Debra K
dlking58.bsky.social
Debra K
@dlking58.bsky.social
@tranquilstitching on Instagram

Hopeful liberal. Federal Retiree. Mom of 3 confident & successful women. Gardener, watercolor student, quilter & crafter. A bit snarky when needed, which seems often these days. New Orleans.
Like this asshole in Kenner, Louisiana yesterday.
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is my most recent book purchase. I got it from a small book seller online.

So far, I’m really enjoying it
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
That’s a great idea. I always use one of these when threading hand needles. Couldn’t do without it.
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I just finished a quilt made from my late dad’s shirts. He’s been gone a little over three.
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Well, wish me luck! I’ve decided to teach myself how to sew from a pattern. I’ve been reading the instructions, I’ve traced the pieces onto tracing paper, and now I’m just going to lay it all out and think about it before I start cutting.

I’m probably gonna start by making a muslin.

#Sewing
November 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This was just a fun little project and a nice scrap buster. I already had everything on hand.

#Sewing
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I think our society is in a very weird place when this is a Christmas ornament. 🤔😂
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Oh no! I guess this woodcut art at my mom’s assisted living facility must have fallen on me..
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Finally! All the quilting done and the edges trimmed.

I made the binding this evening so almost ready for the final step!

I’m going to make a label for the back and put it on before I start attaching the binding.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
My gardenia blossom today. New Orleans.

#Gardening
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I was there! 😄
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’m quilting while watching The Sopranos.
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My string of tears plant is blooming!

#Gardening
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This is a digitally enhanced photo. Here’s what they really look like
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m still working on the quilt that I’m making from my late father’s shirts. After a bit of a setback and redoing a large part of it, I’m finally back on track.

I’ve been watching the Sopranos while I sew this 😂
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Update! I finally got it all put back together and put the border on. The size is about 75 x 45
November 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
They also had some pretty impressive Mardi Gras headpieces that people had donated, obviously these were not part of the $20

RikRack is a great place to check out. 321 Burgundy.

#NOLASky
November 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It was a lot of cool stuff at the sale. There was an entire rack of tuxedos and all different sizes, Mardi Gras costumes, and gowns. Here in New Orleans, people ate this stuff up.

#NOLASky #Recycle #upCycle #Reuse
November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM