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Making Doll Quilts for Spread the Love

This year one of my goals is to use up scraps & leftover projects.  I also wanted to start making more things for charity.  There are many different charities out there for all kinds of purposes that need handmade donations.  When I read a recent post from Needle & Foot, I knew I had found […] Read more…

Fabric Art Using Yarn & Thread Sketching

This little project is something that’s been in my brain for quite some time now!  It’s part of the reason I keep all the thread & fabric bits.  I used yarn ends & thread sketching to create a “winter” tree.  This turned out way better than I’d hoped & was so much fun to do!  […] Read more…

Crafty Makes from the Original Teadoddles

Today was supposed to be the first Teadoddles Talks interview of the year.  Between my internet being out for over a week & the second class I teach starting this week, it just wasn’t going to happen!  It will have to be postponed until next month.  Since today would have been my Memaw Teadoddles’ 92nd […] Read more…

Top Ten Posts of 2017

Did you see that title & wonder what happened to Teadoddles Talks?  The short answer – internet troubles!  My internet has been out for a solid week, which is not good for a blogger!  Anyway, it’s finally fixed & Teadoddles Talks will be back next Friday.  Today I thought I would share my top ten […] Read more…

Quilt Backs, Quilt Basting, & Quilt Alongs

This year I experimented a little with different quilt backs & basting methods.  My go to for backings has always been one solid or semi solid backing, but I wanted to try some new things.  I also have, almost always, used large safety pins for basting the “quilt sandwich”.  In this post you will find […] Read more…

2017 Year End Roundup + Future Plans

The year is almost over & I can hardly believe it!  It’s time to look back, take stock, & clean out, so I can move forward into the new year.  If I have a word for this coming year, it would be “simplify”.  There are so many projects waiting to be completed in my work […] Read more…

Quilting Goals for 2018

Today I’m talking about my quilting goals for 2018!  It’s right around the corner y’all!  It’s about time to reflect on what was done & think about what’s coming up next year.  I’m linking up with Quilting Jetgirl’s 2018 Planning Party today, so be sure to check out all the other quilty plans for the upcoming […] Read more…