tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788554480334662772024-03-14T12:49:49.743-06:00A Dream and A StitchMy love of quilting all started with just a dream and a single stitch.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-39239264236518293532019-09-09T14:17:00.000-06:002019-09-09T14:17:42.346-06:00A quilty weekendThis last weekend was so perfect for quilting.<br />
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It was rainy and kind of gloomy out most of the time. It did warm up a bit in the afternoon, but the mood for the day had already been set in my opinion.<br />
I woke up, brewed my coffee, and sat down at my machine. (Not sure why I skipped my usual morning workout, but it felt right to take a little break)<br />
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At our last retreat in March, my aunt (whom I talk about a lot when I am talking quilting :) ) made quilt top after quilt top. She had previously cut up a lot of old fabric into simple 5" squares. No matter if she got 2 squares out of the piece or 30, she added them to her pile. Her purpose was to clean up her old stash. So for the retreat she had thousands of 5" squares that she sewed into 9 patches, then cut them up and made disappearing 9-patch blocks. Total scrappy. No matching what-so-ever.<br />
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What a fabulously satisfying process. I think she ended up with a total of 11 quilt tops of varying sizes.<br />
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Now, I am nowhere near that ready to demolish my stash, but I felt it was time to let go of a lot of the older fabric I have been hoarding (there is a reoccurring theme here if you have read some of my past posts). I have a hard time finding "perfect" projects for that fabric I loved so much when I bought it, but it has been sitting on the shelf for 4+ years..... don't lie, I know you have some of that too. :P<br />
This weekend I pulled out some of that fabric and made a Scrappy Brown Disappearing 9-patch. I didn't match the fabric, I just pulled some random bits from my somewhat color organized shelving.<br />
Wow did it turn out better than I had hoped for. I, personally, think it is just lovely. If I hadn't had it planned as a gift ahead of time I might keep it for myself.<br />
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Once I finished that top, I made some little things with my sister. Lanyards mostly to sell during the holiday season. Then I made a bright colored table runner for a requested Christmas gift. <br />
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THEN....yes, more quilting. I chopped up more fabric, this time random, but bright. And made all the 9-patches for my next top. <br />
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I feel very accomplished and wish I had about 15 more hours to spend in my sewing room, but alas...it's Monday. :)Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-58478407845021355122019-09-03T04:50:00.000-06:002019-09-03T04:50:18.251-06:002019 Online Quilter's Meet & GreetThe quilting community is one that has no rival.<br />
It is full of people that support one another with advice, training, compliments... the works.<br />
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And thanks to so many great bloggers out there, you get to meet quilters from all over the world. Modern quilters. Traditional ones. Longarm artists. And Pattern designers. The list could go on forever. It can be a wee bit overwhelming sometimes looking for new quilters to connect with.<br />
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That is why blog hops like this one are so amazing. You go to one place and there is a list of links to some great blogs. Right there in front of you.<br />
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This year I was invited to join in and I was thrilled.<br />
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I guess since this is a Meet & Greet, I should tell you a little bit about myself.<br />
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In the grand scheme of things, I haven't been quilting all that long. Maybe 8 years or so. But, I jumped in with both feet when I decided to start quilting. My first quilt was for my mom and there was no pattern, only some YouTube tutorials and lots of scratch paper. I still love this one.<br />
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After finishing that, I was hooked. Fast forward 5 years and many quilts later I decided to start sharing my quilting on this blog. I met so many quilty friends and learned many new things from just interacting with them. I joined blog hops, quilt alongs, and started designing my own quilts (on paper instead of just in my head). One of those designs was a collaborative effort with Janice from <a href="https://colorcreatingandquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color, Creating & Quilting</a>. It was a huge success and loads of fun.<br />
The old tutorial can be found <a href="https://adreamandastitch.blogspot.com/2017/02/jen-jans-mini-qal-quilters-laundry-day.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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Since then, I took a blogging hiatus for about a year. But, now that I am settled again I am happy to be back to quilting more, designing more, and of course blogging about it all and reconnecting with fellow bloggers.<br />
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Another thing quilters love? Prizes. :)<br />
Head over to the <a href="https://benitaskinner.blogspot.com/2019/09/2019-online-quilters-meet-greet.html" target="_blank">2019 Online Quilter's Meet & Greet</a> and visit some (or why not all) of the blogs and get a chance to win some fabulous quilty prizes.<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-45368005666463505732019-08-30T10:42:00.001-06:002019-08-30T10:42:18.841-06:00It's the Little ThingsI am so envious of people that can quilt any time the mood strikes them.<br />
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These days, my quilting is only on the weekends. And that is if I don't have a ton of other errands to do. And of course I am still unpacking my house slowly.<br />
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I haven't tackled a large project lately, but have been happy sewing some little things.<br />
