tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59600031309447823512024-02-02T16:41:28.451-06:00A Quilting ChickCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.comBlogger309125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-33277184886876996982019-10-09T05:46:00.003-05:002020-07-10T17:39:19.354-05:00One Year Ago Today...… my life changed. <div><br />
Okay, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic. Maybe it's wishful thinking to hope that I'm being dramatic. But, here we are.<br />
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This is not a post like you expect from A Quilting Chick. But I've been MIA here and you deserve to know why and I need a place to put my story.<br />
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But remember one thing as you read. God prepared me for this. In so many wonderful and amazing ways. Keep that in mind.<br />
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Last year, I decided to start doing some part-time work recharging and cleaning those scooters you see on the sidewalks of many cities. On October 9, 2018, at about 6 am, I pulled up to a location where there was supposed to be a scooter ready for pickup. I was slowly working my way to the office for work and had time, so I figured a quick pickup was okay. I grabbed my keys and phone and stepped out of the car to look for the scooter, going back behind a row of bushes to check as well as across a small courtyard. No scooter, no biggie.<br />
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Head back to the car. As I approached my car, I saw a truck parked nose-to-nose with my car and some kid was getting out of the driver's side. Figuring he was there for the same thing I was, I smiled and turned toward my car only to see someone getting out of my driver's side door. He had my tote bag and was running to the truck.<br />
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Not being a completely sane and rational person, I ran after the guy. He jumped into the back of the truck and threw my tote into the passenger window. I reached through the window, grabbed my tote, said, "Thank you very much!" and turned to go back to my car.<br />
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I heard the truck start and figured they were running.<br />
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Then I felt it.<br />
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I couldn't believe they hit me. As I felt myself being slammed into the side of my car, I kept telling myself to just hold on a few seconds more. It would all be over in just a few seconds.<br />
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I landed behind my car and I heard them speed off. I still had my phone so I called 911. Started telling the operator what happened, started hearing sirens, then heard a vehicle pull up. I was so thankful. EMS was there.<br />
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But it wasn’t EMS.<br />
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I heard a door open, running feet, then someone grabbed the phone out of my hand.<br />
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But the penny hadn't dropped yet.<br />
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Not until he grabbed my tote bag.<br />
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"Are you kidding me?!?!" (Yes, the security footage clearly hears me yelling that.)<br />
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Then running steps back to a vehicle that sped away.
People started pouring out of apartments, EMS finally showed up, homicide detectives showed up. And I was whisked away, off to the hospital.<br />
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Now that I was safe, all I wanted was my loved ones. I don't know how long they poked, prodded, and x-rayed before I was allowed the phone. Luckily, I make it a habit to memorize a handful of phone numbers (who does that any more? I guarantee, I do and my kids have been trained to).<br />
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But no one would answer.<br />
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I called my sister, as she lives here in town. Then my mom. Then my daughter. Then my best friend. Over and over. Until my best friend answered and promised to handle the calls and I could let go.<br />
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The rest of the day went by in a blur. Maybe the next few days. But everyone was there. My sister there first. Then my kids started arriving - seemed like they got here pretty quick. And my niece, who's been as close as a daughter. My boss showed up. Mom got there the next day. This outpouring of love.<br />
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Remember, I told you, God prepared me for this.<br />
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I was hit by a truck, rolled between it and my car, and left for dead. (Okay, maybe that IS being a little dramatic, but frickin' homicide was sent to my location!!)<br />
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But, the only damage was a broken knee, tibia, pelvic bone, and sacrum (part of the tailbone).<br />
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They took me to surgery. I think that was day one, but not completely sure.<br />
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All the employees at the hospital were wonderful. Except for the anesthesiologist who was rude, hurtful, and had me in tears - and left the other doctors apologizing for her behavior.<br />
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The hospital moved me into a rehab program to teach me how to maneuver myself in and out of my wheelchair and how to use crutches to get in and out of my house.<br />
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This is where the wonder of God's plan starts to show itself.<br />
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The hospital wouldn't release me until I could get up the three stairs into my house. A year before, I moved out of a townhouse with a full flight of stairs into a first-floor apartment.
I was out of the hospital in two weeks.<br />
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Mom stayed with me for about a month and my sister was there every single day. I would have been lost without that help. Thank you.<br />
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But I'm also very independent and like to do things for myself. So I learned how to maneuver the wheelchair. How to make things easier. What tricks to use to do things for myself.<br />
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And God prepared me for this.<br />
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It was a good six months before I could sleep in my bed all night. My recliner became my home.
A recliner I bought when I moved into my first-floor apartment.<br />
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My sons became another lifeline here in town. The son's that lost their way and were lost to me, living in a halfway house but, over the last year, found a church home and made the changes in their lives that got them good jobs and a stable home and made them capable of being the help I've needed. Thank you. I’m very proud of who they’ve become.<br />
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I've had friends stopping by to check in, clean the house, or just to visit. Friends I reconnected with over this last year after years of being out of touch except for Facebook. Thank you.<br />
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My boss let me work from home, even making a few trips to me to drop things off or pick things up. Work I wouldn't have been able to do except last May, I broke down and bought a decent printer for the house with Bluetooth so I could work from my recliner or from my desk (in the sewing room that had to become my short-term home office).<br />
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And my kids. My kids got a scare, didn't they? My daughter can't go a day without making sure I'm okay. They all stay in touch so much more now.
For being there when I needed you, for understanding when I couldn't bring myself to dealing with people by answering the phone. For the love, comfort, and help you all gave. Thank you.<br />
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In January, the doctors let me start putting weight on my leg again. I quickly pushed and pushed and by February, I was walking with only a cane. Now, I'm moving pretty well, using a cane mainly for additional support with just a neoprene knee brace to help keep the knee stable.<br />
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I'm still dealing with pain every day. The doctors say I probably always will. But I'm here and I'm doing and I'm getting my life back.<br />
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Much more than I can say for my attackers.<br />
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Attacker #1. He was a 16 years old problem child. The police told me that he had taken daddy's new truck out after he pulled a gun on his mother's boyfriend that same day. Later that day, he managed to total his dad's truck. His girlfriend and newborn baby were in the courtroom with us. As soon as he was brought into court our eyes met and it was a flashback right to the moment this started. He's been sentenced to 10 years. But he's in juvenile so, right before he turns 18, we go back to court. If the judge feels he's been rehabilitated, he'll be released on probation for the duration of his sentence. Otherwise, he'll be remanded to the adult system.<br />
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Attacker #2. He was 20, so tried as an adult. But as he wasn't the driver, he was sentenced to 7 years.
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God helped me. He prepared me for every single step. Little things that I haven't even listed, I would stop and think, "If I hadn't of done this, I wouldn't have been prepared for what is happening." Maybe Attacker #1 needed a swift kick to get his life together and make a better life for his newborn daughter. Maybe he'll take advantage of being in juvenile, learn a trade, and this will have been his turning point.<br />
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Maybe.<br />
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But we are done with that. All of that is over. I've had good help and good listeners around me and we are done with all of it.<br />
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They took much more than my phone and bag. They took my independence, my hobby/fledgling business, and my mobility. Every day that I sat in that chair, not doing what I wanted to be doing, was another day they stole from me.<br />
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So now, a year later, we are officially starting over.<br />
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I'm back.
You're going to see me start taking A Quilting Chick in a slightly new direction. I'm going to be working on whatever makes me happy. No-fuss. No stress. The sewing room is my happy place and I'm not letting stress in there.<br />
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I'm going to start selling my quilts! You'll start seeing them show up in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AQuiltingChicksShop" target="_blank">my Etsy store</a>. It will be a slow process because, at last count, I have 44 quilt tops ready to be quilted. Money will dictate how quickly they get done. I'll start with the crib and lap quilts that I can easily do on my home machine.
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You'll start seeing some block tutorials here. I've been quilting for about 20 years now and I have learned a few things along the way. I feel it's time to start passing that on. Maybe I'll start teaching classes again.<br />
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And I'm considering doing a few challenges. Just an idea banging around up there. We'll talk about it.
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But for now, I'm closing. I'm going radio silent today. Tomorrow, we play!</div>Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-49878491284102356342018-09-12T23:00:00.000-05:002018-09-12T23:00:02.338-05:00My Happy Place Row Along!I'm so excited to be participating in the "My Happy Place Row Along" hosted and organized by the fabulous <a href="https://www.seamstobesew.com/" target="_blank">Marian of Seams to be Sew</a>! She has been amazing in putting this together and keeping everyone organized. I cannot even begin to imagine how much work she has put into this event. Thanks Marian for everything you do!<br />
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Today I'm sharing my row. When I first thought about my happy place, I immediately thought about my sewing room. Even started to design the row. But it just wasn't quite right and I started thinking in broader terms. When I started looking through the fabrics offered to us to complete the rows by <a href="http://www.northcott.com/product-detail.aspx?fbid=5&colid=1153&colorid=1788" target="_blank">Northcott (another huge thank you!!) and stumbled across their line called Cowboy Mantras</a>, I knew I had it!<br />
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Texas is my happy place! So without further ado, here's my row...<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Xtd9PeoomwR0VLR3ZXN3VPSGtsbEF4cnoyTmR2d05fWWhF/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Here's a link to the pattern!</a> Let's start with the simple block...<br />
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Isn't that the cutest??? We all know that panel blocks come in all different sizes. When I cut out the panel to make this block, it measured at 6-1/2". All of my blocks for this row needed to be at 10-1/2". You can make yours with any panel block that you want to; just be sure to increase the size of your cut panel to 10-1/2" with fabric strips on the sides.<br />
