3:34:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 415 comments

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I've been busy with so many things.  To catch what I'm working on, check Instagram and my profile fredashive.  Happy Sewing. 

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McCall's Quick Quilt 2016 Project with Holly Holderman

2:33:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 45 comments

I've been making fun blocks with Holly Holderman's Two by Two quilt project through McCall's Quick Quilts.  Previously I blogged about my Jan/Feb first blocks. Sew far I've made 8 blocks in the series.  It isn't too late to get started.  The magazine is inexpensive and the project is fun and fast. These are my Feb/March blocks


These are my April/May blocks. 
And these latest two are from June/July.  Yes the June/July publication is on sale.
My blocks are all kind of yellow/cherry

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I've actually been Sewing

3:23:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 49 comments

Just an update on things I've been working on.  I've been busy sewing and living.  You know. I made these potholders for my sister Teri.  I used the barn block from Lori Holt's book Farm Girl Vintage.  The last thing I need is another valentine quilt but I can't resist.  I used the scallops for the edge from Sunrise Studio.  I can't get enough of them.  I have them in all sizes now.   I snapped this pic from my ironing board.  You can see my cute ironing

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Sew Fun project from Lakehouse Dry Goods

3:32:00 PM
Posted by Nanette Merrillin 56 comments

Holly at Lakehouse Dry Goods has created a great quilting project for 2016.  The quilt is called Two by Two. McCall's Quick Quilts will be publishing blocks in each issue that will end in a beautiful and unique quilt.  I really love the Lakehouse scalloped fabrics and have used them in several projects.  They make such a sweet perfect curves that come together without applique or piecing.  If you don't already subscribe to Quick Quilts, this might be the year to be sure to grab each issue.  Click the

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