Monthly Archives: February 2011

Birdy Big Strip quilt

Posted on February 6, 2011 by piecedgoods

I saw the bird fabric and loved it immediately. Usually I’m drawn more to clear colors, brights, reds, less the muted ones, but over the years, I’ve stashed away a fair amount of greys, greens, and cream contemporary prints. I … Continue reading →

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Trial Batting

Posted on February 5, 2011 by piecedgoods

Usually the batting of choice at the home office is Warm and White Cotton batting. Why? Because it’s readily available at Jo-Ann’s Fabric and can be bought either discounted on sale, or with a coupon. I buy more than I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cake

Posted on February 1, 2011 by piecedgoods

I like baking. But the kind of baking I do is often limited by time. In case you’re curious, the criteria for recipes I want to try are: The recipe itself needs to be easy to follow. If I’ve read … Continue reading →