Monthly Archives: April 2019

Grandma’s Flowers, April Minis and More

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! I’m back today with my entry into Sherri’s and Michele’s Minis and More Parade. The theme for April was flowers. What better than Grandmother’s Flower Garden English Paper Piecing flowers made from my Grandmother’s fabrics. I participated in … Continue reading →

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Camping Trip to Vogel State Park, April 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! We went camping last week to Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA and had a great time. The weather was perfect, too. We went on the same exact dates last year for our first trip in the Rpod … Continue reading →

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The Art of Home Timber and Christmastime Collection

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! Today I finally get to share the Timber and Christmastime Collection for The Art of Home Club by Jacquelynne Steves. The planning for this collection started in October 2018 when Jacquelynne asked if I would like to design … Continue reading →

Posted in Art if Home Club, Cabin Quilt Collection, Christmas Sewing, embroidery, FMQ, Free Motion Ruler Work, My Patterns, Rulerfoot Quilting, Stitchery, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Welcome Summer Cross-Stitch Finish

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! I have a fully finished cross-stitch project to share today. But first, have a look at my beautiful azaleas and pretty bluebells and Lenten Roses. Most of the azaleas were about 3 to 4 feet tall when we … Continue reading →

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April WIPs and Plans

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! I have a very busy couple of months ahead of me with family events and sewing commitments (mostly self-imposed). To help keep me focused, I sat down and planned out through June, and actually wrote down dates I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019 Plans and Goals, Art if Home Club, Cross-Stitch, FMQ, Moda Blockhead BOW, Sew Your Stash Along, Stitchery, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

April Minis and More Parade Table Runner

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! It’s time to share the table runner I made for the Minis and More Parade. Sherri and Michele gave us a spring theme last month and as I had cut fabrics for a table runner from Garden Variety … Continue reading →

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Vinyl Project Bag Tutorial

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Brenda

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share a tutorial for making a vinyl project bag. These bags are not just for cross-stitch projects, but can be used for embroidery, applique, English Paper Piecing or holding your finished quilt blocks. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bags and Tote Bags, Cross-Stitch, Etsy Shop, My Patterns, The Quilting Nook Designs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments