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Spring is Here with Chirp, Chirp, Chirp!

Phyllis — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:42:44 +0000

With warm weather, I’ve been in the yard daily getting fresh air and sunshine. The noise can be quite chirpy with all the birds flying around! And I’ve watched all the baby birds, from blue birds, cardinals to sparrows, hopping and flying about as they learn to test their wings. … Continue reading

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Making a “Crazy” Mask with Scraps

Phyllis — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:38:40 +0000

I save all my fabric scraps! Don’t you? There is so much you can use them for. They are beautiful pieces of fabric I just can’t throw away unless they’re really tiny. My friend, Kim Green, has been making masks for over a month for those who are working with … Continue reading

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Such a Special Adaptation for a Patriotic Quilt

Phyllis — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:53:28 +0000

I love it when someone who uses a pattern I designed sends me a photo of how they interpreted the pattern. I especially love this adaptation of my Windmill quilt pattern by Mindy Andrey to create a really special gift. Mindy created this red, white and blue patriotic quilt that … Continue reading

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Love a Nurse!

Phyllis — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 22:55:56 +0000

Everyone has a favorite nurse! I have several – family and friends – who are nurses, from one who is nursing school, some who are currently practicing to some who have retired from nursing. They contribute so much to our health and well being! To celebrate nurses, I designed a … Continue reading

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Gift the Gift of a Wedding Quilt

Phyllis — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:49:19 +0000

Give a unique and wonderful wedding quilt to be treasured for years to come! The Dove and Heart Wedding quilt will provide a special accent to hang on a wall and be a reminder of that special day or drape it on a bed, chair or sofa. Crafting News honored … Continue reading

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Love this Nurse Tote!

Phyllis — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:01:42 +0000

I love to hear from any of you, and especially love it when you send me a picture of how you used any of my patterns or fabrics. I love this tote sewn by Lisa Brooks Smets of Quilted Horse Designs. She created it as a custom order that was being … Continue reading

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Seasons of Fall – Falling Leaves Quilt Pattern

Phyllis — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:53:40 +0000

I love the colors of fall leaves and it’s that time of year again. I can’t believe leaves are already falling heavily as everything, including the trees, is still so green. But a daily sweep of leaves from my deck is required to keep them from accumulating. Watching the gradual … Continue reading

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How Many UFO’s (Unfinished Object Projects) do you have hiding away?

Phyllis — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:18:30 +0000

I love needlework! But somehow this little piece ended up unfinished, a small UFO, sitting in my closet with more UFO’s. During the years that I was a member of the Embroider’s Guild of America, EGA, I took every class offered and attended regional retreats. As a result, I ended … Continue reading

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Its a Dog’s Life Teal Tea Towel

Phyllis — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:45:55 +0000

Its a Dog’s Life! My last post was about cats (along with some embroidery). I’m equal with cats and dogs in my love of them and have always had one or the other for a pet. For my Spoonflower shop, I chose dogs to give equal time with cats to … Continue reading

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Embroidery Design with my Cat’s Help!

Phyllis — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:33:17 +0000

I have been giving embroidery needles a workout and have been creating some embroidery for new designs to combine with quilting. As you can see, I have help – my cat Bandit has to inspect what I am doing. He quickly lost interest and settled down for a nap, which … Continue reading

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