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A couple of weekends ago, my niece wanted to "do crafts". So, we made her a few coasters for her tea set and also made a pillow for her baby-doll that matched the blanket I made for her when she was born. <br />
It was a fun day. Next she wants to make pajama pants. :) <br />
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I am also still working on using the fabric in my stash. I have been holding onto some of it for far too long. If I want to invest in some of the new great fabric lines that keep coming out, I HAVE to use some of this that I have had around forever.<br />
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What better way than to make some little project things to give as gifts or sell for others to give as gifts. I started by throwing together these matching mug-rugs. I didn't realize until I was almost done that I probably should have had the back on while I was adding each piece of fabric. They would be done if I had done that. But now I have to add the back and figure out how to quilt it. Recommendations??<br />
I am loving these colors and might make more for the set. Or possibly some matching small coasters or a bowl. <br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-17719013412400957892019-08-15T10:58:00.000-06:002019-08-15T10:58:00.373-06:00Group project and I'm nervousLearning new things is hard.<br />
And scary.<br />
And can be wasteful especially when you need materials even at the early practice stage.<br />
Foundation Paper-Piecing isn't totally new to me, but I am far from an expert at it and as I have dreams of learning how to design one day, I figured the more practice the better.<br />
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Recently I was invited to be a part of a group charity quilt submission for Quilt Con. I am very new to this. And I feel a bit of nerves every step of the way.<br />
1. I joined the MQG just to do this project.<br />
2. After my quilting hiatus, I question the quality of my work.<br />
3. I accepted a deadline for the block when most of my sewing room was packed away in boxes.<br />
4. The theme is text and we were doing a saying in different languages and I chose one I am just learning. - Thanks Sharpy for your translation!!<br />
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5. Paper-piecing can be finicky. I have had to toss hours of work because of a single mis-cut before. *eek*<br />
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I have a great group that I am working with and they are so encouraging and helpful.<br />
Irene over at P<a href="https://irenegrimes.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">atchwork & Pastry</a> kindly designed the letters I needed to write my block in Gaeilge (Irish) and I got to work. <br />
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It is certainly taking me a lot of time. I am not fast at this. I take it one step at a time.<br />
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I found it quite relaxing to unpack and re-press some of my fabric and put it on the shelf. I haven't color coded it yet, but I have separated the flannel from the cotton. <br />
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It is still a huge mess, but it is getting there. I am hoping to have room to set my other desk up this weekend. I will designate that desk for my Cricut and all that crafty stuff. And maybe, just maybe I will actually get some sewing done. *fingers crossed*<br />
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*I've joined the MQG finally and will be working on a group quilt with my friends from our international quilting circle. More on that to come soon.<br />
*And I have joined a new quilt-a-long that has applique in it so I can work on those skills. If I remember correctly, the first part comes out today.<br />
*AND.... I have been reviewing some half finished patterns that I was writing back when I was quilting regularly and I really want to get back to them. <br />
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So much sewing in my future. Yeah!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-10967242462091548892019-07-20T07:19:00.001-06:002019-07-20T07:19:27.030-06:00Dreams Coming TrueWhen I started blogging a few years ago, I also started reading more blogs. Which was a very good thing. I have learned so much from reading about other peoples experiences and quilting adventures. I have also learned (and bookmarked) how to build a pressing table, how to build a design wall, and how to organize my stash so it looks pretty for all to see.<br />
One thing came out of all that blog reading that was not so great though. The dreaded "sewing room envy". The last few years I have been living in 2 very small apartments. My sewing space was limited to my bedroom and my stash has mostly been tucked away in plastic totes. It was always crowded and messy and I was frequently overwhelmed when trying to plan a project or lay something out. It was hard seeing all of these spaces I wanted for myself, but was unable to even consider.....<br />
Until now. :)<br />
That's right. As of this weekend I have my very own sewing room. And it will be sewing and crafting only. No bed. No other storage. And I can paint it any color I want and hang things on the wall without being charged. My excitement can hardly be contained. :P<br />
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And because I have waited so long for this and have so many ideas that will take up room. I am using the master bedroom. Ha! It isn't much bigger than the room next to it, but enough that I feel a little "unconventional" doing it. But why not right?<br />
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The photos aren’t much to look at yet. Beautiful floor, not so beautiful walls. Painting is at the top of my list. I’m leaning towards something similar to Kona Oasis or Breakers.<br />
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As I begin this process I have been Pinteresting like mad, but I still seek ideas from people I know. What is the favorite part of your own sewing room?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-5200000794654367862019-07-10T10:56:00.001-06:002019-07-10T10:56:51.758-06:00For the love of the Longarm...This past winter I was finally able to find the time and a local shop to quilt a full quilt on a longarm machine. I had previously done a short training session and played around on them at quilt shows, but not done my own quilt.<br />
