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Tag Archives: Raw edge applique
A Pair of Cushions
I entered two cushions in Otley show, they didn’t win anything as the judge was wanting piping apparently, but I’m pleased with them, First one to be made was using a panel from a kit by Raggedy Ruff Designs, I … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity
Tagged embroidery, Making Cushions, Otley Show, Quilting, Raggedy Ruff Designs, Raw edge applique, textile art
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And another one…
I keep saying this is the last bee and then I make another one! I found this kit whilst I was sorting through my patterns for the Declutter Challenge. I’d completely forgotten I had it, which is a bit frustrating … Continue reading
Dog Roses Quilt
I’ve just had a couple of days off work trying to get on top of a cough and cold virus, rather than just sitting around doing nothing I decided to do a bit of sewing. Earlier this year I finished … Continue reading
The Elusive Kingfisher
My walking buddy and I have walked many miles along riverbanks, especially the Wharfe from Otley upstream to it’s source, but we have never seen even a flash of a kingfisher. It seems at times that the world and his … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Raggedy Ruff Designs, Walking
Tagged embroidery, kingfisher, Raggedy Ruff Designs, Raw edge applique
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Secret Garden Quilt
I’m back at work this week but I made good progress with my secret garden quilt over the last couple of weeks. I’ve stitched another two smaller blocks which go above and below the entrance to the garden, these were … Continue reading
Secret Garden Quilt
I’ve stitched another block for my Secret Garden Quilt, well I have to keep my self busy when recuperating from sinus surgery! Stitching them one after the other like this does help my confidence with my free motion embroidery too, … Continue reading


