cross-stitched stockings during that time. As well as a slew of other handmade gifts including large cloth bags full of clothes and … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Linda Andrews

After a very, very long time, I finally finished my son’s quilt. He hovered for a while then I told him I had to wash it before it would be done. He waited. I washed it and dried it. Hubby … Continue reading →

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Having a Ball

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Linda Andrews

I am a short person. Not little people short but petit people short. Edith Ann short. I have a foot rest at work even though my chair is on the lowest setting and frankly I find this annoying. So I … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Friday

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Linda Andrews

As a rule I tend to avoid going out on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I don’t like crowds. Apparently, retailers are targeting folks like me by opening up on Thursday night. You would think by the amount of typtophan (turkey) … Continue reading →

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A Pound of Flesh

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Linda Andrews

There was a time I thought I’d never finish. But inch by inch, square by square, I sewed. And I sewed. And I sewed. And I messed up (Don’t look too closely). Yes, those are skulls and crossbones on the … Continue reading →

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Button, Button, my kingdom for a frickin button!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Yes,  I sew–by hand and by machine. Sewing is one of those freaky things I do to relax, until I’m doing it, then I find it aggravating. So, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that I would have buttons. In fact, … Continue reading →

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The Story of a Baby Quilt and youtube

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Linda Andrews

So, um, the first baby quilt is finished. I’d already pieced the top. Those are bugs in a jars and it was made for a little boy. The piecing was actually easy and I love the pattern, so the next … Continue reading →

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