tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49259317586821879122024-03-13T14:38:23.862-05:00My Sew-Called QuiltsLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-9710894186407776802020-05-23T09:12:00.003-05:002020-05-29T06:59:39.951-05:00An Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV_IHQ8lT3renq25BpdhyzZq2yM4klsMkzQHht6e_xZLeXMUVa9gUPOSD66OuQZRmS8nDdyT2D8OeP8-XBYGF26UuobUp4F_TOKFSKeA6PS6R93eMULupNXbyVZ-Wt2ksEb2ijCXaik8/s1600/Brandon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifV_IHQ8lT3renq25BpdhyzZq2yM4klsMkzQHht6e_xZLeXMUVa9gUPOSD66OuQZRmS8nDdyT2D8OeP8-XBYGF26UuobUp4F_TOKFSKeA6PS6R93eMULupNXbyVZ-Wt2ksEb2ijCXaik8/s400/Brandon.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Brandon with Dad and sister</i></div><br />
Thank you for all of your kind and caring comments after the events of last week. Your supportive words mean more to me than you'll ever know. Our grandson has had a rough time, as we expected. We met our son and family for dinner on Thursday to celebrate our son's 50th birthday. Because of current restaurant requirements, our party of seven had to sit at two separate tables six feet apart. So my husband and I sat separately and members of the family each came and sat with us for awhile. That was actually fun, and were able to spend some alone time with Brandon. We were glad that he talked about Prescilla and his feelings. He is a strong young man and he will be OK, and that was a big relief for us.<br />
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Prescilla's sister Audrey remains in ICU but she is improving every day. Her family is grieving but very thankful for Audrey's fighting spirit. She has not been told about her sister. A Go Fund Me page has been established for the family and over $36,000 has been raised for assistance with funeral and medical expenses. The memorial service is a week from today and will be a "come-and-go" event due to Covid-19 restrictions. The family wants Brandon with them, so that will be a long and emotional day for all. Please add them to your prayers. <br />
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Our daughter and family are coming today to spend several days and our son and family will visit tomorrow to celebrate our youngest grandson's first birthday and our son's 50th. It will likely be an emotional day but full of laughter and love. Life goes on.<br />
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During my little blogging break, I decided to work on a new blog with a name related to my username on Instagram. I think my current blog has some technical issues with mixed http and https, so hopefully the new one will be accessible to anyone who wants to comment and also that Instagram will allow me to post my website in my profile. I will have a post with a redirect address when that happens, possibly some time next week.<br />
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I hope you are planning good times for your Memorial Day weekend, and I'd love to hear all about it. Stay safe and well!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-88014009479579358522020-05-16T09:42:00.002-05:002020-05-16T09:42:44.978-05:00A Beautiful Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday, May 15, our grandson's beautiful girlfriend was in a fatal car accident and lost her life. She was 21. Our grandson is devastated, as are her parents, her siblings, and our family. Her sister, who was in the passenger seat, is in critical condition. The driver of the other vehicle drove into her lane and crashed head-on. He also lost his life.<br />
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Brandon and Prescilla met at "Fish Camp" the first week of their freshman year at Texas A&M and have been together ever since. They attended church together and went on mission trips instead of partying during spring break. They would both graduate spring of 2021, and Prescilla wanted to be a teacher. Although they were not engaged, they had plans to marry. They were so, so happy together. It is hard to find adequate words to describe how delightful and special she was. She had an unabashed faith in Christ and was the most joyful person I ever met. Our whole family fell in love with her, and our lives will not be the same without her.<br />
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This is a post she made on her Instagram account last month:<br />
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<i>"I have a secret place that only Jesus and I know about. Where I know my heart will always be taken care of, my mind renewed, and my spirit can soak in the joy found only in His presence.<br />
That's a reminder for me and maybe a spark for you."</i></blockquote>
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<i>Grandma and Papaw drove to College Station to treat them to lunch in January</i></div>
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I will be taking a break from blogging and commenting to concentrate on family. All of you stay safe and hug your loved ones.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-68394628358942224722020-05-06T06:21:00.000-05:002020-05-08T15:13:43.241-05:00Leaving A Quilted Legacy Blog Hop for Paula<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqETvAuQqHBaHbPpyiRRU6XgmGv5mMdiLTd_oQ83pFKf4gN0GT5Rn-dmqy07QPBncHdqO-Nq9_IHFzYpXobkronIaongIq_gxSHMZ0N5Z7fK6BaqJy_f6Smg2EO-3CY6AiQglb6VsTVs/s1600/paula-budinger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="417" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqETvAuQqHBaHbPpyiRRU6XgmGv5mMdiLTd_oQ83pFKf4gN0GT5Rn-dmqy07QPBncHdqO-Nq9_IHFzYpXobkronIaongIq_gxSHMZ0N5Z7fK6BaqJy_f6Smg2EO-3CY6AiQglb6VsTVs/s400/paula-budinger.jpg" width="271" /></a></div>Many of you were familiar with the amazing Paula Budinger of <a href="https://paulabquilts.com/">Paula B Quilts</a>. I only became aware of her when Janice of Color, Creating, and Quilting posted about <a href="https://colorcreatingandquilting.blogspot.com/2020/02/following-in-paulas-footsteps-special.html">Paula's unexpected passing</a> in February. Paula, who would have been 79 this year, had degrees in biology and interior design and led a varied career as a researcher, an occupational therapy aide, and a medical transcriptionist prior to becoming a prolific quilter. She was an enthusiastic, generous, and supportive blogger who often shared her antique quilt research on her blog, <a href="https://paulabquilts.com/">Paula B Quilts</a>. Bloggers participating in this three-day blog hop made a quilt for the charity of their choice in Paula's honor. And there are prizes to be had! Please see below for the blog hop schedule, instructions for entries for prize drawings, and a list of the wonderful sponsors and their generous prizes.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQFEgXcuIspmmJwPLKUFInSYcdjnP3dVk8vKu5Ixpa2Km4CIBcnn6X4DO23CArjK5rSdag8DNYWgatV023sbs1iF-0x5Vr1nAKmdW2fxHBxrmluA_Q_PcJNPmH7ZuRFn1tpzzXm46n3Y/s1600/Draped1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="665" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQFEgXcuIspmmJwPLKUFInSYcdjnP3dVk8vKu5Ixpa2Km4CIBcnn6X4DO23CArjK5rSdag8DNYWgatV023sbs1iF-0x5Vr1nAKmdW2fxHBxrmluA_Q_PcJNPmH7ZuRFn1tpzzXm46n3Y/s400/Draped1.JPG" width="333" /></a></div>I think Paula would approve of my gifting this quilt to Mercyful Quilt Drive, which provides quilts of comfort for those in the process of dying and is hosted by Bernie at <a href="https://needleandfoot.com/">Needle and Foot</a>. Bernie began collecting quilts back in 2018 for donation to Mercy Hospital in Sacramento, CA. You can read about the reason Bernie began the quilt drive right <a href="https://needleandfoot.com/2018/11/02/creating-mercy-ful-quilts/">here</a>. I have the quilt laundered and ready to send to Bernie to be delivered to just the right recipient! If you would like to donate a quilt to this very worthy hospital, contact Bernie <a href="https://needleandfoot.com/contact/">here</a>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7f_Pf8Tuu5sPzLP7kbBpll3o5lEeATcSBwGWi7YlWW2jiBIA1_NLKCfBVvDYF_CnZ-3mVZZbug8_KrBfUdBWu8vujv7AXck_wGwejvrn2RL47lpNVCVcj1D3Ms4vo8ldxxs9KC2V8Irk/s1600/Top1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="653" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7f_Pf8Tuu5sPzLP7kbBpll3o5lEeATcSBwGWi7YlWW2jiBIA1_NLKCfBVvDYF_CnZ-3mVZZbug8_KrBfUdBWu8vujv7AXck_wGwejvrn2RL47lpNVCVcj1D3Ms4vo8ldxxs9KC2V8Irk/s400/Top1.JPG" width="327" /></a></div>I saw this quick and easy quilt on Pinterest and found the tutorial on the blog of <a href="https://www.rachelmhayes.com/single-post/2018/03/10/Easy-Quilt-Pattern">Rachel McDaniel Hayes</a>. Rachel graciously allowed me to post the link to her tutorial. I adjusted the size to lap sized and have included all the quilt details below.<br />
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A big "Thank You" to Janice and Kate from <a href="https://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/">Smiles From Kate</a> for organizing this blog hop! Be sure to click on the blog links below to read more about Paula and see beautiful quilts and their charity choices by the other blog hop participants.<br />
