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A Different Fabric Use

Are you a “reduce, reuse” recycle” person? Do you have two or more trash containers–one for trash and others for paper, metal and glass? Have you had your shoes re-soled or a zipper replaced in a jacket rather than purchasing new shoes or jackets? Is your rice stored in a cleaned pasta sauce jar? DoContinue reading “A Different Fabric Use”

Photo Gallery-of the ETC items: home decor, accessories, gifts

Table Runners The above is two sides of a 25″ x 46″ table runner/ wall hanging. Cinco de Mayo and autumn. $50 Wall Hangings/Table toppers Placemats Two sets of four placemats -12″ x 18″. $40 per set Quilted with long zipper opening and mesh interior pockets. $40 Quilted with long zipper opening and mesh interiorContinue reading “Photo Gallery-of the ETC items: home decor, accessories, gifts”

Watch for the Joy

What brings you joy? Joy is different than happiness or gratitude. Joy is the spark that happens unexpectedly; it can’t really be planned and sometimes quickly passes. I have a lot for which I am grateful; overall I am a happy woman. But just watching thirty minutes of world and local news can depress anyone.Continue reading “Watch for the Joy”

National Quilting Day ’26

Happy St. Patricks Day–or as it is known in our family, “the day before Navya’s (our only granddaughter) birthday! This holiday is short lived in home decorating. The valentine wall hangings and table runners have been put away for another year and the bunny rabbits and pastel colors for Easter and spring are out atContinue reading “National Quilting Day ’26”

Lion or Lamb

Hopefully March is following the adage “In like a lion, out like a lamb”. We have had cold temps, cloudy days, strong winds and some rain. So, fingers crossed, in three or four weeks we should have warm breezes, sunny days and more rain. (Kansas always needs rain!). But signs of spring are popping up.Continue reading “Lion or Lamb”

Types of Quilters

I go down rabbit holes occasionally–this morning it was quilting reels on Instagram. A post from Stitchin’ Heaven, https://stitchinheaven.com was right on! The reel illustrated the five personality types of quilters. 2. The Project starter–has many quilts that are in various stages of completion 3. The Scrap hoarder–saves even the smallest piece of fabric; itContinue reading “Types of Quilters”