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Summer is over for me! We did get to spend some time at my parent’s trailer and enjoyed a few boat rides. It’s off to Teacher’s College for me. I won’t be able to post as much as I am used to, but hopefully I will still get some quilting done. I did get my…
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These blocks make me smile! An alphabet applique quilt that Deb is sharing on her blog – The Toothfairy Quilter {my letters still need to be stitched – machine blanket stitching is done around shapes – new pics soon!} These stars make me happy because they are from the second project I will finish from…
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a final summer birthday gift a reversible tote With Joy, Sarah Vee
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Remember this pattern? Napkin and Placemat Patterns featured on the front page from August 1st to August 7th with coupon code NAP10 for 10% off these patterns. Pattern Spot {Remember you don’t have to make them with orange!} I had a blog hop party and some of my blogging friends made their own placemats in…
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YIKES! I thought today was the last day to link up at Bonnie Hunter’s post about the mini spool leader-ender challenge. It was yesterday. 🙁 I’m so close to done! I do have a few more spools done but my camera battery died right after I took this photo. I’m finished all my scrap making…
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The birthday presents are finally ready for 3 of my nieces. The first one was done awhile ago – the reversible apron on this post. Lori Holt’s bee block was finally made into a pillow with this gorgeous floral in blues. I found a really quick method for making my pillow cover in this magazine…
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This past month, Jamie’s mom died of cancer. Jamie’s blog has had guest posts up all month about tough and tenderness. Definitley worth reading. Jamie’s blog, Jamie Ridler Studios. This month’s prompt “What are your most powerful dreams? Who are you when you are powerful?” Lots makes sense here already for me. I was surprised…
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My local quilt shop, Cindy Bee’s, collected blocks for quilts for Calgary. You can see the amazingness of quilters at the facebook page Quilting for Calgary I received an email and knew I would make one, maybe two blocks. I don’t have a lot of scraps right now (yay!) and very few that read one…
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Sometimes it takes a long time to make something quick! I’m not even sure how long ago I made these blocks with my sister – years. Finally they are in a quilt top for my son. I found the perfect backing fabric after my son agreed to the quilt (he loves yellow!) with the condition…
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I’m looking back at March’s block for fabric placement ideas this month. Aurifil July BOM link I cheat a little bit with templates. I always measure more than twice, but the speed is worth it. Pieces are all cut and laid out. But instead of looking similar there is some tension between these blocks. Changing…