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<b>Comments will be open until Friday, May 15! Remember - your comments on <b>any</b> blog wins you an additional chance to win a prize. More comments = more entries! Winners will chosen by random generator after May 15. Those of you who live outside the US will only be eligible for the gift certificates or pattern prizes, but not the fabric prizes due to the cost of postage - sorry!</b><br />
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<b>***ALSO VERY IMPORTANT!***<br />
If you are a "no-reply blogger", please leave your email in your comment if you would like to be entered in the drawing for prizes. If you prefer, you may privately send me your email address at rubymitch12@yahoo.com</b><br />
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<b>BLOG HOP SCHEDULE</b>:<br />
Wednesday, May 6 <span style="font-family: "Segoe UI",sans-serif;"></span><br />
<a href="https://kaholly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen @ KaHolly</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kate @ Smiles From Kate</span></span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.piecefulthoughts.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://needleandfoot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bernie @ Needle and Foot</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Linda @ My Sew-Called Quilts</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://cathyscrazybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cathy @ Crazy By Design</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://sewingmagpie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sue @ From the Magpie’s Nest</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday, May 7</span><br />
<a href="https://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kate @ Smiles From Kate</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://littlepenguinquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diann @ Little Penguin Quilts</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://somethingrosemade14.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rose @ Something Rose Made</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://withstringsattached.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nann @ With Strings Attached</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://academicquilter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mari @ The Academic Quilter</span></span></a><br />
<a href="http://myquiltodyssey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Louise @ My Quilt Odyssey</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://desertskyquilts.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Susan @ Desert Sky Quilts</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Friday, May 8</span><br />
<a href="https://colorcreatingandquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Janice @ Color, Creating and Quilting</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kate @ Smiles From Kate</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Joy @ The Joyful Quilter</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.quiltfabrication.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Susan @ Quilt Fabrication</span></span></a><br />
<a href="http://ediscraftinglife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Edi @ Edi’s Crafting Life</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://quiltschmilt.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carol @ Quilt Schmilt</span></span></a><br />
<a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preeti @ Sew Preeti Quilts</span></span></a><br />
<a href="http://thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Emily @ The Darling Dogwood</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>PRIZES!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lorna, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SewFreshQuilts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Sew Fresh Quilts</span></a>, $50 gift certificate for her pattern shop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yvonne<a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/shop/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"> Quilting Jetgirl</span></a>, 2 PDF patterns of choice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bernie<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedleandFoot?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;"> Needle and Foot</span></a>, $25 certificate for her shop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A fat quarter bundle from <a href="http://www.figofabrics.com/home.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Figo Fabrics</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A set of quilty gift cards from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/767184590/quilt-theme-note-cards-set-of-3?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Initial Thought by DMF</span></a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/705812112/mini-quilt-design-note-cards-gift-tags?ref=shop_home_active_35&crt=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Note cards set 1</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A pattern of choice from Karen, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarFreeQuilts?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Sugar Free Quilts</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A $30 gift certificate for Doris, <a href="https://www.cactusqueenquiltco.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Cactus Queen Quilt Co</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> A PDF pattern of choice from Joanne, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CanuckQuilterDesigns/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Canuck Quilter Designs Etsy shop</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">$25 gift certificate to <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #196ad4;">Fat Quarter Shop</span></a>, donated by Janice Holton<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Book 1 and 2 of <span style="color: #196ad4;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42075185-the-enlightened-spaniel---a-dog-s-quest-to-be-a-buddhist">The Enlightened Spaniel</a></span>, donated by the author who is the husband of Kate of <span style="color: #196ad4;"><a href="https://smilesfromkate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Smiles From Kate</a></span><br />
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Finished size (laundered): 54 x 66 inches<br />
Pattern by <a href="https://www.rachelmhayes.com/single-post/2018/03/10/Easy-Quilt-Pattern">Rachel McDaniel Hayes</a><br />
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Front:<br />
Fabrics from stash<br />
White Grunge-look from Hobby Lobby<br />
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Backing:<br />
Denim Grunge-look from Hobby Lobby<br />
Yellow plaid from stash<br />
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Binding:<br />
Yellow plaid from stash<br />
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Superior Thread:<br />
Piecing: #50 So Fine in 502 Genoa Gray<br />
Quilting: #50 So Fine in 419 Pineapple</span></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-83359723770009602562020-04-24T08:17:00.002-05:002020-04-24T08:17:20.275-05:00April Monthly Color Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizolC_RHPshHmPn8Vm9VhuzWZCWrUPKlbZv1ZbdQkljoNmmJM1VhlPoFG8m4s-Uw4nYhFwqes39NVaplHtHCIUfVJl58HWTj7_YJQRZLiKh7pcZ5cTZcAm5ZeCUU_0oC6wTYvRN7KpBOs/s1600/April.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="1024" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizolC_RHPshHmPn8Vm9VhuzWZCWrUPKlbZv1ZbdQkljoNmmJM1VhlPoFG8m4s-Uw4nYhFwqes39NVaplHtHCIUfVJl58HWTj7_YJQRZLiKh7pcZ5cTZcAm5ZeCUU_0oC6wTYvRN7KpBOs/s640/April.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The bird for April's Monthly Color Challenge is the Purple Honeycreeper - I love that name! This post is linked to Patterns by Jen <a href="http://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-monthly-color-challenge-link-up.html">Color Challenge 2020</a>.<br />
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I don't know about you, but sometimes I make a quilty decision that I regret down the road. You might recall I decided to make the January and February blocks 8-1/2 inches instead of 12-1/2 inches, in order to accommodate the size of my scraps. You may read about that decision <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2020/02/orange-and-blue-scraps-and-first.html">here</a>. Then I forgot to do that for the March block. I didn't want to redo the March block, so I added borders to bring the two previous blocks up to 12-1/2 inches, and that riveting post is <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-monthly-color-challenge.html">here</a>. Although I liked my do-over blocks, every time I looked at them they just didn't look quite right to me, and it finally drove me crazy enough to remake the blocks <i>again!</i> It's all good though, because I can still use the smaller blocks as part of the backing.<br />