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Oh...It was so much FUN!! I did a freemotion boxy stipple on it and I enjoyed every minute of it.<br />
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Did any of you professional longarmers just know in your gut that you wanted to longarm quilt? I feel like I do. I know I need a lot more practice renting and I need to try out some pantos and whatnot. I should probably even try out more machines, but I believe I already know which one I want.<br />
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This particular quilt was made for someone special and it was a surprise. I bought so many 1/3 and 1/4 yards of different fabrics it was ridiculous. I think I found all of them at 3 different shops. I was heading out for a retreat and had brought the pattern I had been hoarding and not using since I first started quilting. It was a Wilmington Prints pattern. Braided Squares I believe it was called. Once I figured out the process for the pattern it went together so easily. All chain piecing - my favorite!<br />
And because I was at the retreat center I had plenty of room to put it on the floor and get the layout just right. <br />
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<i>The backing fabric I found for this was PERFECT!</i></div>
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I still have to get a full finished picture of this one, I completely forgot to get one before giving it to the recipient.<br />
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Another question for you... if you use a specific pattern for someone in particular, do you ever reuse that pattern for someone else? Or do you only use it once to keep it special & unique?<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-25185306599163141182019-07-05T13:42:00.002-06:002019-07-05T13:42:42.341-06:00Reboot & RefocusWell now, fancy seeing you here.<br />
Ha! That is probably what you are thinking. It has been far too long since I have been in the blogging game. As it turns out, when I dialed back on the blog, I also dialed back on the quilting.<br />
And that made for one unhappy Jen. Of course I didn't stop quilting altogether. I just wasn't able to share like I had before.<br />
I had too much going on. I was too scattered. And, I'm not going to lie, I got in WAY over my head with agreeing to do this or that and what do I do when I get overwhelmed? I come to a screeching halt.<br />
I have decided to jump back in though with some accountability. I miss you all. I miss reading other blogs and feeling the connection to everyone that reads mine.<br />
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I haven't let my machine get TOO dusty though. So, for starters and to get my first post off to the press before I chicken out, I will just share some eye-candy of recent projects.<br />
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I must say I really, really enjoyed making this month's block for the Monthly Color Challenge.</div>
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For September, the color is Red-Violet. I am just in love with this block. To be honest with you, it is not one I would have initially picked. Blocks like this have just never caught my eye in the past. But after making this 6" version and ooo-ing and ahhhh-ing over the corners and points, I am kind of planning an entire quilt with this block in a rainbow of colors. What do you think? Rainbow, with each block being a color? Or totally scrappy?</div>
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Maybe you could make one too. Jen has the pattern over on her site and she is sharing it with everyone!! Thank you Jen!</div>
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There must have been magic involved when I made this block because I am so happy with it. Just looking at these photos now is enough to get me super excited about the quilting weekend I am going to spend with friends starting today.</div>
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Yup, if you link up at the end of September (again at Patterns by Jen) you are eligible to win a fabric bundle from Phat Quarters Fabric!!</div>
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-69917867686550842882018-07-31T23:00:00.000-06:002018-07-31T23:00:10.425-06:00August Color Challenge Block - Yellow Orange<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I really want to be quilting and blogging and doing other crafty things, but as soon as I sit down to do it – WHEN I manage to block out a little time for it, I am just blank. Even my skills are in the toilet. The tension on my machine is off just a teeny bit and I am scared to mess with it. Not to mention there is something wrong with my hands. (trigger finger maybe?)</span></div>
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I always have. I remember when I was quite young and I had only one younger sister we would get matching things. The same winter coat, the same stuffed animal, the same set of jammies. But of course they still had to be different. And I always got the purple and my sister would get the pink (I think she got the pink, I didn't pay too much attention to that part). :)<br />
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I love both the blue side of purple and the red side of purple. I even like pastel purple on occasion.<br />
Needless to say, I have a little bit of purple in my stash and I was excited to dig into my bin of scraps to see what I could come up with for June's Monthly Color Challenge Block.<br />
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I loved these purples as I was piecing the block, but now that I am looking at the photos, I realize I should have opted for a little more contrast. Maybe I'll make it again before I choose my final layout for the blocks. Only time will tell....<br />
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My pinwheel points are something I really need to work on. Especially with blocks this small. I'll have to add that to the "Back to Basics" list I have been working on.</div>
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As usual, you can find the pattern for this block over on Jen's blog at <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a>.<br />
