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Grandma's Red Needle

 Astrid ― http://grandmasredneedle.blogspot.com

My blog is about my passion; patchwork and quilting. I put my heart and soul into what I create. Often I'm lost in what I'm doing, which means; no housework! :) I love counted cross-stitching, stitching, knitting and a little bit crocheting, but it's not time enough for everything.
My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedNeedleQuilts

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Listed: Jul 3, 2011

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It's under the needle! A win and a new project

It's under the needle! A win and a new project

Grandma's Red Needle ― I haven't done much sewing over the last couple of weeks.... Thinking back... what have I been up to?! Well, I have been cutting squares and jelly roll strips... I don't think I have mentioned it here earlier; I sell squares, jelly roll and ...

Tags: PSQ, Win, WIPs, Wall Quilts

Astrid ― 3 days ago

On slow motion, but still some progress....

On slow motion, but still some progress....

Grandma's Red Needle ― I've been on slow motion for the last week... First today (after 9 days), I'm feeling much better from the flu. Hurray! :) I haven't felt for doing much and I have not even been out of the house! Before I got sick, I finished some mug rugs.... ...

Tags: PSQ, Mugrug, WIPs

Astrid ― 2 weeks 4 days ago

April UFO finishes and my goal for May

April UFO finishes and my goal for May

Grandma's Red Needle ― It had to happen; the flu found its way to me too! :( Coughing, sneezing, sweating... you all know it! I must say I have been very fortunate; no flu for about two years and I do not take any vaccination. I had almost forgotten how it feels when it...

Tags: PSQ, Clothes, WIPs, Baby Quilts

Astrid ― 3 weeks 4 days ago

Long overdue update

Long overdue update

Grandma's Red Needle ― Again I wish a day had more than 24 hours! This morning I just decided to sit down doing this blog post, to share with you what I have been up to since I last posted. Tropical cyclone 'Imelda' kept us in suspense for some days before she decided ...

Tags: Blocks, PSQ, Pillows, WIPs, Baby Quilts

Astrid ― 4 weeks 5 days ago

Not working on UFO's....

Not working on UFO's....

Grandma's Red Needle ― Can anyone tell me why there is so difficult working on UFO's?!My goal for this month is to work on 3 UFO's - see my previous post - but I have one zillion excuses not to work on them - LOL! It's a long time since I made a bag... I've been looking...

Tags: Tablecloths And Runners, PSQ, Bags, WIPs

Astrid ― 7 weeks 1 day ago

UFO's - My goal for April 2013

UFO's - My goal for April 2013

Grandma's Red Needle ― It's time for putting up my goals for April. UFO #1I can't remember why I put this one aside... It is quilted and ready for the binding.I have fabric for the binding, just ready to go! :) UFO #2...is similar to the one above, but slightly bigger. ...

Tags: PSQ, Quilts, WIPs, Baby Quilts

Astrid ― 7 weeks 3 days ago

UFO's and another finish - March 2013

UFO's and another finish - March 2013

Grandma's Red Needle ― I hope you all are having a wonderful Easter Sunday! Easter celebrations here in Mauritius isn't that big, but of course there are Easter service in the churches etc. It was supposed to be a wonderful Easter celebration for many people, but it ...

Tags: Pillows, Bags, WIPs, Baby Quilts

Astrid ― 7 weeks 6 days ago

Rustic Retreat - last projects

Rustic Retreat - last projects

Grandma's Red Needle ― Can anyone tell me where the days, weeks and months go?! It feels like it was Christmas and New Year only some days ago and now - 'suddenly' - Easter is here!Since it is already end of March, and I haven't done a blog post for three weeks, it is ...

Tags: Mugrug, Quilts, Pot Holders, Tea Coasters

Astrid ― 8 weeks 6 days ago

Nothing But UFO's - My goal for March

Nothing But UFO's - My goal for March

Grandma's Red Needle ― March is here - already! That means working on more UFO's and of course - NewFO's - in between. :) ∙ My goal for March is to sandwich, thread baste, quilt and finish a Postage Stamp Quilt. This was a Quilt-Along in this group last year. As ...

Tags: PSQ, Mugrug, WIPs, Baby Quilts

Astrid ― 11 weeks 6 days ago

Some NewFO finishes in February

Some NewFO finishes in February

Grandma's Red Needle ― Those of you who read my blog regularly, know that we have had a lot of rain this month. Then we had two sunny days and guess what happened yesterday; rain in the morning! Yesterday I started working in our 'jungle' garden early, to avoid the heat...

Tags: Tablecloths And Runners, Weather, EQ7, Baby Quilts, Tea Cozy

Astrid ― 12 weeks ago

Nothing but UFO's in 2013 - February Update

Nothing but UFO's in 2013 - February Update

Grandma's Red Needle ― It's that time again; UFO update for February. ∙ At the beginning of February I linked up to A Passion for Applique and here are the three UFO's I wanted to work on. ∙ Well, I think I should start with the one I did not manage to...

Tags: Quilts, Weather, WIPs, NYB, Pets

Astrid ― 12 weeks ago

Devils or bad Gods in the air??

Devils or bad Gods in the air??

Grandma's Red Needle ― I'm quite sure there's something in the air this week or even this month! Don't know what the weather-God is up too; it has been raining almost every day this month! No doubt we are into the rainy- and cyclone season. Prediction for the next three...

Tags: Weather, WIPs, Pets

Astrid ― 13 weeks ago

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