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Be sure to go check out all the lovely birdie blocks <a href="http://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-monthly-color-challenge-link-up.html">here!</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-36227149353769206432020-04-21T15:35:00.002-05:002020-04-21T15:47:59.222-05:00RSC Blues, Picket Star Block, and Other Quilty Happenings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfLgaRAuYJ2f7lEJzYwzJeqquA8PA3Rna3BKn9RkswVVbaf_wGVhzt1kDNFooA-O3oqj2tlSX3IjC4mBX9GPrFZmVuym71eK1641p1yPYsfTngFmd9fl3fFqKHPs9CCwN3-bdwAldxps/s1600/All.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1024" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfLgaRAuYJ2f7lEJzYwzJeqquA8PA3Rna3BKn9RkswVVbaf_wGVhzt1kDNFooA-O3oqj2tlSX3IjC4mBX9GPrFZmVuym71eK1641p1yPYsfTngFmd9fl3fFqKHPs9CCwN3-bdwAldxps/s400/All.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The RSC color for April is light and bright blue. With last month's challenge being teal and aqua, my blue scrap bin has had a workout but still seems full of blue. I love the way blues pop on my design wall!<br />
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I had help on my strings from Julierose at <a href="https://julierosequilts.blogspot.com/">Julierose Quilts</a>, who took the time to send me instructions on how she makes her beautiful "Ojos" - thank you Julierose!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKbn1KQGdRe3tSBw_3ffBiN9oCBOFJXNAykhWxxYClfBfGXfwxH6oZ-SiucRFnS24sAndpiNRm6jCYxyJ60pXXdqX_9DUOUgofp96WhKKXwte0ppSRh6W8j8LJBzzSYRShGLduceLoXg/s1600/Preeti%2527s+block.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1024" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKbn1KQGdRe3tSBw_3ffBiN9oCBOFJXNAykhWxxYClfBfGXfwxH6oZ-SiucRFnS24sAndpiNRm6jCYxyJ60pXXdqX_9DUOUgofp96WhKKXwte0ppSRh6W8j8LJBzzSYRShGLduceLoXg/s400/Preeti%2527s+block.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Now that my "scrap chores" are over for the month I get to concentrate on other projects, such as this Picket Star block from <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/">Preeti's blog</a>. She has generously created an excellent tutorial for it <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/2020/04/picket-star-quilt-block.html">right here</a>. Preeti has a perfectly lovely and appropriate name for it, but to me it is simply "Preeti's Block". It makes a big 17-1/2 inch block!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEaoRGHaZBy1pLfVhmukGNe_lCLuclabnnGUtC0G_lQK-ncDkfZt3MVcKDNdp8NwJWU6f-0BT-eanyCKOCFQ4ipNeETgIX-1eHoSSjRi2_qBf2_V0FGzWRdBFyw5sVEoF1cB7zhlgjgI/s1600/simplyinstudio-1200x800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEaoRGHaZBy1pLfVhmukGNe_lCLuclabnnGUtC0G_lQK-ncDkfZt3MVcKDNdp8NwJWU6f-0BT-eanyCKOCFQ4ipNeETgIX-1eHoSSjRi2_qBf2_V0FGzWRdBFyw5sVEoF1cB7zhlgjgI/s400/simplyinstudio-1200x800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One of the online stores where I found my fabric was <a href="https://lonestarquiltworks.com/">Lone Star Quiltworks</a>, a store I had visited in December when we took our grandson and his girlfriend to lunch in their college town. I talked my husband into going early so we could check out the store before we met them. It is a quilter's dream - clean and bright and full of beautiful fabrics! For some reason I migrated toward the long arm machines they had set up. I gave the <a href="https://handiquilter.com/sweet-sixteen/">Hand-Quilter Simply Sixteen</a> a test drive, and oh my goodness! What a fun time I had easily maneuvering that piece of metal around. We asked the friendly demonstrator several questions before I finally asked "how much is it?" Well at $5995.95, and even with a payment plan, I decided maybe I'd just stick with my domestic Janome. And even if we could afford it, we would have to add on a room for it somewhere - lol! But oh it is fun to dream about it, especially when I'm wrestling a quilt through Miss Janome.<br />
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I am adding this post to the other fabulous blogs linking up to Cynthia's <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/04/oh-scrap-fumbling-around.html">Oh Scrap!</a> and Angela's <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/04/scraphappy-saturday-feeling-blue.html">Scrap Happy Saturday</a>.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-4647946475663351722020-04-17T08:06:00.001-05:002020-04-17T08:06:05.234-05:00Gooseberry Garden Quilt Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJmOtVsf1g-irdtmkf8lA5sn__AdHgrTfk1M2t2m50la6y-z7ZMznB9r1kqiA1vevePwRexxuTG6LsklCR0lXm10WQGoQyzHH2hf43qB2mHRonaYB6FoqqU4Czo3mhSOXjiCRmSU3pr8/s1600/IMG_6204+%2528Edited%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="856" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJmOtVsf1g-irdtmkf8lA5sn__AdHgrTfk1M2t2m50la6y-z7ZMznB9r1kqiA1vevePwRexxuTG6LsklCR0lXm10WQGoQyzHH2hf43qB2mHRonaYB6FoqqU4Czo3mhSOXjiCRmSU3pr8/s400/IMG_6204+%2528Edited%2529.JPG" width="334" /></a></div>This quilt is the result of a pattern test last year for "Eternally Yours" quilt pattern by Julie at <a href="https://runningstitchquilts.com/">Running Stitch Quilts</a>. It was a fun "X's and O's" pattern, and I love the final look! I finished and sandwiched the flimsy last March (you may read about it <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2019/03/eternally-yours-pattern-test.html">here</a>), put it in my closet, and there it stayed until last week. Because it had been folded for so long, the backing was no longer taut, so I had to re-sandwich it. That was fun (not!).<br />
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Quilt details:<br />
Finished size: 60 x 70 inches<br />
Pattern: <a href="https://runningstitchquilts.com/products/eternally-yours-quilt-pattern-pdf">Eternally Yours</a> by Running Stitch Quilts<br />
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Front:<br />
Gooseberry by Lella Boutique for Moda<br />
Cupcake Cafe from Studio E<br />
Vintage Holiday by Bonnie and Camille for Moda<br />
Aqua with white dots from Hobby Lobby<br />
White embossed from Hobby Lobby<br />
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Backing:<br />
Gooseberry by Lella Boutique for Moda<br />
Peach-Gold-Mint diamond print from Hobby Lobby<br />
White fabric from stash<br />
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Binding:<br />
Aqua with white dots from Hobby Lobby<br />
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Superior Thread:<br />
Piecing: #50 So Fine in 502 Genoa Gray<br />
Quilting: #50 So Fine in 519 Barely Mint<br />
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I'm hooking up with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict for <a href="https://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2020/04/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-jolene-is-up-and.html">"Can I Get A Whoop Whoop?"</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-81288309627213286772020-04-11T07:13:00.000-05:002020-04-13T07:15:09.179-05:00Beverly's Quilt Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjhH7h96hFJpRzirSsy9POpYSMedSUZOeE18R-hHiZa3KviAyBAPY-uNDR0vvoUZvNCkf80NOsPS8VCoFcsuAVb2lyK__iCBkP1vbbyqhcC9d9X30JgDGY0ohqsOOxJ-ajvR-iByd3uo/s1600/quilt1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="738" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjhH7h96hFJpRzirSsy9POpYSMedSUZOeE18R-hHiZa3KviAyBAPY-uNDR0vvoUZvNCkf80NOsPS8VCoFcsuAVb2lyK__iCBkP1vbbyqhcC9d9X30JgDGY0ohqsOOxJ-ajvR-iByd3uo/s400/quilt1.JPG" width="288" /></a></div>What was begun as a quilt for me evolved into a quilt for a childhood friend. Beverly is the older sister of my best friend from childhood. She is in assisted living in my hometown and according to my friend, still leads an active life in her wheelchair. However, due to some complications from diabetes, she is currently in a physical rehab facility and hoping to get back to her home soon. In February I read about a <a href="http://myquiltodyssey.blogspot.com/2020/02/wheelchair-quilts-with-feet.html">wheelchair quilt on Louise's blog</a> and began thinking about Beverly, and I couldn't stop thinking about her. Now that I know she is experiencing health issues, I'm glad I made the decision to gift her the quilt instead of keeping it for myself.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQWyK1YNhXRbDGaYXrRbGnFFfyrG_oQ34gGtbPFIUob7LmDMawvNq90vZA62KJJ77VYtnUDhnTvWWrw4wSiXHgqsshMd2FV-FPKsinXk7ZIWIxVzR4zt_0piOEdh0kiE0dtQWFtNZK6M/s1600/vintage+quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="749" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQWyK1YNhXRbDGaYXrRbGnFFfyrG_oQ34gGtbPFIUob7LmDMawvNq90vZA62KJJ77VYtnUDhnTvWWrw4wSiXHgqsshMd2FV-FPKsinXk7ZIWIxVzR4zt_0piOEdh0kiE0dtQWFtNZK6M/s400/vintage+quilt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Inspiration vintage quilt from Instagram</i></div>This "pattern" was my attempt to recreate a vintage quilt I saw on Instagram. It was scrappy and composed of nine-patch blocks made anchored by cornerstones and separated by sashing rectangles.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA83AZJifN47v1Ln9kEwOAHE0REFDHxxdFetrz60NzPwaWOsPQnTRysQ8Hx3FES7C7oC_45ZeE7SLxS4R7lKOS5nrw3UDZofwSGCo-SqGPR4wquPZeZBSrz121EzDyx-vCC0BbX-vJP9s/s1600/IMG_6149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA83AZJifN47v1Ln9kEwOAHE0REFDHxxdFetrz60NzPwaWOsPQnTRysQ8Hx3FES7C7oC_45ZeE7SLxS4R7lKOS5nrw3UDZofwSGCo-SqGPR4wquPZeZBSrz121EzDyx-vCC0BbX-vJP9s/s400/IMG_6149.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>My quilting was a combination of a wide zig-zag stitch and grid quilting. The inspiration for zig-zag came from this pretty quilt on <a href="https://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/garden-party.html">Preeti's blog</a>. If you squint, it looks a little like hand-stitching. I employed the same zig-zag on the binding. Zig-zagging is fast but it really eats bobbin thread!<br />
