tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29545894425794519732024-02-07T00:15:33.051-05:00Sew Sassy QuiltsTina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-64509411132852236742020-12-31T12:33:00.001-05:002020-12-31T12:33:38.229-05:00Now is a great time!<p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Hi everybody! Welcome to 2021!</span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">2020 has been a rough and tragic ride for many. I count myself as lucky to be healthy and truly blessed that my family is healthy. I've been treading water for a while now after my life was shattered by an unexpected broken heart, divorce and relocation. </span></p><p><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Enough of that stuff....</span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span>I have been sewing and cooking up a storm with some friends, for stress relief. </span><span>Having been on vacation and resting a lot since Christmas </span><span>Eve, I found myself turning a corner. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Trying new sewing techniques and cuisines has been a priority and I'd love to show you some of what I have been keeping myself busy with. </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">One of my favorite new skills is making Jelly Roll Rugs. They are time consuming but simple, beautiful and useful.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTtBiU9LTnoRTwFvwFFYZQGxRIN1rIGqvd31YsWaeEbvTwh-876-soXGqnbU7t6lLziX-xrU8e-HrUsaZ4e6yOS7vUhqJ-tHiOT-z5PlnrdnNuOE5DbTygfeAvl3FBhNUs9Yi2hHiCQXR/s4032/JR+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTtBiU9LTnoRTwFvwFFYZQGxRIN1rIGqvd31YsWaeEbvTwh-876-soXGqnbU7t6lLziX-xrU8e-HrUsaZ4e6yOS7vUhqJ-tHiOT-z5PlnrdnNuOE5DbTygfeAvl3FBhNUs9Yi2hHiCQXR/s320/JR+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica;">To start, make the "cord" by sewing 42 2 1/2" X WOF strips together, end to end. If you sew it as it comes off of the roll, its usually looks great. Then, you lay 2 1/2" batting strip onto the wrong side of the fabric. Batting side up, fold each side to the center and then in half. Do this for the entire length of fabric strip. 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Designs and it was very easy to follow. Its important to have the rug lay on a large surface that is the height of the sewing surface to support the weight of the growing rug. Books will work if you don't have the right table This way, the rugs came out nice and flat. 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It's lots of fun!</i></b></span><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p>Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-88933189768625684392018-04-16T14:06:00.000-04:002018-04-16T14:06:55.379-04:00Finally.................................<br />
Finally! Starting to feel like my self again.<br />
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Its been a really long time......not just for posting on my Blog but also for sewing and quilting.<br />
To make a very long story short, my hubby's parents moved, gave us their house and then we moved and put our house on the market. I still, over a year later, have not figured out how to put three stories and a two car garage into a ranch with no garage. Our "new" house needed a lot of work and TLC and I am truly grateful for the fact that hubby is a carpenter and we are both the type to just dive into projects and get them done.<br />
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The place has come a really long way and we are beginning to feel less stressed and overwhelmed and more hopeful. Here are a few pictures of what we have accomplished. The kitchen cabinets we so dark they were almost black with a white laminate counter top. I used cabinet paint and colored them a pretty pale grey with a maple wood counter top. The second picture is hubby's beautiful wood work using antique boards. The last is our little piece of serenity.<br />
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<br />Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-43403607402581440552015-11-29T16:20:00.000-05:002015-11-29T16:20:08.832-05:00Another Long Arm Quilter is Born<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have not posted in quite a while as my world, unfortunately, has been far to busy to sew. Things are getting better and I took a weekend off to spend some quality time with my sister and sewing. I'm so grateful that she and I have this in common.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I gave it to my sister, Michele (</span><a href="http://www.crayonboxquiltstudio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.crayonboxquiltstudio.com</span></a><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) with a plan for her to quilt it for me on her long arm machine when she was ready. I intended to keep the quilt so didn't mind the idea of her experimenting and doing whatever she chose with it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A year later, I was working on a gift for my dear father in law and decided to try and quilt it myself if my sister would be so gracious as to give me a lesson and let me try it on her Penelope. </span></div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-37404185307849525522015-07-15T06:00:00.000-04:002015-07-15T06:00:08.081-04:00Addicted to Zipper Pouches<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Sometimes I just need to make something that I can accomplish quickly. Little zipper pouches can be done in all kinds of shapes and sizes and are a great stash buster.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Over the past couple of weeks, I made these using lots of different patterns and fabric scraps. I used interfacing and lined all of them because I like for the bags to have a little stiffness. The zippers are getting easier with each one that I finish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">This Tree of Life Quilt was created by Gayle Shelton as part of the 2011 Botanical Keepsake Challenge using machine applique and quilting.