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This month the Art Gallery will be giving away a fat quarter bundle, so make sure to make your own purple project and link up at Patterns by Jen!!<br />
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<a href="https://masterpiecequilting.blogspot.com/2018/06/2018-monthly-color-challenge-june-purple.html">Masterpiece Quilting</a><br />
<a href="https://quiltsbyjoanne.blogspot.com/2018/05/pretty-in-purple-lovely-in-lavender.html">Quilts by Joanne</a><br />
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How many of us always have 'too many projects' that we just HAVE to get done and then the urge to start something new becomes even stronger than ever? <br />
Too many quilts, too little time is becoming my new motto.<br />
But, I just couldn't pass up the Fireburst Mystery Quilt Along because there are so many of my quilty friends doing it too. I have a very strong FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) on this one. So, why the heck not right?<br />
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<a href="http://www.tishnwonderland.com/">Tish's Adventures in Wonderland</a> just started this one a few weeks ago, so it is not too late to hop on yourself if you are so inclined. It is going to be a fun one. If you are interested in joining, head on over and check out Tish's intro post:<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-81830644124360086882018-05-09T13:55:00.001-06:002018-05-09T13:55:56.891-06:00Catching up on Bee BlocksLast weekend was spent at my sewing machine playing catch up.<div>
As most of you faithful readers know, my quilting life has been an overwhelming mess and I have been getting next to nothing actually finished. </div>
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Picture a deer in headlights covered in piles of fabric. </div>
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I haven't been making the time to blog or focusing on getting projects on my list actually done.</div>
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I decided last week that trend had to STOP and I had to get back to enjoying my quilting time. </div>
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So, I wrote up a list of all the little things I needed to do and what I was behind on in order of easiest finish to "should be done this year, but haven't started yet". Then it was time to stop planning and start doing.</div>
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Of course at the top of the list were single blocks. Blocks for the lovely quilters in my Bee Inspired quilting Bee group came first. I have been a very poor BeeMate this year so far and I am determined to finish the year being punctual and earning back the respect of my BeeMates so they don't boot me out next year. </div>
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I had two to get done (April and May). Both great blocks.</div>
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Emily - T<a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/">he Darling Dogwood </a>- had us doing some paper-piecing. I have been wanting to work on this skill for awhile now and this was a great block to do it. Just enough difficulty to make me work for it. :)</div>
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The second block (May) was something just as fun. Velda - <a href="https://freckledfoxquiltery.wordpress.com/">Freckled Fox Quiltery </a>- asked us to all make her some cake! :)</div>
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So, I give you a lovely Marionberry Chiffon cake:</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-9316962724499443832018-05-01T08:49:00.001-06:002018-05-01T14:43:07.925-06:00May Color Challenge Block - GreenThe month of May. Most certainly Springtime by now right? :)<br />
I cannot believe how many people are still dealing with snow right now. Good thing we have our pretty green quilt blocks to deliver a touch of spring to everyone.<br />
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This month we have a gorgeous Green Block designed by <a href="http://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a> for the Monthly Color Challenge.<br />
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It was so much fun to put together and super quick too. You can find the pattern over at Patterns by Jen and later this month, she will have a link up for you to share your own green quilt blocks. And of course there will be prizes. This month The Monthly Color Challenge sponsor is Island Batik. <br />
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And don’t forget to check out all the other blogs on this month’s hop:<br />
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<a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2018/05/may-color-challenge.html">Patterns By Jen</a><br />
<a href="https://dizzyquilter.com/2018/04/30/may-color-challenge/">Dizzy Quilter</a><br />
<a href="https://poweredbyquilting.com/2018/05/01/may-color-challenge-block/">Powered By Quilting</a><br />
<a href="https://masterpiecequilting.blogspot.com/2018/05/2018-monthly-color-challenge-may-green.html">Masterpiece Quilting</a><br />
<a href="http://quiltsbyjoanne.blogspot.com/2018/05/where-oh-where-is-green-in-our.html">Quilts by Joanne</a><br />
<a href="https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/beary-colourful-quilt-green">Clever Chameleon Quilting</a><br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-79522470060895745872018-04-09T15:16:00.001-06:002018-04-09T15:16:32.310-06:00Fabric StorageThis weekend I didn't get much actual sewing done (besides the binding on a quilt, but I'll share that finish in another post).<br />
But, what I did get done I am very excited about.<br />
I finally put together my new IKEA Kallax shelf! Wheels and all. <br />
It is so pretty and I spent the rest of the day re-sorting and pressing my fabric so it would look all nice on my new shelf. I am semi-tempted to get some boards for my fabric, but we'll see how it works without for now. <br />
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The next step is to get over to the hardware/lumber store and get a board for the ironing top.<br />
I have not decided yet if I want to bracket the board on top so it will be a permanent fixture or to have slats on the bottom to make it snug, but removable. <br />
