Author Archives: Melissa Dunworth

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Absent?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Melissa Dunworth

Sorry for my absence and lack of response via email the last week. Anne got sick last Friday and ended up being hospitalized on Monday. We got home late yesterday. Today was spent convalescing, much the same way we will … Continue reading →

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When Quilts Come Home To Roost

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Melissa Dunworth

I have had a couple of quilts gallivanting around the country hanging up in shows and two of them have recently come home permanently. At least I think it is permanently… This is Divergent. She has hung in 3 shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns | 13 Comments

January Do Good Stitches

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Melissa Dunworth

As many of you know, I feel very strongly about sewing for charity when and where I can. For the past several years I have been part of the Trust Circle of Do Good Stitches. It is an amazing group … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Do.Good Stitches | 9 Comments

Basting – What’s your poison?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Melissa Dunworth

What are your thoughts on basting? Do you pin baste? Are you a spray baster? Are you lucky enough to have a long arm and no longer have to baste quilts? I go back and forth on the topic of … Continue reading →

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Improv Weekend Sewing

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Melissa Dunworth

This weekend I did some improv sewing.  Improv is hard for me, I like the control that a plan gives you. In some ways, improv sewing pushes me outside my comfort zone in the best possible way. I tried some … Continue reading →

Posted in Improv, Mini Quilt, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns | 5 Comments