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Cherrywood Improv

Happy birthday, DD#2
5 Sep 2011

Happy birthday, DD#2

by Maria | posted in: Traditional, DD#2, Cherrywood Improv, Family | 1

I finished my improvisational Cherrywood Fabrics quilt on Saturday. I think I’ll just call it “Cherrywood Improv.” In any case, I was thrilled to finish in time to give it to DD#2 for her 25th birthday! She loves the colors … Continued

Quiet get away
31 Aug 2011

Quiet get away

by Maria | posted in: Traditional, Cherrywood Improv, Family, Work in progress | 5

We just got back from a quiet little get away in the RV my dad blessed us with several years ago. It’s so nice to just pack it up and drive to the nearest state park. We nestle in and … Continued

Progress is being made
1 Aug 2011

Progress is being made

by Maria | posted in: Traditional, Color, Cherrywood Improv | 3

Yes, progress is being made on my improvisational Cherrywood Fabrics quilt. I was able to pin baste my quilt this weekend and I’ve already begun quilting it! I probably won’t get to work on it today, but hopefully I will … Continued

Design walls
29 Jul 2011

Design walls

by Maria | posted in: Traditional, Cherrywood Improv, Studio/Organizing | 0

Would it surprise you to know that I don’t have an adequate design wall? I have one 4 ft by 8 ft piece of foam insulation board that I’ve covered with black fabric. It is great for taking photographs and … Continued

Tutorial: Improvisational piecing: skinny strips
22 Jul 2011

Tutorial: Improvisational piecing: skinny strips

by Maria | posted in: Traditional, Cherrywood Improv, Tutorials | 1

I’m trying something new! (Well, new for me.) Lately, I’ve had an inexplicable desire to do some piecing. Weird, huh? I was joking with a fellow guild member recently about how long it’s been since I actually pieced anything. It … Continued

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