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Both of these quilts maybe good candidates for my sister Michele's Stunning Stitchin Sunday series!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"> Jackie Belton created this 2014 Keepsake Challenge quilt using Carl Bryer Fallert-Gentry's "applipiecing" technique. She exquisitely quilted this 30 x 30 quilt by machine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">So, to Guild or not to Guild? In general, how much does guild membership mean to you? What are the benefits? I am the sort that would rather not commit to something if I can't commit to it 100%. Especially if people are depending on me. With working full time and a 2.5 hour per day commute, I am concerned that people may be disappointed in me when I can't participate at the rate they may expect of members. Am I just being silly? I have never been a member of a quilter's guild. I would love to hear your comments on the MVQG show and how you feel about guild membership, in general, pros and cons.</span>Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-19279470246067193152015-07-09T10:37:00.000-04:002015-07-09T10:40:27.466-04:00A New Charm Swap!<br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Buggy Barn was created by Linda McKerrell and quilted by Cindy Curcio. I can really appreciate this modern pattern and color way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"> A Little Bit of Red by Mary Murray and quilted by Mary Van Patten was created using the Five Minute Block technique by Suzanne McNeil.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Star Burst is by Lind aMcKerrell and quilted by Cindy Curcio.</span><br />
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-10300963547564708202015-07-02T09:00:00.000-04:002015-07-02T09:07:35.023-04:00The Nature of Quilting, 2015 MVQG Show (part 1)<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Milford Valley Quilter's Guild Show, The Nature of Quilting was this weekend. <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/milfordvalleyquiltersguild/home" target="_blank">https://sites.google.com/site/milfordvalleyquiltersguild/home</a>. It was not hard to spend all afternoon studying the quilts and being in awe of the amazing local talent. There was a variety of traditional and modern quilts, hand and machine quilted, beginners and experts. The member that I met were very friendly and helpful. I even scored a real bargain on a gently used rolling sewing machine carrier.</span><br />
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-90675959705125347352015-06-28T09:38:00.000-04:002015-06-28T09:47:56.228-04:00A New Arrival and a Just In Time Finish<div style="text-align: center;">
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When I first saw the Jubilee line from Bunny Hill Designs, I fell for it and bought some on the spot. I didn't have a clue what I was going to do with it but I had to have it. The pastel shades are not too pale for my liking and the gray compliments the pink, blue and purple perfectly.<br />
This was destined to be a baby quilt but for who? The fabric is not overly "baby" but it is charming.<br />
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Recently (nine months ago) a neighboring couple that my husband and I have become close to, happily announced that they were expecting.<br />
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I remembered my Jubilee stash immediately.<br />
This seemed to me to suit the lovely lady who was about to be a new Mom and I started drawing......<br />
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Sketching a quilt prior to starting the project fits right in with my resolution to consistently learn new skills.<br />
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The blocks came together quickly but then I was stuck on the color choice for sashing and borders.<br />
My next decision was about the quilting. Send it out or do some simple straight line quilting and let the fabric be the focus?<br />
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Everything came together and this beautiful little quilt was ready one day prior to the blessed event, or so I thought!<br />
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I would love to hear if this has happened to any of you........As I always do, I washed the quilt when it was finished. When I took it out of the machine, there were black spots all over it! I was literally in tears, this had never happened before. I gather my emotions and started trying anything and everything that I had in the house to remove stains. It was difficult considering that I did not know the make up of the stains. I used commercial stain remover, then vinegar, then baking soda, then fels naptha soap, one at a time.The quilt survived my efforts and thankfully, all but two tiny little spots came out and my hubby figured out what happened so that I can avoid it happening again. It has been a very dry summer here. My husband was using water to top off our koi pond and the well could not keep up with the use. This caused air in the water lines. When the pipes refilled, the air shot thought the washing machine hose along with any "gunk" in the pipes. Yuck!<br />
Lesson Well Learned!<br />
Now this little "quilt that could" lives across the street on our new little friend's crib.<br />
Maybe some day I will get to tell her this crazy story.<br />
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-20436217815944482342015-03-26T18:28:00.000-04:002015-06-28T09:48:14.975-04:00What do you get when you cross..................................<div align="center">
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I can't stand another moment of this dull, dreary winter. I love being home but I need something cheery to perk me up! Let's see what I can find in my stash.</div>
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I bought two panels from <a href="http://loraliedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Loralie Designs</a> a year or so ago, just because I liked them. I had no idea what to do with them, I just wanted them. I decided to go with Chefs because the eventual quilt was going to hang next to my kitchen.</div>
