tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54637727503997619752024-02-18T18:20:41.492-08:00Sweet Ginger StitchesToyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-28756875536347913132014-01-30T17:01:00.000-08:002014-01-30T17:01:04.989-08:00DQS14 Received!Just wanted to quickly share with you all the mini quilt I received from Amber Crawley of <a href="http://simplelovephotos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simple Love</a>. It is so perfect for me. You all know how much I LOVE Carnaby Street by Pat Bravo, right? Well Amber was so sweet and made me this great little doll quilt using my favorite line as the main fabric. It is so me, and so pink. I love pink! Maybe because I'm a breast cancer survivor. Makes me so happy! Well on with the show:<br />
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She even sent me a sweet little tea towel and some Jelly Belly beans! Thanks Amber! Hopefully, I will get picked to be in the next round too!Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-21517340257403092032014-01-29T00:42:00.002-08:002014-01-31T09:36:21.700-08:00New Sewing Adventures for 2014Oh hello there! I have missed you so much! I know, I have been gone for a while. I took a little break from blogging over the holidays, but now I'm back and boy have I been busy sewing my little heart out. <br />
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First of all, some of you might know that I joined in on the DQS14 (Doll Quilt Swap round 14). I was so excited to be picked as this was my first quilt swap. It was the perfect chance to actually finish another quilt. I know it is a mini, but it's a finish! I only have 4 other quilts waiting to be sandwiched and quilted. Oh well, I will get to them soon hopefully. For now I would like to share my finished DQS14 quilt.<br />
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I also made some dresses for a co-worker for Christmas. I used the Bubblegum Wrap Dress pattern from Craftsy. It is a very well written pattern. I used the Swing Dress add-on for these two dresses. I had the hardest time finding fabric to use for the bias tape to match my fabrics, but my dear hubby came to the rescue. He found the perfect shade of gingerbread gold/bronze. Who knew he would be helping me with my sewing, lol. </div>
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I also made 2 dresses for her daughters for Valentine's Day and a vest for her son. This time I used the Poppy's and Opal's patterns by Create Kids Couture and the vest is Little Lads Vest by Angel Lea. Again, my hubby helped me pick out the perfect fabrics. </div>
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Then I have also made just some random outfits. I'm thinking of opening either an Etsy shop or starting a Facebook Business page. These are just different patterns I have by Create Kids Couture, Amelie and Henri, and Violet Fields Threads. </div>
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Well that's it for now guys and gals. I'm off to bed see as it's 2:30 am and I am worn out. It will be back to the sewing machine in the morning to finish up a couple of deadlines and another outfit. Hope you are having a great 2014 and getting some sewing time in for yourselves. <br />
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Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-84890772834614889342013-11-14T12:53:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.418-08:00Foundation Paper Piecing: A TutorialHello Beautiful! I hope you are having a great week and getting in some crafty time. Today I am bringing you my very first ever tutorial. I have chosen to do this on Foundation Paper Piecing a quilt block. I thought since this months block for my Simply Solids Modern Bee block was a Foundation Paper Piecing block this would make for a great tutorial. I just absolutely love this technique. It makes for perfect lines and points. The blocks are usually very geometric in design and look very clean and sharp when finished. <br /><br />For this tutorial we will be using <a href="http://627handworks.com/2013/04/block-rockn-week-4-icky-thump/" target="_blank">Icky Thump by 627Handworks</a>. You can visit her blog and download the pdf file. You will need to print 4 copies for one block. I have chosen to use Kona White as my background color and am using two prints from the Carnaby Street fabric line by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics. For each of the 4 sections I have cut 2 Kona White 5 inch squares, and 2 each - 2.5 x 7.5 inch strips of the other two fabrics. So now we are ready to get started.<br /><br />First cut out your foundation papers along the dotted line edge.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgiAd_xpMyWcVnA-ZXnIvX4av-gwGCEydZUC-UvN8zJtBE74nJcPdzv7nqK5RvCu0h5_SgGuT3n1PP3bEzylWsGvR2fFxyJiWJLjlPFC4gqzt91MEnsF2WDbqrpxa3PZrsXwxxhZZz-A/s1600/tut1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgiAd_xpMyWcVnA-ZXnIvX4av-gwGCEydZUC-UvN8zJtBE74nJcPdzv7nqK5RvCu0h5_SgGuT3n1PP3bEzylWsGvR2fFxyJiWJLjlPFC4gqzt91MEnsF2WDbqrpxa3PZrsXwxxhZZz-A/s320/tut1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Next fold the paper along each of the lines.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaOaoVlCL-yGaqL78rwBcaM6IJllEcdSEUi4yM981rRdy9MtuqcjY9zGGu-Ds0bN_N8BsOu7QHXveKHSSSgMNoizGZM0ViaWKmVR0sxV-j5MG-iO_Gd3LApTWn4WVvu7PKZN-EFoJaQk/s1600/tut2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaOaoVlCL-yGaqL78rwBcaM6IJllEcdSEUi4yM981rRdy9MtuqcjY9zGGu-Ds0bN_N8BsOu7QHXveKHSSSgMNoizGZM0ViaWKmVR0sxV-j5MG-iO_Gd3LApTWn4WVvu7PKZN-EFoJaQk/s320/tut2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-jVeYBE_n6VYhxfCsEZZT8n-jaWNr8-RuTRLTHcLy3jSZJigQFW743ov-uilYu7XaYRlYDCVZUGVNYKm8TTuXlnvIWxVHr1mM_4xXUhxG3uoyF0lQwFXxoGWxUOtF8dyvYRlPUcobZs/s1600/tut3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-jVeYBE_n6VYhxfCsEZZT8n-jaWNr8-RuTRLTHcLy3jSZJigQFW743ov-uilYu7XaYRlYDCVZUGVNYKm8TTuXlnvIWxVHr1mM_4xXUhxG3uoyF0lQwFXxoGWxUOtF8dyvYRlPUcobZs/s320/tut3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next we are going to lay and pin our first piece in place. If using a print you will want to lay it right side up on the backside of the foundation piece. Pin in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyenLoKAORv5gC1vaa1g6VvjYPFDMz5GcL41R3xIXBAjMqDEnzPgfsle-SC9Gf68o8wjvl4jJKr206L1N4Ks-6NP3DcMIjcTcVsQu8_0XZRveKPEdhVr4QEtZ8AHpjOKv-Ymd7gCvY_Y/s1600/tut4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyenLoKAORv5gC1vaa1g6VvjYPFDMz5GcL41R3xIXBAjMqDEnzPgfsle-SC9Gf68o8wjvl4jJKr206L1N4Ks-6NP3DcMIjcTcVsQu8_0XZRveKPEdhVr4QEtZ8AHpjOKv-Ymd7gCvY_Y/s320/tut4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9n1TYLTNWZvkI9fsJTWLuaj9TdQIRG802-BECSvbMAGeknnOJQBBP6dPeQeSH1TtRZ_RXCWAzCcFuz73GC-IlgF4Lhr765Ke-Ie8IsZXVKpyaQkxZx_HV7NXT-fwpEtMlnPc9B0KKpw/s1600/tut5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9n1TYLTNWZvkI9fsJTWLuaj9TdQIRG802-BECSvbMAGeknnOJQBBP6dPeQeSH1TtRZ_RXCWAzCcFuz73GC-IlgF4Lhr765Ke-Ie8IsZXVKpyaQkxZx_HV7NXT-fwpEtMlnPc9B0KKpw/s320/tut5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then we will fold the foundation paper back along the line between sections 1 and 2. Using a ruler trim fabric to 1/4 inch seam allowance. You will then lay your next stripe of fabric right side down on top of the first fabric lining up the long edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReZLEM7bm5TT5gMZ34nNFz8HhIndqA-DL5Ha1v6Sybr5EF23JYkS8Clugzx1ybIFCO3i8ArB9pL_zIke7FgT_JThefubfFHkDku_I8477lTMQQYmQGLrCulb0uQKn4taXLMW3joIgXBA/s1600/tut6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReZLEM7bm5TT5gMZ34nNFz8HhIndqA-DL5Ha1v6Sybr5EF23JYkS8Clugzx1ybIFCO3i8ArB9pL_zIke7FgT_JThefubfFHkDku_I8477lTMQQYmQGLrCulb0uQKn4taXLMW3joIgXBA/s320/tut6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0r34-Pq-05N2JDDjKvr-A7QGxLOj7lLY_2a0UcW46PV_QuSyexuB1SQQHtSrNamiVgLcPxPmFDWjzPNqljaUOClcJ59yhOz7jKk4euDXjG-HtG4y5t_xcR8c2MGSDkCnHdva76C0frXs/s1600/tut7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0r34-Pq-05N2JDDjKvr-A7QGxLOj7lLY_2a0UcW46PV_QuSyexuB1SQQHtSrNamiVgLcPxPmFDWjzPNqljaUOClcJ59yhOz7jKk4euDXjG-HtG4y5t_xcR8c2MGSDkCnHdva76C0frXs/s320/tut7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13ZmuBlOSQsQ8tIUXo4Wqu8SOt-ouJj7w8Ef4IrmK9I3_2ILPtHUVH6VFdSQDCdqEbj3Qy8pex8HxG-DpMc_WF8geakcXTKA4lMse5ycjA9CDyclt_2przAbFHxjT0Yw-UosArX8DE-I/s1600/tut8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13ZmuBlOSQsQ8tIUXo4Wqu8SOt-ouJj7w8Ef4IrmK9I3_2ILPtHUVH6VFdSQDCdqEbj3Qy8pex8HxG-DpMc_WF8geakcXTKA4lMse5ycjA9CDyclt_2przAbFHxjT0Yw-UosArX8DE-I/s320/tut8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5pKhQnmazvIdHOuxuvXwAg3CWfCnK9989DI8dQtsCos3BSZmGLNbziXDfSxJgp7Z5Yrqj5FKCK-oJHmFmtxBqKGXL_4OZ8JILQsyoco_ophuXm4_w0VKBF4s2wL3kIe6t9egBEjUzig/s1600/tut9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5pKhQnmazvIdHOuxuvXwAg3CWfCnK9989DI8dQtsCos3BSZmGLNbziXDfSxJgp7Z5Yrqj5FKCK-oJHmFmtxBqKGXL_4OZ8JILQsyoco_ophuXm4_w0VKBF4s2wL3kIe6t9egBEjUzig/s320/tut9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now stitch along the line between sections 1 and 2, making sure to stay on the black line and using a short stitch length (this would be about 1.5 on most newer machines). The short stitch length will make it easy to pull the paper pieces off at the end. Once you have stitched on the line finger press the strip back. Do not use an iron as the fabric can easily get distorted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLD5iEBLjuc_jhrsjXnQuBc-rmeT5f0wGzG54WvP95YEmNcVUFfxYAB-XR-zRPyOD5U_bHdnlrt3YqwJM76dSyCalhwX03CBD2a84hDnbKAsqYjVgew5xkWkdj5slaFCvYOrZr0G3fnI/s1600/tut10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLD5iEBLjuc_jhrsjXnQuBc-rmeT5f0wGzG54WvP95YEmNcVUFfxYAB-XR-zRPyOD5U_bHdnlrt3YqwJM76dSyCalhwX03CBD2a84hDnbKAsqYjVgew5xkWkdj5slaFCvYOrZr0G3fnI/s320/tut10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVG7JuL9CBJRS7kVQ2gXSxGI2j3K6v4jmmcCLoyWKA4uEwXQxVwKEGmZi8TQ1qRDUz_Ma2o0GFFmQMX68oPX3cpOntx8gReu52EkDaTZSRNBMALklDfSfwAPFk0_xEwx3aSTdPdygciY8/s1600/tut11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once you have sewn on all the pieces, turn the square over and trim the edges.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFbfaa4hbiOCUusDelo9YmACSt4YXR5gMmxY_15wSjZjWfif0c4ZSL3XRCsikBKaa3RfoNWwiIQEZsj9rl0-BJ06ScFXoNYZIdrtqySolBVCzIZkmEE-CIAO1BfPsdepFCmvPH1VrCr0/s1600/tut24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFbfaa4hbiOCUusDelo9YmACSt4YXR5gMmxY_15wSjZjWfif0c4ZSL3XRCsikBKaa3RfoNWwiIQEZsj9rl0-BJ06ScFXoNYZIdrtqySolBVCzIZkmEE-CIAO1BfPsdepFCmvPH1VrCr0/s320/tut24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, sew your squares together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There you have it, easy peasy. I hope this will become a regular part of your quilting. It is really enjoyable and once you get the steps down it will become second nature to you. I bet you will even try your hand at designing your own pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is another quilt I am working on that started with a Foundation Paper Piecing pattern. I used <a href="http://www.sewwhatsherlock.com/the-conversion-project-ice-star-with-free-downloadable-pattern/" target="_blank">Ice Star by Sarah Bailey</a> and more Carnaby Street fabrics by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5gqVqCYzDnG3q_1H37jotnmJha_oP7OIOFb_uYca0wSfF35kZOHqzphr7CzNKUybGmXP2G19lZV6T0u-cnHk488WoUnZr1klvAHD9qdhMYCGIsWlcNolVNucAq0-iNhyphenhyphenIa3AePRuAdw/s1600/IMG_20130828_160157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5gqVqCYzDnG3q_1H37jotnmJha_oP7OIOFb_uYca0wSfF35kZOHqzphr7CzNKUybGmXP2G19lZV6T0u-cnHk488WoUnZr1klvAHD9qdhMYCGIsWlcNolVNucAq0-iNhyphenhyphenIa3AePRuAdw/s320/IMG_20130828_160157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that's it for today. 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Let me just start with the fact that I normally work Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week. I am in the medical field so those are 12 hour shifts. I never get to go out on Friday or Saturday nights for obvious reasons. But the weekend of the Houston International Quilt Festival is something special. I happens to coincide with the Lone Star Bike Rally each year. So I requested to be off for this last weekend 3 months in advance. I look forward to this specific weekend all year long. It is the one weekend that my hubby and I share both our interest with each other and spend the whole time together, without children. That never happens either. <br /><br />We started out the weekend in Galveston at the Lone Star Bike Rally. I just love looking at all the custom motorcycles, listening to some good country and rock music, and having a nice ice cold beer or two or three. This year we meet up with two of my brother-in-laws and my sister-in-law. 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It was awesome, and awe inspiring. The talent shown at the Houston International Quilt Festival is just amazing. I can only dream of having a quarter of the talent these quilters have. I also met a couple of the lovely ladies that I follow on Instagram including Cristy Fincher (cristycreates) of Sewmuchlikemom.com , Mary Williams (maquilts1), and Heather Grant (monderndayquilts). They were all so sweet and I look forward to seeing them again at other quilting events. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope that next year I will be able to attend Quilt Market instead of Festival, if I ever get my business going. Right now that only includes selling to my co-workers. They sure make a girl feel awesome and loved. It's always nice when other want to buy things you make. So while I work on my skills, let me show you some of the gorgeous quilts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMK8lZwtps90tTA9-Hbxwk5UkviW8STY6NCedy-YQB4G2avJBXYjC5gKt-7WcouTmiBlIYmGAmvi8HrFPO0Y6zFETxOJ7TSz_Mq7hffbCls0cSGBO3vj3FMzRVula-7T9y3C8MxPrDDLA/s1600/20131103_140428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMK8lZwtps90tTA9-Hbxwk5UkviW8STY6NCedy-YQB4G2avJBXYjC5gKt-7WcouTmiBlIYmGAmvi8HrFPO0Y6zFETxOJ7TSz_Mq7hffbCls0cSGBO3vj3FMzRVula-7T9y3C8MxPrDDLA/s320/20131103_140428.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alice's Kitchen by Miki Murakami</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFiqTkirz-9yK4kk4Y5O2DOleKrtp1GMGEjbyeRF6Y2epna1XJ4KU0mo8H2AIYLbIWatowvk8y4Kbtfwi1V9mW50ApQYnNuZn250FKHMfgRcOurDpBivybcRURX2q6PR8YwZVwodVHqk/s1600/20131103_141106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFiqTkirz-9yK4kk4Y5O2DOleKrtp1GMGEjbyeRF6Y2epna1XJ4KU0mo8H2AIYLbIWatowvk8y4Kbtfwi1V9mW50ApQYnNuZn250FKHMfgRcOurDpBivybcRURX2q6PR8YwZVwodVHqk/s320/20131103_141106.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Great Barrier Reef by Miki Murakami</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6W4ii8hlorO6di5eHOPzla53NvqritfI3H16eQ-H668a14ug9nSnlKaN2OHdoMnd99K2cmpOPyLrQzTLsq5TM6CF5hKjB1CvQLfDeI6JIQ1nL6OnGiffmcSyzv28apN2YJoRQatdTcQ/s1600/20131103_141152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6W4ii8hlorO6di5eHOPzla53NvqritfI3H16eQ-H668a14ug9nSnlKaN2OHdoMnd99K2cmpOPyLrQzTLsq5TM6CF5hKjB1CvQLfDeI6JIQ1nL6OnGiffmcSyzv28apN2YJoRQatdTcQ/s320/20131103_141152.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Believe II by Reiko Nobata</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax7Jn6VZqcgpDiJhBnx5vBm_TvHAnaNPuhun5fwja8Fphh5JydcJRu9mmQXzbpEUE1WkdAiHvMEVwTvQXZIz3dSPdDSI_70hbuGITn_Iv33KrNyR4G47iwRoItu4uH7J7doV5bUVIO0k/s1600/20131103_141715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax7Jn6VZqcgpDiJhBnx5vBm_TvHAnaNPuhun5fwja8Fphh5JydcJRu9mmQXzbpEUE1WkdAiHvMEVwTvQXZIz3dSPdDSI_70hbuGITn_Iv33KrNyR4G47iwRoItu4uH7J7doV5bUVIO0k/s320/20131103_141715.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jack by Sandy Curran</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLawDe1qkg0_dG8QhntcevsQ87uOIvNGtMJx6H6Iwovk5LIHLZDSjI4d7JJfNy1ddo_K224Lix7uNYN_9wtM_5JcOO1ufPk-uyJoWngaSnzJlPG84rBy4egjvgIRVh8GfvQn-DTEvqs4E/s1600/20131103_141939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLawDe1qkg0_dG8QhntcevsQ87uOIvNGtMJx6H6Iwovk5LIHLZDSjI4d7JJfNy1ddo_K224Lix7uNYN_9wtM_5JcOO1ufPk-uyJoWngaSnzJlPG84rBy4egjvgIRVh8GfvQn-DTEvqs4E/s320/20131103_141939.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Together in a Friendship World by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Geta Grama and Quilt.Ro Group</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIpR61w-JP461ylTPX71AqVT6EHynW4c2qDtCgnQdGcl_3ReyEwegOPC98bD0OMPzkSmdN4ki-BPdwzpiDv8xQc29TL6EbIcho8mxvgW6JWdZ1dkaISuxnkBOa5qEiS6b7e7VqsbErEs/s320/20131103_143548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sushi Surprise (place setting quilt)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are just a drop in the bucket of all the quilts in the show. As you can tell, my eye is really drawn toward the modern art quilts. I just love the creativity of these quilts and can only dream of ever being this talented. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> And now a little share of what I have been working on. I am working on a baby quilt that I am designing. I just need to grab some more of the green paisley print from the Scrumptious line by Bonnie and Camille to finish the top and bottom borders. I'm thinking of using one of the larger floral prints for the backing and doing a scrappy binding. I am working on writing up the pattern to sell. Please let me know what you think about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSMfAGM5xyw3SHhNxQdJ0oMR0hqE_9seDXXPMI-o2Ne_fX9aOd5-yo6btNWUUM16hnqZyQ1Ub6Z0mji5KOfec38BEh3-SG-N7IGpvkrA-4R8bKYFC3YHf63y2cdPJfyec-LmUojQ32HE/s1600/IMG_20131106_164225%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEDZgjcHrDOXD2Bvyc0xgN1x3VbWnfu-ASK3h8pBFeqM0eMCYHMNZJbg5uG8Fq8FvHvgp5k1y-Ip_CsRi4wDFRl0SQ6KZ6bny-yc1I5ujsKi0h-puGFd43jFYKAjPZUGXZnbNlKBr5Q0/s1600/IMG_20131106_164515%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEDZgjcHrDOXD2Bvyc0xgN1x3VbWnfu-ASK3h8pBFeqM0eMCYHMNZJbg5uG8Fq8FvHvgp5k1y-Ip_CsRi4wDFRl0SQ6KZ6bny-yc1I5ujsKi0h-puGFd43jFYKAjPZUGXZnbNlKBr5Q0/s320/IMG_20131106_164515%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I used some of my scraps to make these Christmas ornaments. I think I am going to add some white or iridescent glitter and either a bow or some feather boa trim to the tops.