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Category Archives: Scraps

Still never seen Star Wars (again)

7 Oct

Back in July end of term was fast approaching and with one child left at primary school there were less gifts to be made. M’s teacher this year is a bit of a Star Wars fan (or at least we … Read More »

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2019 Finish-Along, cushion, gifts, Paper piecing, projects, Scraps 2 Comments

Quarter 4 Finish Along list

11 Oct

I made flannel pyjamas for B 2 years ago, they are now too short so we have some new flannel, the same pattern (just the next size up) Kwik Sew 3604. Over the last 5 years I’ve made 3 quilts … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, English Paper Piecing, Patchwork, Scraps, WIP 3 Comments

Teacher gifts

29 Sep

I started the quarter with a pile of open wide zip pouches that were waiting to be finished: I used up as many scraps as possible to make these pouches: I used old denim jeans for the bases of these; … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, gifts, Scraps, Upcycled Leave a comment

Not drunk

8 Jul

Back in October 2010 I received a parcel of ‘scraps’ from Jo who was relocating to the States for a while and wanted someone to do something with the scraps left over from work she had been doing for Dashwood … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, Quilts, Random, Scraps, Siblings Together dashwood fabrics, dashwood studios, drnkards path, scrappy, siblings together 5 Comments

Shhhhh a quilt finish

5 Apr

I am so delighted to have this quilt finish to show.  I was inspired by Helen’s quilt that she brought to the South West Modern Quilt Guild meeting last year in May.  It was stunning and inspired me to go … Read More »

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2018 Finish-Along, handquilting, Patchwork, Quilts, Scraps 9 Comments

Lovely hexies

27 Jun

I started this quilt back in November as a gift for my niece’s 18th birthday.  It was on my FAL list for this quarter and I’m delighted to have finished it. The ‘frame’ for each hexagon is Kona medium grey, … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, Patchwork, Quilts, Scraps, Upcycled, Vintage 3 Comments

Moving scraps on

15 May

I’ve not written here for a whole month; we’ve just started some major building work on the house so we’re living in a lot less space than usual and it’s a bit tricky to get any sewing done. Before the … Read More »

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Scraps, Scraptastic Tuesday 3 Comments

Scraptastic Tuesday

11 Apr

This months bee block for Siblings Together was chosen by Maria and the Frame Block box tutorial is by Sarah.  It’s a great scrap busting block although that very much depends on your scrap collection! The outer frame does require … Read More »

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Scraps, Scraptastic Tuesday, Siblings Together 3 Comments

Red and white

28 Mar

I finished this quilt last month but it’s taken a while to get it photographed.  It’s a quilt for Siblings Together and I’ve had foundation pieced blocks sent from various parts of the world, thanks to all the members of … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, Paper piecing, Patchwork, Quilts, Scraps, Siblings Together 3 Comments

Vintage Vibe

18 Mar

If you’ve been around a while you may well be aware of my love of vintage sheets and the fact that I held an extensive collection; over the years I have been selling off pieces through my Etsy shop and … Read More »

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2017 Finish-along, Scraps, Scraptastic Tuesday, Vintage 4 Comments

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