Category Archives: Sew Mam Sew

Oops I did it again!

A couple of weeks ago, I fell off the wagon and purchased more fabric.  The local thrift store sells grab bags of fabric for $3.00.   Just my luck that 3 different bags would have fabric that I just had to … Continue reading

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I’m back

Life has been in full speed ahead mode for the past couple of weeks.   The laser surgery went as well as could be expected.   My left eye is back to normal but my right eye will always have a cloudy … Continue reading

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Eye candy for quilters

My daughter and I suffer from the same affliction.  Apparently it is hereditary. The symptoms are many. Blurry eyes, itchy fingers, obsessive  oohing and aaahing, the uncontrollable urge to fondle fabric.  It is known as Quilter’s Quandary.   And it goes … Continue reading

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I had to get my eyes checked

My local thrift store purchases end lots from the States.  Often the items are brand new with the price tags still attached.   While digging through the bins I was happy to find two packages of patterns from Joanne fabrics.  Each … Continue reading

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Aprons

My Nanny always wore an apron.   The apron might have been butcher style with a full bib but it was always a pretty  cotton trimmed with colour binding.  I remember shopping with my Mom for apron fabric.  My Mom would … Continue reading

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Christmas in April

Our family can spread Christmas gift giving over months.  Sometimes we just aren’t in the same place at the same time. Or we are off visiting another branch of the family.  Such was the case when I received my Christmas … Continue reading

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April showers

This bright April block was made by Pat of  Cottage Time Stitches, which brings the Cottage block swap to an end. It is hard to believe that a year has passed so quickly.   Pat calls her block “April Showers”. She … Continue reading

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Scraps and strings

Finally, a finish! This is a quilt I started way back in 2003.   Over the years I would haul it out, sew a few more blocks, then put it back into the cupboard.  I was determined to finish it this … Continue reading

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an extra day off

The office is being painted today so I had a day at home.   As the gym is off limits  due to my recent butt injury the only other thing I could do was spend the day sewing.   I am resisting … Continue reading

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Vintage sheets

Like I needed another quilt to ponder.   In my mind I am working on Julia`s winter blues quilt and a green quilt for my niece Becky.  In my sewing room, I have the blue quilt, a huge pile of strings, … Continue reading

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