Category Archives: Quilting

Ruler Work

Posted on June 1, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Busy working on Isabelle’s quilt again today. Yesterday, I got the top loaded on the frame, and basted.The basting took a bit of time as I don’t have a reliable needle up-needle-down on this machine, so I did it all … Continue reading →

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Mission of Love – Quilts for Japan

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

We all remember the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March – and have heard of how the quilters of the world have rallied to provide warmth to the survivors still huddled in makeshift accommodation in schools and other buildings … Continue reading →

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Urgh!!!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Would you believe that I spent all morning yesterday fighting with those butterflies.  I’d decided to use my free motion foot so I wouldn’t have to keep twisting the quilt top around.  Every inch or so, the metallic thread would … Continue reading →

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So Much to Do!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

I have a lot to do today.  the nice thing about having a dog is that, however much your day is filled, you CANNOT put off taking a walk, especially if you don’t have a yard for him to play … Continue reading →

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Quilting Again!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Nose to the grindstone again – now I get to work on Isabelle’s quilt. It reigned over my display wall until I needed the space for the baby quilt – and now it’s back.  I’m busy trying out butterflies…… just … Continue reading →

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One Baby Quilt – Finished….

Posted on May 21, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

… and awaiting the baby. We have a friend in Kuwait that is like a brother to us both. Born Syrian, raised in Algeria – he is as Canadian as we are.  He didn’t learn English until he worked in … Continue reading →

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The Grand Mosque for Quilters….and Other Artists

Posted on May 19, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Every time I go to the Grand Mosque, I am overwhelmed by the patterns in the tiles and carvings and artistic niches. There is such a richness of line and texture here, and so much of it could be translated … Continue reading →

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What a Great Day!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

After Yuri left on his 60 km bike ride this morning, (David helped him get ready, and Snoopy and I watched – have you ever seen a dog that sits like this on stairs?) and David went to work, Snoopy … Continue reading →

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Busy Days Ahead

Posted on April 18, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Beach walk again today – have to remember to wear my hat from now on – it’s getting warmer. I was searching again for a paper nautilus – found some pieces of much larger ones. It must be birthing season … Continue reading →

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Back home–

Posted on March 28, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

I’ve been back home for 5 days now… and am starting to get back on my feet.  Wow, I didn’t think that 3 hours time difference was so much.  This morning, I woke up around 5 (hey – that’s the … Continue reading →

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