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<i>Beverly's Quilt details:</i><br />
Finished size: 42 x 60 inches<br />
Pattern: Nine-patch blocks made with 2-1/2 inch squares; 3-1/2 inch cornerstones; 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch sashing strips<br />
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Fabrics<br />
Front: Scraps and stash<br />
Backing and cornerstones: <i>Geraniums</i> by Edyta Sitar for Andover<br />
Binding: <i>Heartfelt</i> by Kansas Troubles Quilters for Moda<br />
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Superior Threads<br />
Piecing: #50 So Fine 502 Genoa Gray<br />
Quilting: #50 So Fine in 492 Pale Yellow<br />
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I'm linking again to Myra's <a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-stress-free-quilt-along-at-busy.html">Stress-Free QAL</a> on Busy Hands Quilts.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-81297198839337852462020-03-31T17:51:00.001-05:002020-04-08T17:03:10.645-05:00March RSC2020 Turquoise Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtBRAI6ezyS24Wb31jxS7ANsKm4VR0k0UdtdbdYegz00DJVIGDKcHhtxEVPc42FfUUZHhMnXxpnLQyaamwGhxghX2fv6XL9i8q947XOVDaD47Sv9OR3URNj2JiQptk2GUgXd26P0Vd7k/s1600/Scraptastic+Star1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtBRAI6ezyS24Wb31jxS7ANsKm4VR0k0UdtdbdYegz00DJVIGDKcHhtxEVPc42FfUUZHhMnXxpnLQyaamwGhxghX2fv6XL9i8q947XOVDaD47Sv9OR3URNj2JiQptk2GUgXd26P0Vd7k/s400/Scraptastic+Star1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Scraptastic Star</i></div><br />
The Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) color for March is turquoise (or aqua or teal). Back in the early 2000s I collected aquamarine depression glass and developed a deep love for teal, aqua, and turquoise. I've sold most of it since then, but I still love it! Our kitchen and family room are decorated with aqua with touches of red and gray, and fortunately my husband likes it too!<br />
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Since I have a lot of turquoise in my stash, I assumed I would have plenty of scraps to work with this month. I was wrong! I have many blue scraps, but not so much of the colors I needed. I broke my rule of only using scraps and delved a little bit into my stash. Please don't tell the scrap police!<br />
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My blocks are Scraptastic Star, <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/01/oh-scrap-my-new-rsc-block.html">Cynthia's Irish chain</a>, and Geese Migration. I was not able to finish any strings this month, so I will squeeze those into one of my posts next month.<br />
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I'm adding my post to all the fun at <a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/03/scrap-happy-saturday-last-hurrah-of-aqua.html">Angela's Scrap Happy Saturday</a> and <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/01/oh-scrap-my-new-rsc-block.html">Cynthia's Oh Scrap!</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-55447106462345379982020-03-28T12:41:00.001-05:002020-03-28T12:42:21.971-05:00Stress-Free Quilt Along<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-stress-free-quilt-along-at-busy.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTAXWCYOmSQVUJbBqKjjQgtxMv-KApj7HpCiYWMSb8vTq2wyldF7cwQFw1JcJvzlDko5yY9vd5BEEYthPJ8-2dFkXYpqZIm4Rp17MO5Drx5dmFNoNG1HJQ5Uelp2meU3v_DjSIY6fyVE/s320/Stress+Free+Quilt+Along.jpg" width="192" height="248" data-original-width="248" data-original-height="320" /></a></div>Myra over at <a href="https://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/">Busy Hands Quilts</a> is hosting a Stress-Free Quilt Along! I have purchased several of Myra's beautiful patterns (see my <i>Home Awaits</i> flimsy <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/search?q=home+awaits">right here</a>), and she has the most thorough and well-written instructions of any patterns I've ever made. She is powerhouse of activity with amazing productivity and is encouraging all of us to "<b>just BE</b>" during these stressful times. You may read her post about it right <a href="https://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-stress-free-quilt-along-at-busy.html?mc_cid=60c678fcfb&mc_eid=e9a7679a94">here</a>, join her linkup, and see what others are doing with fabric.<br />
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My hope is that you are all safe and healthy and coping well. Since we are retired and living on 5 acres on a dirt road, social distancing has not been a major adjustment for us. It is affecting our kids work-wise, but we are all still in good health, for which we are thankful. Whether you are making masks, making quilts, or dreaming about how to use your fabric, I encourage you to join and linkup to <a href="https://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-stress-free-quilt-along-at-busy.html">Myra's Stress-Free Quilt Along linkup</a>!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-78406240560067527522020-03-19T16:52:00.002-05:002020-03-31T06:24:11.186-05:00March Monthly Color Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgce5FbXdBUR7P8lpGCnV1lencXZ45_Pb0mJe2HHNTDvOMoQG6R7gnZU-2RvnWdl1s1E0rCxy38BCRcICPR5ptwKMKJeNO-0TtlOJv5oCIpoezhIWsveG0mFyvyBICIA-Z2SfBKnlhw37o/s1600/export1-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="800" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgce5FbXdBUR7P8lpGCnV1lencXZ45_Pb0mJe2HHNTDvOMoQG6R7gnZU-2RvnWdl1s1E0rCxy38BCRcICPR5ptwKMKJeNO-0TtlOJv5oCIpoezhIWsveG0mFyvyBICIA-Z2SfBKnlhw37o/s400/export1-001.jpg" width="550" /></a></div>The representative bird for the Monthly Color Challenge for March is the Baltimore Cardinal. Since my orange scraps are depleted from last month's RSC, I decided to go with the female Oriole, who has more muted gold/orange/yellow feathers than the brightly colored male. You can click on the 2020 Monthly Color Challenge button in my sidebar for more info. It isn't too late to catch up!<br />
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The block patterns produce a 12-1/2 inch block, and I had forgotten that <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2020/02/orange-and-blue-scraps-and-first.html">last month</a> I reduced the block size to 8-1/2 inches in order to accommodate my scraps. Sooooo, although I really liked the 8-1/2 inch blocks, I went ahead and added fabric to the borders of the January and February blocks. It's just asking too much of myself to remember to make that adjustment each month!<br />
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I'll be linking this post at the end of the month with <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-color-challenge-link-up.html">Jen's 2020 Monthly Color Challenge for March</a>.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-66488992190688465672020-03-16T10:15:00.000-05:002020-03-22T09:53:40.083-05:00Beverly's Quilt Flimsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtT-GnS2fFtzTaPCGuodWSTBQPwaIHQTn3VoEjp6LjB2oCoG_11DvFqoHOu-3YQPjfsJuQtkhs9cLY7vS8o3TZY74iwbz_nu4MnNX9QqzJmtOnOuQBUMdTiqeINhwLxFjoedaGKa1Tw0A/s1600/side.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtT-GnS2fFtzTaPCGuodWSTBQPwaIHQTn3VoEjp6LjB2oCoG_11DvFqoHOu-3YQPjfsJuQtkhs9cLY7vS8o3TZY74iwbz_nu4MnNX9QqzJmtOnOuQBUMdTiqeINhwLxFjoedaGKa1Tw0A/s400/side.JPG" width="259" height="400" data-original-width="518" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>I've had so many squirrels come my way in the past few months, you probably don't remember this squirrel that came to visit last year. You can read about it <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2019/08/a-nine-patch-squirrel.html">here</a> and <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2019/09/cottonwood-quilt-nine-patch-squirrel.html">here</a>, but long story short, I saw a vintage quilt on Instagram I wanted to recreate.<br />
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I am sharing this post with <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/03/oh-scrap-crazy-times.html">Cynthia's Oh Scrap!</a> Go and check out all the scrappy goodies!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-39945390680586174942020-02-26T12:05:00.003-06:002021-01-31T06:43:48.439-06:00Orange Zest Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxHpPSBEIgLcGyMsC97GuRi1A-rgdKOgRQtF52nmYOWju2JBg8ejtvvTektRJXPfxL9Iq97eJXSReJ5cIEHofJnSkIiJpzJKCFhx8tIW9N9wGmlc-NRN7dWr3cvtfXHxyK5EkfmJ7SWg/s1600/orange+blocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxHpPSBEIgLcGyMsC97GuRi1A-rgdKOgRQtF52nmYOWju2JBg8ejtvvTektRJXPfxL9Iq97eJXSReJ5cIEHofJnSkIiJpzJKCFhx8tIW9N9wGmlc-NRN7dWr3cvtfXHxyK5EkfmJ7SWg/s640/orange+blocks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Having squeezed most of the "juice" from my orange scraps for this month's RSC2020, I'm starting to use the zest - lol! In fact I thought I was done making blocks but I spotted some neat blocks made by Cynthia Brunz at <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-more-orange-blocks.html">Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</a> and decided to shamelessly copy them. I'm calling mine "Scrappy Irish Chain" blocks.</div>