What do you all think?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-25214624916479582002018-04-04T14:02:00.002-06:002018-04-04T14:02:45.522-06:00March Bee BlocksYou know, I really don't know why I haven't been posting about what I have been working on lately. I seem to have developed this habit of only blogging when I have a finish or have a hop that I am participating in. <br />
It is a silly habit and I miss writing and hearing from all of you, so I am going to stop it right now. :)<br />
March was a busy month for me and it went by so quickly. <br />
It was the double up month in my year long quilting bee (Bee Inspired). <br />
Although I finished the blocks in time, I completely failed to get them mailed out before April hit.<br />
And I did not get great photos ahead of time either. So, I had to snap some quick shots after I had them in my bag all day. Sorry for the wrinkles and frayed edges. <br />
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BTW - how do you all keep the edges from getting so frayed. I have been noticing so many photos of clean, sharp cutting lines on blocks lately and no matter how soon I take the photo, I can't get them as crisp and nice. <br />
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Both the blocks this month were so fun to make and so different. <br />
Some little shamrocks for Jennifer at <a href="http://www.inquiringquilter.com/">The Inquiring Quilter</a> and fun bordered I-spy type rectangles for Paige at <a href="https://www.quiltedblooms.com/">Quilted Blooms</a>.<br />
I'm not going to lie, I made a shamrock for myself too and already have a plan for another quilt using the same idea as Paige. :D<br />
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Not only is it my birthday month, but the color chosen for the Monthly Color Challenge is one of my recent favorites!<br />
Orange is a difficult and confusing color. People either love it or hate it. It is the color of citrus and prison uniforms. It represents health and caution. It is sunshine and Halloween. If you study color theory, orange could be a research topic all of its own. It has the vibrancy and power of red, but also the calm comfort of yellow. I love orange.<br />
It is a fickle color too. It, unlike blue, does not always play well with others. You can't just say, well I'll throw this orange in there because I need one more Fat Quarter. That could be disastrous.<br />
I think of orange as a color that doesn't always go right, but when it IS....oh boy look out because it will blow you away. :)<br />
It has become one of my new favorites. Paired up with a Plum and a Teal .....oh, I just love it.<br />
But, for the Color Challenge this month, I stuck to what orange fabrics I had on hand.<br />
My goodness, third month in a row where I don't seem to have as much variety in a color as I thought. I really struggled finding that medium orange. In certain light, it is an obvious difference, but I am not sure that you can tell where the difference pieces are in these photos.<br />
Either way, it is a super fun block to make and you can find the pattern for it over at <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns By Jen</a>.<br />
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And as usual, don't forget to check out the other bloggers in the Monthly Color Challenge to find more Orange blocks:<br />
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<a href="https://websterquilt.blogspot.com/2018/04/patterns-by-jens-monthly-color.html">Adventurous Applique and Quilting</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/beary-colourful-quilt-orange">Clever Chameleon Quilting</a></div>
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And there will be a Link party to share your Orange blocks on <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a> at the end of the month for a chance to win a Fat Eighth bundle sponsored by Island Batik!!!</div>
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They had asked me which of the 16 quilts in the book I would like to make and I just COULD NOT CHOOSE. There is a pretty good chance I will make at least half of the quilts in here!! I ended up making<b> Plus Surround</b>. This pattern was so amazingly well thought out! I was a teeny bit intimidated because I had never tried anything like it before. But, it was so straight-forward, that there was zero stress once I got started making it. The size of the quilt is just perfect for a bed topper or a large throw. </div>
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Although I don't have the quilting skills to do anything fancy with the quilting, this particular design would be the perfect pattern to show off an elaborate quilting motif if that is something you are looking for. </div>
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I was really lucky and we had one day where the ground wasn't a muddy mess and I could take my quilt outside for a super quick photo session (hence the lack of decent pressing ahead of time). </div>
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There are other quilters on the hop today (and yesterday, and tomorrow) :) Make sure you check them out. These patterns are so versatile that everyone will have a different take on them. Also, make sure to check out Cheryl's and Paige's blogs every day too. They have giveaways!!!!!</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Linda @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://flourishingpalms.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNFuu1AzZZqzc9j-YVqXTHpks16b5A" href="http://flourishingpalms.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Flourishing Palms</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Bernie @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://needleandfoot.com&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNGkykv525cEqTjYcfAwHVNpmLIkNw" href="https://needleandfoot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Needle and Foot</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Liz @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.savoreverystitch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNFGDU5HLKpDyvzFPN5IwhC6mzofwQ" href="http://www.savoreverystitch.