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9h7kap2w8maPHGkcchwIxdYjHawmL0jftsxKOpu6iiAtoAIYohuW6YsS5KL0GaQxVJy0CsaE1D_oIhCgQXonL7jQQiD3wr-WS6Rm1DsSpUUQT1ZEjAW6TwtoQwUrU9RlvArA6fd9i9TE/s1600/IMG_20131106_145901%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9h7kap2w8maPHGkcchwIxdYjHawmL0jftsxKOpu6iiAtoAIYohuW6YsS5KL0GaQxVJy0CsaE1D_oIhCgQXonL7jQQiD3wr-WS6Rm1DsSpUUQT1ZEjAW6TwtoQwUrU9RlvArA6fd9i9TE/s320/IMG_20131106_145901%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made this cute little <a href="http://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/2013/07/hang-it-charge-it-a-pocket-for-your-phone.html" target="_blank">Hang It Charge It</a> phone sleeve. I thought what an awesome idea. These are meant to be used when you have a plug but no table to set the phone on. Now it doesn't have to lay on the floor where someone might step on it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdYoBMO0mxiLHVN48hPAO0BlixX2MZZlwqNQoFxJdT65pDpkXeRkYuGzd1Ku7PwMUKGlO2PUdjBzvN9mbp9BPHUVmImRgTSQsFw8NmnfNkcVeLeZ1CbQ_nL7JQ5ZjiIJkjE2bzY-nWoc/s1600/IMG_20131101_221428%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdYoBMO0mxiLHVN48hPAO0BlixX2MZZlwqNQoFxJdT65pDpkXeRkYuGzd1Ku7PwMUKGlO2PUdjBzvN9mbp9BPHUVmImRgTSQsFw8NmnfNkcVeLeZ1CbQ_nL7JQ5ZjiIJkjE2bzY-nWoc/s320/IMG_20131101_221428%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And one more zipper pouch made for a customer. Don't you just love the fussy cut in the front?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWORpIHeYL8Lo4qT76BQMYbdUq_RjppPP9a4LxZY4lvLUdozhpzZntzXScvHmkEdCr8CTaAduT031SWFtgGW527b6dDxoWpbTNSnxAqDKrfh1jtZRupA1379pyM9gMiVC4eJbLYxF74ck/s1600/IMG_20131101_174241%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWORpIHeYL8Lo4qT76BQMYbdUq_RjppPP9a4LxZY4lvLUdozhpzZntzXScvHmkEdCr8CTaAduT031SWFtgGW527b6dDxoWpbTNSnxAqDKrfh1jtZRupA1379pyM9gMiVC4eJbLYxF74ck/s320/IMG_20131101_174241%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Well that was my weekend. It was great. I can't wait to get to do it all again next year! Have a crafty kind of day!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Linking up to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homemadeginger.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa5lmYpu3sysUYe9vs6_VJPbK3aMcOzeJzHuR7Gq2Uegy9fHHT4h3Ehkj5yEpHyUVm48juW9mADSYz9LspHIy4E7VIR8LPbAXbe9-35eN8YKwbig9HmtLYEws6CiC9lZkEyyWTF99pr0/s1600/gingerjamboree.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZWzU4qIoSv7CHocCRltdYRMCr1jWZU3tM12aNBfTcuEvaG_m-XZG8sI6215nAkkYwXwR4M9q18Tvqhh_KGUCLKj3I9l1jUS04iczMgE07wvQzM8lV0rJiQkuVc_XOQXlcBe5rwKvi6w/s1600/tgiff-button-blog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://prettybobbins.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="http://prettybobbins.com/" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMrvVMIQVXX1Jh4A78q2KT7M-wCxykGUeR9AALjnGKr5ki4TtahjqX9rogYVA5zR5w99i3dghpywTflwEJ6asxejKo3xwKi7Qtq29lsaiZw3mIOn5MshGfcQjonY_ok18E8Ys_e6uSaY/s1600/i-quilt-blog-button.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/search/label/LAFF"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaSLWU-nk8JMFo-zXtoL_fWMChFmBrmwFE_RDNKT0UAAROBxkvjTk5gnNgSgYAOHrwOWIq-nDilqH3NLA1aUagte_WWXtNm9ctCZa0dH0TZgIb_70nwL4CSdhoSUdRp4ePMVFQJ4qBBrf/s1600/Button_Friday2_Resized.png" width="120" /></a></center><center> </center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CrazyMomQuilts</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-10414602064565508192013-10-15T16:44:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.445-08:00Finish It Up 2013I thought I would share today some of my recent finishes. I have been taking some time to work on lots of different projects. I've been in a kind of "do what moves you" kind of mood with my sewing lately. I have really enjoyed making some free projects from around the web. Please join me at the end of this post in my first ever link up party!<br /><br />First up is a quilt top using Tim Holtz's Eclectic Elements fabric by Coats & Clark. The pattern is "Time Flies" quilt. You can find the post and instructions <a href="http://www.sew4home.com/projects/bed-linens/eclectic-elements-tim-holtz-coats-time-flies-quilt" target="_blank">here</a>. It was super easy and super quick to complete. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzVv54TKYAqGKZb1bSYfZ57Qu1wMY1IqzZ4IpjSv44fvks3qIgPNHcmV88b-hL3r8ey76P6A5G5dJ5ziSYzNFQ__u34MqJshyphenhyphenjCt6mZ6xFYUGDXCmRyHKfzQq6akXj68ylYNk4cyX62k/s1600/timefliesquilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQzVv54TKYAqGKZb1bSYfZ57Qu1wMY1IqzZ4IpjSv44fvks3qIgPNHcmV88b-hL3r8ey76P6A5G5dJ5ziSYzNFQ__u34MqJshyphenhyphenjCt6mZ6xFYUGDXCmRyHKfzQq6akXj68ylYNk4cyX62k/s640/timefliesquilt.jpg" width="582" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a pouch and a purse from this fabric. The pouch is a "Susie Zippered Pouch" pattern by Pattydoo. This video tutorial is available on You Tube. The purse is a larger version of the pouch with a shoulder strap attached. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YTHeUS_ZR2LA9Z8HFt7r7TOtl4GqngIxeyKq5LsUJ0eaycSJ4dWfbf7OsuMy6pThTwHuwx1OZIomYb-ClrrOiOnjnV37oEhqME3BfWnyNIj0RliOtREkMV7GiiZgCgPUViLm0VnhoKg/s1600/eepouch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YTHeUS_ZR2LA9Z8HFt7r7TOtl4GqngIxeyKq5LsUJ0eaycSJ4dWfbf7OsuMy6pThTwHuwx1OZIomYb-ClrrOiOnjnV37oEhqME3BfWnyNIj0RliOtREkMV7GiiZgCgPUViLm0VnhoKg/s320/eepouch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeDB2skMGz-eOcxRSssl64gNyz-PzebWyM3zmpcUYFEyuHoc_SwUsJLsAB0ErF1qRojWXZxcD-mM2KHDRbw19G40skH6aHJUlGSO-37OdGeFoZvNAm6nUUIavdDPETD0mgnaa9F_2uZc/s1600/eepurse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeDB2skMGz-eOcxRSssl64gNyz-PzebWyM3zmpcUYFEyuHoc_SwUsJLsAB0ErF1qRojWXZxcD-mM2KHDRbw19G40skH6aHJUlGSO-37OdGeFoZvNAm6nUUIavdDPETD0mgnaa9F_2uZc/s320/eepurse.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made another pouch with my Ruby scraps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZ_OEJvH7zJb1IcbLZesfnoIsvFMFr_47aflwMeKa3e9UIiGLJW0EfxlJ5jfq9t9-Kx6JpC16Fh6T7K2YtkfUEI_g5p5T7svC1nEGBQB0UmISG9J9BjtmPQnUv7Y9hyDFsi5vQbeVILo/s1600/IMG_20131002_151541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZ_OEJvH7zJb1IcbLZesfnoIsvFMFr_47aflwMeKa3e9UIiGLJW0EfxlJ5jfq9t9-Kx6JpC16Fh6T7K2YtkfUEI_g5p5T7svC1nEGBQB0UmISG9J9BjtmPQnUv7Y9hyDFsi5vQbeVILo/s320/IMG_20131002_151541.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I decided to take a block I made a while back and sew up another pouch. I am a little addicted to pouches lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL4SXnifC446s7As5hlVk02kK166eL96FOYTJ1g2EKHvGEcJETy-nZ8Ne8XpInYL85Axr73999DEXf7cLDo2zZiI6kxUVoyx4wguQeAMfInXm_bLSOurn20SB0CkllfwU9JZGKlXCxDk/s1600/scpouch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBL4SXnifC446s7As5hlVk02kK166eL96FOYTJ1g2EKHvGEcJETy-nZ8Ne8XpInYL85Axr73999DEXf7cLDo2zZiI6kxUVoyx4wguQeAMfInXm_bLSOurn20SB0CkllfwU9JZGKlXCxDk/s320/scpouch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then made a "Half Tote" using fat quarters of Honeysweet. I just love the colors in this line. I found the pattern for this bag <a href="http://cicadadaydream.blogspot.com/2011/10/half-tote-project-fat-quarter-friendly.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGHdM8vq6w2_Mx9Xypv298HHutaVU5PXDe9wp4vNXo4XMEYf72qx3bDYzjqnocQhuMGvH_oeaePG6Li3NFm_LzJD5_UjKD7JkqT2Kwzg_EJOdHKLCcbP8e86oD0X4jNfaXg_MNRTs8Dg/s1600/halftote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGHdM8vq6w2_Mx9Xypv298HHutaVU5PXDe9wp4vNXo4XMEYf72qx3bDYzjqnocQhuMGvH_oeaePG6Li3NFm_LzJD5_UjKD7JkqT2Kwzg_EJOdHKLCcbP8e86oD0X4jNfaXg_MNRTs8Dg/s320/halftote.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made some Dresden plates using Carnaby Street by Pat Bravo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKSqyBFog453UHvzAG2Gd7Q1Mx27QiMhxAtsyj_GxZbdeM9n85A3lMo126MhnH3RBaKlBPn28BoaOAGvVWvYRG1B2S_tPR_029NGjvly0FGFUC-RFuiRNtZeWShHudpd51fCjnQhkoRI/s1600/csdresdenplate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKSqyBFog453UHvzAG2Gd7Q1Mx27QiMhxAtsyj_GxZbdeM9n85A3lMo126MhnH3RBaKlBPn28BoaOAGvVWvYRG1B2S_tPR_029NGjvly0FGFUC-RFuiRNtZeWShHudpd51fCjnQhkoRI/s320/csdresdenplate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last but not least of my news is that a friend from work gave me a vintage Singer 185k sewing machine. It runs like a dream. I hope to put it to good use. Isn't she a beauty? I love her so much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQVeM7lz9j9CGdZvhpdppnLf4yXg9UNHd1YqPNCPSxp6N69_XQt0bbwpME8wQHwDM3wvJ13h1AYt0HX5_RJHAD8WeikzQd4PbtO-mO0XUwLzeRUA0geH5BVKX8Bhbm9PVLd_EXVMQzcQ/s1600/vintagesinger185k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQVeM7lz9j9CGdZvhpdppnLf4yXg9UNHd1YqPNCPSxp6N69_XQt0bbwpME8wQHwDM3wvJ13h1AYt0HX5_RJHAD8WeikzQd4PbtO-mO0XUwLzeRUA0geH5BVKX8Bhbm9PVLd_EXVMQzcQ/s320/vintagesinger185k.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am also gearing up for Fall Quilt Festival here in Houston. I am so excited to be off work that whole weekend. Let me know if you will be there. I would love to meet you. I really wish I was going to market too, but I don't have a business at this time. Maybe next year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homemadeginger.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa5lmYpu3sysUYe9vs6_VJPbK3aMcOzeJzHuR7Gq2Uegy9fHHT4h3Ehkj5yEpHyUVm48juW9mADSYz9LspHIy4E7VIR8LPbAXbe9-35eN8YKwbig9HmtLYEws6CiC9lZkEyyWTF99pr0/s1600/gingerjamboree.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltmatters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZWzU4qIoSv7CHocCRltdYRMCr1jWZU3tM12aNBfTcuEvaG_m-XZG8sI6215nAkkYwXwR4M9q18Tvqhh_KGUCLKj3I9l1jUS04iczMgE07wvQzM8lV0rJiQkuVc_XOQXlcBe5rwKvi6w/s1600/tgiff-button-blog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> CrazyMomQuilts.Blogspot.com </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">prettybobbins.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">richardquilts.blogspot.com</div><!-- start InLinkz script --> <script type="text/javascript">document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=329908&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>'); </script> <!-- end InLinkz script -->Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-63545065151570529112013-09-10T20:30:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.462-08:00Bad, Bad Blogger!Oh how I have missed you. All of you. Life has been very busy with work lately and I have been a very bad, bad blogger. I apologize for neglecting you. But today I am back!<br /><br />I haven't finished much lately, but I have started a new quilt top. I have to say first off that I am a HUGH fan of Pat Bravo's fabrics, especially Carnaby Street. I have made my self a blouse and renewed a couple of end tables with it. I am now working on a quilt to go with the end tables to redecorate my living room.<br /><br />The pattern for the center star block is named Ice Star and wad designed by Sarah Bailey over at <a href="http://www.sewwhatsherlock.com/" target="_blank">SewWhatSherlock</a>. It is a free paper piecing download and it is beautiful. The finished block measures 24 inches square and is striking! So here is my progression so far:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc-4irpVps7KIwIUPt6w_kTQ8bzrY1uvs2JN2du2yRZpYUPCdo4mnSol7UDiEBPhjZRPFXgS5tax6zXDRYWP-XLq4I_VUoKAXIeYTxegUog7A79IR7zV48HSFCRqrI0wTvQ8kLRbUd6E/s1600/IMG_20130822_223913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc-4irpVps7KIwIUPt6w_kTQ8bzrY1uvs2JN2du2yRZpYUPCdo4mnSol7UDiEBPhjZRPFXgS5tax6zXDRYWP-XLq4I_VUoKAXIeYTxegUog7A79IR7zV48HSFCRqrI0wTvQ8kLRbUd6E/s320/IMG_20130822_223913.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3Ks6yMRsJ5BgsRtoi05JAViTh0ineGHFOpHbzm_VwX7kTpZlY_wNep5icMGM4qPqleFa4ScVcOY5TNSsyhUv77_u1nmkay1CSKa3QVGgiDvAJJrs9tHnDPaXknR1UhZ72VXyMHmUCxA/s1600/IMG_20130828_160157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3Ks6yMRsJ5BgsRtoi05JAViTh0ineGHFOpHbzm_VwX7kTpZlY_wNep5icMGM4qPqleFa4ScVcOY5TNSsyhUv77_u1nmkay1CSKa3QVGgiDvAJJrs9tHnDPaXknR1UhZ72VXyMHmUCxA/s320/IMG_20130828_160157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2iJlJsljmHerpVunE6Z4NbHtDFrmwUnqMhDWLLGhcTfVMSNgaTLdo1McRCUPPn8l_hlvT2ioD5Ed4KNzf6Qd1LVEoTolKugDWpGcBf85boqjX5LUzHyEaup02TwSK7w5qiZwKWav6IY/s1600/IMG_20130903_171357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2iJlJsljmHerpVunE6Z4NbHtDFrmwUnqMhDWLLGhcTfVMSNgaTLdo1McRCUPPn8l_hlvT2ioD5Ed4KNzf6Qd1LVEoTolKugDWpGcBf85boqjX5LUzHyEaup02TwSK7w5qiZwKWav6IY/s320/IMG_20130903_171357.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, I am going to add 3/4 Dresden plates to the corners of the white border. I don't know what will be added after that. I am letting this top grow as it comes to me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have finished some crochet projects lately. I made myself some boot cuffs for this winter. I love them and just hope it get cold enough this winter here in Texas to actually wear them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxg1CNm0j-926VEOikjGO6VJTo-m_4XMwlw9NyiR0xQjURNqIqPGcSswcFQfGO00zueZtNu1n8Mr8xhdxl3zUxshyphenhyphenO75nBFszbgvXRHhoH-FzOfDiImjNDzWOENW9U8YDiKMNYWEn1OyE/s1600/IMG_20130830_224014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxg1CNm0j-926VEOikjGO6VJTo-m_4XMwlw9NyiR0xQjURNqIqPGcSswcFQfGO00zueZtNu1n8Mr8xhdxl3zUxshyphenhyphenO75nBFszbgvXRHhoH-FzOfDiImjNDzWOENW9U8YDiKMNYWEn1OyE/s320/IMG_20130830_224014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a mermaid tail as a picture prop for a future granddaughter. No, my daughter is not expecting at this time, but she did ask me to make it for that "one day". So I got right on it of course. You can't tell that I almost can't wait to be a grandmother, again, can you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiPUmu2Aagl9Fq707vgwMVh5rV1LfzgDwnKEb6ywc5Ca9Q9MqCSc-qu1idbY1_ZXGDUI4Di6mw6dG8OnusriHEZ7sO1A3KKbh_bH7TyTZjIXz9xd6RYZfF2my_zzIPa8vKB29VGv7v7w/s1600/IMG_20130904_165806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiPUmu2Aagl9Fq707vgwMVh5rV1LfzgDwnKEb6ywc5Ca9Q9MqCSc-qu1idbY1_ZXGDUI4Di6mw6dG8OnusriHEZ7sO1A3KKbh_bH7TyTZjIXz9xd6RYZfF2my_zzIPa8vKB29VGv7v7w/s320/IMG_20130904_165806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, that's about all I have for today. Thanks for stopping by my little part of the web.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-15597333140261022002013-08-01T19:47:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.473-08:00A Finally Friday Finish!Finally. Yes I said finally. I finished. What did I finish you ask? My daughters Christmas present. The one from last year. I am so happy to have this lingering project done.<br /><br />I stated on this quilt before Thanksgiving last year. It is my first pieced quilt. It was a lot of work, more than I thought it would be at the time. But I am so glad I did it. I LOVE it so much. I even decided to try my hand at hand binding a quilt. Can I just say, I will not fight with my machine anymore to finish off my binding. Ever! I used to think you gals were crazy for thinking it was cathartic, but now I understand. It is soothing to the spirit. It is relaxing. And it let me spend a couple of hours sitting, talking with my son. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWy9XSq12eNOmPsXAMcWAEOdo8XsVqdGT1AkKLXX10m1OzTiCuqFCcmOxrzYHnsjIANwyPM21zcJmQ86sSSGglbK9PDCYJHsfGp2HVTuiwzmriVZId74EKdH0L6rKKKz03GeL27ozdYqA/s1600/IMG_20130730_185249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWy9XSq12eNOmPsXAMcWAEOdo8XsVqdGT1AkKLXX10m1OzTiCuqFCcmOxrzYHnsjIANwyPM21zcJmQ86sSSGglbK9PDCYJHsfGp2HVTuiwzmriVZId74EKdH0L6rKKKz03GeL27ozdYqA/s320/IMG_20130730_185249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyhvwbx81L9ky5GtdAC9ARv5zDSjBxF-vKtCmbHPixmbtmDmcRapZ8uM0PsoBfCZgl2AUYQQ1_6Nv7Gk9b_D0otkqRRdAPzCjm53vZA5R0-qZi30f7Bb_ixGLpNaizcArEv4jVQDAWUw/s1600/IMG_20130730_185519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyhvwbx81L9ky5GtdAC9ARv5zDSjBxF-vKtCmbHPixmbtmDmcRapZ8uM0PsoBfCZgl2AUYQQ1_6Nv7Gk9b_D0otkqRRdAPzCjm53vZA5R0-qZi30f7Bb_ixGLpNaizcArEv4jVQDAWUw/s320/IMG_20130730_185519.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLKbSAFqKuLVK9JdpDwkgm_D0bRVbXM5oyGBBPjFju9PfWlDaD3U3hMyM-9Gtq0krV90v-c3pIefowe5eXVi9HbCfGlayQH9jYDjY60yFqyDRdqLyPag-HzsTIEajADsx7OABdhDw28g/s1600/20130730_193218.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLKbSAFqKuLVK9JdpDwkgm_D0bRVbXM5oyGBBPjFju9PfWlDaD3U3hMyM-9Gtq0krV90v-c3pIefowe5eXVi9HbCfGlayQH9jYDjY60yFqyDRdqLyPag-HzsTIEajADsx7OABdhDw28g/s320/20130730_193218.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNazN4ktY5eYPRKVxo_VJhdZJry5VWBsaqwtFQmiPzSDOahbBnBAefWToxcll5CK2LMvI_H2sQLoEuSgqnbx1BHlNk6_bx-HYpTxxasVqMqe914bZbhh4S0AgXmS3Qt7aHSQKAt8rFINw/s1600/20130730_193231.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNazN4ktY5eYPRKVxo_VJhdZJry5VWBsaqwtFQmiPzSDOahbBnBAefWToxcll5CK2LMvI_H2sQLoEuSgqnbx1BHlNk6_bx-HYpTxxasVqMqe914bZbhh4S0AgXmS3Qt7aHSQKAt8rFINw/s320/20130730_193231.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front fabrics are Best Wishes by Henry Glass Fabrics and Eggshell Kona Cotton</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back is pieced using scraps given to me by my MIL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also been trying my hand at crochet lately. I recently made a baby hat and some booties. I really enjoy it, but am finding that I have to try a pattern at least twice to get it right. I do hope to make several things to put away for future grandchildren.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtthfwYsXRpqZUUEGQkbbz_vhyphenhyphen77uWbjNJmQRNH9IdWj0kEmtn-6TjkaqivQl5NRLqkS4Tjx4jUuemLnHOinlxAngvhIHYeprVXpt4iQ6x3JGCgaX3HrwxfRict01AF5RT26I99DThDxo/s1600/IMG_20130621_220250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtthfwYsXRpqZUUEGQkbbz_vhyphenhyphen77uWbjNJmQRNH9IdWj0kEmtn-6TjkaqivQl5NRLqkS4Tjx4jUuemLnHOinlxAngvhIHYeprVXpt4iQ6x3JGCgaX3HrwxfRict01AF5RT26I99DThDxo/s320/IMG_20130621_220250.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieC3h6oV291hE1VICjDjwqBQ3Mlar1OrXwoeKuq26ty6fW3gD2ogTZ2HMwMUymE6aQ9y9GLkmFxRE82fBSit-Rxj00kbhh4e8j-aZfk3eZZBFLLyzMnp7JID3ipuMF5PC-bsI2Ob4kekw/s1600/IMG_20130801_004304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieC3h6oV291hE1VICjDjwqBQ3Mlar1OrXwoeKuq26ty6fW3gD2ogTZ2HMwMUymE6aQ9y9GLkmFxRE82fBSit-Rxj00kbhh4e8j-aZfk3eZZBFLLyzMnp7JID3ipuMF5PC-bsI2Ob4kekw/s320/IMG_20130801_004304.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to brag on my son. My husband has 5 brothers, 4 of them living. Two of them live within 5 minutes of us. My husband and his brothers are very close. Best friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, on Monday they went to the firing range for my brother-in-laws birthday. This is Texas, lol. This was my sons first time ever shooting a gun, and I have to say that I am a very proud momma. When my boys came home, my hubby informed me that my son is a dead on shot with a pistol. No we don't keep guns in the house, so no worries. But is it nice to know that he can defend himself if needed. He also studies Brazilian Jujitsu and earned his first yellow stripe on his yellow belt last week. He is also in honors classes in school and plays the flute. Pretty well rounded kid. Love him!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS89aKtI90WhsO4SXMVxSjyfbRQvWsNv6MaviQXCfLhHfKARRuZxs1h0W1JUWMG_jYc8wXGnG318ZNMwV8l8ZaRJcHoIdrF8u-c3kKtnFFohHGMhXXtJAkAxQBatLWgcwXcaHyU5uvvPQ/s1600/IMG00102-20130729-1711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS89aKtI90WhsO4SXMVxSjyfbRQvWsNv6MaviQXCfLhHfKARRuZxs1h0W1JUWMG_jYc8wXGnG318ZNMwV8l8ZaRJcHoIdrF8u-c3kKtnFFohHGMhXXtJAkAxQBatLWgcwXcaHyU5uvvPQ/s320/IMG00102-20130729-1711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxmQ3toEPzE10yiLqvgfyp5B9CGscc_p3yAgVMItxNAEhAQjuLn7DOtPkyX_14KfTdwGmxKmUvN6L_crhg-9wIuwAiVGplt3jL_iMeaR1EayBmA3JCYfG5bj4w1gl3Mt0rKnI8dHAevQ/s1600/IMG00090-20130729-1653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxmQ3toEPzE10yiLqvgfyp5B9CGscc_p3yAgVMItxNAEhAQjuLn7DOtPkyX_14KfTdwGmxKmUvN6L_crhg-9wIuwAiVGplt3jL_iMeaR1EayBmA3JCYfG5bj4w1gl3Mt0rKnI8dHAevQ/s320/IMG00090-20130729-1653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSr3U2_QXbXvDHAioK8YCJEwm5rbZcpukI3KsMCsVZ3ac-ubJXEg2A9n5tb-EMtckJ8qa6bhnoJb9SRNFcU3JnMH7ZXVCjxIx9wJjKhvuMwKs54WU4M6jO5efPtFGo-0QqvKB0IbXjO7I/s1600/IMG00093-20130729-1658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSr3U2_QXbXvDHAioK8YCJEwm5rbZcpukI3KsMCsVZ3ac-ubJXEg2A9n5tb-EMtckJ8qa6bhnoJb9SRNFcU3JnMH7ZXVCjxIx9wJjKhvuMwKs54WU4M6jO5efPtFGo-0QqvKB0IbXjO7I/s320/IMG00093-20130729-1658.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXH3yJEaZmKX98tms8EU0kUKMrPt61O6Xed60R4oJCdSw1jaMHnBmkwHveBwVCIRLfS78WXJeI4PCsdSRu8Tu6E6vn5JSqKdIf9pQqoHzkpw5XMdCLR-bHHv7o72J-9roTjnL_j2Z1gE/s1600/IMG00097-20130729-1703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXH3yJEaZmKX98tms8EU0kUKMrPt61O6Xed60R4oJCdSw1jaMHnBmkwHveBwVCIRLfS78WXJeI4PCsdSRu8Tu6E6vn5JSqKdIf9pQqoHzkpw5XMdCLR-bHHv7o72J-9roTjnL_j2Z1gE/s320/IMG00097-20130729-1703.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And on one more bragging note, my dear daughter will be starting her junior year of college at University of Houston in just a couple of weeks. I am so freaking proud of her. in the last two years she went from not taking college seriously and not seeming to have any direction for her future to being so focused, responsible and determined! She works two jobs and goes to school. She is even getting her first apartment next month. I am just bursting at the seems this week with the pride my children bring to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_wR8-3DLq6bIEk5CaC3mUWt-8LrZsXKiu_Ienwq4ZzudLgiHQ1aNmPutryvLyoN4GZnF66NbRCcRd5MpgXwTuizqm2ycPPRsJa_upUZ8WT-X4IwfRG6XrbjNgUnVqlfli3Oi1RO4aAk/s1600/facebook_-1655251829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_wR8-3DLq6bIEk5CaC3mUWt-8LrZsXKiu_Ienwq4ZzudLgiHQ1aNmPutryvLyoN4GZnF66NbRCcRd5MpgXwTuizqm2ycPPRsJa_upUZ8WT-X4IwfRG6XrbjNgUnVqlfli3Oi1RO4aAk/s320/facebook_-1655251829.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U7lfYXQo8e3eWIomTfgLntZBKG6suI2i7F0Irt0Q7IllNaErxqUM43Z97IFRKmLF-RFU0QKwkZLUuUwz8IKtjVIp8vXsB7Dctw8ygW9-6Yy4HcubywVFarcpxusPbi5qEwS4qhCqQR8/s1600/IMG_20130708_213229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U7lfYXQo8e3eWIomTfgLntZBKG6suI2i7F0Irt0Q7IllNaErxqUM43Z97IFRKmLF-RFU0QKwkZLUuUwz8IKtjVIp8vXsB7Dctw8ygW9-6Yy4HcubywVFarcpxusPbi5qEwS4qhCqQR8/s320/IMG_20130708_213229.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these two kiddos more than they can ever know or understand!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that's it for this week. Time for bed and a busy work weekend. Three more days, 36 hours of work until my much needed two days off in a row. Pray for me! LOL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lily's Quilts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/" title="Lily's Quilts"><img alt="Lily's Quilts" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9xwKnKqZ6Nn_utqJM7IANmynzgQQj97D_rIQs01Xz-naRCe4_HaNBSuDuX4W-TWAkQvipntXkysvwxwPs8-9t1KeJDBQnRdzDNIJMlEYx87hsOnikQkfs9vWKFMrgeRcq7HhCoVuD4X0/s150/FSDB.png" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-11608557572632854722013-07-17T19:36:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.484-08:00My New Beach BagI did it. I finally did it. I made myself a new beach bag. A Tinker Tote to be exact. If you remember from my last post, I recently took Tara Rebman's Quilt As You Go Patchwork Bag class at <a href="http://craftsy.com/">Craftsy.com</a>. I decided one night last week to print and cut out the pattern. The next day I was off work, so I got right to work on the outside panels. I used the Coastal line by The Henley Studio for Andover/ Makower UK. I just love the look of these modern colored traditional designs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZP5r5ZtM0I7h7T8NlZU3OBEQI2RVHbEMiMOKMmsb2gEHki5SxSlofaw7LciRM7UsqqOAU5tkA7ATDclugEK7OAqa2swMwe6v5jZTJQks-4ZLeYyMAGx5a1TJAnyNGASkReLuX4JYDW4g/s1600/1159_1_BEACHHUTS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZP5r5ZtM0I7h7T8NlZU3OBEQI2RVHbEMiMOKMmsb2gEHki5SxSlofaw7LciRM7UsqqOAU5tkA7ATDclugEK7OAqa2swMwe6v5jZTJQks-4ZLeYyMAGx5a1TJAnyNGASkReLuX4JYDW4g/s320/1159_1_BEACHHUTS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beach Huts</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1QyGRhxzhJKlM1OkWwPvCG2b1AZUvSXa75FeS6VZK0J2nkHFxg-t2GsR_iFsEJuD5xZvR3BU3_Mo-1bdI6OxR-_sKv0baw5Rm9knU9xG5dVncbrYYnM1yTRsoxqRx8yMurahPAqAsUA/s1600/1161_B_PLANKS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1QyGRhxzhJKlM1OkWwPvCG2b1AZUvSXa75FeS6VZK0J2nkHFxg-t2GsR_iFsEJuD5xZvR3BU3_Mo-1bdI6OxR-_sKv0baw5Rm9knU9xG5dVncbrYYnM1yTRsoxqRx8yMurahPAqAsUA/s320/1161_B_PLANKS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56XQ8EGH0pxRN_bANn_NXBA-3PfgrLw5yBPbhE_wleXBkQT7J0iaETxsh8MBnuxEwiNC7LNTv-shRtyyiuWEvKQiQ_4E2UbRfF8i1ennlZ3KfMarmpA7FjCAkR_pBzdqbslp7lfkCuGc/s1600/1161_Q_PLANKS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56XQ8EGH0pxRN_bANn_NXBA-3PfgrLw5yBPbhE_wleXBkQT7J0iaETxsh8MBnuxEwiNC7LNTv-shRtyyiuWEvKQiQ_4E2UbRfF8i1ennlZ3KfMarmpA7FjCAkR_pBzdqbslp7lfkCuGc/s320/1161_Q_PLANKS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painted Planks</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVriliw-lAi3OwJo2h3EEaD6s7AE-ORP4DhjZiMExDW4lZ6dWkw2Zpy68g2b-cgXzXFMvPSZlSrSGZyUo83Hlxqn4moi9DNt597FQmL1Mz99rRo_T83UfPTBFtmv4KLKB-Ho5VwgHits/s1600/1162_T_SEAGULLS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVriliw-lAi3OwJo2h3EEaD6s7AE-ORP4DhjZiMExDW4lZ6dWkw2Zpy68g2b-cgXzXFMvPSZlSrSGZyUo83Hlxqn4moi9DNt597FQmL1Mz99rRo_T83UfPTBFtmv4KLKB-Ho5VwgHits/s320/1162_T_SEAGULLS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seagulls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMV-M0Q23syczY6BWurTumguOfCR5h5P42McvgjuCHgWYPDMXtI3tHcEf5yfDtQzQjXVLRirb2-_wOetyIx5x3vLeI7mu9g_cWwJOgY9dJo-imHQfUVtlwTOI0Dgotc4GW8O21IYQl1UM/s1600/1164_Q_SHELLS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMV-M0Q23syczY6BWurTumguOfCR5h5P42McvgjuCHgWYPDMXtI3tHcEf5yfDtQzQjXVLRirb2-_wOetyIx5x3vLeI7mu9g_cWwJOgY9dJo-imHQfUVtlwTOI0Dgotc4GW8O21IYQl1UM/s320/1164_Q_SHELLS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shells</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcYXwj6iEXZvMpjprnBtoDDmbdtBFTYjKA7savxnwI6kJ7bMRwSqNpiLB0FzKTAnK8QxLbryzOh5i_PJ50Sq8aGrMYLswx3h9fNgTRPUeEYPv53EQuv5hhzoD0TS6ChzNqBP2Xm1H7qA/s1600/1158_1_LIGHTHOUSES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcYXwj6iEXZvMpjprnBtoDDmbdtBFTYjKA7savxnwI6kJ7bMRwSqNpiLB0FzKTAnK8QxLbryzOh5i_PJ50Sq8aGrMYLswx3h9fNgTRPUeEYPv53EQuv5hhzoD0TS6ChzNqBP2Xm1H7qA/s320/1158_1_LIGHTHOUSES.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lighthouses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used Kona Cotton in Royal Blue for the bottom of the bag. I just love the pop it gives the bag. I did adjust the flap from curved to a point, mainly to make it easier for me to sew neatly. I thought about using red for the binding, but decided there was just not enough red in the patterns to make it work. I am glad I used the shells. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This pattern challenged me in a few ways. First, I have never made a bag this size. I also had not made an inserted zipper pocket, which was sooooo easy with Tara's extremely clear instructions. Lastly, I had never made and worked with bias binding. I am still not on the "I love binding" train. In fact I find itto be the worst part of quilting and bag making. Maybe one day I will get it down and it won't be so frustrating. So just don't look to close at the inside edge of my binding, okay? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TULY23vlp1jES7LQheoff6Haif9B_BqlhuhBhQndX4UyJdt736vGWF2nGYo5PZX2nwYDk2JfKfWXDdS5G2ocyETSdMBCIyzRF9CSDIgze9EQAGj4SHo0zuhdqRUXWKSRsUXGgMWB0Kw/s1600/IMG_20130716_172337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TULY23vlp1jES7LQheoff6Haif9B_BqlhuhBhQndX4UyJdt736vGWF2nGYo5PZX2nwYDk2JfKfWXDdS5G2ocyETSdMBCIyzRF9CSDIgze9EQAGj4SHo0zuhdqRUXWKSRsUXGgMWB0Kw/s320/IMG_20130716_172337.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkHy5trK9o1POxy1wAOxAbakTrNtn0RwhAMPGf0Ibor4x7dNgcwHbeI3PMj8Y78hcJO4TzOrtGRPXMwuXySJpsHA3mc_9UdvJiZEXIdliYAkIqitOPkMBLNCNnhu6dvSLwke1Mg_JOmo/s1600/IMG_20130716_172532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkHy5trK9o1POxy1wAOxAbakTrNtn0RwhAMPGf0Ibor4x7dNgcwHbeI3PMj8Y78hcJO4TzOrtGRPXMwuXySJpsHA3mc_9UdvJiZEXIdliYAkIqitOPkMBLNCNnhu6dvSLwke1Mg_JOmo/s320/IMG_20130716_172532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwz7FmSgru55GiaCxrLzRnF7CXfBzL0_0xhv0H2nAux5RU5lOWIhy4k_U5aMLhW2Z-Ifq-pep4aBnyr68AfBbqZ8NwP1jQYqhyphenhyphenKy6tsFMJIX8YiMnMHOqj0B58P5AhM0lEKFTn5lVFPw/s1600/IMG_20130716_172732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwz7FmSgru55GiaCxrLzRnF7CXfBzL0_0xhv0H2nAux5RU5lOWIhy4k_U5aMLhW2Z-Ifq-pep4aBnyr68AfBbqZ8NwP1jQYqhyphenhyphenKy6tsFMJIX8YiMnMHOqj0B58P5AhM0lEKFTn5lVFPw/s320/IMG_20130716_172732.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inserted Zippered Pocket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In other news, I finally finished up my June Simply Solids Bee Block and I finished my July block the same day. At least this month I won't be worrying about getting my block finished and mailed back (two weeks into next month).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mr96jVulPE-lpQSjP7ksQOZQv0ry4CnB7olhY3kOQyTv8r9dEag83O-_sxriDejPshso-PYcZOzOs9Ev0mXgYu9FKVXKOBcJJT-N2gYircd_HhAIs3R_-Son0CRC1WETMniO4iPR304/s1600/IMG_20130709_115853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mr96jVulPE-lpQSjP7ksQOZQv0ry4CnB7olhY3kOQyTv8r9dEag83O-_sxriDejPshso-PYcZOzOs9Ev0mXgYu9FKVXKOBcJJT-N2gYircd_HhAIs3R_-Son0CRC1WETMniO4iPR304/s320/IMG_20130709_115853.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">July</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUrJNN8p-eCdYpf2aF_pHKy_DXEVo9b3sZIqo693YOWZ_0_XDDRyNXzVtCXYl7ij8ynQ898QpyoPRPqZyAqbbLtqXx0Q1EoFxIb8YH4S4r7-2PWZyDCQ88nJ9IXQnTGHlTkERirGHSZU/s1600/IMG_20130709_143954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUrJNN8p-eCdYpf2aF_pHKy_DXEVo9b3sZIqo693YOWZ_0_XDDRyNXzVtCXYl7ij8ynQ898QpyoPRPqZyAqbbLtqXx0Q1EoFxIb8YH4S4r7-2PWZyDCQ88nJ9IXQnTGHlTkERirGHSZU/s320/IMG_20130709_143954.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">June (taken in my car because I wasn't thinking, lol)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, that's all I have for today. I hope you like my bag as much as I do. I also hope that you will take Tara's class if you haven't already. It is so good. I will definitely be making more of these bags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Story</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sewingbymoonlight.com/" target="_blank">Sewing by Moonlight</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mollisparkles.com/?m=1" target="_blank">Molli Sparkles</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/2013/07/friday-favs-party-117.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20NaptimeCrafters%20(Nap%20Time%20Crafters)&m=1" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Plum &June</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-32645657587705153492013-06-14T19:56:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.505-08:00Tinkering Around With Tara Rebman and CraftsyThis week has been filled with lots of work. I don't even have one day off. So yesterday when I got home from work, I was so ready for some sew time. <br /><br />Let me back up a minute here. Last week I was able to sign up for a new class on Craftsy. I signed up for the Quilt As You Go Patchwork Bags class by Tara Rebman. Let me tell you, this class is awesome. She is so good at explaining each step. She shows you so many versions of the bags as she is going along. I learned her quilt as you go method, what needles to use when sewing leather, how to make a zipper pocket inside the lining of a bag, and much much more. This class has changed the way I view modern quilting. I used to think I don't have the imagination for that. All those neat projects and quilts. Now I am ready to tackle it. I think Tara's QAYG method is my new favorite and I will be using it ALOT! <br /><br />Okay, back to yesterday. I got home from work around 4 PM. I had just changed out of my scrubs and sat down on the sofa to rest. Of course the next thing I did was get on Instagram. I AM AN INSTAGRAM ADDICT! There I admitted it. What did I see at the top of my feed? Tinkerfrog (Tara Rebmman) had posted a tutorial on her blog using information from the class. This was perfect. A smaller project (I'm not quite ready to take on the Tinker Tote) that I could use my new skills on. Yay!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5N5stekudjDUpSMSt5dWjviWj3nFJlFQZxA4wxkDclTRhfeL3oaDXTexnSN8j-DXhMcv3cyTrcMOb9w-rAmIrMs8I-n7b0_1KM23KU44zzcf3L52YyAwUpYScEEZy-rFaD5K2EccFh7g/s1600/IMG_20130605_162008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5N5stekudjDUpSMSt5dWjviWj3nFJlFQZxA4wxkDclTRhfeL3oaDXTexnSN8j-DXhMcv3cyTrcMOb9w-rAmIrMs8I-n7b0_1KM23KU44zzcf3L52YyAwUpYScEEZy-rFaD5K2EccFh7g/s320/IMG_20130605_162008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />So off to the fabric stash I went. I knew right away what fabric I wanted to use. I had some fat quarters of Urban Mod by Art Gallery Fabrics and Girly Girl by Pat Bravo Designs for Art Gallery Fabrics. I also threw in some grey dot that I had left over from the Henry Glass Desire to Inspire Challenge. Luckily I also had some Deco Bond in my stash. The two things I didn't have were a zipper and magnetic snap. Oh well, I'll just do buttons I thought.<br /><br />So I started off with the QAYG part of the outside of the bag. That was so fun to do. I don't have an automatic thread cutter on my machine so I used her pivot and turn method. This made it so fast and easy. I just used straight line quilting on this one as I have not yet really attempted FMQ. I have two feet for doing it, but I really have not taken time to practice.<br /><br />I then moved on the to lining of the bag. This was nice and easy to make. I did want to try the inserted pocket, but I did not have a zipper and was not up for making a run to JoAnn's. So I went with the regular inside pocket. I used three fabrics from the Urban Mod collection for the lining and pocket.<br /><br />Then it was time to make my first curved corners for the front flap. Tara's tutorial shows you an easy peasy way to do this. I will use this method forever. I'm sure it is a tried and true practice, but I had never seen it. <br /><br />I didn't have any magnetic snaps either. My thought was I would just use buttons and buttonholes. Yeah NO. My machine will not move at all on the thick layers of fabric to make a buttonhole. Then I tried to make my own buttonholes. Yeah NO again. So today I am going to grab some elastic cording and just make a loop and add a button. If I were you, not me, make sure to do the magnetic snap step. Save yourself the frustration of trying to make buttonholes. <br /><br />I did learn how to adjust my tension properly to keep my machine from looping up my thread when trying to sew thick layers together. So this is a plus for the two hours I fussed and fought last night with my machine. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmErLlzuDTlxgbQz1lrKi6xsc97_Jmci9Y2z2x2ktxinW1OVDk_NPZL3YzYzBQ1au14uZkXJjDKnUxcmv0hRwgHcAD1Buk7Lr3J8bjxPOCQ0dq9w8MItgSIOqg7GrLH7RkjkUDFtvju5E/s1600/IMG_20130612_073011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmErLlzuDTlxgbQz1lrKi6xsc97_Jmci9Y2z2x2ktxinW1OVDk_NPZL3YzYzBQ1au14uZkXJjDKnUxcmv0hRwgHcAD1Buk7Lr3J8bjxPOCQ0dq9w8MItgSIOqg7GrLH7RkjkUDFtvju5E/s320/IMG_20130612_073011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtUkZbYQTdCi07lvMmYSqOoQK0D5ZMx-ldOoK0HztfLSbTVH2ohDCUMgltlWI5CpwKAiPc6TxN7ow6zeMUQmB46qWGPErBex8uMQorZEB-BFHrhwJ6JBYDtxae_4cde5at4_9I2kMys0/s1600/IMG_20130612_074954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtUkZbYQTdCi07lvMmYSqOoQK0D5ZMx-ldOoK0HztfLSbTVH2ohDCUMgltlWI5CpwKAiPc6TxN7ow6zeMUQmB46qWGPErBex8uMQorZEB-BFHrhwJ6JBYDtxae_4cde5at4_9I2kMys0/s320/IMG_20130612_074954.