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I poured over books and images trying to find just the right pattern. Nothing seemed quite right. </div>
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Oh boy, this was getting a little intimidating. </div>
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I'm using a panel and now I need to come up with my own pattern??????</div>
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I started with my favorite image on the panel. This will be the center and I will work my way out. One of these characters reminds me of me, love to cook and all attitude!</div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-13976269721623692332015-02-04T18:57:00.000-05:002015-02-04T19:01:55.410-05:00Resolutions in progress<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> Thanks to some help from Emily at <a href="http://www.blogaholicdesigns.com/" target="_blank">www.blogaholicdesigns.com</a>, my blog is looking much brighter and happier. She could not have been more accommodating and helpful.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">I'm not quite finished tweeking it yet but I would love to hear what you think.</span></div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-76594147301304472472015-01-27T15:38:00.000-05:002015-02-04T17:26:34.661-05:00A Little Spring in the Middle of a Blizzard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Yea, I have time to work on a couple of UFOs. I finished another Just Right Bag. The floral fabric came from <a href="http://www.yankeepridequilts.com/" target="_blank">Yankee Pride Quilts in Essex Junction, VT</a>. The ladies there were warm, friendly and helpful. I was a visitor to the area but I think they have made a regular customer out of my Vermonter Uncle </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">I hope to get back there for the Vermont Shop Hop 2015.</span><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The colors did a great job of cheering me up in the middle of this cold, blustery, dreary weather. The fabric is bright and the pattern is practical. It has lots of pockets sewn on the inside as well as a zipper pocket on the outside of the front and an adjustable strap.The first two of these that I completed had snaps on the top and I realized that a zipper would be better when I dumped mine out all over the car, lol.</span></div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-3451294532707868162015-01-06T18:42:00.000-05:002015-02-04T18:58:48.669-05:00Ready for 2015!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was lucky and received several new sewing "toys" for Christmas gifts. I love the thread spool holder from my husband. It is meant to sit on a table or bench but my favorite handyman indulged me and hung it on the wall. He also gave me a table top ironing board for the studio so that I wouldn't have to keep using the big one for very small things.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then, I spent all day cleaning and organizing my studio.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I resolve to expand my skills with each new project in 2015.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I resolve to not have more than three UFOs at one time.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (One more than last years self inflicted limit :) </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I resolve to work on my Blog's design.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I resolve to be a more consistent Blogger.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I resolve to be helpful and encourage every new quilter that comes my way.</span><br />
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-79604247796101760532014-11-11T17:15:00.000-05:002015-02-04T17:50:35.679-05:00A Timely House Warming Gift <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-54253597783555495812014-10-17T17:16:00.001-04:002015-02-04T17:27:15.977-05:00It's a Ghastlie Friday!<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">My Ghastlie Swap package was a truly special and appreciated end to this week!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"> My Ghastlie swap partner is Jennifer Wellbord from Arizona. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">I am at a loss for words, (which is rare for me).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;">The first thing I saw in this very full box was an adorable little pouch that is a perfect size for carrying around little supplies or even a fun reminder of my real life when carrying small items when I have to travel for business. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">I have to admit that I was a little intimidated about my sister having so much more quilting experience than I do but I soon got past it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> I have been a follower of Bea's blog for quite a while. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">It is "fallish" fabrics, with pockets inside and out. The handle is adjustable. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">The outside pocket has the first zipper that I have put in since a tayloring class in high school. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">The top closes with a magnetic snap. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">I will definitely do this one again for myself.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large;">I sent a few other goodies, like a Christmas charm pack and a very special tea that I was introduced to on my recent Alaska vacation. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She and my sister, Michele at <a href="http://www.quiltsfrommycrayonbox.blogspot.com/">www.quiltsfrommycrayonbox.blogspot.com</a>, conspired and Kathy sent me her gift just before John and I left on our dream vacation in Alaska.</span></div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-300476337505800152014-08-01T16:38:00.002-04:002015-02-04T17:30:43.855-05:00A Ghastlie Swap!<br />
