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more medallions

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

In true lily style, I also started medallion #2 today! See, initially I was inspired by my quilting guru Patti so thought to make it with reproduction fabrics and get those civil war diary blocks singing for their supper. But then, Amy mentioned that Anita was starting a medallion quilt-a-long and this just [...]

something new to play with … the vintage kitchen towel

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Ooooo! I’ve been having fun this morning - using my procrastination skills to their fullest - on ebay! Firstly, I bought Carol Doak’s book on paper piecing and am currently bidding on her dvd (as recommended by Patti for overcoming fear and loathing of paper piecing).
Then, and I don’t really know how I did this [...]

a good night was enjoyed by all …

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

After re-reading my birthday post - and squirming a little at my earnestness! - I decided to show you that we actually had a real hoot at my recent birthday party! And I received some beautiful presents from my family, aside from mountains of patchwork fabric.
Mum had worked for hours to make everything beautiful …

Grandad [...]

it was a dirty day … but good!

Monday, February 25th, 2008

After a quick start to the morning - 7.15 wakeup, 7.17 realisation that strings ensemble is now on Monday, not Tuesday, 7.45am at school with cello, lunch and child - I decided to make the most of not having had time for a shower before school drop off and get stuck into all those dirty [...]

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