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Savor Every Stitch</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Stacey @ </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://staceyinstitches.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNF8rTqgCQ9U5hZQgQXTKxn-BFcPBQ" href="https://staceyinstitches.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Stacey In Stitches<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><span style="color: black;">Michelle @ </span></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNG2LZlZryAMDE0iEExNqQdVMhXIHg" href="http://frombolttobeauty.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">From Bolt to Beauty</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Patty @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNHbmGFRlXBiQkLa99S7nrft4Na1nw" href="http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Elm Street Quilts</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Melanie @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNFWvEKHLJFl4mHmmMewyefAAzk5gg" href="http://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1846043466" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, March 16th</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Myra @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNHi_OeLomf2vI4ATpyiTM1S5wmlzg" href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Busy Hands Quilts</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Izzy @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNELRcZCVLQ6lupu5q10-XkojYDBpQ" href="http://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Dizzy Quilts</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Ruth @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://benandcharlyscorner.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNEdmg4pG18kKhcatz3cFhA4UDIVQg" href="http://benandcharlyscorner.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Charly and Ben's Crafty Corner</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Christa @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://christaquilts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNHM8-owarKd6Rb-B_2GCc14oSxp8w" href="https://christaquilts.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Christa Quilts</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1846043467" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, March 19th</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Jessica @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.quiltyhabit.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNFOPKiji6Ve4-_D_-ybmaDok2WBpg" href="http://www.quiltyhabit.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Quilty Habit</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Cindy @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://hyacinthquiltdesigns.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNGwby02hHTrJLqmWbLMxTZTfKp5rg" href="http://hyacinthquiltdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Hyacinth Quilt Designs</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Jennifer @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.inquiringquilter.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNHmgXOPBlPOiqqk_02gIcnMGaYR7g" href="http://www.inquiringquilter.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">The Inquiring Quilter</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Julie @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://thecraftyquilter.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNEpNM27L61RDsccgn3NzsPLuqSxJQ" href="https://thecraftyquilter.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">The Crafty Quilter</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1846043468" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, March 20th</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Tish @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tishnwonderland.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNF0xiTakhhp2tl6myzohps63x4CfA" href="http://www.tishnwonderland.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Tish N Wonderland</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Judy @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://sewsomesunshine.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291654000&usg=AFQjCNGmltta-FHdkpnOvSRCvzkQgzlMGg" href="https://sewsomesunshine.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Sew Some Sunshine</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Emily @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNF_-CSc6i2WUbugcVKFnkoXeK0SpQ" href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">The Darling Dogwood</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Wanda @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://wandadotson.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNFrGv8-_g8LYE69qf4IvGIMQyaugg" href="https://wandadotson.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Wanda's Life Sampler</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Karen @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://tunaquilts.wordpress.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNHeEiW_RLkwG6M31Rbriu-BiX5cKQ" href="https://tunaquilts.wordpress.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Katherine @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://sewmesomethinggood.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNFTP6AYtXZ-kyBF0j39g4nGFNsjoQ" href="https://sewmesomethinggood.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Sew Me Something Good</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1846043469" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, March 21st</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Anja @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNEFjFdWXwBoU3fiLaMCa4ORu3aGvw" href="https://anjaquilts.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Anja Quilts</span></a><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Kate @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNHH7tOdi_RqveqLTnZ3vqWjAPVyLg" href="http://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Smiles from Kate</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Sue @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sevenoaksstreetquilts.blogspot.com.au/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNHK10UvTCCGTVvMR_JhwCJmwh3qVA" href="http://sevenoaksstreetquilts.blogspot.com.au/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Sevenoaks Street Quilts</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">Carole @ </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/&source=gmail&ust=1521056291655000&usg=AFQjCNGE2efvWYHQgqnFTcBR0JhKXnyIQw" href="https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;">From My Carolina Home</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14.2667px;"></span></div>
