This year, we didn’t have time to do our normal Halloween traditions. My husband loves to carve intricate and creative designs on pumpkins, and this was the first year in 25 that he didn’t get to do that! I guess that’s what happens when you are almost an empty-nester. Rachel, who just turned 16, was…
Author: LaDawn
September 10, 2018
LaDawn
I first saw this Civil War reproduction quilt in a quilt store in Garland, Texas. (That shop doesn’t exist anymore, unfortunately.) I was so taken with the sample that I bought the pattern and started on it right away. In fact, I think this is where my love of reproduction fabrics started. The pattern, Shiloh,…
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August 14, 2018
LaDawn
Remember the postage stamp quilt I’ve been working on forever? It is done! Pieced and quilted by little old me! I believe all quilts have a story to tell. Some are short and sweet, and some are a bit longer. Bear with me, this one is one of the latter! Before quilting: After quilting:…
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June 26, 2018
LaDawn
So, I’ve been pretty busy this summer. A bunch of finishes, and a bunch of works in progress. Once the Hunter’s Star wedding quilt was done, my next deadline was a Medallion Round Robin with my online guild, Quilting Around the World, (quiltingaroundtheworld.com). You can find those photos on my Instagram feed. While working on…
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May 11, 2018
LaDawn
I just wanted to write a quick post to show off my Hunter’s Star quilt made for my nephew and his new wife! I am pretty happy with the way it came out, though the quilting is a little rough in places. I affectionately called this one “Wedding Quilt #3” while it was in progress…
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May 6, 2018
LaDawn
I’ve recently started going to antique malls. I am looking for an end table that can double as a sewing spot. A couple of months ago, I found a beautiful, old sewing box for $25, and the same booth had a Sunbonnet Sue quilt from the 1930’s. The box wasn’t in the best of shape,…
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I don’t have much time to write right this minute, but I wanted to let everyone know that the problems with my website have finally been fixed! So, I will be posting regularly again. I have so many fun projects going on right now, and I am so excited to be able to share them….
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So, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. I’ve been quite active on Instagram, but due to problems with my WordPress site, I’ve hesitated to post anything. I still haven’t been able to get it resolved, but wanted to post anyway. Hopefully some of you have found your way back here even through…
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October 4, 2017
LaDawn
This is Lynette, my second daughter. She is my horse crazy one. Horses were her passion from the time she knew what they were. She finally got to start riding lessons when she was around eight. Ever since, she’s been at “the barn” whenever she could get a ride. She also plays the piano and…
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When I was 13, my family visited the home of my Great Aunt Norma. It was the one and only time I would ever have the pleasure of seeing her in person, but it had a tremendous effect on my life. Why? Because she showed us closets and shelves and more closets full of beautiful…