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE1sYUoQ5wVkGag1dQ2R91WnQ2841auXaALelLNWD2PeIgj6MwdFtvBJxd1qjV27mXYYgCvFI9hfUXLk2tI-6TiNlM8Q-yibYWGjaQQ1auem3MYMLlyABv4L9FMyFDX_m-1j7prxP-1o/s1600/IMG_20130612_074757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE1sYUoQ5wVkGag1dQ2R91WnQ2841auXaALelLNWD2PeIgj6MwdFtvBJxd1qjV27mXYYgCvFI9hfUXLk2tI-6TiNlM8Q-yibYWGjaQQ1auem3MYMLlyABv4L9FMyFDX_m-1j7prxP-1o/s320/IMG_20130612_074757.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />All and all I am ecstatic about my new bag. I love it. Now I need to make a smaller version with a zipper pocket, about wallet size, for my daughter. She want one to strap thru her belt loops to keep her money in while waiting tables at her new second job. This was perfect timing for me that Tara started this class and the tutorial on her blog, which by the way is <a href="http://www.tinkerfrog.blogspot.com/">www.tinkerfrog.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Since writing this post the other night (and not getting my pictures loaded until tonight), I started on another bag. This time I added another loop on the other side of the bag so a shoulder strap can be attached. I used fabric from the Madhuri line by Riley Blake Designs. I had been eyeing these fabrics at Fabrics Etcetera for a couple of weeks. I am so glad I finally bit the bullet a bought a few fat quarters. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFgaBQIO0Yosi3hag9t2gxhZ9nbfN_RIX5GsZhCki3UctJs-05dFcGK0_Nas_hOhBme1gRRm1SU55wvOQSUiZa76RuQCAd_q16YDPEu3ufXG4pzrtXPSsdd5-SFrZxYmUp63J95Lpf38/s1600/20130614_100425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFgaBQIO0Yosi3hag9t2gxhZ9nbfN_RIX5GsZhCki3UctJs-05dFcGK0_Nas_hOhBme1gRRm1SU55wvOQSUiZa76RuQCAd_q16YDPEu3ufXG4pzrtXPSsdd5-SFrZxYmUp63J95Lpf38/s320/20130614_100425.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkh5xVb21AmmuL_oKsjLrwciH9AXb0kci6ZBIWJNoFhsUGHzHte4HCAnUUb2mzxJ2oppI_zbapgLG0M8oD2Ducld2-TrKdcfu7YSyK_CMVJwM6K866L4CUVhUIX09ozVPiVlTAIrTCbbw/s1600/20130614_100451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkh5xVb21AmmuL_oKsjLrwciH9AXb0kci6ZBIWJNoFhsUGHzHte4HCAnUUb2mzxJ2oppI_zbapgLG0M8oD2Ducld2-TrKdcfu7YSyK_CMVJwM6K866L4CUVhUIX09ozVPiVlTAIrTCbbw/s320/20130614_100451.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiI_NRRPnXHrhgFM1KLLsbSA0-D4Z31OFLeEnGr9JdKV2n92_CLjGbFYmSLvIv79ZYSU9D3VhOwnfNye-sEHFoUWJKcsFxYUwpPX-RnSqJGii04sKARXvxSksJV5gRJrGYRal-2CLjeY/s1600/20130614_100443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiI_NRRPnXHrhgFM1KLLsbSA0-D4Z31OFLeEnGr9JdKV2n92_CLjGbFYmSLvIv79ZYSU9D3VhOwnfNye-sEHFoUWJKcsFxYUwpPX-RnSqJGii04sKARXvxSksJV5gRJrGYRal-2CLjeY/s320/20130614_100443.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBb-l_lH5jD6tmUfp4b0geFRv23ljXVhWPFUVV3gwjNCCO3OTV5S5Jd3T9d5UKAkTnA6JIBGRjGggxZzQFiRih8r9Sqqi6IkSMFz8q_fMc9dOcj7cFHaExj-0mZzEzMRFZZztlr90JOc/s1600/20130614_100436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBb-l_lH5jD6tmUfp4b0geFRv23ljXVhWPFUVV3gwjNCCO3OTV5S5Jd3T9d5UKAkTnA6JIBGRjGggxZzQFiRih8r9Sqqi6IkSMFz8q_fMc9dOcj7cFHaExj-0mZzEzMRFZZztlr90JOc/s320/20130614_100436.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can see, I have not sewn the side together yet. This is because my machine decided it didn't want to play nice again. I'll try again on Monday. Working twelve hour shifts on the weekends does not make one want to fight with a sewing machine. </div><br />Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmaboutyou.com/" target="_blank">Charm About You</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-65324069461605280332013-05-31T14:51:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.516-08:00Reuse, Renew, Recycle, and My New Tables!Today I don't have any quilting to share with you, but I do have a Friday Finish! <br /><br />About two weeks ago I was coming home from work driving thru my apartments. What did I see? Two twenty something bachelors throwing out two perfectly good end tables. They did not have the glass tops for the tables, but I didn't care. I said, "Throw those in my car please!" And they did after giving me a you're crazy lady look.<br /><br />Here is the before:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Se4cIbnPwLm4lKI6RYtShyphenhyphensgUeiqnAJHlN7kApwEePDilfYgUM0fmqJ0m5H6h_TIwNci3NM9MSkqzB4nteNVtiTVz5qmoc9YsloY0jLiDKgKxHo7bPJ7ZUQRZ9S6e01S_noB0fQJsk/s1600/IMG_20130520_132839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10Se4cIbnPwLm4lKI6RYtShyphenhyphensgUeiqnAJHlN7kApwEePDilfYgUM0fmqJ0m5H6h_TIwNci3NM9MSkqzB4nteNVtiTVz5qmoc9YsloY0jLiDKgKxHo7bPJ7ZUQRZ9S6e01S_noB0fQJsk/s320/IMG_20130520_132839.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with a little paint and fabric covered 1/4 inch plywood we now have two of these:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNX3DU-dTNNhCpepXC1gkw8Jqi4r0duJqK5mI7n_SKHRfF09Zj1oGLiCXocJqucqMlH4A1FJXiSkxbKAVCrSvqmeu-3DAq_t75LrEr6x2jJBZebZ6PIamRUUxadKN95bctXg1ykxQ8lr0/s1600/IMG_20130530_153542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNX3DU-dTNNhCpepXC1gkw8Jqi4r0duJqK5mI7n_SKHRfF09Zj1oGLiCXocJqucqMlH4A1FJXiSkxbKAVCrSvqmeu-3DAq_t75LrEr6x2jJBZebZ6PIamRUUxadKN95bctXg1ykxQ8lr0/s320/IMG_20130530_153542.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used fabric from the Carnaby Street line by Pat Bravo Designs. I just love how fresh they look. I am going to seal the top of the tables with the super gloss mod podge that is suppose to give it a glass like finish and in 4 weeks after curing I will be able to wipe off the tops. I am so in love with these tables.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other things in our recent history was a trip to Froberg's Fruit and Vegetable Farm in Alvin, TX to pick strawberries. Don't they look like jewels?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOKj5S0PbqpEblCmSNSzIxadl20z_FV43OY_NB73WJZMd8aK67KnnypyrymVTrK4vs4SycUzexzhVSnA0vy5R1diZPhs9hnXy_nszqA1WxIDrBi7AQkkBJ4V37k3Z4hnvhk8JIFq51Zs/s1600/IMG_20130525_190656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOKj5S0PbqpEblCmSNSzIxadl20z_FV43OY_NB73WJZMd8aK67KnnypyrymVTrK4vs4SycUzexzhVSnA0vy5R1diZPhs9hnXy_nszqA1WxIDrBi7AQkkBJ4V37k3Z4hnvhk8JIFq51Zs/s320/IMG_20130525_190656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My main job had 1920's day recently, but since I don't own anything that even resembles that era I work 1980's attire and went back to my 20's. I had to participate somehow, LOL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YotxTPOjIsZaUQHdMleZ9tQHIQAW93ZqsiI9puQdYhPmbAp1Csrft1P3Y0yFKAcX9jfnOYLx5AGCNyFxw9F9wr0aCpkVKNGNaznp_jx2FPMO6OVf8LKDL6GmIM-tULmC6JAlrPJQQK4/s1600/IMG_20130517_150058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YotxTPOjIsZaUQHdMleZ9tQHIQAW93ZqsiI9puQdYhPmbAp1Csrft1P3Y0yFKAcX9jfnOYLx5AGCNyFxw9F9wr0aCpkVKNGNaznp_jx2FPMO6OVf8LKDL6GmIM-tULmC6JAlrPJQQK4/s320/IMG_20130517_150058.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least my dear Michael had his Spring Concert. I am so proud how he has grown in all aspects of life and learning this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBCMnWWxi9VVRJWSh8vAnGrEW3Nv2o5AmJqaTCyPGvONZhW6TIqUN9SJUK317cNG-eyi7S1Iem3TEjyH4PJsl1utXg6ZdxG0Wq68CDMePKIW5U7A4AdMQHjf3mm08nlIhF39hU-4QvAk/s1600/IMG_20130523_191344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBCMnWWxi9VVRJWSh8vAnGrEW3Nv2o5AmJqaTCyPGvONZhW6TIqUN9SJUK317cNG-eyi7S1Iem3TEjyH4PJsl1utXg6ZdxG0Wq68CDMePKIW5U7A4AdMQHjf3mm08nlIhF39hU-4QvAk/s320/IMG_20130523_191344.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's all for now. Life hasn't given me much time for my creativity lately. Hopefully I will have more time soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charmaboutyou.com/2013/05/owl-love-you.html" target="_blank">Charm About You (TGIFF)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-79634081849624416142013-05-09T12:30:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.524-08:00Been MIA, so so sorry!The grandkids went home a couple of weeks ago, and I kinda went MIA. I have been enjoying some much needed downtime, and getting back to my sewing. I have a couple of projects to share with you today.<br /><br />First up is a pincushion I made using an upcoming paper piecing pattern by <a href="http://fromblankpages.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">From Blank Pages</a>. I was so happy to be picked as a tester. Now let me say, this pattern was perfect. No changes needed and clear piecing instructions on the pattern. It will be a great pattern to pick up when she releases it. I'm sure it will be in her <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/270443/pattern-store" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> store soon. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxXwzp0GUmgehtQE-Dm0a36SdthKEWOI_2XAipHY0QaRcrzbvVHHzJhFkx0kLwTgi-sXprGyha8ECtB4gARTd0_dKP0jk4TJHfGDGB8v06LMb6k9GNo05qrICh09g-601kOKZOUT35Y0/s1600/IMG_20130501_164832%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxXwzp0GUmgehtQE-Dm0a36SdthKEWOI_2XAipHY0QaRcrzbvVHHzJhFkx0kLwTgi-sXprGyha8ECtB4gARTd0_dKP0jk4TJHfGDGB8v06LMb6k9GNo05qrICh09g-601kOKZOUT35Y0/s320/IMG_20130501_164832%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also finally got around to making the quilt top for my dear FIL. I have been hording these fabric since Houston Quilt Festival last year. I had originally bought a pattern to use, but was really wanting to do something that would really show off the prints in these fabrics. My dear FIL is an old God Fearing Cowboy. A man's MAN. A hard worker, and a very fair and just man. Honest, loving, and caring. I wouldn't trade him for a million dollars. That's how much I love him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started with a pattern by <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/" target="_blank">In Color Order</a>. I loved the simplicity of this pattern but felt something was missing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ44gQTmZoo9Qi9ixw7sAH5IYPzXPRdQA15N37cWRPU-o2HmpgaEOWe7DdjX8-DcyRb7bqxJlUHUyW4JAOMEbqS0nvmVn9JZupRTwecJF4g5D4ZDNRO41c1bC_ESqGF0u_RLbhQJfdMlA/s1600/IMG_20130430_174011%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ44gQTmZoo9Qi9ixw7sAH5IYPzXPRdQA15N37cWRPU-o2HmpgaEOWe7DdjX8-DcyRb7bqxJlUHUyW4JAOMEbqS0nvmVn9JZupRTwecJF4g5D4ZDNRO41c1bC_ESqGF0u_RLbhQJfdMlA/s320/IMG_20130430_174011%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it needed some length added to it due to my dear FIL being a tall man and I wanted to add the Pony Express material I had purchased for this quilt. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VKiPnf6JC9Hs1JSw_JeZnnEnUAcxrtyaRR7qVPax6C9HtqAl-Z5CD9AGjzu8-yDHil6foS5tZwIr3Rvot1FntqQPDYNxCL2sCRfo6-AWgO_VyInK-0NeOWHgCZArT3eV3lhaHlVOsTk/s1600/IMG_20130430_192437%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VKiPnf6JC9Hs1JSw_JeZnnEnUAcxrtyaRR7qVPax6C9HtqAl-Z5CD9AGjzu8-yDHil6foS5tZwIr3Rvot1FntqQPDYNxCL2sCRfo6-AWgO_VyInK-0NeOWHgCZArT3eV3lhaHlVOsTk/s320/IMG_20130430_192437%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am still considering adding a border to the sides to give it a little more width, but I think he will love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also made another block for the Simply Solids Modern Bee. I debated about how to make this block until the last minute. We were sent the material and the pattern, but I wasn't really sure if the stars were suspose to be all one color or we could mix it up. So of course I went with my gut feeling of how I would want the block to look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Etdo_TJcCqRfhiZgIfuKTBS1-OYKtLU_-wQB6_fI_Zo1_P5DmNlf0SOZtxGGdKiDJQLsdbuq_iZuPD4S8HUYijBMGLfDCGuOiUAjpZ0pE8nhKA5GO9bU7uO5gMK3PKC3CvDamckuhls/s1600/IMG_20130424_183612%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Etdo_TJcCqRfhiZgIfuKTBS1-OYKtLU_-wQB6_fI_Zo1_P5DmNlf0SOZtxGGdKiDJQLsdbuq_iZuPD4S8HUYijBMGLfDCGuOiUAjpZ0pE8nhKA5GO9bU7uO5gMK3PKC3CvDamckuhls/s320/IMG_20130424_183612%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how this turned out. Thinking I am going to use this in another quilt I am working on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That leads me to this shabby chic block I just threw together one afternoon. This is growing quickly as I have started two more of these blocks and now am thinking of doing two star blocks using my shabby chic scraps. The plan is to put this in a modern setting using lots of solid white Kona cotton.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gjwH9rw7RDsmX6V9vj3G6Hx-ybEgDbY_fPDm26D2fqCW3gG1lzfp2ndLdj4Ub_MhDrvfjfw8GHWE3ahYZIk_TTF4H2noJYlZcansF2D-ca4n7lgsMA3wENmDmE_uyQ-EWkSnJ4jMOt4/s1600/IMG_20130502_191003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gjwH9rw7RDsmX6V9vj3G6Hx-ybEgDbY_fPDm26D2fqCW3gG1lzfp2ndLdj4Ub_MhDrvfjfw8GHWE3ahYZIk_TTF4H2noJYlZcansF2D-ca4n7lgsMA3wENmDmE_uyQ-EWkSnJ4jMOt4/s320/IMG_20130502_191003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, I spent 14 hours yesterday making myself a summer top using some Carnaby Street Fabrics by Pat Bravo Design for Art Gallery Fabrics. I did not use a pattern, I did let lots of bad words come flying out of my mouth, but it was worth it. I had a picture in my head of what I wanted and I can't wait to wear this to work tomorrow. I am so proud of myself for sticking in there and not giving up on this blouse. And I have to say my dear hubby was so sweet to help me pin and repin the shoulder straps. Please let me know what you think~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99jUd8GM8wTkXM-Ut7MaIBrms9Yvgayog-oXixOg9WU6OU0RRvf2qSP5rdOpOr0jnwzAqdnE0rHxZG5kYMPtKmvBGh8ykgYx_IDO-wTIBGhxaU69Oa7SdlLQGDpgiedVc05Px2ZHQmHE/s1600/IMG_20130509_141756%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99jUd8GM8wTkXM-Ut7MaIBrms9Yvgayog-oXixOg9WU6OU0RRvf2qSP5rdOpOr0jnwzAqdnE0rHxZG5kYMPtKmvBGh8ykgYx_IDO-wTIBGhxaU69Oa7SdlLQGDpgiedVc05Px2ZHQmHE/s320/IMG_20130509_141756%5B1%5D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well I think that covers all my recent projects. I hope you like them. Please leave me a comment, I love hearing from you all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-05-04T07:24:00-06:00&max-results=5" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kreativecreationz.com/blog/crafty-thursday-obsessions-13/" target="_blank">Kreative Creations</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-17440151972712364812013-04-11T21:00:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.533-08:00April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop!Today is day 5 of the April Showers Mug Rug Blog Hop and I am so glad that you have stopped by! Thanks to Mdm. Samm (Sew We Quilt) and Erin Davis (Sew at Home Mummy) for thinking up and organizing this wonderful blog hop and inviting me to join. This is my first blog hop ever so I hope I have done them and you proud. And without further ado here is my Mug Rug.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5cUJt3ZOOxAFRo0uOfng5nNVZyYnVhWLPb-ThHjV8FyY-6ya2R9ZCxINWuO9IQlzsw077xb98HCMYbf640psUPoIx3fVVwU4WVfGGNI0V9t6DQXE2XhGrACSbzDO5ORtPTrsGnTG6uU/s1600/100_3425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5cUJt3ZOOxAFRo0uOfng5nNVZyYnVhWLPb-ThHjV8FyY-6ya2R9ZCxINWuO9IQlzsw077xb98HCMYbf640psUPoIx3fVVwU4WVfGGNI0V9t6DQXE2XhGrACSbzDO5ORtPTrsGnTG6uU/s320/100_3425.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkAZf81FsfzWT1tS2jTdKJYav5FVO3KtkHmyK8ffjvXHPOxyzBExY8VpB_Puh8yR9jCVtG9vD3AuwjwtGjuQ__wA8WorMefKRWO46_yOSaWVAweU0J2NgHHirdcofnV7Ty3CRBYy5qik/s1600/100_3428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCkAZf81FsfzWT1tS2jTdKJYav5FVO3KtkHmyK8ffjvXHPOxyzBExY8VpB_Puh8yR9jCVtG9vD3AuwjwtGjuQ__wA8WorMefKRWO46_yOSaWVAweU0J2NgHHirdcofnV7Ty3CRBYy5qik/s320/100_3428.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3GL5V1zSMyl3Iulrz8nRzbtlH20uS9qeEOmLfQ36y4m1jVwD8llF_y32IAyOphdBo5vFKJH9eM4TMF68v3_9O7CC3wDOOaxCRrfuRR5RrWPccOtliAOFbvkHBqMq1wXPeYwtOSw84GA/s1600/100_3429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3GL5V1zSMyl3Iulrz8nRzbtlH20uS9qeEOmLfQ36y4m1jVwD8llF_y32IAyOphdBo5vFKJH9eM4TMF68v3_9O7CC3wDOOaxCRrfuRR5RrWPccOtliAOFbvkHBqMq1wXPeYwtOSw84GA/s320/100_3429.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTCIREAehqEf5EaQTQhqbhr7KlWbtyT7xsPjsiyTLpttH8rQwlLvSj4nE5zF5L02WD1r2x4PDziP3SrB3ZXtJq17zO4IirIOZk_P-8LhxvPVL1f1MiTvqx4k_U_Vaa3xvdP8to4brjRA/s1600/100_3414.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTCIREAehqEf5EaQTQhqbhr7KlWbtyT7xsPjsiyTLpttH8rQwlLvSj4nE5zF5L02WD1r2x4PDziP3SrB3ZXtJq17zO4IirIOZk_P-8LhxvPVL1f1MiTvqx4k_U_Vaa3xvdP8to4brjRA/s320/100_3414.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">I decided this would be a great opportunity to try out my decorative stitches on my machine. I had these great fabrics in my stash thanks to winning a door prize at Fabrics Etc. a couple of weeks ago during the Greater Houston Shop Hop. This is my first time making a mug rug and I found that I still need to figure out how to finish off my binding strips. I am really having trouble with this step. I have watched videos over and over, but just don't get it on the first try, ever. LOL</span><br /><br />P.S. After making the above mug rug my granddaughter told me she wanted to keep it. Then of course my grandson wanted a "boy" one. So, being the Nana that I am, I whipped one right up for him. This time it only took me two tries to get the binding right. LOl<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqu_4Eb6Za1ZdgY5RHnRDxOhIKxgf04RSCkz0As4uNB9jheG_yr0gEREKa8kOaH3x9rAecSLswJNrboB85p9GWk2KyJLWd7ufk7FJ3kLy0X1Z5Ufh2ywjW68WrE91Z_dcMxedQPAoAEGE/s1600/100_3431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqu_4Eb6Za1ZdgY5RHnRDxOhIKxgf04RSCkz0As4uNB9jheG_yr0gEREKa8kOaH3x9rAecSLswJNrboB85p9GWk2KyJLWd7ufk7FJ3kLy0X1Z5Ufh2ywjW68WrE91Z_dcMxedQPAoAEGE/s320/100_3431.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0H2qi4mdvcAntx2o9RlHVRpVi9JPPZtA2gR8dfEpQyyIcFe7HaPDl6rDHvO5svLcrqKx_IuPQ2Li0TMjEBSn-sg0GBwo6Q8rs1cDu1U3INfgjXLHFqnmTw65Ocdwjia-pltCR3AVasGk/s1600/100_3432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0H2qi4mdvcAntx2o9RlHVRpVi9JPPZtA2gR8dfEpQyyIcFe7HaPDl6rDHvO5svLcrqKx_IuPQ2Li0TMjEBSn-sg0GBwo6Q8rs1cDu1U3INfgjXLHFqnmTw65Ocdwjia-pltCR3AVasGk/s320/100_3432.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Anyways, I hope you will stop by all the other blogs on the hop today. They are:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: 'Caviar Dreams', Nobile; font-size: 17px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center; width: 354px;"><tbody><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.fromthistothatbybobbalou.