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<i><br /></i>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-7439495937891485032018-02-28T23:00:00.000-07:002018-03-01T09:21:07.853-07:00March Color Challenge Block - YellowCertain colors are always associated with certain holidays or seasons.<br />
For many of us, March signals the beginnings of Springtime! *About time right*<br />
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Spring is one of my favorite times of year.<br />
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I love the heat and warmth of sunny Spring days and look forward to them all winter long. And what color represents that glorious sunshine and heat? Yellow of course! :D<br />
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Yellow is the color for the March Monthly Color Challenge.<br />
If you haven't seen the January & February Challenges, then hop on over to <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a> and check out the last two blog hops AND link-ups!! There are some great Red and Blue quilt blocks (not to mention some fun new/free patterns).<br />
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I am sticking with the 6" blocks designed by Jen for the hop and at the end of the year I will put them all together to see what happens. :)<br />
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I did have a bit of trouble finding just the right yellows and ended up cutting into some of my fat quarters that I had hoarded away.<br />
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I love rows of flying geese and this block had me excited right from the beginning. Although, my Square In a Square could use some tweaking, I think it still turned out pretty good.<br />
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<a href="https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/beary-colourful-quilt-yellow">Clever Chameleon Quilting</a></div>
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If you link up with Patterns By Jen towards the end of the month with YOUR Yellow March block you will have a chance to win one of three 6-month subscriptions to Make Modern Magazine!!!</div>
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It can't be boredom.<br />
It can't be deadlines of other projects.<br />
It most certainly can't be the Fear of Saying Goodbye ... or can it?<br />
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I don't know a single quilter that has no WIPs (Works in Progress) or UFOs (Unfinished Objects). Actually, I know many that have piles and piles of them. I know it isn't just me that suffers from whatever it is that stops us from finishing these projects.<br />
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There is the occasional one that just isn't appealing anymore. The "what was I thinking" quilt top.<br />
Then there is the mistake or method we just can't get right. Too much frustration to keep going.<br />
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But, there is also the one we love too much. We all have our weak points when it comes to the skills needed to make a quilt start to finish. For some it is the start of the design - they are the pattern followers. For others it is the fabric matching - the kit buyers. The piecing perfectionists have multiple, sharp seam rippers at the ready. And others (like myself) need quilting practice. (and sandwiching practice too). I am not "terrible" at it, but I want to be so much more. <br />
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I am one of those quilters that likes to do it all myself start to finish. Besides, I don't really have the funds to hire out a long-armer anyways. That is probably why I have so many loved quilt tops in a tote setting off to the side. <br />
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Every once in awhile I will pull them out, caress the fabrics and look at the beautiful fabrics and patterns, then fold them up and put them away, not quite ready to quilt them yet. I want so badly to have the time to practice my quilting, but I just don't get around to it enough. Not for the level of quilting I want on the beautiful tops I have set aside. I want to learn to use a long-arm machine. I would LOVE to be able to practice on one during my own time, but that just isn't the way it works. Sigh.....<br />
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For you out there with your own long-arm machines. What made you decide to finally make that purchase? Had you built up your skill before buying one of your own? How did you KNOW it was what you wanted?<br />
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Just a couple of Blocks & Tops I love too much to finish:<br />
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February is BLUE! Oh I love blue. Such an extensive variety of tones and shades to choose from. I have a lot of blue in my stash (unlike the red from January). I have pale denims and royals that pop. I have deep, stormy fabrics and festive, playful ones too.<br />
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For the block that <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a> designed this month I decided to go with a bit of a subdued tone that went well with the red from January. At the end of the year I want to put them all together, so I am considering that in my choices when I can. <br />
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Two of my favorite fabrics in my stash paired with an almost-solid.<br />
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This block was super fun to make and you can get the design over at <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a>. I want to make this one in some different colors eventually.<br />
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1. The Classic Meets Modern (CMM) quilt a long block of the month with <a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/">My Quilt Infatuation</a>.<br />