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I'm joining the fun at <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-more-orange-blocks.html">Cyndy's Oh Scrap!</a> and to <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/02/it-is-busy-time-of-year-for-teachers.html">Angela's So Scrappy</a><br />
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-72968017568469731522020-02-21T16:23:00.003-06:002020-02-23T07:47:05.348-06:00Lost Stars Quilt Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbAmQQXqavsIHV6Wq31o3stpY-9WOusazyUovQfbvo-6olQkLdgTSVKpoCPKhlsN31afUk0XSRkz_rZxW1tyFKkvngd2jrxKMYpIc5LibDjzf8LidvBbpBXxKuSA0GlxrEa3DLal81Dg/s1600/side.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbAmQQXqavsIHV6Wq31o3stpY-9WOusazyUovQfbvo-6olQkLdgTSVKpoCPKhlsN31afUk0XSRkz_rZxW1tyFKkvngd2jrxKMYpIc5LibDjzf8LidvBbpBXxKuSA0GlxrEa3DLal81Dg/s400/side.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Last month I saw some unique blocks made by @pamalamajodesigns on Instagram and they immediately became a squirrel in my sewing room. That happens so easily and so often! These blocks are called "Friendship Stars". I've never given friendship stars a second glance until I saw a Pam's version, in which the darker star is paired with a slightly less dark fabric instead of a strong contrast - does that make sense?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZ59Lb34F4twPsopEP-bMUGgm36it0iMnkeUEXaOMQSQR2N-c7F9e_M3p2ASw_uPfQkLWryc6KHElInLmKFaOU1V3f6psXcMR9_MqF59IzVfkMw9CgbRLfSUUptOubkB1FJuRyxtiYX4/s1600/Pam%2527s+blocks-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZ59Lb34F4twPsopEP-bMUGgm36it0iMnkeUEXaOMQSQR2N-c7F9e_M3p2ASw_uPfQkLWryc6KHElInLmKFaOU1V3f6psXcMR9_MqF59IzVfkMw9CgbRLfSUUptOubkB1FJuRyxtiYX4/s400/Pam%2527s+blocks-001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>These are the blocks made by @pamalamajodesigns</i></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NmCsFH9bHQOauZgDRfF1-8nshl-N1RDOzDu1H_EKWHG1Al1QJYalfdJg3Oy_Ux89C1bIYePWjCPxpBxlMMQ6MEsDMdisEI6TnWG_4F9j0eunVzy9-DQHssu3YfTAZWUqc0NAHCXXhCM/s1600/single.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="783" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NmCsFH9bHQOauZgDRfF1-8nshl-N1RDOzDu1H_EKWHG1Al1QJYalfdJg3Oy_Ux89C1bIYePWjCPxpBxlMMQ6MEsDMdisEI6TnWG_4F9j0eunVzy9-DQHssu3YfTAZWUqc0NAHCXXhCM/s400/single.JPG" width="392" /></a></div>I've been cutting 2-7/8 inch squares to make 2-1/2 half-square triangles, and the rest of the block is 2-1/2 inch squares. It will be lap-size for my tall man. The blocks finish at 6-1/2 inches, so I figure I will need about 120 blocks in a 10 by 12 block layout.<br />
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I'm linking this post to all the scrappy goodness at Cynthia's <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-more-orange-blocks.html">Oh Scrap!</a> at Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-85435455739535266262020-02-16T09:01:00.000-06:002020-02-17T07:52:48.382-06:00Orange Geese Are Migrating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJ5w03rg75WhL1QffvyPKgxYJ47ZDVh9TxIO6IC-u-Vil5L8CI-3N92aTyMxPDTus7Dudtxa8t9evlv_hyphenhyphen2SqYW2ey3sbetb2Sd3OAgTNAwOpeBM-t-wdqZSuGUB0PKK1hB3R8fcbkT8/s1600/Block.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="797" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJ5w03rg75WhL1QffvyPKgxYJ47ZDVh9TxIO6IC-u-Vil5L8CI-3N92aTyMxPDTus7Dudtxa8t9evlv_hyphenhyphen2SqYW2ey3sbetb2Sd3OAgTNAwOpeBM-t-wdqZSuGUB0PKK1hB3R8fcbkT8/s400/Block.JPG" width="399" /></a></div>I had thought I was finished with orange scraps for this month's RSC2020, but after I saw Angela's display of orange goodness at <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/02/scraphappy-saturday-orange-week-3.html"> So Scrappy</a>, I decided to pull out the orange scrap bin for another go-round. This time I chose another pattern - Geese Migration by Cynthia Brunz of <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/">Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</a>.<br />
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You can see Cynthia's original Migrating Geese quilt as well as a newer version <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2017/01/geese-migration-replay.html">right here</a>. Go look at her fabulous fabric choices!<br />
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Linking to <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/02/scraphappy-saturday-orange-week-3.html">Scrap Happy Saturday</a> at So Scrappy and <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-half-square-triangles.html">Cynthia's Oh Scrap!</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-26644833780128757872020-02-14T16:53:00.003-06:002020-02-16T09:12:08.846-06:00Valentine's Day Heart Mini<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaJk23I3P1NbRZbx4_BzMNYqJR_gq9y65nks-hvDHJO3VU2KzGGHnacMbv0U8Wi8b40BEVrEALxyyrHigMy__cH7wQkJElD33II1i2XR6o6_e3ck3y0FX3er3pCaS3qoPQGL3rph9Ybs/s1600/1+mini.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="607" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaJk23I3P1NbRZbx4_BzMNYqJR_gq9y65nks-hvDHJO3VU2KzGGHnacMbv0U8Wi8b40BEVrEALxyyrHigMy__cH7wQkJElD33II1i2XR6o6_e3ck3y0FX3er3pCaS3qoPQGL3rph9Ybs/s400/1+mini.JPG" width="304" /></a></div>Welp, I did it again. Distractions are the rule here in Squirrel-ville. I'll blame this one on <a href="https://thejoyfulquilter.blogspot.com/2020/02/mail-call-monday-mini-heart-edition.html">The Joyful Quilter</a> whose blog I visited earlier this week. She had purchased a cute little heart mini quilt and then made one herself. The original was made by <a href="https://twiggyandopal.blogspot.com/2020/01/love-is-in-air-hearts.html">Jayne at Twiggy and Opal</a>, who lists the <i>Rainbow Heart Trio</i> pattern in her Etsy shop. Before I knew it, the PDF was in my cart, and then it flew out of my printer.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnt3jLw8vuivFE5fbYaJhulrRjya6vd_ExcT8GhXjKaRNUAC_6y2Et6fqngS_8JoNCXlsHTiL63OK6oPvpLKCvcPfXeImw9fst-t4UG41ifVhdKkUG6CUsfbktxHXIE1aEa8gnGP9xo6g/s1600/2+mini.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnt3jLw8vuivFE5fbYaJhulrRjya6vd_ExcT8GhXjKaRNUAC_6y2Et6fqngS_8JoNCXlsHTiL63OK6oPvpLKCvcPfXeImw9fst-t4UG41ifVhdKkUG6CUsfbktxHXIE1aEa8gnGP9xo6g/s400/2+mini.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I used darker tones and a faded-look flowery print as background for the small center heart. Then I used the same colors for the larger squares in the outer heart against a creamy blender for the background. I didn't want to distract from any of the dark red scrappy goodness, so I bound it with the same creamy blender.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYBozibMuI0PYdF3t00DDAiUXU7l6dDd0Xshru0V7vDiokC3-UtnYYaKBb3e9ti31HPB4Jgr3RL2DOQBs1HZt0EIuuzxE8p6uXOoXq4Nd9-PVc9ny2LN_gAVHc3QEwL9wRAFOx-m-FME/s1600/2+mini-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="444" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYBozibMuI0PYdF3t00DDAiUXU7l6dDd0Xshru0V7vDiokC3-UtnYYaKBb3e9ti31HPB4Jgr3RL2DOQBs1HZt0EIuuzxE8p6uXOoXq4Nd9-PVc9ny2LN_gAVHc3QEwL9wRAFOx-m-FME/s400/2+mini-001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>These pieces belonged to my Mom. Inside the heart dish</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>is a</i> <i>ruby rhinestone heart pin that she used to wear</i></div><i></i><br />
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Happy Valentine's Day to you! This post is linked to <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-half-square-triangles.html">Oh Scrap!</a> on Cynthia's blog, Quilting is More Fun Than Housework.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-1265387291146080342020-02-08T13:00:00.000-06:002020-04-08T16:57:26.920-05:00Orange and Blue Scraps and First Squirrel of 2020 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BbOz0dC_Uw3XyBSx5JdJ5y3f94rwtXh7QeBYt7thIsziuwq3RxUqej9M3iPy5qPf62SMvQ5_4BrYugMPOGRU_7M93qPxOhx4WOgUGDIaPw27pxhkx56YOk2goh04wfvM16C64ddxabM/s1600/February+star.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BbOz0dC_Uw3XyBSx5JdJ5y3f94rwtXh7QeBYt7thIsziuwq3RxUqej9M3iPy5qPf62SMvQ5_4BrYugMPOGRU_7M93qPxOhx4WOgUGDIaPw27pxhkx56YOk2goh04wfvM16C64ddxabM/s400/February+star.JPG" width="400" height="396" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="792" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Scraptastic Star in orange</i></div><i></i><br />