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">Bobbie @ From This to That</a></span></span></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://lesquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Leslie @ Les Quilts</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl77" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 266pt;" width="354"><a href="http://meadowbrook-kristen.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Kristen @ Meadowbrook</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://zellerwear.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Lavonna @ ZellerWear</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://www.thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Lynn @ Thimblemouse & Spouse</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://www.sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Amy @ Sew Incredibly Crazy</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://livinglife-martha.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Martha @ Living Life</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><a href="http://creativeinspiraciones.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Shawn @ Creative Inspiraciones</span></span></a></td></tr><tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl76" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ravelly1-quiltzblog.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: none;">Rhonda @ Sunrise at Ravelly's!</a><br /><br />Have fun Hopping around!</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com59Friendswood, TX, USA29.546579864332024 -95.190696716308629.518953364332024 -95.2310372163086 29.574206364332024 -95.1503562163086tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-26086859394522864582013-04-09T20:36:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.541-08:00My life right now....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Consist of taking care of two awesome grandchildren on top of our daily crazy life. I am loving it. Every wonderful, and trying moment of it. And while they are visiting, we are trying to make as many memories as possible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmxwJe6YgDnHYwdlC9SggLuZvtgg5JH8lWFGOuu9ug90NFbWSkU2CxDzuPzITzUBYKVpO3gb7Ul2CrgWWjR520WRgXKcFl3QJUmDL7ppVj6JC5q4hypSToj6-UdSMFYiQUgUU_4S3eOI/s1600/IMG_20130403_101211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmxwJe6YgDnHYwdlC9SggLuZvtgg5JH8lWFGOuu9ug90NFbWSkU2CxDzuPzITzUBYKVpO3gb7Ul2CrgWWjR520WRgXKcFl3QJUmDL7ppVj6JC5q4hypSToj6-UdSMFYiQUgUU_4S3eOI/s320/IMG_20130403_101211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There has been crazy amounts of playtime:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">We are growing green onions from our scraps:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0xkvoKxyku5Qxi15EWHu6RDI6Tz511ff229adOMfgjtPyKj-E0PrRpf3PBLNh-TT6pW__TeG4Yv2pur8E6RXBUhuMIFXGVTc8N7Fffnn7_aO8IimEhyphenhyphenJpu3TOrFQPpoc5AUp3d9NgmM/s1600/IMG_20130402_172623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0xkvoKxyku5Qxi15EWHu6RDI6Tz511ff229adOMfgjtPyKj-E0PrRpf3PBLNh-TT6pW__TeG4Yv2pur8E6RXBUhuMIFXGVTc8N7Fffnn7_aO8IimEhyphenhyphenJpu3TOrFQPpoc5AUp3d9NgmM/s320/IMG_20130402_172623.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TBVzCmNe1MTKMZML8yAtvowJ878R8FZVNjgyyz0Eov8c5oOksNQNPLsXsWqotFZ9lRLofcDGXHLFkFf1lPnubH8Rml-tGPqNmsiZ5CJCKgZjc8HeQLKCKrcvWPpHWYEkviDHbgK2ayE/s1600/IMG_20130404_183903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Uncle Michael, Hannah and Dalton </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaWItzbc5sh6Yox-jTs0UirtJv8cKn-H_Ca4F4rS2Jorgs8kbyPFfSYJlAyNFCqF1Dh1RfdunMtChUYZY-W-HguwI8cT38vDvpukjuhN1TywKTl9fSefQvFeOFoCJTy7X24Nd6Uv7C_M/s1600/20130406_141245.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaWItzbc5sh6Yox-jTs0UirtJv8cKn-H_Ca4F4rS2Jorgs8kbyPFfSYJlAyNFCqF1Dh1RfdunMtChUYZY-W-HguwI8cT38vDvpukjuhN1TywKTl9fSefQvFeOFoCJTy7X24Nd6Uv7C_M/s320/20130406_141245.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And went to Galveston to play at the beach and ride the ferry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I just have to add that I love, love, love this photo that my daughter, Kaylyn, took of the two of them sitting by the creek</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1N5ekM07bvuNvjv8ZDkwjz7Ij-FY2S6Kskoc8kAqsW01RX7eFVVkiWcsEBqgciAZhwVW4D5eYWjJtPmPVVpPbk8gjBm8N_0Y_HJm_LWBUULYZNb8J_ufqOhEFlelYFD5UFreWbq36TA/s1600/20130406_161743.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1N5ekM07bvuNvjv8ZDkwjz7Ij-FY2S6Kskoc8kAqsW01RX7eFVVkiWcsEBqgciAZhwVW4D5eYWjJtPmPVVpPbk8gjBm8N_0Y_HJm_LWBUULYZNb8J_ufqOhEFlelYFD5UFreWbq36TA/s320/20130406_161743.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this would make an awesome art quilt, except I don't make art quilts. Maybe someone out there would make a grandmother something so special??? LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So as you can see not much sewing or quilting getting done around here lately, but I do have two more pictures for you. My daughter finally asked me to show her how to quilt. My grandson had to join her, and yes she is working on her own quilt, LOL:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIQEjrQoIwljfUYsRqnZRFk87EksQHfcmuQl1clFrekcYmLOhxQETGaYYOn0kppgF40cC6xsphsNEETEM-4YMveDUIPvNafMM5zYaD0AUgewcihuQP3oR6gizZ9rQr-VyiMSmb8QXAjs/s1600/IMG_20130404_181302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIQEjrQoIwljfUYsRqnZRFk87EksQHfcmuQl1clFrekcYmLOhxQETGaYYOn0kppgF40cC6xsphsNEETEM-4YMveDUIPvNafMM5zYaD0AUgewcihuQP3oR6gizZ9rQr-VyiMSmb8QXAjs/s320/IMG_20130404_181302.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I did finish up a pillowcase dress for my granddaughter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hk-zU_Ujn8g-lienxVVGnXvHTUHolC0y8z7AUXIimb5NIDIfqusLKHHtDg-m-tlhNT3oPomnk1V-Shj3oFTGYtgHmpDi8V_8IN1IvcujFx8znKuNsQhgjlWPDIG42wwdT63BT3i7zY0/s1600/IMG_20130403_121057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hk-zU_Ujn8g-lienxVVGnXvHTUHolC0y8z7AUXIimb5NIDIfqusLKHHtDg-m-tlhNT3oPomnk1V-Shj3oFTGYtgHmpDi8V_8IN1IvcujFx8znKuNsQhgjlWPDIG42wwdT63BT3i7zY0/s320/IMG_20130403_121057.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I guess that gives me some progress and a finish for this week so far. Yeah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your days are filled with so much love and awesomeness!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live a Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-66346687463101493402013-03-23T19:37:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.550-08:00Love me some summer.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, I do love me some summer. Sun, sand, ocean, pools, and sundresses. I have been drooling over this Riley Blake Designs "Seaside" collection for sometime now. I am just IN LOVE with the beach scene print. When I found the Tea Party dress pattern at Oliver S + Co. I just knew the two were a match made in heaven. So with out further ado, I present my Princess Hannah's new summer sundress! I can't wait to see her in it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ydNODm-SVC-pSKnsYrz5nAfUtZeyMP_cYw2HZRhEBHrw3mwzG85VqWH9PVWtM9He9xw5OdP-5WCeQuziFFOwGEDrYEuhz-7HwOO9Rm3bCrlEaukaqwrO9XzVKqGBN4G0qhai3_W0Z6g/s1600/100_3346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ydNODm-SVC-pSKnsYrz5nAfUtZeyMP_cYw2HZRhEBHrw3mwzG85VqWH9PVWtM9He9xw5OdP-5WCeQuziFFOwGEDrYEuhz-7HwOO9Rm3bCrlEaukaqwrO9XzVKqGBN4G0qhai3_W0Z6g/s320/100_3346.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you just love this fussy cut on the bodice?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4glQsg_RvrtlrI4G85J4uJ1gH4spdCz96yH6XtuR4ArFqBV-n-b5imdamGJRhvdR-8NhQnUtHoP1kI2Iv5PpsoS8fN8ujX9YeGylhzJ5mydopRF-uSMdZkdK8a82mIC7_BFuVcHddwQ/s1600/100_3347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4glQsg_RvrtlrI4G85J4uJ1gH4spdCz96yH6XtuR4ArFqBV-n-b5imdamGJRhvdR-8NhQnUtHoP1kI2Iv5PpsoS8fN8ujX9YeGylhzJ5mydopRF-uSMdZkdK8a82mIC7_BFuVcHddwQ/s320/100_3347.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this coordinating polka dot hem lining?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_BVWmsjEFFANdK5d0a8JysdEzmQf8A7s1XwaGfL1I5EcMmwT9j4c2C4JLf_0Vw9Hf9iIZRyAGV1aD-v4UjTIbCf5lgrf4Xvh3Au3uh9RDaCrn93u-YkV8UFD3U7e5IpgjS7s8OG7y7M/s1600/100_3348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_BVWmsjEFFANdK5d0a8JysdEzmQf8A7s1XwaGfL1I5EcMmwT9j4c2C4JLf_0Vw9Hf9iIZRyAGV1aD-v4UjTIbCf5lgrf4Xvh3Au3uh9RDaCrn93u-YkV8UFD3U7e5IpgjS7s8OG7y7M/s320/100_3348.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, I am to lazy to hand stitch a hem and don't own a serger, so I totally cheated and did a double topstitch on the hem line. I love the way it looks!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLHxoJtklfK3SJbAz6j2efPwb8_W4Jufzj9owRbmNRweIzbWQc4qJ8Eat1ZfyUeSdEYUASjKn5jqgvSnT4BEv6d6BUtQA5OwR8-9Pyj2w1trx1fWjT0LX5xDI4uYVbDRpNizt8UmkIKc/s1600/100_3349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLHxoJtklfK3SJbAz6j2efPwb8_W4Jufzj9owRbmNRweIzbWQc4qJ8Eat1ZfyUeSdEYUASjKn5jqgvSnT4BEv6d6BUtQA5OwR8-9Pyj2w1trx1fWjT0LX5xDI4uYVbDRpNizt8UmkIKc/s320/100_3349.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the great thing about this pattern is there is also a coordinating playsuit pattern for a boy and bloomers for the dress. This is perfect because next I will be making the playsuit in the "Seaside" plaid for my grandson. Won't they just be the two cutest things. Okay, I'm done gushing for tonight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plum and June @ <a href="http://simplymissluella.blogspot.com/2013/03/lets-get-acquainted-monday-link-up.html?m=1" target="_blank">Simply Miss Luella</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltingadventuresofaginger.blogspot.com/2013/03/love-me-some-summer.html" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live A Colorful Life</a></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-85041508495154773422013-03-22T20:40:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.557-08:00I just have to share this.....This overwhelmingly warms my heart. Music is an amazing thing! Enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZVHOqrw3Jks" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-74023302776867261162013-03-17T16:51:00.000-07:002014-01-01T22:25:32.564-08:00Challenge Completed and a Sew Together BagCrazy I did it! I have finished my table topper quilt for the Henry Glass & Co. fabrics Desire to Inspire challenge. And I love it! Here it is:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYB_VV_5arrlKLfnJIpoaBEuCayVn78Y-No90hETsz_Ys2h2BFPTcvyLTtOPvCgdqzowMXK-iEYTDPtPCHSave0WkFfNEpOMJ8Y-fT_AqWykG6CdGAMHqy8I7TD9lzUMD0tB3yGv26VO8/s1600/100_3334a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYB_VV_5arrlKLfnJIpoaBEuCayVn78Y-No90hETsz_Ys2h2BFPTcvyLTtOPvCgdqzowMXK-iEYTDPtPCHSave0WkFfNEpOMJ8Y-fT_AqWykG6CdGAMHqy8I7TD9lzUMD0tB3yGv26VO8/s320/100_3334a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFVPdPQ4U4GdKyi2ADnf1vNeAJNhIx2aMb097TVTJn28DuNb76Vse4MdEk3avsYpcwBREaP_v4P4BEWwlW2kBmkqTsVeHNYyKlDunwCoDZhlcvW0OJRf7UrOxfFPnxB2P-atJyNTjlww/s1600/100_3331b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFVPdPQ4U4GdKyi2ADnf1vNeAJNhIx2aMb097TVTJn28DuNb76Vse4MdEk3avsYpcwBREaP_v4P4BEWwlW2kBmkqTsVeHNYyKlDunwCoDZhlcvW0OJRf7UrOxfFPnxB2P-atJyNTjlww/s320/100_3331b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was such a fun challenge. It was also my first time binding a quilt. It was much easier than I thought it would be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This last week I also finished my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/1047907/pattern-store" target="_blank">Sew Together Bag by SewDemented</a>. This was a little challenging for me. I still have to learn how to get my machine to sew over thick areas of fabric such as the side seams of the pockets. Putting the binding on this was the hardest part. I did however, learn how to install a zipper. It was super easy with her instructions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdT7QxaSrNjnjKzSuNaHkqygzOIkJpbn_rMqppNX_7pF9X-raHy61HT6oOajkTeOH7adV2EUnkkdJPWFEMkCBSxC4chyphenhyphenhwyq0o63gB2oBqCswbgwfa8g2qjF5nwhO1eMHwIii7UekSe4/s1600/100_3329a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdT7QxaSrNjnjKzSuNaHkqygzOIkJpbn_rMqppNX_7pF9X-raHy61HT6oOajkTeOH7adV2EUnkkdJPWFEMkCBSxC4chyphenhyphenhwyq0o63gB2oBqCswbgwfa8g2qjF5nwhO1eMHwIii7UekSe4/s320/100_3329a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhIEK7SBL75W_0g3gmL7BOtEbKwfDGJE6MdK7CdVpICSEYLMSGWaVAwDgoRKNg7UxFy7UBLtqn0cX8JbbbQgOWM9Uta8efR8Kq2XTjHVRjK0Os5jaD0pWc_95qnP1Nn-Fu5BkHLKxnSk/s1600/100_3331a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhIEK7SBL75W_0g3gmL7BOtEbKwfDGJE6MdK7CdVpICSEYLMSGWaVAwDgoRKNg7UxFy7UBLtqn0cX8JbbbQgOWM9Uta8efR8Kq2XTjHVRjK0Os5jaD0pWc_95qnP1Nn-Fu5BkHLKxnSk/s320/100_3331a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPS2483oP6QJUMVWEcty0TO_-Z4wUUMK9fWmPxP2ZSj3QRrjCj8HNwT0HP3mMwRhM1AqboD06JfzDYbqqdnmSGSi7_J4Fm6EMe9_m_IZOJ7lhvT4kJcgyjvtnS6cnpjZPjPQhycO9Mno/s1600/100_3332a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPS2483oP6QJUMVWEcty0TO_-Z4wUUMK9fWmPxP2ZSj3QRrjCj8HNwT0HP3mMwRhM1AqboD06JfzDYbqqdnmSGSi7_J4Fm6EMe9_m_IZOJ7lhvT4kJcgyjvtnS6cnpjZPjPQhycO9Mno/s320/100_3332a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter loved it, but asked that I make one using laminated cotton so she can use it for make up. Oh boy, don't know if I'm quite ready for that binding again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also designed a pattern this week for my dear FIL's quilt. I did it on graph paper and figured the math my self. Hoping I did it right. I will start cutting on it this week. Here is the fabric I have been hoarding for this project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCJ3y21Ulbg3H81Kg2OV_5QlQ3c3aekGcon6P_zh88gjCOyuS2C1bNm9eWZw7Hwmiw15fQCwpwZEUgRAicp2KVo6LyND-sLeilyWnFHm2-3fkMs5FmookKp-ItPuqDhIcwNTR8j-kOSs/s1600/100_3333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCJ3y21Ulbg3H81Kg2OV_5QlQ3c3aekGcon6P_zh88gjCOyuS2C1bNm9eWZw7Hwmiw15fQCwpwZEUgRAicp2KVo6LyND-sLeilyWnFHm2-3fkMs5FmookKp-ItPuqDhIcwNTR8j-kOSs/s320/100_3333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it will be perfect for an ol' cowboy. What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now onto the <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/blog/2013/03/11/march-mystery-block-month/" target="_blank">Riley Blake Designs BOM</a>. This months block is the Churn Dash or as they call it Simplicity. I have to say I love this block. It is so easy and you can do so much with it just by changing up fabric patterns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKRQllaIQYXikfQfINMj5qbWzLtozksf1JU-oSr_xpv-dKzHQuq2u6Zlpl7t4NVCo9HXzms5S0qQVAPpzj2zM7q5czfc_jyYTG8cRB2ebskZi5PXciQMvBbM_wsfXv7XmSRFOc8jhlcM/s1600/100_3336ab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKRQllaIQYXikfQfINMj5qbWzLtozksf1JU-oSr_xpv-dKzHQuq2u6Zlpl7t4NVCo9HXzms5S0qQVAPpzj2zM7q5czfc_jyYTG8cRB2ebskZi5PXciQMvBbM_wsfXv7XmSRFOc8jhlcM/s320/100_3336ab.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are January, February and March's blocks all together:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7YAfICv3T4Nadt2Zp0i9dcS43otahI4rxL73dMPGbABciQRngp9y4hgYZeY5862qCCYYxgt7ukbvDw1FVufFw18bL_WVWo57xnUwvSHpGJiSuHJPPqPd_uIy4IKDO9gJqg3_btChBqg/s1600/100_3337ab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7YAfICv3T4Nadt2Zp0i9dcS43otahI4rxL73dMPGbABciQRngp9y4hgYZeY5862qCCYYxgt7ukbvDw1FVufFw18bL_WVWo57xnUwvSHpGJiSuHJPPqPd_uIy4IKDO9gJqg3_btChBqg/s320/100_3337ab.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are all the blocks I have made with this wonderful fabric:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ng0Vyp2FauT7BlgRnWVReFtZStoywfnCvwpTFVp85vgf_4wYHNQMrtGvKYw7i3Gyca2saA6MmF_GI8Gba1ljI7xe5GqV3JL2tpwoYc2SXdG02frRCn-0Ebm_0NgALTFDfaygN-6q3-0/s1600/100_3338ab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ng0Vyp2FauT7BlgRnWVReFtZStoywfnCvwpTFVp85vgf_4wYHNQMrtGvKYw7i3Gyca2saA6MmF_GI8Gba1ljI7xe5GqV3JL2tpwoYc2SXdG02frRCn-0Ebm_0NgALTFDfaygN-6q3-0/s320/100_3338ab.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that's all for now folks. I hope to be back this week with another finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/2013/03/link-finish-friday-58.html" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/03/really-random-thursday-31413.html" target="_blank">Live a Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltingadventuresofaginger.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-completed-and-sew-together-bag.html" target="_blank">Busy Bee Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Story</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2013/03/sew-darn-crafty-linky-partyweek-106.html" target="_blank">Sew Many Ways</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-9833615749149237232013-02-26T23:46:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.572-08:00Challenge Accepted!This week was a great week. Why you ask? I received a sweet little package of some beautiful fabrics in the mail from Henry Glass Fabrics. I am so excited and honored to have been asked to join their Desire to Inspire Challenge. This challenge is meant to get people sewing more, using your creativity, and working with what you are given. You can read more about the Desire to Inspire challenge <a href="http://henryglassfabrics.blogspot.com/2013/02/desire-to-inspire.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />So, this week I was surprised with this beautiful bundle of fabrics to work with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QGzYrUQgnxbbFFY6uqrziA5FKjsV_8Hmmge-rKZ7M4iP_j4kjqRMO7EEdjF3B0mimjnAvH1G7vYWGTr5TfA2S8eHVLfDST_hV49GuMTBFMTP_TZGIuB4BQl-eS_dAI4DVKtD2S-n6O0/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QGzYrUQgnxbbFFY6uqrziA5FKjsV_8Hmmge-rKZ7M4iP_j4kjqRMO7EEdjF3B0mimjnAvH1G7vYWGTr5TfA2S8eHVLfDST_hV49GuMTBFMTP_TZGIuB4BQl-eS_dAI4DVKtD2S-n6O0/s320/013.