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Tumbling stars–more process
Now that the decision was made about my connector star fabric, I could begin to design the 17 main stars. I tried to mix lights, mediums and darks and even though I used a fabric twice, I tried not to...
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Two columns joined–tumbling stars
It is always so exciting for me to get to this point–seeing some of the raw edges disappear. I left one piece bottom left unattached because I am considering that fabric for a border. If it becomes...
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Do you see a problem?
I’m working on the next column of tumbling stars, trying to be careful that my diamonds get stitched in the correct positions. This half-hex edge filler should have been easy At least I only have to...
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Columns 3 and 4 joined
Taking a break from Kaleidoscope, here is what I stitch every night after dinner. Another column join is done (columns 3 and 4). Next I’ll stitch 1/2 to 3/4. Then I’ll have to complete the units for...
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Tumbling stars–column 5 and 6 joined
Two more columns joined. You can see I’m working on column 7–where the large white hole is! But look how close to the end that is. Only one whole and one half column after that. Of course then I...
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More dye experiments
Deb introduced me to shibori dyeing. One of the techniques is folding and dipping. I am not unhappy with my first attempt. However, I started these experiments because I thought a snow dyed mandala...
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Visible headway on multiple projects
Using my quilt frame for hand quilting has been putting a strain on my left (under quilt) wrist so Tumbling Stars has not gotten much attention lately. Rest, ice, aspirin, a new magnetic bracelet–non...
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Slow poke quilting update
In the evenings I like to have some handwork for relaxing. Hand piecing and hand quilting eventually get done if I steadily keep at it. Meanwhile, updates on two projects. I am pleased with the...
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Tumbling Stars finished
Except for the sleeve and label that is. But that does not dampen my excitement at quilting the final stitch last Saturday evening. I had trouble deciding my quilting plan for the border. My first...
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Tumbling stars label
Readers will probably remember I am label averse. It’s always the last thing I tackle and usually only when a show requires it. But I got up Sunday morning and suddenly an idea of how to use a...
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