Esther's Design Blog: WOW: Mess Making

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

WOW: Mess Making

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays

I can't show you what I'm working on today as it's sample piecing for the new BOM. But I can tell you this, it's not to wait until the big reveal!

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Glenda24 October 2018 at 09:55
LLLLLOL Glenda LLLLOL
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Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué24 October 2018 at 18:52
Ohoh, exciting!!
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Marti Morgan25 October 2018 at 00:47
Can hardly wait, love looking at NEW.
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