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTcnfYQVvAYhexsyhz1PWRi2jotWuFUETwABb46PJV2dGaATurC86vV29GAB-ubUuTt-q4mmBe7KIyFcY-n29kQSCf5GMMu_nU135DOkP_jO21PdT7nOsDBEmGaOgUOZ2e7v1GGXSzw4/s320/009.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.com/collection/sweet-land-liberty/" target="_blank">Sweet Land of Liberty by Color Principle for Henry Glass Fabrics</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are the blocks I have completed so far:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRKqmBdi9F9RGDU9ym31RJApbu0NULKe-PPN9wUvclubF2HSHgIn_VZgJlqcNzqiD9ihyphenhyphenl64Tt_9kMyz5RWYTqRZe53ycOFH3kUJCtmWRyIgjXeh_LEwKgmnGaf3epGk9fz5onZNh2Hw/s1600/IMG_20130226_080706a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">pattern: <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/blog/2013/02/11/february-block-month/" target="_blank">RBD February Mystery BOM</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqITg1Xy2dUQxxDbkBYggu8Tu7VypsZAsRRM1dZQifTxEmqBmdS43dsYADxj_LYeUwJ1ofU5boR0IDuTVuHoD6jx2zyzSV6zRShvKhkukKGfWEsgV0rMF7wgi1-UPdCThT96irCT9xq0Y/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqITg1Xy2dUQxxDbkBYggu8Tu7VypsZAsRRM1dZQifTxEmqBmdS43dsYADxj_LYeUwJ1ofU5boR0IDuTVuHoD6jx2zyzSV6zRShvKhkukKGfWEsgV0rMF7wgi1-UPdCThT96irCT9xq0Y/s320/017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern: <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-bee-in-my-bonnet-row-along-row.html" target="_blank">Bee In My Bonnet Houses from her Row-Along</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-7l4GesiNwIhGI0gCv2GeusTK1WMKaDc3LGmLHhXLS6E5XhJCz3Ici8r_MRzAzETuBpmKSR_JVNyWUcrnptrftzJPqpwdZd3pQgLY9a1e-xYbHH3gmLLtn5XQIsFu4HmnqQDAnu4ZpM/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-7l4GesiNwIhGI0gCv2GeusTK1WMKaDc3LGmLHhXLS6E5XhJCz3Ici8r_MRzAzETuBpmKSR_JVNyWUcrnptrftzJPqpwdZd3pQgLY9a1e-xYbHH3gmLLtn5XQIsFu4HmnqQDAnu4ZpM/s320/018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern: My own (worked out perfectly with 13 stripes in the right order, huh?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In other news to add to a great week, my daughter recently turned 22 (Happy Birthday baby girl), found out she only has two more electives to complete after this semester to graduate with an Associates Degree, applied to University of Houston Clear Lake, and is considering working towards her Masters (after she gets her Bachelors of course). She's going to make an awesome teacher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well that's all I have for today. Hope you all have a great week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Pieced</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://betteroffthread.com/2013/02/24/lets-get-acquainted-monday-link-up-single-girl-quilt/" target="_blank">Better Off Thread</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Plum and June</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live a Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lily's Quilts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-84824695398423205482013-02-13T21:39:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.579-08:00I Love Retro!I love me some retro. I mean, now that I'm an adult. By adult, I mean almost 40. Let me explain.<br /><div><br /></div><div>In my twenties and early thirties, I was not so into antiques or collectibles I had no idea what it meant to own Fiestaware, old Pyrex, fine china, or Sterling Silver serving sets. I had all of these things that were given to me when I moved out on my own at 17 years of age. I still have the silver and the china of course, those were a no brainer when it came to keeping something. But over the years of moving from this place to that one, quickly packing, being to lazy to pack everything and thinking "Oh I don't need or want that", I no longer own the Fiestaware and have just a couple of pieces of the white and aqua Pyrex. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the last few years I have done a lot of growing up, realizing that I love antiques and retro items. I love retro colors from the 50's to the 70's. I also love antiques that are painted. Not painted as in looks new, painted as in looks like it was painted years ago and is worn. I love shabby chic antiques. I also love retro print fabrics. This leads me to my Valentines gift from my husband.</div><div><br /></div><div>We live on the outskirts of Houston on the way to Galveston, and today we had to make a jot into the big city to run an errand for my hubby. Well, yesterday while checking out the discussions on my flicker groups I noticed a post by <a href="http://www.rachelboothhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2013/02/amy-butler-charm-swap.html" target="_blank">Rachel Booth about an Amy Butler Charm Swap </a>she is hosting on her blog <a href="http://www.rachelboothhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Happily Ever After</a>. I started searching for a local shop that carried Amy Butler fabrics on the internet, and I came across a shop in Midtown (artsy fartsy area of Houston , love it), <a href="http://www.highfashionfabrics.com/" target="_blank">High Fashion Fabrics</a>. So, while we were out and about we stopped on by. I had no idea what to expect. I thought it would be a small fabric store. Boy was I wrong. This place is AMAZING. REALLY AMAZING. If you want specialty fabric, wedding dress fabric, lace or bling, they have it. In huge amounts. At top dollar of course. They also have, wait for it, quilting fabric!!!!! They have tons of prints including a whole wall dedicated to <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/main.php?fl=0" target="_blank">Amy Butler</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I did not end up buying any Amy Butler fabric today, it just wasn't moving me. I instead found two great retro style prints by Michael Miller, Sweet Stuff and Candy Shop from the Retro Basics line. So, in honor of Valentine's Day, my dearest hubby (the greatest hubby in the world) bought me a yard and a half of each. OMGoodness, I'm in love. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD84_jKly-EZSxxLbuyNUq6f0eL2Ad6n2jE6-aEbEGGTYWDC4jSHzLFPmIt6gXpPHvCNuJWG6x0g5_X4dkdIdmjrVQ2LH5obiROFUxOrbF6GaWummI_lBI6-HmEeKHAlFcLNj28G4yJM/s1600/IMG_20130213_165406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCD84_jKly-EZSxxLbuyNUq6f0eL2Ad6n2jE6-aEbEGGTYWDC4jSHzLFPmIt6gXpPHvCNuJWG6x0g5_X4dkdIdmjrVQ2LH5obiROFUxOrbF6GaWummI_lBI6-HmEeKHAlFcLNj28G4yJM/s320/IMG_20130213_165406.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm thinking I am going to make kitchen accessories with these. My kitchen accent color is red so I think these will work perfectly. A cover for my Kitchen Aid mixer, some hot pads, an apron, and some decorative towels. Or maybe a diaper bag for the future. Or a book bag for my granddaughter. Hmmm, so many options. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In other news, I have been working on more blocks with my Riley Blake Designs fabrics. I finished this months Mystery Block by RBD. It was my first time ever attempting applique. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66Smo0zHJ5YfJhjV4Xjyy05pZw3F3TMkgVYaobXv_aEonk7rHSr-7Sjah6ozKnrtxHutXad3WVys1UALgXcl9GDvmWCL9rzHQsAoiwJWIvOibE3RZGFAYrAykFwfnDw9a6ZgodXInEaE/s1600/IMG_20130212_174538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66Smo0zHJ5YfJhjV4Xjyy05pZw3F3TMkgVYaobXv_aEonk7rHSr-7Sjah6ozKnrtxHutXad3WVys1UALgXcl9GDvmWCL9rzHQsAoiwJWIvOibE3RZGFAYrAykFwfnDw9a6ZgodXInEaE/s320/IMG_20130212_174538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Z-rrvxz-1GsuNTGpVCFG4hOXrucWlCfvU7Hsad3sfNLrUAFtk5uK62BeznedySR7EtXrFhkR3S9ogO8UOn3saJPJiS478cQxLBpszPXLBpazXUV1UJqJ6d0mbUvNgJfwHjE56vO9gIk/s1600/IMG_20130212_215633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Z-rrvxz-1GsuNTGpVCFG4hOXrucWlCfvU7Hsad3sfNLrUAFtk5uK62BeznedySR7EtXrFhkR3S9ogO8UOn3saJPJiS478cQxLBpszPXLBpazXUV1UJqJ6d0mbUvNgJfwHjE56vO9gIk/s320/IMG_20130212_215633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also tried my hand at making my own paper piecing pattern this week. It was actually pretty easy. Keep in mind this is meant to have four of these squares put together to make one block. I just haven't gotten the other three finished. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NblCpLmSfwCMKLe9bcZN9RwFSEyXTD8u3iELGwvNFg9e0b1-QyDL-pFkOyYM2rRghxoGV7QdZntqiehqAPGqlJ2xvzFeLP-P1JbQ7NqVabjJ91Z-QZ4iA7ZFiHCxYkoaWPjVspquxsE/s1600/IMG_20130212_151122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NblCpLmSfwCMKLe9bcZN9RwFSEyXTD8u3iELGwvNFg9e0b1-QyDL-pFkOyYM2rRghxoGV7QdZntqiehqAPGqlJ2xvzFeLP-P1JbQ7NqVabjJ91Z-QZ4iA7ZFiHCxYkoaWPjVspquxsE/s320/IMG_20130212_151122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love it!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not at all least, I have to brag on my awesome son. Michael received his first stripe on his yellow belt in Brazilian Jujitsu tonight. I am one proud momma. He studies under one of the most famous BJJ Professors, Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkfhETUh-3heEZFidDoCVrC4AymNcHwT-5qJbL3Leck3hGp2d-2IeNvaPoBjweAtS33vvjs_5kCDYKDejO7O5LxDLG0R6h8PNJ8CMucABNf-2_PFhK1B4BV46gQ4DyMgcIFpov0TWqWc/s1600/IMG_20130213_183735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkfhETUh-3heEZFidDoCVrC4AymNcHwT-5qJbL3Leck3hGp2d-2IeNvaPoBjweAtS33vvjs_5kCDYKDejO7O5LxDLG0R6h8PNJ8CMucABNf-2_PFhK1B4BV46gQ4DyMgcIFpov0TWqWc/s320/IMG_20130213_183735.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michael's nickname is "Guard Master". This was given to him by his assistant Professor, Brandon Wolverine Mullins.<br /><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So my WIP's now include:<br /><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Daughters quilt... still need to finish quilting and bind it.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. I Used To Be A Layer Cake.... my pieces are not matching up on some strips and I have not gotten back to fix it. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. My sampler / bom RBD quilt... This will be worked on over the year.<br /><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Projects I need to start:<br /><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. My dear FIL's quilt... I just can't decide what pattern to use. Maybe I will post pics of the fabrics and ya'll can help me decide.<br /><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and did you know <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=458092&u=720729&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Crafty</a> is having a sale on their classes for Valentine's Day? It is running February 14-17. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=458092&u=720729&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Head on over and sign up now! </a> They are up to 75% off!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=458092&u=720729&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjV-Ey4tZ2hSS4X6o_4K1FOxsB4h74kCno4-xLyq6R2ejvFDt7156JEAN4xASyqQprTpvtoC5qgiv5svTP1KdQa7Bg6lYy7K9ZMeAMkeJumtRc3ykWaxoc7DaRoiy0DNJsTNpDwkMwMU/s1600/BL_Valentine_468x60_FINAL.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have taken several of their classes and I have learned so much. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are invaluable and you have access to them FOREVER. What could be better than that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Pieced</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://boldgoods.com/" target="_blank">Bold Goods</a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Story</a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://richardquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Richard and Tanya's</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-1265074871554228522013-02-07T20:36:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.587-08:00My Week In Pictures (WIP)I have been very busy working this week, so I have decided to share with you my WIP and a special occasion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Some fun blocks including <a href="http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/blog/2013/01/21/pdf-chevron-quilt-block/" target="_blank">Riley Blake Designs Mystery Block of the Month for January</a>, <a href="http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=1572" target="_blank">Whirling Star block from Fresh Lemons</a>, my own scrap pieced block, and the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/lecture/january-offset-log-cabin/1433.html?t=712" target="_blank">Craftsy BOM for January 2013</a>. I have used "The Sweetest Thing" and "Seaside" prints by Riley Blake Designs and the sage green polka dot is by Lakehouse Dry Goods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVjNZVOgjJww3ho-1XZdjJc-29SDUnt3geFDntVRKnz3JVGgzn3OGpYu_8G5jBYxv2dNuNYFaDsKQKMMTnd_Ds0gZQWhxNcD_any2h3SfaV47hquod6KzZD1vXSGdu4Q5hovtOIe7uEg/s1600/IMG_20130205_151410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVjNZVOgjJww3ho-1XZdjJc-29SDUnt3geFDntVRKnz3JVGgzn3OGpYu_8G5jBYxv2dNuNYFaDsKQKMMTnd_Ds0gZQWhxNcD_any2h3SfaV47hquod6KzZD1vXSGdu4Q5hovtOIe7uEg/s320/IMG_20130205_151410.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs_0qF4R1H59QCQhHlVt820NSW3iMGUtvn5cN99nYP6KpU3C35K93VS2YzC__G615RtkOPJqEBgPBv59ubR3w8QxhhiuidAF6BnA-NnoA6egb1Urp5XbbjYsAqlixAvn9eKaPhg_AnMc/s1600/IMG_20130207_182759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs_0qF4R1H59QCQhHlVt820NSW3iMGUtvn5cN99nYP6KpU3C35K93VS2YzC__G615RtkOPJqEBgPBv59ubR3w8QxhhiuidAF6BnA-NnoA6egb1Urp5XbbjYsAqlixAvn9eKaPhg_AnMc/s320/IMG_20130207_182759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbAvsnWtnv0Bi4skkmWK43CXzQCrwhjJjDGEFKDH-6nucOnhyL1LnX6bt2gR-byo4Yc7fs2eIV9phxx6XXMUEfdvd0SFkUu7fn0-rQA-PH5DZAvgdv-rZXHAmSuPlMFJFV_0tyk3Nt3A/s1600/IMG_20130207_183401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbAvsnWtnv0Bi4skkmWK43CXzQCrwhjJjDGEFKDH-6nucOnhyL1LnX6bt2gR-byo4Yc7fs2eIV9phxx6XXMUEfdvd0SFkUu7fn0-rQA-PH5DZAvgdv-rZXHAmSuPlMFJFV_0tyk3Nt3A/s320/IMG_20130207_183401.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIZ3fokm8oxQ4KmTpN8AJvftVvjrX8qbFAEKpkqLxd8vnmKepfRDxva6z-rSRGJ8bpsMNDkKyDu6Ld265e_FASQ_zZLxRtt6y5K59BI4Ne4wqAT2KsWYh5RcYgcQrK9TB7Ein5wYYMxw/s1600/IMG_20130207_183649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNIZ3fokm8oxQ4KmTpN8AJvftVvjrX8qbFAEKpkqLxd8vnmKepfRDxva6z-rSRGJ8bpsMNDkKyDu6Ld265e_FASQ_zZLxRtt6y5K59BI4Ne4wqAT2KsWYh5RcYgcQrK9TB7Ein5wYYMxw/s320/IMG_20130207_183649.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started my year of RAKs this week :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw68Qu8ilWI_TxmhRiz5VOUwRSghUVXe9oCa5oTQDsZ_3G7JN83-QK0NX0HlZOFE0I9uvwPUOqqqhZzBqZinsg9Uo1wNtdgM3CVy_tfEkLcbmYGNufuxeiAjvnlNUtoR3uEUe8LuCgn54/s1600/IMG_20130204_073346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw68Qu8ilWI_TxmhRiz5VOUwRSghUVXe9oCa5oTQDsZ_3G7JN83-QK0NX0HlZOFE0I9uvwPUOqqqhZzBqZinsg9Uo1wNtdgM3CVy_tfEkLcbmYGNufuxeiAjvnlNUtoR3uEUe8LuCgn54/s320/IMG_20130204_073346.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The recipient was underwhelmed by the thought of having to pass it on to someone at some point. Kind of broke my heart to know she would rather be selfish and want to keep it as hers. My thought was to make something beautiful, love it , hug it and pass it on to someone who might need something to brighten their day or even their week and then to keep that going. I want it to be loved by many and be well worn when this is all done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm joining the <a href="http://www.mummyquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">April Showers Blog Hop at Sew at Home Mumy</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="!Sew WE Quilt!" src="http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz269/madamesamm/aprilshowersbutton6_zps35d534ce.png" style="border: none;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Finally , drum roll please! My beautiful daughter and her boo celebrated their 3 year anniversary this last weekend. These are just a few of the cute pictures they sent me: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIORDM3vfXnsE1x999spJVEFWjKcX4namwNoSQxm7BMD5DGAaqmBcI_ac8_vkGtt2zx12_giqUHXHES_-CeOKMSMpuIYzwEkScXriMdu1fKCLS0FeFC1oMqgTNoBxL-qD0DU4ib7Zv6g/s1600/IMG_0313.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIORDM3vfXnsE1x999spJVEFWjKcX4namwNoSQxm7BMD5DGAaqmBcI_ac8_vkGtt2zx12_giqUHXHES_-CeOKMSMpuIYzwEkScXriMdu1fKCLS0FeFC1oMqgTNoBxL-qD0DU4ib7Zv6g/s320/IMG_0313.jpeg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1Effeh2W6XQa14afcimdKQQl7tAIDA9sNhzPzQ9_8jTQY6V8rI_Xbhyphenhyphen9bCoAwhnop0aHmL1YBe0IcfXwczWxjFH2J4Zsuni5iFiZ_7oNzaKA4VOdXen_a6K5Grfo6pidGpRXHcDpo7w/s1600/IMG_20130202_234123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1Effeh2W6XQa14afcimdKQQl7tAIDA9sNhzPzQ9_8jTQY6V8rI_Xbhyphenhyphen9bCoAwhnop0aHmL1YBe0IcfXwczWxjFH2J4Zsuni5iFiZ_7oNzaKA4VOdXen_a6K5Grfo6pidGpRXHcDpo7w/s320/IMG_20130202_234123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBvGbXPH2Fbm_r80r-JoWfNs_VDVKvh4Nik1qKCUg50Yv6ZezsK_fA3S7ABgHbqmHZyCiUa1NOvv-jbamn5ubFNXrIoAzMA4KKSwdarRAN774KjK1XvaQ1i5aAmKrU-Qy5HZ0s5uUL2U/s1600/IMG_0220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBvGbXPH2Fbm_r80r-JoWfNs_VDVKvh4Nik1qKCUg50Yv6ZezsK_fA3S7ABgHbqmHZyCiUa1NOvv-jbamn5ubFNXrIoAzMA4KKSwdarRAN774KjK1XvaQ1i5aAmKrU-Qy5HZ0s5uUL2U/s320/IMG_0220.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5GbJmPMYFv1MF4WoVHx_rl-WYU109ezFLleNrU2KHPMb0UkqOYvIJwTcSC3c1E7DKOIMXVftDYMAI8M0kKcTA0vH_JR8vX5WgnWqwyMEHSvE6wDiYmlzTQ6YIOpF9S9Zl_6uLVqiW-8/s1600/IMG_8085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5GbJmPMYFv1MF4WoVHx_rl-WYU109ezFLleNrU2KHPMb0UkqOYvIJwTcSC3c1E7DKOIMXVftDYMAI8M0kKcTA0vH_JR8vX5WgnWqwyMEHSvE6wDiYmlzTQ6YIOpF9S9Zl_6uLVqiW-8/s320/IMG_8085.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait until they get married and start having lots of babies for me to spoil to death. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, My hubby is insisting that I share the following link with your :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ilivingapp.com/jamestoye">www.ilivingapp.com/jamestoye</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a look no pressure if you're interested let me know. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So pretty uneventful. The sun is still shining, I still have two jobs, we have food in our bellies, clothes on our backs, and a roof over our heads. Life is good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be Blessed and Always ask the Lord for more, just MORE. He will answer!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live a Colorful Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://boldgoods.com/" target="_blank">Bold Goods</a></div> Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-35909467423639826582013-01-29T19:49:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.601-08:00Liebster Award! What?? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdz45giLGiBFaar1sro_gcx7MTeLmr281ILYjxCzC4efjAwnzrA_onvPO0jogyxyfjjwKWiZt0BFwMdF7smTKC53QCzdfh53IYZ-ZKjx0bPRslT8ovzSKuE0fz8GuNaLNQ12EpaXK9EjY/s1600/LiebsterAward+in+blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdz45giLGiBFaar1sro_gcx7MTeLmr281ILYjxCzC4efjAwnzrA_onvPO0jogyxyfjjwKWiZt0BFwMdF7smTKC53QCzdfh53IYZ-ZKjx0bPRslT8ovzSKuE0fz8GuNaLNQ12EpaXK9EjY/s1600/LiebsterAward+in+blue.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />OMGoodness! I am so honored to have been given the Liebster Award by Heidi at <a href="http://redletterquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Red Letter Quilts.</a> I had seen this on other crafty blogs, but never dreamed that anyone would ever nominate me. I never win anything, and I mean anything. So let me share with you the bases of this award. <br /><br />The Liebster Award, otherwise known as the Love Blog Award, is given by a blogger to a new blogger to promote appreciation and recognition in the blog-o-sphere. The blog must have less that 200 followers or be less than 6 months old. The nominated blogger must write a post with the following:<br /><br />11 Random things about themselves<br />Answer 11 questions posed to them by the blogger that nominated them<br />Choose 11 blogs to pass on the award to<br />Post 11 question for nominated bloggers to answer<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I would like to follow in Heidi's footsteps by first listing my 11 nominees:</span><br /><br />1. <a href="http://wasntquiltinaday.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Wasn't Quilt In A Day</a><br />2. <a href="http://berlinquilter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Berlin Quilter</a><br />3. <a href="http://wunsweden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Way Up North Sweden</a><br />4. <a href="http://www.sewsimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Sew Simple Life</a><br />5. <a href="http://www.missmarkersquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Miss Marker's Quilts</a><br />6. <a href="http://latetocreate.com/" target="_blank">Late To Create</a><br />7. <a href="http://joyforgrace.blogspot.com/2013/01/finish-long.html" target="_blank">Joy For Grace</a><br />8. <a href="http://down-the-avenue.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Down The Avenue</a><br />9. <a href="http://walkinglifespathagain.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Walking Life's Path Again</a><br />10. <a href="http://myquiltsetal.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">My Quilts And Other Stories</a><br />11. <a href="http://prettyladybaby.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Lady Baby</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Now to answer Heidi's questions:</u></b></span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Cats or Dogs?</span><br />A. DOGS. I am so allergic to cats that I can hardly be around them at all.<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. AM or PM person?</span><br />A. PM if I don't have to work the next day, but right now I'm working 6 days a week between two jobs while waiting for my dear hubby's disability case to go through our wonderfully slow court system.<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Sand or Snow?</span><br />A. Sand for sure. I live 20 minutes from the beach and I love it that way. I do wish it was Hawaii instead of Galveston. : )<br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Floral or Plaid?</span><br />A. Floral. I love anything shabby chic. You can't go wrong gifting me anything pink and floral.<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Warm or Cool colors?</span><br />A. Warm colors for my clothing, I am a ginger. Cool for home decor.<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Favorite Flower?</span><br />A. Star Lily for my table, and Daffodils for the garden. My dad always had a daffodil garden when I was growing up. He even chased down a young man one time because he had cut and taken some from his flower bed. Yes he did take them back and put them in a vase for my mom on the kitchen table. Love.<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Who would you like to have lunch with if you could?</span><br />A. My mom. I miss her so much. She passed away of breast cancer when I was 13. Did I say how much I miss her?<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Hotel or tent?</span><br />A. Hotel or no-tel. That is all I have to say about that.<br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. Your first quilt pattern?</span><br />A. Rag quilt was my first quilt, but my first actual pattern was Royal Squares Quilt by Emily<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. How many UFO's do you have stashed?</span><br />A. Two, only because I finished one today. If you count the ones I have bought fabric for, but not started on then 5.<br /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Q. What is missing in your fabric stash?</span><br />A. Solids and modern prints. Most of my stash, 90%, is older prints given to me by my MIL.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>11 Random things about me:</u></b></span><br /><br />1. I love to bake, but hate to clean up the kitchen.<br />2. I have 2 beautiful grand-kids but am dying for my daughter to finish college, get married, and have me a whole batch of grand-babies LOL. I know, I know, don't rush her. <br />3. I had my daughter 1 month after turning 17. I am determined that my daughter and son will not have children before they are finished with college and hopefully happily married. But college is a must hands down.<br />4. I am learning to play Chess with my son as I write this. He is awesome. And so handsome. And so smart. And I love him so much. (I love my baby girl, 21, also so much)<br />5. I am a breast cancer survivor of 2 1/2 years now. I found one out of three lumps when a coworker turned around and caught me on the breast with a fingertip while she was flailing her arms around. Thank God for down time and messing around on the clock at work! Two were stage 0 and the other was stage 1.<br />6. My husband was my boss when I first met him. I know, I'm so naughty.<br />7. I am an only child and always wished I had siblings. Being an only child can be very lonely at times.<br />8. I love the show Sons of Anarchy and secretly, or not so secretly, am IN LOVE WITH Jacs. SWOON<br />9. I want to go see Bruno Mars at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo so bad. That is one sexy little Hawaiian. Or maybe it's just his songs. Hmm<br />10. I am married to the biggest Adele addict on the planet.<br />11. This is the first time I have actually stuck with blogging for any length of time. <br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>11 Questions for my nominees: </u></span></b><br /><br />1. What is your favorite meal to make at home?<br />2. What is your favorite color?<br />3. Mountains or Ocean?<br />4. What would be the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?<br />5. What is the name of your favorite teach in school and what made them special?<br />6. If your house was threatened by a wild fire, what would be the first thing you would pack in your car besides your family and pets?<br />7. Rock or Country?<br />8. What is your biggest accomplishment?<br />9. What is your favorite song from the 1980's?<br />10. What was the name of your first pet?<br />11. Bungie jumping or Sky diving?<br /><br />And now on to my finish for this week. I went in to work today and was sent home within 6 minutes due to the lab only having 1 stress test scheduled. Yay! An unexpected day to play with my sewing machine. So I decided to pull out one of my UFO's and make something with it. <br /><br />My first disappearing 9 patch squares and pieces had been sitting in a drawer since before I started this blog. I originally pulled it out today thinking I would make a table runner with it. But then as I was quilting it, I kept seeing it as a bag. And that is exactly what it became. I didn't have a pattern, so I just winged it using ideas that I had seen in different tutorials around the web. I incorporated zigzag quilting I had seen done by <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2013/01/chopped-rhubarb.html" target="_blank">AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts</a>. My machines zigzag doesn't stretch out like hers does so I did a zigzag over the seams of the disappearing 9 patch blocks. Second, I added binding to the inside of the top edge of the bag. Next, I used the quilt as you go method to close up the side seam of the bag so as not to have an unfinished seam inside the bag. I then seamed the bottom of the bag and added 45 degree corners. I finished the binding and added some quilted straps. I made sure the straps were wide enough and attached firmly to the bag so that it won't fall apart while carrying something heavy. It's not perfect, but I made it and I am very proud of it. Please leave me a comment letting me know what you think.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvbvtswXqEUZZx7oCBuYvwEldNEegye6zJ5ExWFbJqXGUhowcNI3ZVQOMKByIp9vhOs55viEH5bT-Tu_cT9f6k8GdF2dc3C1rAiyT94k-VjPj14b4LEpdGGF4UFk6yj65lijSQTdY1tM/s1600/IMG_20130129_112738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvbvtswXqEUZZx7oCBuYvwEldNEegye6zJ5ExWFbJqXGUhowcNI3ZVQOMKByIp9vhOs55viEH5bT-Tu_cT9f6k8GdF2dc3C1rAiyT94k-VjPj14b4LEpdGGF4UFk6yj65lijSQTdY1tM/s320/IMG_20130129_112738.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeGuk8Px-7RoH0gItU4NSIn26Jr4fIdYBZgaoaEszXZC9k77gf6P3E1Oo5I1NgLxlTImSV8ER2U6N35hgkmTBCb2QlvySI5NCUULnsXZFClrNyQ3PK-b_ZaPlbkDCKPZv_FjiUQhCIo8/s1600/IMG_20130129_133955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeGuk8Px-7RoH0gItU4NSIn26Jr4fIdYBZgaoaEszXZC9k77gf6P3E1Oo5I1NgLxlTImSV8ER2U6N35hgkmTBCb2QlvySI5NCUULnsXZFClrNyQ3PK-b_ZaPlbkDCKPZv_FjiUQhCIo8/s320/IMG_20130129_133955.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also finished my block for the February Simply Solids Modern Bee. <a href="http://www.becrafted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dorrylu from Be Crafted</a> had us make an improv log cabin. I was not crazy about this block at first, but as I started working on it I fell in love. It is based on a painting she loves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw35d8uhc4-sgj4Cr99XZQH_p4jxnOc-yxOVUThLOCP-UsygLQskV0HNye0PWv8ArCzUJn3IY7FZ-553O2LCU_HOnodKPM6gLJyR0Q-8OVZpNAwLMtW8nLn9LM1iP4iC42FjoJltGxrIY/s1600/IMG_20130128_200740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw35d8uhc4-sgj4Cr99XZQH_p4jxnOc-yxOVUThLOCP-UsygLQskV0HNye0PWv8ArCzUJn3IY7FZ-553O2LCU_HOnodKPM6gLJyR0Q-8OVZpNAwLMtW8nLn9LM1iP4iC42FjoJltGxrIY/s320/IMG_20130128_200740.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it beautiful? I think it is just luscious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by my blog, come back soon. 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I first headed over to Fabric Etcetera, which my daughter had given me a gift certificate to for my birthday. It's a nice little shop that carries Riley Blake Designs and lots of Batiks. They also have the 2013 Hoffman Challenge fabrics. Have you seen these? They are amazing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hoffmanchallenge.com/challenge2013.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KqrjR1P-QWRWgtYPUAps6OzsLQ4-XSfzjY7jynAnXZvDb4C2H_OIvO1zp00DDsRtyQ1oaNwlXzdJuuiHk0VOCbDwAic1f_VcNwtIb1ECbJmuTt_uQ-DQyUlzRhEVhoxQW9HIN_vc8v0/s320/collage6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked up some yardage from Lakehouse Itty Pritty Polka Ditty in Celery, and Riley Blake Designs The Sweetest Thing and Seaside collections with my gift certificate. The other day I added some Kona Grass Green and Turquoise, Baby Birds by Studio E, Piccadilly Circle by Northcott, and a nice green and blue print from JoAnn's to add in with the <a href="http://quiltingadventuresofaginger.blogspot.com/2013/01/some-finishes-and-progress.html" target="_blank">Isabelle fabrics I have previously purchased</a> at Sew Contempo. Still trying to decide what pattern I will use. Please share any ideas you have with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnS3s1dWMmJwgqnTz3B8EnRuqFNrmdzRsSlJCEINw3m53sr9g2YNjzEQpsemmaZhqZO95LX-NGImMqTmgU_PwtzrqKUBbfAPIU_NrgO5sBCcbhW-1WNXajjqz5qpaVlq7AZj5ikhDP5_A/s1600/collage5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnS3s1dWMmJwgqnTz3B8EnRuqFNrmdzRsSlJCEINw3m53sr9g2YNjzEQpsemmaZhqZO95LX-NGImMqTmgU_PwtzrqKUBbfAPIU_NrgO5sBCcbhW-1WNXajjqz5qpaVlq7AZj5ikhDP5_A/s320/collage5.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I have to say my favorite stop of the day was <a href="http://www.ppnq.com/" target="_blank">Painted Pony N' Quilts in La Porte, TX</a>. I have never been there before today. I was directed there by a sweet employee over at Hancocks when I could not find a 45 degree angle diamond ruler anywhere. So on to Google I went, and low and behold of course they had exactly what I was looking for. So my dear hubby (who had tagged along with me on my adventure today) and I jumped into the car and headed right over there. Let me just say that <a href="http://www.ppnq.com/" target="_blank">Painted Pony N' Quilts</a> is like going to quilting fabric and notions HEAVEN! I was totally taken aback by the selection they carry. I pledge from this day forward that I will take the short little jaunt over to La Porte to shop at <a href="http://www.ppnq.com/" target="_blank">Painted Pony N' Quilts</a> for ALL of my quilting needs. It is worth the little extra gas to be able to get exactly what you are looking for. The customer service is exceptional and the flow of the shop is extraordinary. I have to say they were also sweethearts to let me take some photos of the shop to share with you. So enjoy and don't drool to much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdPtRLnOO1Lbx3ROj-H6os0t5eHcUGBjclqD4asKmnDs4MKddAneIwDskfNMjbprK20JCe2kQjekmgkbwM1xHdnKNi69yHPa7ElyzHj53nnyQrcuARyr8pjfHrFL53TyaYqzx1Knf-cg/s1600/collage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdPtRLnOO1Lbx3ROj-H6os0t5eHcUGBjclqD4asKmnDs4MKddAneIwDskfNMjbprK20JCe2kQjekmgkbwM1xHdnKNi69yHPa7ElyzHj53nnyQrcuARyr8pjfHrFL53TyaYqzx1Knf-cg/s320/collage1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn8he92HRYMfkw1lGt2GLA1Vn3Lx4804Qqq__45EhTgiRvT0qvgamJ9zVblhLjq1EjyMuAWqul3HvUzt8C0Y3Q45tiMuXhcSD1IYN37j16tMx9bZxeloxlR1wakNvro51r00UIF_ZjKY/s1600/collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn8he92HRYMfkw1lGt2GLA1Vn3Lx4804Qqq__45EhTgiRvT0qvgamJ9zVblhLjq1EjyMuAWqul3HvUzt8C0Y3Q45tiMuXhcSD1IYN37j16tMx9bZxeloxlR1wakNvro51r00UIF_ZjKY/s320/collage2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84_suE1vYO7MyqeXRsV58UKGNNoHUaZhU9jILQde-hvTpKKAW3owZ0iiX0pcDRsYYRMxsCeqvhqBUlexe9dNWHcQSl_Vn4uc3T8QncAtP_w9nEtM0UCA-s9NTspm-5GFQ4952DucaKhk/s1600/collage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84_suE1vYO7MyqeXRsV58UKGNNoHUaZhU9jILQde-hvTpKKAW3owZ0iiX0pcDRsYYRMxsCeqvhqBUlexe9dNWHcQSl_Vn4uc3T8QncAtP_w9nEtM0UCA-s9NTspm-5GFQ4952DucaKhk/s320/collage3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMP5_yoEGRM6vPjmuaPEyiXmuDNRY_CRjajxDG2r8jxGkQokfP-bjtHvYn4DGY4p2acggbyw_5ukiPJGHq0vc-2xW09jKWUxeouYKwjKsxD_J6NFYJTO_JK3ZBgLEXikAGO1lLolY7xYs/s1600/collage4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMP5_yoEGRM6vPjmuaPEyiXmuDNRY_CRjajxDG2r8jxGkQokfP-bjtHvYn4DGY4p2acggbyw_5ukiPJGHq0vc-2xW09jKWUxeouYKwjKsxD_J6NFYJTO_JK3ZBgLEXikAGO1lLolY7xYs/s320/collage4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is just a sampling of the shop. Now to win the lottery, at least a small one so I can shop my heart out. One last thing. If you get the chance to make it down to Galveston any time soon you will need to visit this showing. My dear hubby and I are going this coming Thursday, my next day off. Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugTSwOU3GrjhfqhaxCGO81bwCTZr1QfEFCTxP1vJsqtQuDpo7Ani2AnphlVqoAl-2AhuBeVtra3YmrqoUFmMX9h4HwZSMTbiQuxzeGhMwpnrcC649yqgEbGra6DpQqTthNnI8F8zAkck/s1600/20130124_125953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugTSwOU3GrjhfqhaxCGO81bwCTZr1QfEFCTxP1vJsqtQuDpo7Ani2AnphlVqoAl-2AhuBeVtra3YmrqoUFmMX9h4HwZSMTbiQuxzeGhMwpnrcC649yqgEbGra6DpQqTthNnI8F8zAkck/s320/20130124_125953.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No WIP or Finishes this week, but hopefully something more next week. Thanks for visiting and as always I would love to hear from you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_X-sqN7e2ulwK81cEOQVcUA6R9zqTPifBp9BMspq84nphDjuE5STlcISxlH8_-waYLC9jlEDmqOkE4cHJ6DoYH-IVSGzr9hhQ2MtueB9u8qpmJw865-Ezg5d-nwroXMDHfmt74-bKDM/s1600/blogsig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" title="Live A Colorful Life"><img alt="Live A Colorful Life" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_IWZSewstHXgfgvEW6HnFgp5A6bIUMzQW-0QOX3xRe3Ys5IDJVt1w28H-fbk6mL4XGuw0VIloz6eipKR31IZZGY4d3QBi-u-j_SZEsuqpPOaU3bUnJbiYKPVlJvB1YLs5MMr63E1iU8C/s1600/Cindys-random-button.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><center><a href="http://makingrebeccalynne.blogspot.com/search/label/Thursday%20Think%20Tank" target="_blank"><img alt="Thursday Think Tank" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IzZgn6Uynis/TkJ0PZ02MbI/AAAAAAAAIPc/jjLVXjuTXeo/s800/Think%252520Tank%252520Original%252520Screenshot.