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Modified Herringbone Quilt Scraps

Modified Herringbone Quilt Scraps

By Angela Flicker on April 20, 2013

I made a modified herringbone quilt for my mother, for Christmas, from an original quilt design of mine. I didn’t really have a solidified plan when I sat down to start. As a result, I had lost of leftover scraps. Here are a few photos showing what I did with the scraps… Don’t throw those [...]

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Make a pillow insert with leftover batting

Scrappy Projects

By Angela Flicker on November 18, 2010

I’m a firm believer in saving and using scraps, even though it can sometimes become overwhelming.  I put up with the chaos it creates because I believe in being resourceful and “green”.  Lately, all my scrap-saving has really come in handy –I’ve been busting through my scrappy piles as I prepare for The Beehive Bazaar.  [...]

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Thrift Store Gold Mine

By Angela Flicker on June 8, 2010

We descended the stairs into the musty basement of our local thrift store, turned right, and took a few paces before I looked up and saw Angela’s eyes grow two sizes in two seconds.  Immediately she started doing a little dance and squeaking with excitement.  She had made a find.  I have seen this look [...]

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Turning an Old Skirt Into a Reversible Bag – April Stash Bust Continues

By Angela Flicker on April 13, 2010

My sister Jene’ had a birthday eleven days ago, and finally this weekend I got to making her gift.  I know what you’re thinking.  Better late then never though, right?  And don’t worry, I don’t think she reads the blog, so our secret is still safe. Before starting Jene’s project, I first had to come [...]

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I’m Busting My Stash Up This Month and Going Green

By Angela Flicker on April 2, 2010

Hey look, that’s me.  What am I wearing?  Yikes!  This was my exact thought the other day when I walked past a mirror.  Nine months ago I had a baby, and since my pregnancy weight has come off, all my clothes have been too big; they look terribly frumpy on me.  I could of course [...]

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