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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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March 26, 2021

Quilted Mini Purse Class, Last Call

I go live on Sunday, March 28th at 10 a.m. Trenton time (Toronto time) for my Scrap Happy Quilted Mini Purse class, so this is the last call for sign-ups. I have lots of sewing tips, sewing techniques and scrap using ideas to share in my Zoom class. The pattern is ready to print, the instructions are written (4 pages),...

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March 7, 2021

Textured Raw Edge Applique by Machine

Some photos showing details of my textured raw edge applique. And a photo of the entire design. Where did this idea come from? I’m working on a sample for my next Scrap Happy Zoom session, taking photos, writing notes, drawing diagrams, and this idea came from no-where. Seriously, it popped into my brain. From where? Who knows. Anyway, the project...

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February 14, 2021

Happy Scrappy Valentine Day

Wishing You all a very Happy Scrappy Valentine Day! It’s a great reason to show some love, and that’s what I’m doing today. Sending happy scrappy Valentine Day love to my family and friends. And to you, my faithful and loyal readers. This little blog has steadily grown and flourished, thanks to you. You encourage me to show and share...

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December 20, 2020

Fabric Christmas Trees, Using Scraps for a Rustic Look

The Inspiration for my Strip-Pieced Fabric Christmas Trees I made a bunch of these fabric Christmas tree and it all began with a recent obsession with “strip-piecing”. (In the sewing/quilting world that means joining strips of fabric together to make larger pieces.) This obsession has been with me for a while now, starting with a Quilt of Valour. Then...

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October 10, 2014

Quilt as you go Hexagon Hot Pad

A Hexagon Hot Pad done “Quilt as you go” This hexagon hot pad is a great scrapbuster! I used scraps of Christmas fabrics, and my next one will be in reds and pinks for Valentines. Quilt as you go Hexagon Hot Mat Supplies 15″ square of a busy print for backing fabric. 12″ square of ” Insulbrite” 12″ square of...

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