Tag Archives: sewing

Roads Quilt: Finished

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jodi

In a rather anticlimactic moment, I handed over the finished “Roads” quilt to Duncan, washed and dried and ready for snuggling. 

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Roads Quilt: Finishing Touches (Quilt Binding and Label)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jodi

I’m working on putting the finishing touches on Duncan’s quilt. It’s been a long journey, and I hope you will indulge me in just a couple more note-making posts for my own future reference. 

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Make Your Own Petticoat – Tutorial

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jodi

The Mission: Simple slip, Big effect To give life to vision in my brain, the girls’ Easter dresses needed some serious poof-age. For little Gladys’, I built netting right into the dress, but I wanted Gianna’s to be more versatile. … Continue reading →

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Roads Quilt: Are we there yet? (Making the Quilt Sandwich)

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jodi

In times of stress, it’s nice to have a deadline-free, pressure-free project to fall back on. Duncan’s quilt has been that project for me. 

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Happy Easter! (Little Girls Easter Dresses)

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jodi

I finally did it. Matchy-matchy dresses for my girls. 

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