2. The Monthly Color Challenge (MCC) with P<a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">atterns by Jen.</a><br />
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Do you see the similar acronyms (thanks for the correction Yvonne, my tired brain couldn't find the right word)? I am entering a disclaimer here for any future misspellings or mislabels of these two projects. :D<br />
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Last weekend I worked on the first block for the CMM Quilt A Long. It took me forever to decide on my fabric choices for this. I knew right away (even before she announced the QAL) that I was going to make this quilt. But, I had ZERO idea what colors I wanted to make it in. The solids were so striking, but I am on a quest to use my stash this year, so solids were out. I considered doing each block scrappy, but I didn't feel that was the right direction for me either.<br />
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One day I was rearranging my bedroom and pulled out a tote I had been using as a foot rest under my desk. It had my unpacked items from the retreat I went to last July....ooops. :D<br />
And guess what?!?! I had completely forgotten that I had found this absolutely stunning fabric at a shop on my way to the retreat. And guess what? I bought enough yardage for 4 of the 5 colors needed. I had one more from my stash and the decision was made.<br />
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I have the first block done for the QAL and plan on doing the second sometime this week. I can't get behind in the first month right! :D<br />
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This is going to be so much fun!<br />
Happy Quilting and have a great week everyone!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-48678098875332704192018-01-09T14:15:00.001-07:002018-01-09T14:15:56.471-07:00Classic Meets Modern and Baby!I finally finished my new niece's baby quilt. Two days after she was born. That is a win in my book. Not like she needed it in the hospital anyway.<br />
So, without further ado....<br />
Baby Aurora Elaine:<br />
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<i>Please ignore that quilt pucker and focus on my cute niece!</i></div>
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She makes the quilt look so giant. It really isn't that big. Large crib size I would say. Isn't she just the sweetest lil' punkin you have have seen? *I may be biased*</div>
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The Classic Meets Modern Block of the Month Quilt A Long with Kelly at <a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/">My Quilt Infatuation </a> has begun!!!</div>
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I finally decided on my fabrics, although not which fabric will be which yet. I'll probably do the solid black for the background, but the rest....who knows. Here they are:</div>
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<i>Please ignore the dog hair...it will be removed when sewing. :D</i></div>
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Oh so gorgeous! I can't wait to get started on this one!!</div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78855448033466277.post-42215407234446497842018-01-05T17:30:00.000-07:002018-01-05T17:30:54.986-07:00Progress and Growth<b><i>Heads up: Semi-Non-Quilting post ahead., but kinda sorta quilting related......</i></b><br />
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It is a New Year and new years bring new things.<br />
In 2018 I am going to focus on personal progress and growth.<br />
There are a few areas I am going to focus on:<br />
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<li>This means getting the projects I have planned done on time and not stressing about them piling up. I have multiple obligations I have committed to throughout the year, but I have left plenty of time for No Due Date projects as well.</li>
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<li>Downsizing</li>
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<li>My fabric stash is only a part of this goal. I have far too much clutter in my life & house. I am going to focus on purging the things that are not useful or do not bring joy to my life. I will be getting rid of a lot of things that have been cluttering my life for far too long. I will make a serious attempt to get rid of these things in ways that do not waste them, but if waste it must be, then it still has to go.</li>
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<li>Intellectual Growth</li>
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<li>I am a firm believer that if you should NEVER stop learning new things. I want to keep my brain and my skill set active and growing always.</li>
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<li>Physical Growth</li>
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<li>This one has been a HUGE part of my life for the last 6 months and I don't ever plan on letting that fade. I have changed my eating habits and added a fitness routine into my life. I am such a better person because of it.</li>
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This last one is where my question to you all comes in. For the most part, anyone reading this either sews or quilts with some regularity. And that means sitting at a machine. Sometimes ALL DAY. I also sit at a desk for my full time job. Even with my new fancy-schmancy stand up/sit down convertible desk, I am still for a good part of the day.</div>
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This sitting for long periods of time is not good for our bodies. And the tension that builds up in our backs and necks from being hunched over a machine can wreck havoc on us. </div>
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I was considering starting a Facebook group for sewists/quilters/crafters that are also into some form of fitness or needing some advice and possibly motivation for it. It might even include healthy eating tips or recipes. How many of you would be interesting in joining something like that? </div>
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While you ponder on your answer to that question, here are some cute photos of my latest project:<br />
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