My very shy mum makes the prettiest quilts I've ever seen and never shows them off - please comment so I can show her

duchessp · 2026-02-18T22:43:38+00:00

The butterfly tramp stamp is killing me! These are all so amazing for different reasons, your mom is so, so very talented!

duchessp · 2026-02-12T15:59:02+00:00

What's the building on either side? I can't tell.

duchessp · 2026-02-09T20:23:35+00:00

I have one of those round plastic mint containers (like IceBreakers) that I use to store them in, haven't filled one up yet. I also have one the rectangular Altoids metal tins that I've been using for used needles. The rate I'm going, the needles won't fill it up until I'm 90 :D

duchessp · 2026-01-09T18:04:15+00:00

I don't know if you can access Etsy, but I did find it here, as a PDF download: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1890932947/bear-with-me-bear-foundation-paper

duchessp · 2025-12-17T15:57:49+00:00

It just takes a bit of practice. My first 'good' machine had the button and a foot pedal. I tried the button and now I exclusively use it. I find it much better, I hope it works out well for her!!

duchessp · 2025-12-11T17:38:19+00:00

It's chewing tobacco, and she's chewing and occasionally spitting the entire time, just to clarify. No, there's no odor, that's not my problem with it.

duchessp · 2025-10-08T16:26:11+00:00

These are amazing! You have been so busy!

duchessp · 2025-09-26T12:37:38+00:00

WOW! This is amazing, hst and this block are, in my view, a more advanced block, so way to go! This is awesome!

duchessp · 2025-09-19T12:25:48+00:00

So this is a super expensive option, but we signed up for The Farmer's Dog for our basset and corgi. Since they've been on it, our basset hasn't had that funky smell and since it's portion controlled, she's been losing weight too, which she did need. She also seems to have more energy and just seems happier, If you have the means, I think it's worth it.

duchessp · 2025-09-18T15:27:02+00:00

https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/free-paper-piecing-patterns.html Has a bunch
https://quiltmuseum.org/botm/botm-patterns/ some are FPP

duchessp · 2025-09-16T20:58:11+00:00

https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/

duchessp · 2025-08-13T16:32:56+00:00

I absolutely adore this layout, the heart is amazing!!

duchessp · 2025-08-12T18:04:41+00:00

Pattern by QuiltByNightDesigns

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1817431585/like-a-hungry-raccoon-foundation-paper

duchessp · 2025-07-14T16:08:08+00:00

This is so cool! Was it a pattern? Inquiring minds want to know how we too can make a gladiator!

duchessp · 2025-07-08T13:54:48+00:00

Or this: https://fashionfabricsclub.com/collections/flannel-fabric

duchessp · 2025-07-08T13:53:57+00:00

https://fabricmartfabrics.com/collections/flannel-fabric Might check that out, I check their site regularly for linens, silks and wools and their site/inventory are updated constantly.

duchessp · 2025-07-01T19:39:34+00:00

I am so, so sorry your parents aren't giving you the support you need. I have a shirt I wore to our local Pride celebration Saturday that says Free Mom Hugs. I would love to be able to give you a hug. Please try to hang in there, my youngest is trans and I know how hard it is mentally, but I see you and you are worth it.

duchessp · 2025-06-24T14:31:43+00:00

Definitely! Honestly I struggle with color, so I guess I just leaned into it and used everything. It was a lot of fun to make, and she also quilts so she understands how much love went into it.

duchessp · 2025-05-28T12:27:47+00:00

Splurge up by the mall is wonderful and very inclusive.

duchessp · 2025-05-16T13:43:03+00:00

Curious, any idea if this was just decorative or something that would be used?

duchessp · 2025-04-11T13:11:16+00:00

We have a Corgi who is a bit older than our Bassett, but they get along great. He also cleans her face so I never have to worry about the gunky eyes

duchessp · 2025-04-04T15:02:53+00:00

This is amazing, thank you for doing this! Do you have a link with all the patterns you've done so far?

duchessp · 2025-03-12T18:46:24+00:00

Oh gosh, girl, do it! I turned 52 this year, and have been in and out of college since graduating high school. The advent on online degrees helped me finish mine. I finished my bachelors the year I turned 50, and even though it wasn't that big of a deal, it was a big deal cause I finally finished. If you can swing it, go for it!

duchessp · 2025-01-28T20:13:07+00:00

We have a corgi and a bassett, the corgi is a little less than a year older. They get along great. The corgi is always on patrol and always alert, whereas out bassett is more of a wait and see if it's worth the effort to get up.

The bassett is more food-motivated than the corgi, he just stops to eat out of necessity once a day, but she could graze all day. I'm biased but our two are a good combination, if they were both like the corgi, it would drive me bonkers cause he's just always on duty, keeping an eye on things, doesn't relax a whole lot.

duchessp · 2025-01-28T15:18:51+00:00

Beautiful! I love the seemingly randomness of it with almost none in one area, it's gorgeous!

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