Sentimental Stitches

It’s a hot one here today. The heat doesn’t usually bother us at the lake but the humidity today is pretty bad and we can’t get away from that. It helps having the lake breeze. I could turn on the air conditioning but it just doesn’t seem like the thing to do.
I have to head [...]

It’s the first day of August and I can’t believe how quickly the summer is flying by. It’s been a whole week and I’m still trying to get you all 24 of the Midget Mania blocks. Don’t worry, we’ll get there.
I have to admit I’ve taken a little time to work on hidden stitches in [...]

I’m not a superstitious person but this, the 13th block, is a stinker. Tiny pieces, tiny pieces, tiny pieces. Did I mention it has tiny pieces? If that isn’t enough let me tell you about the measurements of those pieces….
If I rotary cut and machine piece the block based on the EQ7 cutting guide (which [...]

I’m giving you instructions for foundation piecing this block using a little trick I pull out of my magic bag from time to time. If you want to print a foundation pattern based on the finished block you’d either get an error message telling you it can’t be foundation pieced or you’d have a jumble [...]

It’s been rainy and gray since I got up this morning. We need something bright and cheery to work on. After all the tedious work on the last block this one will be finished in no time at all.
I’ve seen some beautiful antique string quilts but was surprised to see such a mixed up [...]

I’m glad to be back to the scheduled posting of Midget Mania after a migraine induced pause. I won’t bore you with all the aggravating details because these Midget Blocks are much more fun. Having said that, this block was probably part of my migraine trigger!
The Midget Block quilt top is at home and I’m [...]

How about some easy rotary cutting and simple machine piecing? That’s what we’re doing with the 9th block. You’ll have this one stitched up in no time at all!
I’m not used to having what is usually my background fabric be an accent color in a block. With this one, pink is the background color with [...]

Block 100!
I never thought about the fact that we’d get to the 100th block while doing this Midget Mania. I imagined making a very careful selection for what would be block 100 but like most things in life, let go and let God. I’m thrilled with the little beauty that was next on my [...]

I always thought this block was called Railroad Crossing but sure enough according to Block Base and the handwriting on the antique sampler quilt it’s Rope & Anchor. Who am I to question authority?

Whatever you decide to call it it’s an easy block to cut and sew so enjoy! Say that ten times really fast

Midget [...]

Well I can see I’m just not going to get to 24 blocks in 24 hours when we’re only on the 6th one!It was a great plan and I’m going to keep going until we get to 24. I have to tell you I’m loving my new EQ7. Great upgrade EQ team!

This block is a [...]