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-26233059065617883602014-07-07T17:05:00.000-04:002015-02-04T17:31:52.736-05:00Its a Sister Thing, Round 2<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My sister Michele from Quilts From My Crayon Box is hosting the 2nd annual (?) </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Its a Sister Thing swap. </em></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you that are new quilters, please don't hesitate to join in. I was a little intimidated last year and found out that quilting ladies are friendly, encouraging and more than happy to have you come play. This was a blast last time.</span></div>
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Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-28783521765457429892014-05-30T11:22:00.000-04:002015-02-04T17:33:29.517-05:00Congrats to the Giveaway winners!<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my Giveaway, I asked everyone what they were working on. I had a great time reading about all of the projects that we have going especially some that I never thought of to try! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for me, I haven't had any quality time with my blog or my Bernina for a couple of weeks because my youngest broke his wrist at school along with a bunch of other not so fun little, time consuming distractions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One little "housekeeping" matter......this time I had to run Mr. Random twice because the winning entries were No-Reply bloggers. To learn how to fix this problem, try this link created by my sister dear, Michele at Quilts From My Crayon Box, </span><a href="http://quiltsfrommycrayonbox.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-you-no-reply-blogger.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>http://quiltsfrommycrayonbox.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-you-no-reply-blogger.html</strong></span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>.</strong></span><br />
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<em><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good luck! Have a blast checking out all the participating blogs.</span></em>Tina http://www.blogger.com/profile/09506439804423920880noreply@blogger.com177tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2954589442579451973.post-41535317923979889512014-03-16T13:12:00.001-04:002015-02-04T17:34:33.701-05:00Saint Patrick's Day Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Wouldn't you know it????? As often as not, when I am planning a big dinner with company, there is some sort of disaster at home. I won't have time for company tomorrow so I am making my traditional St. Patrick's dinner today. I got up early and started the horseradish sauce for the corned beef then started working on desert. I was just getting happy and the darn kitchen faucet started leaking under the kitchen sink! Not a good time for me not to be able to use water. What my husband hoped would be a small fix, turned into several hours and a new faucet! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Things are starting to settle down now but what a mess I need to clean up before anyone gets here! I kept going without water so I used every practically every pot, measuring spoon, measuring cup and utensil that I own. The Guiness cupcakes </span><a href="http://sugarandsnapshots.com/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #274e13;">http://sugarandsnapshots.com/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes-recipe/</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">are done, the corned beef is in the oven and the ingredients for the Irish soda Bread are ready to mix when my oven is free.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Batiks always seemed random and scattered to my super linear taste. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Now, I'm looking for my next project using them! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">I did the straight line quilting myself, for the first time, on my domestic machine. I've done this a lot on small projects but I really struggled with it this time. I just couldn't get comfortable wrestling with the quilt. I'm not the most patient person in the world especially when I really want to do something and there is a learning curve.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> I need lots and lots more practice. I think some classes are in order.</span></div>
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<em><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <strong>Bronwen</strong><strong> </strong></span><strong>squealed with delight when she opened it on Christmas! </strong></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My Batik Adventure began when I decided to make my mother in law a quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I poured over magazines and blogs for months and months trying to decide on just the right fabric and pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many thanks to the <a href="http://quiltingallery.com/" target="_blank">The Quilting Gallery</a> for hosting this Blog Hop and Giveway!</span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The lucky winner has been chosen by Mr. Random.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is, <u>Margaret.</u> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I follow you by bloglovin and I too love that cathedral windows. I really like all of them but you made me choose. lol"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Very shortly, she will be the happy recipient of Runnermania. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks so much to all of you. I really enjoyed reading all of your comments. The consensus on the favorite quilt seems to be the Aspen Frost quilt. Second is the Cathedral Windows that my Grandmother and I did by hand. She would be tickled at that.</span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a little reminder, if you are a No Reply Blogger or Anonymous, I can't identify you if you win. I had several of these type of entrys, this time.</span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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