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The Learning Curve: New Blocks Week of August 7th

Posted on August 11, 2011 by threadmistress

Whew – I have never done so many Dear Jane blocks in one season and it’s amazing how much I’m learning by pushing myself to figure them out, one after another.  They’re like little puzzles, and much more satisfying than … Continue reading →

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New Blocks: Week Ending July 24th

Posted on July 24, 2011 by threadmistress

Here are my latest blocks, mostly foundation piecing.  Hope everyone is staying cool in all this insane heat!!  Sending you virtual breezes and hoping for some rain relief soon . . .

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Block Update, Sunday, July 17th

Posted on July 17, 2011 by threadmistress

As of Friday evening, we have 19 new blocks, for a total of 58 finished, with 52 more in the works!  So far we have 25 quilters contributing, with three more having joined just this week.  I’ve updated the list … Continue reading →

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Switching Modes

Posted on July 11, 2011 by threadmistress

So, after a few weeks of applique, I’m going to mix it up a bit with some foundation piecing.  (There is a method to the madness, since Week 3 of Dear Jane at CQ is going to be about foundation … Continue reading →

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Block Update, July 3rd

Posted on July 3, 2011 by threadmistress

Driving round-trip to Rochester and then over to Boston to drop kids at the camp bus and airport left little time for posting, so here are the last week’s additions – now that I have time to breathe again.  Have … Continue reading →

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Class week

Posted on June 19, 2011 by threadmistress

Every month at Dear Jane class, I get a fresh blast of quilting energy!  This month was no different, and it was accompanied by fresh blocks from Janalyn and Helma.  Inspired by everyone’s incredibly generous contributions and commitments, I sewed … Continue reading →

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Block Update, June 12th

Posted on June 12, 2011 by threadmistress

We received these gorgeous blocks in the past two weeks!  Thank you, again and again, everyone, for all your help with this challenging project.  The school year is finally over for me – classroom packed up, reports written, kids off … Continue reading →

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Five New Blocks!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by threadmistress

Here are this week’s blocks:  B-4, C-1, D-13, G-3, and J-10!  Thank you so much, Deana and Diane!

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Hearts & Points

Posted on May 17, 2011 by threadmistress

Here are our two newest blocks: “Hannah Lou’s Hearts” (H-12) from Diane Rode Schneck and “Mother’s Point” (M-5) from Debra Levin.   Thank you both so much!!

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On a Roll!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by threadmistress

Thanks to everyone who’s emailed me with which block(s) they would like to do.  I’ve posted all the information to the Blocks Finished & Pending page (see Header tabs).   I’m still aiming to get the blocks done by end of … Continue reading →

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