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Continue reading →: Monty, Friends and the VQMI completely forgot to post yesterday. But if I had remembered, this is all I would have posted. I got the last border on Monty. Next up is dyeing a backing. For now, though, it will co in the To Be Quilted closet. I also got 2 veterans quilts loaded…
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Continue reading →: One borderAll I accomplished yesterday was one border. It was simply too nice to be inside. Instead, I enjoyed some time in the sun. It’s so nice to see some flowers starting to bloom. The weed are blooming too so I started tackling them a bit. Today I will get the…
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Continue reading →: Weekend projectsI was back in the sewing room this weekend and my first project was getting the binding on this veterans quilt. I’ve made this pattern a couple of times and I will make it again. I cut the HST pieces with my GO Cutter so the sewing is fast. I…
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Continue reading →: So, what’s next..Yesterday morning I contacted Zane’s Mom and told her that the quilt was ready. They were so ready to see it that I headed over within 2 hours. I was eager to get it home. When I arrived, I got out of the car with the quilt and 2 bags…
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Continue reading →: Zane’s QuiltIt’s done! Yesterday I got the binding done and the label attached. I even made a zippered storage bag for it. I really love how the plaid binding worked out. I think it’s the perfect finishing touch. Zane’s Mom picked the Bible verse for the label. Sewing that one was…
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Continue reading →: Serendipity or divine interventionYesterday I was working on the binding for the memory quilt. The binding is made of strips from plaid shirts. I didn’t do any planning or measuring, I just pieced them into a long strip and started sewing them to the quilt. Once I got it on, I noticed that…
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Continue reading →: A little updateI haven’t checked in with this blanket lately but I’m over halfway done. I need to find something good on TV so I can get it wrapped up. I think the 2 different yarn colorways are blending together nicely. Thr memory quilt is quilted so today I’m ready to start…
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Continue reading →: 12 pillows!Look at that beautiful pile of pillows! I finished the last 3 yesterday. I’m absolutely thrilled with the way they turned out. The backs were fun to make. I used all the leftover button packets and clothing parts. There are several joggers pants in there. When I ran out of…
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Continue reading →: January and February Accomplishments and March Plans2026 isn’t kicking off with a stellar list of finishes but I’m very close to finishing possibly the most important project that I will do in 2026. We were away 5 weeks during these 2 months but I did have my sewing machine with me and I got a good…
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Continue reading →: February AudiobooksI finished 6 book in February. Two of them were “read” on our road trip home and two books were a little disappointing by favorite authors (Ken Follett and Michael Connelly). My great surprise of the month was How the Penguins Saved Veronica. It was a very cute read and…
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I’m Vicki
I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.
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