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An original……………….

Last Monday was the monthly gathering of my smaller, local quilt group. It was perfect weather (the major heat of the previous days had somewhat abated) and the rural location gave ample opportunity for some deer watching. There were many … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s “Two-fer”………………..

In the last 3 days, there have been 2 quilt group meetings. The first was last Saturday…….S.E.A.M.S. (SouthEast Area Machine Stitchers) met last Saturday at the Vernon County Township hall in Oslo. Now, if that sounds a tad obscure, trust … Continue reading

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Where or where???????????????

Did the “warm” go!!!!! 39F this morning, as I looked out at the brightly shining sun, and saw that ‘below average/temps’ would be around for a while longer! Springtime in Minnesota…….a little something for all!!!!! Tuesday eve was my smaller/local … Continue reading

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Prepare……………….

To be “blown away” by some of the sharing that took place last eve during my local quilt gathering. First off………Joan, and hubby, are always on the look-out for vintage quilts. Whether at auctions, thrift stores or tag/garage sales, they … Continue reading

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Monday’s happenings (on a Sunday!!!!!)………….

My smaller quilt group meeting took place yesterday (Sunday) afternoon at a member’s lovely home 60 miles distant. A gorgeous sunny, and quite cool, day and the quilty chatter was non-stop. Some photo shares…………. our resident rug-hooking expert (and accomplished … Continue reading

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Trippin’ on into Tuesday……….

And a nicely busy day it is. First, a snippet from last eve’s (local) quilt gathering………………. The above 3 quilts are destined to be given to the graduates who attend a local rural church. It’s the custom for many of … Continue reading

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Small (quilt) group recap………..

In between snowstorms, here in S.E. MN, we managed a very “Spring-like” gathering. Starting off with Carol’s perfectly April-themed wall quilt……… Sheri is stash-busting with this one……………………. Hiding behind her latest finished “flimsy”, JoAnn has been busy…………………………    I believe she … Continue reading

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Another time of inspiration………..

Was had at my monthly small (quilt) group gathering. Warning this is a very picture heavy post!!!!!!!Yay, Ann! Finished (yes, quilted, too!!!)!    Marilyn’s baby quilt (left)….cute flannel triangles with the “leftovers” becoming another quilt top. Originally planned for a … Continue reading

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Playing “catch-up”………..

The week has flown by with some type of event most every day, beginning with last Sunday (but, it is the season, is it not??). The smaller, local quilt group came together in Houston (MN) for their Christmas gathering. Yummy … Continue reading

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Our small quilt group……..

Is a busy group of gals (I’m sure you’ve figured that out!!!) There are a few of us who belong to the Spring Grove group, also, so you may remember the aprons-from-bib overalls workshop that was shown in that post. … Continue reading

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Hurricanes………….

T-shirt quilt, that is!!! A client/friend had been a teacher at our local high school until her retirement this past Spring and she had acquired a really neat collection of themed t-shirts. With her newly found “free time” she put … Continue reading

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A photo recap………………

Of last Monday’s (local) quilt group meeting. It was at Margaret’s home. She is one of the original gals in this group and the teacher of the quilt class that resulted in our deciding to meet for all these years. … Continue reading

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Last night………..

My smaller, local, quilt group met. A wonderful supper with an evening of visiting and sharing followed…sigh. During the summer/more weather-agreeable months, we meet in the homes of those members whose home are located in the very rural, hilly areas … Continue reading

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Summertime quiltiness……………….

I guess “quiltiness” might not be a word in the dictionary but it certainly described the sharing at my last small quilt group gathering. We met in the afternoon this time, rather than evening, so that we could enjoy Carol’s … Continue reading

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A Photo Recap………..

Of last eve’s quilt group gathering………..First, Lynda with a quilt made some time ago using a black fabric that has degraded/shredded over time. This is one of several she made using the black yardage that, we wonder, if the dye … Continue reading

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At quilt group…………..

Last Monday evening, we had a great, lively time! Again, rain and cold prevailed outdoors but “quilting” was the topic and the chattering indoors was non-stop. This is the smaller,  local group I belong to.   These are a couple of … Continue reading

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A time for inspiration…………….

That’s what a gathering of quilting friends is. Last Monday eve the smaller of the two groups I belong to met for a light supper and sharing time. It’s been quite a busy month for most of them. Here are … Continue reading

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Last Monday eve…….

Was a time of quilty friendship time. The smaller local group met for our monthly supper and sharing. Such a welcome respite from all that had been dominating our lives in recent days/hours! Some sought alternate routes in order to … Continue reading

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