Monthly Archives: June 2009

Quilting My Ass Off, But Only Figuratively

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Leigha

With the completion of the Mod Sampler quilt, I needed another project ASAP. What makes more sense than starting a hand peiced hexagon quilt? At what point do I just admit it? I'm insane. A queen sized quilt, pieced by … Continue reading →

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Mod Sampler Quilt

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Leigha

I finally bound the edges and moved it through the washer and dryer; I was totally caught up in other projects, though. I blame Flickr; I was browsing through projects in some of the groups that I joined, and I … Continue reading →

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I Frakkin’ KNEW IT

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Leigha

I TOTALLY CALLED IT. I knew that talking about my sewing machine in public would anger it. After I wrote that post, I sat down to put together some blocks for a new baby blanket. Sure enough, the tensioning is … Continue reading →

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Sew, Mama, Sew: Sewing Machine Meme

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Leigha

What brand and model do you have? I have a Singer 2638, which looks like this: How long have you had it? I have had this machine for well over five years; I've only started really using it recently, though. … Continue reading →

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Mod Sampler Quilt Top

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Leigha

And as quickly as the blocks went together, so went the quilt top. Of course I had to include an art shot! For the quilting, I'm not following the free motion plan that was laid out originally. I've done all … Continue reading →

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