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December 29, 2021

Scrappy Broken Hearts

You know I LOVE working with scrap fabrics. This month’s Scrap Happy class focussed on Scrappy Broken Hearts. Using reds, pinks and tans it makes me think of Valentines Day and chocolates. And man are they addictive! I started with 4 and made a cushion cover. Then a few more and a few more and there were 16 more. And...

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May 30, 2021

Scrap Pineapple Blocks Zoom Feedback

We got together on Zoom, and I demonstrated how I make my scrap pineapple blocks using any quilting ruler. I’m getting the hang of this on-line teaching just wish the technology didn’t sometimes throw pins and needles at me. Thank goodness for patient students. Here’s how it worked: My students registered with me ahead of time and prepaid $5 each. ...

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April 28, 2021

Scraps into Pineapple Quilt Blocks

I LOVE Pineapple! I love the aroma of them, and the exotic taste. This time I’m turning scraps into pineapples. Scrap fabric, that is, and into quilt blocks called pineapples. Did you know you can ferment pineapple peels and cores into a tasty beverage called Tepache? It’s a bit boozy, and quite nice. Hic. Scraps into Pineapple Quilt Blocks My...

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May 19, 2020

Pineapple Quilt Block Made Easy

Pineapple Quilt Block Made Easy no special ruler required! I love scrap quilts, and my method of making this block with 1 1/2 inch strips of scrap fabrics makes this a great scrap buster, and a very colourful quilt. You can use any quilting ruler with 1/4″ markings. It all starts with a “square in a square” which can be...

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January 8, 2020

Tree of Strength for Australia a free Quilt Block (updated instructions)

I wanted to design another tree block to donate to Australia and came up with “Tree of Strength for Australia”. Many of us feel so bad and helpless watching the terrible news about the fires ravaging Australia. Then I saw this post on Facebook from the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild: Our NSW communities have been ravaged by fire since August...

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January 7, 2020

Tree Block for Australia using Flying Geese

Flying Geese Tree Block for Australia Finishes at 12 1/2 inches You need 3 colours to make this tree block for Australia, cream for the background, green for the trees, and a scrap for the trunk. I make my geese the “4-at-a-time” way, starting with a goose square (green in this case) 7 1/4 “ and four sky squares that...

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