Daily Update - January 30, 2022
From now on, any newsletter page that is one year old or older will no longer be on the site. In other words, Newsletters will stay on the site for 1 year.
Just Plain Fun has been On Line Since January, 1997!! That is just over 25 years!
Here is a link to the Way Back Machine that shows what my very first website looked like way back then! It has paper beads! The way back machine took it's first snapshot of my web site on October 16, 1997. It is just a shell of what it actually used to look like but I thought you might be interested in knowing I have been on line for a very long time and plan to be here until I cannot work anymore. This is my full time job. This is how I make my living.
https://web.archive.org/web/19971016093254/http://www.somtel.com/~jbolduc/What am I Doing?
I am working on a series of Quilt Block Videos done in the Quilt as You Piece method. When I am done, there should be 30 quilt blocks that I will then put together with sashing in between the blocks. I do plan to make a video of putting the quilt together. This is the primary way I make quilts.
The quilt in the photo is the front of the quilt block, the back is the same pattern, just different fabrics. The patterns and materials list are on the site as well, the same day I post the video I make for each block. The very first block, Five Strip Rail Fence is free for everyone, no points needed and no membership needed. Most of the rest of the blocks for this quilt will be for Members. You can get them with points or for $1.99 each or as a Gold member, you will not need to redeem points or pay anything for the PDF files.
Oh My Goodness! I just ordered an Accuquilt Go Big Electric Die cutter! There will be an unboxing video when I get it. I have big quilting plans in the future. If you are interested in knowing about the Accuquilt die cutting system, you can check it out at this link: Accuquilt Web Site. This is a referral link. If you buy anything at their web site, with this link, you will get 20% off of your purchase and I get a discount as well!
Featured Pattern
This pattern is Free on January 30th only.
This boutique box is fairly fast and easy to make and is a good pattern to use when you want to practice working on cluster stitches.
Striped Clusters Boutique Box Cover
Featured Bead Sheet
This bead sheet is Always Free.
This sheet may be familiar to another one I have done but it is different. You can combine beads made with this bead sheet with white, red, orange, yellow or black beads for a really striking effect in any piece of jewelry.
Orange Flame Kaleidoscope
Recent Video
Recent Addition!
This is the 23rd quilt block tutorial in a series on how to make quilt blocks using the new Quilt as You Piece Method.
Eustis Village Block
This Week's Tip
More Moisture Resistant Paper Beads
To coat the inside of your paper beads, and make them a little more moisture resistant, spread a thin layer of glue on the back side of your strips and allow them to dry, before rolling them up. They will still roll up well and the inside of your bead will be protected.
Phrase of the Day
Starching Fabric
Get 1000 Points:
Only 5-6 people out of hundreds are actively claiming points each day. Have any ideas how I can increase this number? What incentives or things would you like to see on the site that will make you want to earn more points? I want to hear from you.
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