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The RSC2020 color for February is orange, and the above blocks are added to the Scraptastic Star and string blocks I made last month.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO6r-G44Jju66AZXFKTv_bWLHmOO_P5guW2pW-JrDucX2Mqt8rgzbQmBDFLRtltbVeff1tFYHL3r9QWZVFYRRZWkhfI8_JWMlknQB2-hhqxSZh5T-Tmo2_w_HwA1zhcymf471xdTTtgs/s1600/February.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="800" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO6r-G44Jju66AZXFKTv_bWLHmOO_P5guW2pW-JrDucX2Mqt8rgzbQmBDFLRtltbVeff1tFYHL3r9QWZVFYRRZWkhfI8_JWMlknQB2-hhqxSZh5T-Tmo2_w_HwA1zhcymf471xdTTtgs/s640/February.jpg" width="550" /></a></div>In my previous post I talked about joining the <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/01/january-color-challenge-link-up.html">2020 Color Challenge</a>. The bird for February is the Indigo Bunting, and I struggled to find large enough blue scraps to make HSTs for this block. We have the option of not using scraps, but I really want to use my scrap bins this year. Finally I found a piece I thought appropriate for the blues I wanted but did not have enough of it, so I got the bright idea to reduce the size of the block from 12-1/2 inches to 8-1/2 inches. I really like the result.<br />
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Linking to <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/02/scraphappy-saturday-orange-number-2.html">Scrap Happy Saturday</a> at So Scrappy, Cynthia's <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/02/oh-scrap-happy-orange-blocks.html">Oh Scrap!</a>, and will link up with Jen's <a href="http://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/02/february-color-challenge-link-up.html">2020 Color Challenge</a> when it goes live at the end of this month. Have a great weekend!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-87718387300130956452020-01-28T16:55:00.000-06:002020-01-29T06:35:57.726-06:00January 2020 Monthly Color Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_7hyphenhyphen3LFn1z6_ckzhHAVnMDJyBbrJ8-C59ds676SjQYZTA9iEG9h7GH4qokE0GkjdWC5y_BuftM8PnWZ2CrUWyN1CvSCladx-xUBPklmI7wJQGUCpFxICSJ92IEJ5veu8DxXIDv3cwkM/s1600/IMG_5708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="797" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_7hyphenhyphen3LFn1z6_ckzhHAVnMDJyBbrJ8-C59ds676SjQYZTA9iEG9h7GH4qokE0GkjdWC5y_BuftM8PnWZ2CrUWyN1CvSCladx-xUBPklmI7wJQGUCpFxICSJ92IEJ5veu8DxXIDv3cwkM/s400/IMG_5708.JPG" width="399" /></a></div>Diann at <a href="https://littlepenguinquilts.blogspot.com/">Little Penguin Quilts</a> always has the neatest projects going on, and when I saw that she had joined the <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2019/12/announcing-2020-monthly-color-challenge.html">2020 Monthly Color Challenge</a>, I just had to check it out. The challenge involves a block in a different color each month, which will make good use of my scrap bins, and the color inspirations are from birds, so what's not to like?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the list of each monthly color and its bird counterpart:<br />
January <b>yellow</b>: Goldfinch<br />
February <b>teal</b>: Indigo Bunting<br />
March <b>orange</b>: Oriole<br />
April <b>purple</b>: Honey Creeper<br />
May <b>green</b>: Budgerigar<br />
June <b>blue</b>: Blue Bird<br />
July <b>rust</b>: American Robin<br />
August <b>pink</b>: Flamingo<br />
September <b>cinnamon</b>: Cinnamon Teal<br />
October <b>olive</b>: Ruby-crowned Kinglet<br />
November <b>buff</b>: Buff-breasted Sandpiper<br />
December <b>red</b>: Cardinal</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4gmroMym86uK1CCxVdQ8TZKUfW9jxkJJP7rzan-fhA7NV09eQjTUuLcIV935TlaMGjBHDu0Lpc8zHhdRT0Jca_wDGw2NKQ_cHdwT2Xg-mINSEzT1EZlFV5IGPWmZthfuLKVK0yOtN4w/s1600/Wrong.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4gmroMym86uK1CCxVdQ8TZKUfW9jxkJJP7rzan-fhA7NV09eQjTUuLcIV935TlaMGjBHDu0Lpc8zHhdRT0Jca_wDGw2NKQ_cHdwT2Xg-mINSEzT1EZlFV5IGPWmZthfuLKVK0yOtN4w/s400/Wrong.JPG" width="400" height="399" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="797" /></a></div>The challenge is sponsored by Jen at <a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/">Patterns by Jen</a>, and she provides a monthly pattern that is free only during that month. The January block is a simple one that goes together quickly with strip piecing, unless you elect to go "scrappy", and it finishes at 12-1/2 inches. I say the pattern was simple, but as you see in my first attempt above, I still managed to place a 4-patch in the wrong direction!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://patternsbyjen.blogspot.com/2020/01/january-color-challenge-link-up.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86Q2DoLBF1NuDhf35z7ftGyGcGD8lrTWQlg_vZ6t4Uu7u_VXwe9BQQUtkUnZwpKPDDI6TqgloGqUYZ7qxsfkKKhyy0JhQEyzMYQmVdYL2Tam-1Wyr-nMgUXHfIWL9j5YVwDR-CJaYjzo/s200/Color+Challenge+2020+1+January+Link+Up+logo.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>This post is linked to the January linkup on Jen's blog, and you can see other yellow goodies by clicking on the logo above.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-41585168819318428922020-01-18T12:10:00.002-06:002020-04-08T17:00:43.059-05:00Going Green With Strings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTxsvbsy_NDQiaXN5mQixHYm5VrbEKzRWqjtFuZ0BuZova35xz6CBcqp-eL43udQBQAurYkEAwGUb87spu_a0L7XUsJI4eQYoLu1rCmRQmM_Y0mxxNRuPM7YMytILsRPRDZOoD86q9xM/s1600/Strings1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTxsvbsy_NDQiaXN5mQixHYm5VrbEKzRWqjtFuZ0BuZova35xz6CBcqp-eL43udQBQAurYkEAwGUb87spu_a0L7XUsJI4eQYoLu1rCmRQmM_Y0mxxNRuPM7YMytILsRPRDZOoD86q9xM/s400/Strings1.JPG" width="400" height="396" data-original-width="800" data-original-height="792" /></a></div>As I mentioned in my last post, this month's RSC color is light and bright green. When I visited Cynthia's blog the other day to link up with her <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/01/oh-scrap-green-strings.html"><i>Oh Scrap!</i></a>, I saw that she had made green string blocks. In true squirrel fashion, I thought "string blocks!" and got my green scraps back out to play. Notice I said "play". In my last post I mentioned that I don't really enjoy "playing" with scraps. Well that has changed. String blocks are just fun. Another quilt in the works - just what I need (not!). <br />
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I'm joining <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/01/scraphappy-saturday-green-week-3.html">Angela's ScrapHappy Saturday</a> and Cynthia's <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/01/oh-scrap-my-new-rsc-block.html">Oh Scrap!</a> Go have a look at all the scrappy goodness!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-73809582760939399392020-01-15T10:38:00.003-06:002020-04-08T17:01:21.398-05:00January RSC 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkhuY-5OtxJZhZdIPr-KqdkChh7iF9T6W-1kydRd81g_OvG-CW422TN_TMGxE6vi6hhi0c4RZCQ6fbEjKdrB9Q8FTB-F-y8ZfMc27lX1EUt0XIwlRnH0w4Mc1oQAGaJ4r1KNsl709R5I/s1600/Scraptastic+star+green.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkhuY-5OtxJZhZdIPr-KqdkChh7iF9T6W-1kydRd81g_OvG-CW422TN_TMGxE6vi6hhi0c4RZCQ6fbEjKdrB9Q8FTB-F-y8ZfMc27lX1EUt0XIwlRnH0w4Mc1oQAGaJ4r1KNsl709R5I/s400/Scraptastic+star+green.JPG" width="396" height="400" data-original-width="792" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>This week I've joined the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2020 with <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/p/rsc19.html">Angela at So Scrappy</a>. January's color is "light and bright green", and green is my most sparse scrap bin! Why? I have a lot of fat quarters in many hues of green, but I usually only like green at Christmas. I really should use it more!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE3R8nxxA82n-ONlrZ3LoLjm964X3TwyHIVZf11ksnmppnEUm1RJ7Qb6C9SSPAqERrG2AhfZgRgTS_4d_1o529aaTIBeqiGTaIEOo1hw7M1bstDBuG0_qPk6zy3vzwWb1K116TuC3jmg/s1600/scraps.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuE3R8nxxA82n-ONlrZ3LoLjm964X3TwyHIVZf11ksnmppnEUm1RJ7Qb6C9SSPAqERrG2AhfZgRgTS_4d_1o529aaTIBeqiGTaIEOo1hw7M1bstDBuG0_qPk6zy3vzwWb1K116TuC3jmg/s400/scraps.JPG" width="395" height="400" data-original-width="789" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>Although I save and use scraps, I don't enjoy "playing with scraps", but I really want to challenge myself to use more scraps instead of always reaching for yardage. After two days of struggling with what I found in my green scrap bin, I finally realized that I don't have to stick to "greens only" (where did I get that idea?) and invaded other bins for scraps with touches of green. Then I was able to put together a block using a pattern by Melissa Corry called <a href="https://auribuzz.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/scraptastic-stars-pdf-pattern.pdf">Scraptastic Stars</a>. The blocks finish at 12-1/2 inches, so by October I should have enough to finish up for a nice sized quilt.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq_4jKs2_BgDEvR9Uls_T7plwgrNu5n5hrHD4ODkvXVFvQQvChPF6_IUckrNzMsA4sJY5EFmDTB92iRuudLYz6rPAzjpff56yqaa0XexF3SkKjWWbHrMuZuPX6iNbAHvmC5QTeKMniIU/s1600/greens.