1948 Kenmore a/k/a "Brown Betty" + My Quilting Journey Learnings/Preferences

 I've written about Brown Betty before.  She is my 1948 Kenmore (brown crinkle finish hence her name; made by White) that is a straight stitch rotary.  She does one thing and does it well: ...

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Hunter's Star: Part II

 You can see my lengthy post on my approaching the Hunter's Star for the first time here.  Here's the result from using 6" quarter blocks to make 12" blocks for this 36" x 36" baby quilt. ...

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Creative Grids Diamond Dimensions Rulers + Hunter's Star --Part 1

 I'm just loving Deb Tucker's Rapid Fire LeMoyne Star tool.  I have several of of her tools that I enjoy using.  But rulers are an investment, and the cost can quickly add up. With her...

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Snap!

 I had a surprising injury Friday a week ago.  I was undertaking a very simple task of cleaning cat gack off of a leather sofa cushion when the joint of my middle finger popped and drooped.  I thought I had dislocated my finger.  It hurt.  I tugged on the finger to ensure that...

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