Category Archives: Blog
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This is My Happy Place–Day 3
Posted on September 11, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Electric QuiltWhen I first decided to take part in this Row Along, this idea immediately popped into my head! The table runner is completely made from Northcott Fabrics, including the tea which was leftover from the Christmas Carol Row Along, Angels We Have Heard on High. Thank you, Marian Pena at Seams to be Sew for getting me […]
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My Happy Place Row Along–Day 2
Posted on September 6, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Electric Quilt, Machine PiecingSo many of us have a place that calls to us and is a reminder of happiness and contentment. It is so much fun to see what everyone around the world thinks about as their happy place. I actually have two, but when the theme was announced, the first one that popped into my head is […]
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UFO 9-Interruptions in life…
Posted on September 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Electric QuiltHad planned another UFO tutorial this month, but Total Knee Replacement surgery intervened. Keeping it moving is the secret to a successful surgery, or so I am told. Almost three weeks and I am happy with the results. Thank goodness My Happy Place Row was finished before the surgery, haven’t had much time for quilting. […]
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UFO 8-Here a Little…
Posted on August 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Electric QuiltThis summer is ending up busier than I had planned, unfortunately, my UFO’s are taking a back seat because family comes first! Our 12-year-old grand-daughter flew out from San Antonio and then our youngest daughter came to visit with her 3-year-old. It has been a very special time. The interaction between the two girls has […]
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UFO 6-Keeping Even
Posted on July 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Electric QuiltIn last month’s blog, Angie linked a photo of a finished project in her comment. The photo was so small it was hard to see the details. I thought I would include it this month for two reasons. First, so you could have a better look. Second, it is perfect for this month because it is […]
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UFO 6-More Stuff
Posted on June 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Circles, Electric QuiltWhen I started this UFO challenge, I thought I would whip through all of my unfinished projects and empty one crate after another, lickety-split! Yes, I am getting UFOs done, but very slowly. It feels like I am swimming through mud. At least half of the circles and diamonds are finished on the Floral Alphabet Quilt. […]
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UFO 5-Finished Quilts
Posted on May 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Circles, Electric QuiltHopefully, everyone is notified this month! Keeping my fingers crossed. For some unexplained reason, the notification app failed for the last two months, so I switched to a new app. If you are visiting here for the first time, please sign up in the sidebar to be notified when a new blog is posted. You will not be inundated, […]
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UFO 4-Plethora of Circles
Posted on April 1, 2018 by bdieges in Appliqué, Block of the Month, Blog, Circles, Electric QuiltFirst I want to share January and February blocks from Sharon K. Didn’t she do a great job? Very pleased to see my designs grow in someone else’s garden! At least I have two names in the hat for the UFO drawing at the end of the year. Remember I said I was going to […]
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UFO 3-Julie’s Fabrics
Posted on March 1, 2018 by bdieges in Blog, Electric Quilt, Half Square Triangles, Machine PiecingMary H. is keeping up with the UFO Challenge and here is her’s for this month and is ready for the next one. I was tickled with the photo of her “next project.” She says it was hand pieced in 1991 and has been patiently waiting for her attention. I have some that are at […]
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UFO 2-New Waistbands
Posted on February 1, 2018 by bdieges in BlogWe have our first sharing of an Un-Finished Object! Mary H. sent me photos of a box that she will tell us more about in the comments. Isn’t it exquisite? Thank you, Mary. Since photos/images can’t be sent through the website, go to Stay in Touch to contact me. Let me know you want to send […]
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