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhq_4jKs2_BgDEvR9Uls_T7plwgrNu5n5hrHD4ODkvXVFvQQvChPF6_IUckrNzMsA4sJY5EFmDTB92iRuudLYz6rPAzjpff56yqaa0XexF3SkKjWWbHrMuZuPX6iNbAHvmC5QTeKMniIU/s400/greens.JPG" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>In 2016 I enthusiastically joined RSC 2016. I made a <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2016/01/rsc-2016-scrappy-curved-log-cabin-block.html">log cabin block</a> from <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2015/06/scrap-palooza-quilt-16-part-one.html">this tutorial</a> on Cynthia's Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework blog, and that was the last scrap block I made that year! To make myself more accountable this year, I'm going to cut 2-1/2 inch strips for scrappy binding as I go, so I will have what I need to finish this quilt. I'm thinking about using <a href="https://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2016/08/quilting-101-star-sashing-tutorial.html">this tutorial</a> to make sashing that forms secondary stars as cornerstones.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com/p/rsc19.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBG1hutbXdp8GAMrAkmS8rrLpKESyvocu1g86cjFmmLIfI6JcRwigIeEOEplzZipveNC2XZQw0So1MYxgb79wgKmwfx1GGBAIFYSYMJxP3C7Wkj8VBBPyLIAhYQb_1HQb1NECu_CTHqM/s200/RSC+2020.jpg" width="200" height="170" data-original-width="320" data-original-height="272" /></a></div>Although it is Wednesday, I am linking to Angela's <a href="http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2020/01/scraphappy-saturday-green-again.html">ScrapHappy Saturday</a> and <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2020/01/oh-scrap-green-strings.html">Cynthia's Oh Scrap</a> on Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-56014560314509980942020-01-01T11:50:00.001-06:002020-01-02T07:51:23.309-06:00My 2020 Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbPqQWAMVpTyzVVT8HG60Wzgqi0r0K0FZ-DD1O_PgHhMABLv7kVOGZdZs0UfVtQUMpNAKNTe4CEVBuKEdEgjUu4lwk9f1veITjZDVw4KlFCF4aAC28QHAzrePDoKz_O9KdTz_ki1a8ZE/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="800" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbPqQWAMVpTyzVVT8HG60Wzgqi0r0K0FZ-DD1O_PgHhMABLv7kVOGZdZs0UfVtQUMpNAKNTe4CEVBuKEdEgjUu4lwk9f1veITjZDVw4KlFCF4aAC28QHAzrePDoKz_O9KdTz_ki1a8ZE/s400/IMG_5584.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>As I sit here in my sewing room on this first day of 2020, I remember that last January I set myself a <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-goals-and-omg-for-january.html">lengthy list of goals</a>. I'm happy to report that I did achieve some of those goals plus a few unplanned goals as the year went on. You may view a thumbnail list of my "2019 "Makes" just under the blog header (or click <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/p/2019-makes.html">here</a>).<br />
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For now, instead of setting goals, joining quilt-alongs, sew-alongs, and posting monthly and quarterly goal-setting, I've chosen to list my projects in the right-side column of this blog. I have quilts to finish and quilts to start, along with cross stich, embroidery, and crochet projects; plus I'll be starting seed indoors in a few days for my spring garden . . . I'm excited about it all!<br />
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My current projects are an unfinished Christmas quilt I started "just for fun", and Lori Holt's Vintage Christmas Cross Stitch Sampler. I have a <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2019/03/eternally-yours-pattern-test.html">quilt</a> that has been sandwiched and ready to quilt for months, and I'd really like to get that done this month.<br />
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May you have a happy and healthy 2020!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-26703371292864528502019-12-29T12:09:00.000-06:002019-12-29T12:16:58.901-06:00Butterfly Apron For Granddaughter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_0D8iKRB35FT-hZRO63ZvcU3CqIYxZEV1CbPhq2nnhKuragA29ne4_kyabDNsBs-nU9QFh121i1X-1hPCjpnlyKg6bDWIT-IXhSUL2JvW0IXVvsC-uifYZ9G3i9spXW9kuIIo2yurJ8/s1600/front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_0D8iKRB35FT-hZRO63ZvcU3CqIYxZEV1CbPhq2nnhKuragA29ne4_kyabDNsBs-nU9QFh121i1X-1hPCjpnlyKg6bDWIT-IXhSUL2JvW0IXVvsC-uifYZ9G3i9spXW9kuIIo2yurJ8/s400/front.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFmOxOb7TQjs_tx9ckaK_ja_CQLhIaPOl4V-GfAmqxoNg14HcQcn4Jkx-NEfdI5H6DHEBvxLgT66nr_5YyInmQ9SUH5kmthTRgWH7eIPD0CFtK3FQ5WuynRZ0gBR28rEIZIguIc10gho/s1600/back.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFmOxOb7TQjs_tx9ckaK_ja_CQLhIaPOl4V-GfAmqxoNg14HcQcn4Jkx-NEfdI5H6DHEBvxLgT66nr_5YyInmQ9SUH5kmthTRgWH7eIPD0CFtK3FQ5WuynRZ0gBR28rEIZIguIc10gho/s400/back.JPG" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>About a month ago my daughter texted me a photo of my granddaughter in the apron I made for her in 2017, with this message, <i>"Grandma I've almost outgrown my apron!"</i>. I was happy to make her a new one to give to her for Christmas.<br />
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Judging by the reactions of my older (18 and 16) granddaughters when Delaney opened the gift bag with her apron, I probably need to make one for each of them too! I mostly followed a pattern, which also had an option for adult sizes. I tried adding a PDF for sharing to Google Docs, but I was unsuccessful, so just go to Google and insert the following text into the search box: "child's pdf apron pattern by joanna armour michael miller fabrics", and "<b>Classic Reversible Apron</b>" should appear first in the results. If that doesn't work, then just email me and I'll send you the pattern!<br />
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<b>Apron Details</b>:<br />
<i>Pattern</i>: Classic Reversible Apron by Joanna Armour for Michael Miller<br />
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<i>Fabric</i>:<br />
Newspaper Butterflies and Bird Dot Collage, both by Carrie Bloomston for Windham Fabrics<br />
Ballerinas by Lynda S Milligan for Avlyn<br />
Key West Pink Gingham Check by Di Ford-Hall for Andover Fabrics<br />
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#50 So Fine in 503 Genoa GrayLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-8324871362942426352019-12-24T08:36:00.000-06:002019-12-24T08:39:52.125-06:00Merry Christmas Eve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4cFR_ywgeDAAMB0CsjeTqJ5RXyKPlBc_OigI8EokucDdNi4UGmwtX11vMuECsg-bY9r0zhegrwIZ_UPi4-gf_eMZOsaB90TpPLEXodaBdT2ZD57FBzbaXOKO44CGa1xsKhUzkijhU3I/s1600/little+church.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4cFR_ywgeDAAMB0CsjeTqJ5RXyKPlBc_OigI8EokucDdNi4UGmwtX11vMuECsg-bY9r0zhegrwIZ_UPi4-gf_eMZOsaB90TpPLEXodaBdT2ZD57FBzbaXOKO44CGa1xsKhUzkijhU3I/s400/little+church.jpg" width="278" height="400" data-original-width="348" data-original-height="500" /></a></div>Christmas Eve has always been my favorite holiday. I associate it with my childhood in northeastern Oklahoma where we attended church service on Christmas Eve at our little white-steepled Methodist church. After singing Christmas carols, all the kids received a red net stocking filled with an apple, an orange, and ribbon candy, passed out by "Santa", the father of one of my friends. After church we would go home and get warm with hot cocoa that Mom made in a pot on the stove with cocoa and milk and sugar. I was always so excited and happy when I went to bed, anticipating the gifts that would be under the tree when I got up. After I got married and had a family, watching <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034862/">Holiday Inn</a> and making and decorating my Granny's sugar cookies became some of the traditions my kids enjoyed, but I still feel the anticipation and warmth of those childhood Christmas Eves.<br />
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Here is Granny's sugar cookie recipe that my adult kids and husband expect me to make every year. According to my Mom, Granny made these all her life, so the recipe is at least 125 years old. Be forewarned, it is a tender dough that is not easy to cut and roll out, but the cookies are so, so good!<br />
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1 cup shortening<br />
1 stick salted butter<br />
1-1/2 cups sugar<br />
2 eggs, slightly beaten<br />
4 teaspoons vanilla<br />
1/2 cup buttermilk<br />
1 teaspoon soda<br />
5 to 5-1/2 cups flour<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2 teaspoons nutmeg<br />
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Cream shortening and butter; add sugar and mix. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Mix soda into buttermilk (in a container that will hold the overflow when it bubbles!) Whisk together 5 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; add alternately with buttermilk. Add more flour as needed to make a dough that holds together. Chill dough at least two hours or overnight. Roll out on floured surface and cut into shapes; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 375 about 10 minutes. Dough freezes well. These are excellent with a powdered sugar icing.<br />
