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End of the Swap

I have received the last fat quarter from the swap I was participating in.  It is beautiful. I love the little brown design on the selvage edge.  The colors are unique and the flowers are really sweet.  This is from Moira of Nottingham, U.K.  Thanks so much, Moira.  I am considering using this as one […]

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Swap!

A B-I-G day at the mail box today!  Wow, I feel like I won the fabric lottery.  Seriously. From Cricket in Kennebunk, Maine I received this beautiful pink geometric print. AND this pretty pink floral AND this sweet pink and beige print – aren’t the birds sweet? AND these cute little pieces AND these  Thank

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More Fat Quarter Surprises

The fat quarter swap organized by Sew Mama Sew! is fabulous.  I look foward to the mail carrier roaring up the street in her little white van every afternoon, hoping that she will deliver another envelope containing a special surprise.  Today I got two (well, three actually). From Laura in Parkville, Maryland I received “Mod Dots”

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Block Five

Here is Block #5 from the jelly roll quilt-along hosted by Moose on the Porch Quilts.  It is a pattern called “Chain Link.”  It reminds me of a Chinese lantern.  I have never used pre-cut quilt fabric so this project has been a lot of fun, and I now understand why pre-cuts are so popular.  Quick and easy!

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Fat Quarter Swap

The first two fabrics have arrived from the Fat Quarter Swap organized by Sew Mama Sew….. Adrienne from California sent this wonderful Kaffe Fassett.  The colors are fabulous.  I am working on a kaleidoscope quilt right now and this will be a beautiful addition.  Thanks so much, Adrienne. This fun fabric came from Kathy in Arizona. 

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