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A big thank you
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wilma Schirra-Kays Feb 3, 2020. 1 Reply 2 Likes
I want to thank all of you who have been sending me cards. They have been so timely. Seems like when I’ve been having a particularly blue day another one shows up. Linda, the one from you has a front…Continue
just joined- happy to be here
Started this discussion. Last reply by Evelyn Boundy May 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
i don't know what took me so long to find & join My Quilt Place---but i am so glad i did! i've posted a couple pictures - i tend to do alot of applique, paper piecing and love working with…Continue
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Secret Santa package
I received my SS package from TrudyAnn today! Oh my goodness. It was so fun . As I unpacked it it invoked giggles, huge smiles, and just happiness. Thank you so much. Great bags ( did someone spill the beans that I’m a bag lady? ) a pot holder,…See More
"I received my Christmas card block from Beth today, these are going to make such a great quilt! Thank you Beth. I still have 2 to make-"
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I will be going to the post office in about 2 hours- sending out 7 of my Christmas card blocks ( I still need to make 2 - but found I was better prepared than I thought) and my SS package. I have to work all weekend and…"
"I’ve received blocks from Kris, Linda and Kathy, all 3 are beautiful. I am planning to get the ones I’ve finished out tomorrow, I think I still need to make a couple. i have tomorrow off then work Friday, Saturday, Sunday so…"
"I received a block this past week- but right now can’t remember who it was from- we lost power in our recent wind storm and shingles off our roof- no power for 4 days, no water, no heat, it’s kind of been a stressful week. I had to work…"
"I missed something important….This site is going away? "
"I’m ok with that decision if that’s what we are going to do. I’ve certainly been slow at getting things made and organized. Starting the new year with a surprise package might just be an extra level of fun"
"I’m hoping to finish the other 4 next week ( this week I’m working way too much- ) then I’m going to make a couple journal covers and look to see what else I’ve missed. I can’t believe October is hitting this week-…"
"I’ve managed to get a few of my Christmas Card blocks finished. I think I have 4 to go. "
"Yea! Thank you Linda. I’ve had the same problems trying to make them without foundation- no matter how accurate I cut and sew, they always seem to ( skew) somewhere along the way. "
"I have a question about our log cabin blocks and the string block…is it ok to use a foundation making them? I made 3 log cabin blocks that way then thought maybe I wasn’t supposed to make them that way. The string blocks are on…"
"I made my first string block today— Kathy, is this what you have in mind? "
"I found the list of Christmas card blocks but think we are missing one…there are 11 of us right? I only found 10 blocks ( including me) or, am I just trying to get ahead of my self— from way behind.? "
"I also would like an example- or couple versions for your string blocks. I have an idea but kind of want to make sure I’m ( on the right page)
all the string blocks I’ve made I did on a foundation, starting in the center ( on…"
"Do we have a list to refer to that tells each of our blocks we wanted for our red white & blue? Know there were numerous log cabin blocks but I don’t remember the ( hearths) being red or other choices & I’m just feeling a…"
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- Tell us about yourself—as much or as little as you like.
- I've been sewing for about 45 years (started in 4-H when i was 8) made my first quilt in 1976, made small quilts off & on over the years- became avid about 12 years ago- started quilting for others 10 years ago. I live in Northern Michigan with my husband & a large white cat. I have 3 children & 2 beautiful granddaughters.
- How many quilts have you made?
- over 100
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- I even quilt in my sleep i am so fond of creating quilts!
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 36 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- applique/paper piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- it is a creative outlet that consumes me
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.colleenscustomquilts.com
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Secret Santa package
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 2:25pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I received my SS package from TrudyAnn today! Oh my goodness. It was so fun . As I unpacked it it invoked giggles, huge smiles, and just happiness. Thank you so much. Great bags ( did someone spill the beans that I’m a…
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 7:28am on November 28, 2017,
Riana Noyes said…
Love the dramatic contrast ; black makes the colours so rich. Nice work!
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