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May your Christmas be filled with magical memories!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-73345299613565056542019-12-20T11:01:00.002-06:002019-12-20T11:01:48.621-06:00Christmas Eve Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyF1n7x9J_ChoTaJQhegrTQ471LzQiWnGXQnZAlmZsWSQzBIVXf5qCk1acZ25tQjy_i4iKGndK6pgWDJ1Nkw3iX1UgDWzJuw5fU3oKqnc3AyFj9lmjAInCOIjY8wI916THmlgT1hEcu4/s1600/Wall.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="793" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjyF1n7x9J_ChoTaJQhegrTQ471LzQiWnGXQnZAlmZsWSQzBIVXf5qCk1acZ25tQjy_i4iKGndK6pgWDJ1Nkw3iX1UgDWzJuw5fU3oKqnc3AyFj9lmjAInCOIjY8wI916THmlgT1hEcu4/s400/Wall.JPG" width="397" /></a></div>This quilt was begun as a sew-along with <a href="https://mamaspark.blogspot.com/">Mama Spark</a>. In January she issued an invitation on Instagram to join her in making a few blocks per month from Moda Bakeshop's <a href="https://www.modabakeshop.com/tag/countdown-to-christmas">2018 Countdown to Christmas</a>. I decided to do two per month so that by November or December I should have plenty of blocks for a nice Christmas quilt. I made blocks through May then focused on other projects. The photos did not have good lighting, but hopefully you can get a good idea of the colors of red, green, pink, teal, and black.<br />
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I really enjoyed choosing from the variety of blocks on Moda's website. Because each was from a different maker, some instructions were clear and some were sparse but all were fun to make. The two blocks above were not part of Moda's choices. One of the blocks I improvised to use up some leftover squares and another was a free pattern for Nine-Patch Star from Carole at <a href="https://frommycarolinahome.com/2017/12/10/christmas-quilt-along-nine-patch-star/">From My Carolina Home</a>. I liked her pattern so much I may make a full quilt of those simple blocks. At the bottom of this post I have photo of my quilt with numbers on each block. You can match each block to the list that includes links to each website.<br />
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<b>Quilt Details</b>:<br />
<i>Pattern</i>: variety from Moda's Bakeshop<br />
<i>Finished size</i>: 58 x 58 inches<br />
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<i>Fabrics</i>:<br />
Blocks: A variety of Christmas prints from my stash, featuring Tinsel Glasses from a 2015 Cotton + Steel collection and Llama Navidad by Michael Miller, and creamy white background<br />
Sashing: Mary Engelbreit Cranston Village<br />
Cornerstones and border: Pearl Essence by Maywood Studios<br />
Binding: Anne of Green Gables Swiss Dot Red by Penny Rose for Riley Blake<br />
Backing: Panel - Frosty Fun by Sue Pipkin for Clothworks pieced with Red Buffalo Plaid from Robert Kaufman's Caroline Gingham Collection and Mary Engelbreit Cranston Village<br />
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<i>Superior Threads</i>:<br />
Piecing: #50 So Fine in 503 Genoa Gray<br />
Binding: #30 So Fine in 1105 Stop!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4LMciVHHNd8wapIY0b_EG6Un9uylLfBDmkUb-ZMeSy3uAFvMo1VSje1anavoSGvqinaN0GqoSZrMbuZi7752TqmCwls9frvXFHg_No_9V5BN0CuYPsW2qJ5xWTc8B2Ob1EqApeHAMAw/s1600/Wall.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="793" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4LMciVHHNd8wapIY0b_EG6Un9uylLfBDmkUb-ZMeSy3uAFvMo1VSje1anavoSGvqinaN0GqoSZrMbuZi7752TqmCwls9frvXFHg_No_9V5BN0CuYPsW2qJ5xWTc8B2Ob1EqApeHAMAw/s640/Wall.JPG" width="634" /></a></div>Top Row L-R: <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-4-regent-street-star.html">Regent Street Star</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-25-night-divine.html">Night Divine</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-12-grammys-staircase.html">Grammy's Staircase</a>,<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-3-prairie-christmas-star.html"> Prairie Christmas Star</a><br />
2nd Row L-R:<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-24-let-it-snow.html"> Let It Snow</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-7-festival.html">Festival</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-11-candy-cane-christmas.html">Candy Cane Christmas</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-22-hard-candy-christmas.html">Hard Candy Christmas</a><br />
3rd Row L-R: <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-8-special-gift.html">Special Gift</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-6-reindeer-games.html">Reindeer Games</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-2-grandmother.html">Grandmother</a>, My improv block<br />
Bottom Row L-R: <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-5-wrapped-up.html">Wrapped Up</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-1-country-winter.html">Country Winter</a>, <a href="https://frommycarolinahome.com/2017/12/10/christmas-quilt-along-nine-patch-star/">Nine-Patch Star</a>, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2018/12/dec-20-rocky-mountain-christmas.html">Rocky Mountain Christmas</a><br />
Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-54762183722730105072019-12-13T16:38:00.000-06:002019-12-14T06:47:51.511-06:00Snow Sampler, Joy Sampler, and Red Robin Candle Mat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DzUTIbW0X-Enanf_LHRIbSvUGEtMZ9q2Nt5QFYrrsxsSJ0GMua-uQGlIwA-zvRDcE6frH-Q76xmO_Ve1m34XHLKdERLXFEqbTomAPkmSJ0r1O3Sop6-I3pzMrLV2U3Uzgz5qjpIYw_g/s1600/Samplers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="800" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DzUTIbW0X-Enanf_LHRIbSvUGEtMZ9q2Nt5QFYrrsxsSJ0GMua-uQGlIwA-zvRDcE6frH-Q76xmO_Ve1m34XHLKdERLXFEqbTomAPkmSJ0r1O3Sop6-I3pzMrLV2U3Uzgz5qjpIYw_g/s640/Samplers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>My hand stitching for Christmas has resulted in three completed projects, <a href="https://www.123stitch.com/item/Lizzie-Kate-Joy-Sampler-With-Embellishments/02-2241">Joy Sampler cross stitch by Lizzie Kate</a>, <a href="https://www.kathyschmitz.com/products/snow-sampler?_pos=1&_sid=a252cc23d&_ss=r">Snow Sampler embroidery</a> by Kathy Schmitz, and Gail Pan's embroidered <a href="https://gailpandesigns.typepad.com/files/buttermilkbloghoppatt.pdf">Red Robin candle mat</a>.<br />
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<b>Cross Stitch Details</b>:<br />
<i>Joy Sampler kit by Lizzie Kate</i><br />
Finished size: stitched area 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches<br />
14 count Zweigart cloth in Vintage Country Mocha<br />
DMC threads in 898, 930, 815, 500, 367, 321, 434, 931, 783, 712, 3853, 310<br />
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<b>Embroidery Details</b>:<br />
<i>Snow Sampler by Kathy Schmitz</i><br />
Finished size: stitched area 9-1/2 x 11 inches on a 12 x 16 inch pillow form<br />
Background: muslin-like fabric from stash backed with lightweight fusible interfacing<br />
Backing: Hobby Lobby's version of denim grunge<br />
Thread: DMC variegated in 93 Cornflower blue and 121 Delft blue<br />
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<i>Red Robin Candle Mat by Gail Pan</i><br />
Finished size: 8 inch octagon <br />
Background: Grunge Mint by Basic Grey for Moda<br />
Backing and binding: Mary Engelbreit Cranston Village<br />
Thread: DMC 115 (variegated red), 728 (gold), 367 (green) Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925931758682187912.post-40360131186625821862019-11-26T13:44:00.002-06:002019-12-08T06:33:29.595-06:00Winterlude Table Runner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8SDzz6gmWfzu8y0YGR_hqQbsisz8KGKjqKWEXldjJ_Hjpzp6utZKG8o5tr75TVNkrtzoeI54jHnj6xQkM6cU7G3nlPpZYr7RoEotb-FZMfL2wMWyxJhsZYeGHRCCfdAeJrPxo6PeLwU/s1600/pine+cones.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8SDzz6gmWfzu8y0YGR_hqQbsisz8KGKjqKWEXldjJ_Hjpzp6utZKG8o5tr75TVNkrtzoeI54jHnj6xQkM6cU7G3nlPpZYr7RoEotb-FZMfL2wMWyxJhsZYeGHRCCfdAeJrPxo6PeLwU/s400/pine+cones.JPG" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>I first started this table runner in December 2014, and you can read about it in <a href="https://mysewcalledquilts.blogspot.com/2014/12/winterlude-table-runner.html">this post</a>. I had purchased a kit with a honey bun and fabrics from the Winterlude collection by 3 Sisters and planned to use it for Christmas decor.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykoIxfH-4eQqkAbKQ8pHpvYXgYDGedbQSVez15Y7iSR5O1zrA-pByEualJ1P5xFtjPDRgtz91baMQpg-xpY4VTTPPpzu1ubgMNV0rc7YT2gqlMjs_XTbeocvhpiubR-Px2-52JTiuigE/s1600/full.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykoIxfH-4eQqkAbKQ8pHpvYXgYDGedbQSVez15Y7iSR5O1zrA-pByEualJ1P5xFtjPDRgtz91baMQpg-xpY4VTTPPpzu1ubgMNV0rc7YT2gqlMjs_XTbeocvhpiubR-Px2-52JTiuigE/s400/full.JPG" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="600" data-original-height="800" /></a></div>I'm keeping this one for my Christmas table runner this year!<br />
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<b>Winterlude Table Runner Details</b><br />
Finished size: 26 x 52<br />
<i>Pattern and Fabrics</i><br />
Front and binding: Winterlude Table Runner Kit by 3 Sisters for Moda<br />
Backing: Fruitbasket by Basic Grey for Moda, Luxe Brushstroke in Bordeaux by Moda<br />
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<i>Superior Threads</i><br />
Piecing: #50 So Fine in 402 Pearl<br />
Quilting and binding: #40 Rainbows in 806 Desert Rose and #40 King Tut in 1002 Holly and Ivy<br />
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<i>Quilting<br />
</i>Straight line walking foot and some free motionLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.com14