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.sweetcsdesigns.com/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://sweetcsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fridays.jpg" /></a></center><center><a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Fresh Poppy Design" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad311/freshpoppydesign/fabrictuesdayfinalcopy.png" /></a></center>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-22473479748089491242013-01-14T20:33:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.617-08:00Some Finishes and Progress<div style="text-align: center;">Now that the holidays are over, I have finally been able to get back to my WIPs. Working two jobs has not left me much time for my love, sewing. I really try hard to make time to work on my projects even if it only 15 minutes here and there. Luckily, lately we have not had lots of errands to run so my days off have been very enjoyable. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">To start, this month began the <a href="http://www.stitcherydickorydock.com/sugar-block-club/" target="_blank">Sugar Block Club</a> for 2013. I have been so blessed to see all the beautiful block the members have made. My January Block:</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Snow Blossom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4JL1-FRIi2NWbKfZfktx4tfX3HUjWckCScd1BO0RbQ6FJ3jkoQlV6PSnPF2xVzZsXG_GsIUAArjwzD39gG9LoetUIsHeXLUxbfAoMDZcPV3iZa9o2uspO81rADX91_hAk17QtOcL1XU/s1600/IMG_20130103_165639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4JL1-FRIi2NWbKfZfktx4tfX3HUjWckCScd1BO0RbQ6FJ3jkoQlV6PSnPF2xVzZsXG_GsIUAArjwzD39gG9LoetUIsHeXLUxbfAoMDZcPV3iZa9o2uspO81rADX91_hAk17QtOcL1XU/s320/IMG_20130103_165639.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these colors and the plaids. The off white print was a little pain to work with as it is not cotton. Thinking it is polyester. I'm not sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up I hit the inventory sale at <a href="http://www.sewcontempo.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Sew Contempo</a>. This has quickly become my favorite local quilt shop in my area. They have lots of Moda fabrics, pretty much all the Kona cottons, and beautiful samples of the patterns they sell. I pick up a half yard bundle of these fabrics, Isabelle by Free Spirit. They were on sale at $5.99 a yard and I could not pass them up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXGm_sJFoOMIIKDdEPTbBFIUrslN4KWfQ8uIjlS1YWofMRGvTVKQGh-uUZ4AQ0Qd4SAfxLjcKZwjxVmMr8mwAEavhcPwrY0mrYzzgTp3EN42AkZ-pZC_xxg0NSTjxfI4HqBa0B57yU6g/s1600/IMG_20121231_194436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXGm_sJFoOMIIKDdEPTbBFIUrslN4KWfQ8uIjlS1YWofMRGvTVKQGh-uUZ4AQ0Qd4SAfxLjcKZwjxVmMr8mwAEavhcPwrY0mrYzzgTp3EN42AkZ-pZC_xxg0NSTjxfI4HqBa0B57yU6g/s320/IMG_20121231_194436.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And today I bought 4 1/4 yards of Kona White to use with them. I can't wait to cut in to them, but my dear husband reminded me today that I have not even started on the quilt that I said I was going to make for my dear FIL for Christmas. I am still trying to decide on what pattern I want to use for it. I have thought about making it for next Christmas and using the fabulous fabrics for my Farmer's Wife Quilt. They would be perfect for it and that would really be a work of love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did get three rows of quilting done on my dear daughter's quilt today. I decided to go with navy blue anti pill fleece for the back. She requested a darker shade on the back as to help keep from staining the quilt. This sucker is so heavy it is making it hard to quilt on my home machine. Next time we are going with a cotton backing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLisrQbXtASndr2PorPeUw8Wi2gga8LBFsEMu269wMylV6UTDryW4p_qID79f2_ED6ksTFUBdUallwGD-Db46xJORDIRKk3PwmxuZKMMykLt9n7oxMVRGFfxBZS1q9Ktd8Z946fxI6NBo/s1600/IMG_20130114_154247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLisrQbXtASndr2PorPeUw8Wi2gga8LBFsEMu269wMylV6UTDryW4p_qID79f2_ED6ksTFUBdUallwGD-Db46xJORDIRKk3PwmxuZKMMykLt9n7oxMVRGFfxBZS1q9Ktd8Z946fxI6NBo/s320/IMG_20130114_154247.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then tonight I finished up two more projects. A pillow and a new pin cushion. So happy with both. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2tmekt4GrgF10-brV7cJCXSUiMOCIK9xYfe8xtzK1AM49szenVsHh1iVh8ujtuPUw4o4gWuMzXGeozTr5yO11DiZBIWLpLDQ29eIBLpHuLfFXHkEdgxuvRXe-x93_lfK-6LPna6Svto/s1600/IMG_20130114_200608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2tmekt4GrgF10-brV7cJCXSUiMOCIK9xYfe8xtzK1AM49szenVsHh1iVh8ujtuPUw4o4gWuMzXGeozTr5yO11DiZBIWLpLDQ29eIBLpHuLfFXHkEdgxuvRXe-x93_lfK-6LPna6Svto/s320/IMG_20130114_200608.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqQKsWAuuoPr5RUw_tUyiuSzkK7ZvXZXo6PfPEjczsFVzT9L9MC-m6QroUW8Ts9nSFaSJg5CCXOQZjkd_zsPzeiG-emqzXSdt2YMmRziODOFeu-OSi95a1w9e8U1q_C1yZToUovpLNvw/s1600/IMG_20130114_200736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqQKsWAuuoPr5RUw_tUyiuSzkK7ZvXZXo6PfPEjczsFVzT9L9MC-m6QroUW8Ts9nSFaSJg5CCXOQZjkd_zsPzeiG-emqzXSdt2YMmRziODOFeu-OSi95a1w9e8U1q_C1yZToUovpLNvw/s320/IMG_20130114_200736.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGljgV1xX3UgFRTpe1M7d3IXCKe0ANEee1qsIXrj9RGCQED3ACJcRxpLONarH5V5yoMp4Fsf3XTgjcjQS5exl6dHjRZRZJnTq-8uec99aN3IAAFHrm1ijAdJH9et36crDGo6XwE_cfMgM/s1600/IMG_20130114_204821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGljgV1xX3UgFRTpe1M7d3IXCKe0ANEee1qsIXrj9RGCQED3ACJcRxpLONarH5V5yoMp4Fsf3XTgjcjQS5exl6dHjRZRZJnTq-8uec99aN3IAAFHrm1ijAdJH9et36crDGo6XwE_cfMgM/s320/IMG_20130114_204821.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LebeW5XMjLLMqJAsMkTvksPBPBd87IcGr2-waUw74nHKKcRkS6cNOgV3iaCKlqTsm537dpzjTxBr3k0wS8-Zbh6gM_0ksjB_MdlRFuXsU5xradyn3rfOg3J3wSR4R-KJbn0BDP6mIW0/s1600/IMG_20130114_205100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LebeW5XMjLLMqJAsMkTvksPBPBd87IcGr2-waUw74nHKKcRkS6cNOgV3iaCKlqTsm537dpzjTxBr3k0wS8-Zbh6gM_0ksjB_MdlRFuXsU5xradyn3rfOg3J3wSR4R-KJbn0BDP6mIW0/s320/IMG_20130114_205100.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, I have something to link up to <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced </a>, <a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monday Link UP at Plum and June</a>, <a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Really Random Thursday at Live a Colorful Life</a>, and <a href="http://celticthistlestitches.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">TGIFF at Celtic Thistle Stitches</a>. Feels so good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Plum and June" height="125" src="http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s494/PlumandJune/linkupbutton2.jpg" width="125" /></a> <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/"><img alt="WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced" height="150" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8253389546_fdb631e427_o.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><center><atitle href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6i_NZxk6Vk8GLMBbQ4U6nUBHkhTzfFN4wS1qW4VFY_K5GWdMvmVNDCwiLHI9SyaseKaJ1cXd7hFSn5QgDBRIDJh9f1mOj0oBGaoQCygMP15_LJnL0sxv_aF9Ebr9xvOV9_hAhS9ne8dS/s800/tgiff-button-blog.jpg" /></atitle></center>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-18033826072284322522013-01-01T13:26:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.625-08:00Tips & Tricks Day!Good afternoon everyone and Happy New Year!!! In my last post I shared with you that I had learned how to make the perfect scant 1/4 inch seam every time. Today, I want to share with you my tip & trick.<br /><br />As you might know, while I was working on my last quilt top I was having trouble with losing size on my blocks as I squared them up. I realized after doing some research that I was using a true 1/4 inch seam instead of a scant 1/4 inch seam (used for quilting). I saw lots of blogs giving different ways to fix this, but they weren't working for me. So I made a stack of painters masking tape with about 5 layers of thickness and cut it straight across at one end. I lowered my needle down on the 1/4 inch mark of my ruler and then laid my tape down on my machine butted up against the ruler's edge. Now every time I get a perfect scant 1/4 inch and a perfectly straight seam. Love it! And the great thing is you can do this for any size seam you need for your projects, it doesn't leave a sticky residue and it comes off easily.<br /><br />Linking up to:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://mummyquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Sew at Home Mummy"><img alt="Sew at Home Mummy" src="http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh573/sewathomemummy/MacGyverButton-1.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-71109876973144592852012-12-30T13:40:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.632-08:00Finally A Quilt Top As I sit here at work on a boring Sunday afternoon, I have decided that I will just go ahead and share my finish for the week . I didn't get this project finished for Christmas since I do work two jobs while we are waiting for my husbands disability to go thru. But I did have one day off this week and I spent it sewing away on my daughters quilt. I have learned a lot while working on this project so far.<br />1. The 1/4 inch mark on my machine is a generous one<br />2. I found out how to mark it correctly and make a perfect scant 1/4 inch.<br />3. Even if your squares aren't perfect ...square them up and dont worry about them being slightly small than the pattern says. It will workout and be beautiful to the person receiving it.<br />4. I love making quilts and am addicted!<br />5. I need a third job to pay for this new hobby or some fabric donations would be great! ; ' )<br />I used "Best Wishes" by Henry Glass Fabrics and Kona Cotton solid in Eggshell. The pattern is Royal Squares by Quilts By Emily available at Craftsy.com <br />Now to add batting, a back and some quilting! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_mmI_KTv7okDNcG2xfn7mBfRbddoFCp6BiVkPmFleyKgzeWnxkurLyKqvX2S91ZnxGDLfLH0fdmQzcY0WaZwprrpGDIAsLWLeGBt16xSyFPwN_FgOsRTACMeyqPgLMb0Smr23MItzxw/s1600/IMG_20121227_235909_TOKYO_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_mmI_KTv7okDNcG2xfn7mBfRbddoFCp6BiVkPmFleyKgzeWnxkurLyKqvX2S91ZnxGDLfLH0fdmQzcY0WaZwprrpGDIAsLWLeGBt16xSyFPwN_FgOsRTACMeyqPgLMb0Smr23MItzxw/s320/IMG_20121227_235909_TOKYO_1.jpg" width="320" /> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linking up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/" title="Lily's Quilts"><img alt="Lily's Quilts" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9xwKnKqZ6Nn_utqJM7IANmynzgQQj97D_rIQs01Xz-naRCe4_HaNBSuDuX4W-TWAkQvipntXkysvwxwPs8-9t1KeJDBQnRdzDNIJMlEYx87hsOnikQkfs9vWKFMrgeRcq7HhCoVuD4X0/s150/FSDB.png" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/2013/01/wip-wednesday-my-scrap-bins-overfloweth.html?m=1" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8r40N_DltXQAjs79FzSUaF0UxXPNFVWF7tDJWT8ofNyUzjj0DW_sMQier_EFTsfYne35LfYqXzAnkpVbrYAGzjN1cGQOf3mGyKXQXgiVygg_J1Nc57aTUEJjZBi7iA0zxm4hO9Sa8smA/s1600/8253389546_fdb631e427_o.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="http://lilysquilts.blogspot.co.uk/" title="Lily's Quilts"><img alt="Lily's Quilts" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kkiqR6moqUSuKOuFAxTefxMzgO90RkPc6wdZ8JLR3JboYgQZOR98aW2zBwLZqHtK58gnJC7mzb1nCgwPO3Aaj5TjjsQq0lRyo-DUeHaH3H_D6sZPtVfolP-DnyG74KlC_RyUHrATjvQb/s150/SBMB.png" style="border: none;" /></a></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463772750399761975.post-75666890907785125142012-12-18T19:30:00.000-08:002014-01-01T22:25:32.639-08:00Crazy, Busy LifeI really have been wanting to get on here and post about my current WIP, but life seems to get in the way a lot lately. This last month has been a very rough one for my family especially. My DH has been in and out and back in the hospital 4 times in the last thirty days for one kidney stone. This poor man has been dealing with these little boogers for about 14 years, so they are nothing new, but this one didn't want to pass or break up. Thank goodness the doctor was finally able to laser it and remove it. Now maybe life can get back to our normal. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In the mean time, I have been working on a quilt for my awesome daughter. I am really in a quandary of how to make a pieced square using 1/4 inch seam allowances actually measure correctly. My blocks were to be 8.5 inches square when sewn, but after squaring them up they are 8 inches square. I would love any advice on this. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwZ4pTr6iKJPfVJkdNQkgiWbljrfrIR-2K4YjhZrmP7X2NTqbFUaOXXn3KQHoYYexS5V2Ie2KUk7ie0t0hJ-eS3lvYZxHi5HLZ2kVp5TamlbPJ0mMESHeRdDoeCVHa69bKpjDCo07hmE/s1600/IMG_20121213_161855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwZ4pTr6iKJPfVJkdNQkgiWbljrfrIR-2K4YjhZrmP7X2NTqbFUaOXXn3KQHoYYexS5V2Ie2KUk7ie0t0hJ-eS3lvYZxHi5HLZ2kVp5TamlbPJ0mMESHeRdDoeCVHa69bKpjDCo07hmE/s320/IMG_20121213_161855.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s1cUqTjURgGjOs2Mr8_tzsPqLb814cql4ltkmAJd_NHqBc4MHlbYqw6vpwLczgNOzpg-bZnQwJp73I61r5RS-Z1QH1sLkBUMJseXuiKSh48ipFYdwFqb4SrVQW6sR-um79eMh74eUx8/s1600/IMG_20121210_190929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s1cUqTjURgGjOs2Mr8_tzsPqLb814cql4ltkmAJd_NHqBc4MHlbYqw6vpwLczgNOzpg-bZnQwJp73I61r5RS-Z1QH1sLkBUMJseXuiKSh48ipFYdwFqb4SrVQW6sR-um79eMh74eUx8/s320/IMG_20121210_190929.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern I'm using is Royal Squares Quilt by Emily available at Craftsy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to admit I am a little ADD, and after visiting so many quilting and sewing blogs lately I have realized it must be a prerequisite for quilters. I don't feel so bad now. I have been at this for only a couple of months and at this time I have 4 quilts either cut or started right now. I also have material that I bought specifically for a quilt I plan to make for my FIL. On top of these projects, I decided to make gift sacks for our Christmas presents this morning. So since I'm on a very tight budget, I headed to Joann's to buy so Christmas fabric that was on sale 50% off. I bought 4 yards of fabric. It was almost enough to make lined bags for each gift, but of course I had forgotten about two gifts that I already had put away. Luckily I had two red and white gingham pillow cases. I used jute for my drawstrings to give a little bit of country touch to the gifts and I love the way they look under the tree. The best part is I won't have to clean up any paper trash on Christmas! They aren't perfect and I just winged it, but I am so happy I did. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKboXrbd3ySCgq2WIsk-8eNfl5YN3KPPzBree3JrHgI7-ZVuUixl9IlJOO2rocVv16tWdm7XyvlMFYNYuOTg3NzVc2SHg9OUCDr-YYw_4muKRtRvTwN4aeEArzXl5bF1oMaaTf18tHPwg/s1600/IMG_20121218_165332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKboXrbd3ySCgq2WIsk-8eNfl5YN3KPPzBree3JrHgI7-ZVuUixl9IlJOO2rocVv16tWdm7XyvlMFYNYuOTg3NzVc2SHg9OUCDr-YYw_4muKRtRvTwN4aeEArzXl5bF1oMaaTf18tHPwg/s320/IMG_20121218_165332.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You'll have to excuse the plastic Christmas tree...but did you notice my painted ornaments That was last years project. More on those later. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another project I am dying to work on is one I received in the mail the other day. Any guesses on what it maybe? Oh, I can't stand waiting for you to guess! LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEPBSfZRGfyWg5NAcnu95lBhDLjAS0wPGJPSUO_2gty0y6zQ30eb4TQ3IvWSihwg3Mq_zVat81EmZR5XhyphenhyphenzUDFesp9itJnlMzcVVglBIO3Zpv26FS-LhLGmBxE1ojOqBA7z-KZi8dQf0/s1600/IMG_20121208_203945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEPBSfZRGfyWg5NAcnu95lBhDLjAS0wPGJPSUO_2gty0y6zQ30eb4TQ3IvWSihwg3Mq_zVat81EmZR5XhyphenhyphenzUDFesp9itJnlMzcVVglBIO3Zpv26FS-LhLGmBxE1ojOqBA7z-KZi8dQf0/s320/IMG_20121208_203945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I am crazy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are the fabrics I have been debating on using</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lW1Fssm8JiOU56AO1IJjb1iftb5KPboSxTrPSrh2R5vSc8vQALLMCljK9wOxWlpiX4hz7kxkEhj5FyoF8xkz4qVzuZqqMuBN-vGjNtODzaRLuUB_jJtvKsw6bdCZxMXubpqtzj70DhM/s1600/IMG_20121210_203039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lW1Fssm8JiOU56AO1IJjb1iftb5KPboSxTrPSrh2R5vSc8vQALLMCljK9wOxWlpiX4hz7kxkEhj5FyoF8xkz4qVzuZqqMuBN-vGjNtODzaRLuUB_jJtvKsw6bdCZxMXubpqtzj70DhM/s320/IMG_20121210_203039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it is going to be the one on the left. You know how you buy a fabric and hold on to it because you are just waiting for the perfect project? Yeap...this is it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well that's all I have for now. Thanks for stopping by my blog and if I don't get to talk to you before then, HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Linking up to</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Plum and June" height="125" src="http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s494/PlumandJune/linkupbutton2.jpg" width="125" /></a> <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/"><img alt="WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced" height="150" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8253389546_fdb631e427_o.jpg" width="150" /></a> <a _blank="_blank" href="http://christinasadventures.com/"><img src="http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/christinahibbs/20below.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Plum and June" height="125" src="http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s494/PlumandJune/linkupbutton2.jpg" width="125" /></a></div>Toyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574429973289680761noreply@blogger.com2