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The easy math for this is this. Add an inch to the desired finished size to account for seam allowances. So...<br />
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10-1/2 + 1" = 11-1/2"<br />
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Then subtract the size of your cut panel block...<br />
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11-1/2" - 6-1/2" = 5"<br />
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Since we are adding strips to both sides, divide that number in half...<br />
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5" divided by 2 = 2-1/2"<br />
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So my strips needed to be 2-1/2" wide. Easy peasy!<br />
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Next up is the fence block:<br />
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I do so love this block! The cutting instructions are on the pattern and it is very simple to put together. I chose to make a small star block to hang as a quilt on my fence. You can make any small quilt that you like for yours, just make sure it measures 4" square so it doesn't overwhelm your fence. Mine is pinned into place until the quilting is done, then I'll attach it.<br />
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And finally, our star block...<br />
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Now, don't let yourself freak out! This is a very simple paper pieced block. There are some great paper piecing tutorials on the web so I won't overdo here, but I will give you my tips on assembly.<br />
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First, after you cutout the pattern, layout the block and mark each piece with the color of fabric that you are going to use...<br />
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I used "B" for blue, "R" for red, and left the background pieces blank.<br />
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Knowing what size to cut fabric always seems to be a stumbling block for people. Here's what I do. Layout the paper piece and put your ruler over it. The first piece is easy. Just make sure the fabric will cover the entire section 1 and will give a seam allowance on all sides...<br />
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Then using fabric glue applied to the back of the paper piece, adhere piece 1 to the wrong side of your piece 1 fabric...<br />
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The second piece of fabric is where the trouble comes in. Place the quarter inch line of your ruler on the seam line...<br />
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By doing this, you can clearly see how big the fabric needs to be cut in order to cover the entire piece, including your seam allowances. I cut this piece at 2" x 5".<br />
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Here's another example...<br />
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We are dealing with a lot of angled pieces. By putting the quarter inch line on our sewing line, it's easy to see that this next piece should be cut at 2-1/4" x 6".<br />
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Once your pieces are assembled, layout your quilt block to make sure the colors are all in the right places and so you can easily see which pieces go together.<br />
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In the case of our star, the top two pieces go together, then on each half, we join the two bottom pieces. This is another tripping point so I'm going to show you how I assemble my paper pieced sections. PINS ARE YOUR FRIENDS HERE!!!<br />
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I pin at every single intersection as well as both ends. Put a pin directly into the seam where two lines join together...<br />
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Make sure it goes through the exact same spot on the back, again, where the seam lines intersect...<br />
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DON'T PIN THEM IN PLACE YET! Just put the pins through each intersection.<br />
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Now, pull the pin tight and pinch the pieces together, right next to the pin, so that the pieces don't shift, then pin in place...<br />
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Repeat with all pins. Then sew together. Repeat for all sections...<br />
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And combine each section, again, pinning at every single seam intersection.<br />
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And there you have it! I hope you love this row as much as I do!! And that I was able to help you along the way.<br />
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Now for the giveaway! Are you ready for that! Today's wonderful sponsor is <a href="http://www.kimberbelldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Kimberbell Designs</a>.<br />
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She has graciously agreed to giveaway TWO patterns!<br />
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Isn't that cute?!? I can't wait to see who gets it! Here's the Rafflecopter. You know what to do! Rules for the giveaway are at the end of the post. Winner is responsible for the shipping charges.<br />
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Here is the rest of the row along schedule. Please visit my new friends and enjoy!<br />
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Thanks so much for joining me today!!! I'd love to hear from you and seeing your finished rows! I actually plan on taking mine and the leftover panel blocks and making another <a href="http://www.aquiltingchick.com/2018/05/fancy-that-layouts.html" target="_blank">Fancy That Quilt!</a> :)<br />
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Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-21027987356168457962018-07-20T11:44:00.001-05:002018-07-20T11:44:21.150-05:00American Flag Quilt - Set 1 Complete!Hi y'all! I wanted to pop in and show you the first blocks that I completed for the American Flag quilt. Just so you know, I'm basing these on the state block patterns that are floating around the internet. I am drafting them in EQ so I can paper piece them to the size I want. These are my Indiana blocks (<a href="http://www.aquiltingchick.com/2018/07/american-flag-quilt.html" target="_blank">pattern available in this blog post</a>).<br />
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First up, my blue block. I'm making one of each for a total of 50 and it will finish at 3".<br />
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Next are my white Indiana blocks. I made two of these:<br />
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And finally, my red blocks. Since this was a pretty easy block, I decided to make three of this one. <br />
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The red and white blocks will finish at 4". Here they are together.<br />
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Next up are my Louisiana blocks. You can find the <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SWmoTqlpgvSu3oGix3b70aikMW8AgkUo" target="_blank">blue and white pattern here</a> and the <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HjS5IfOEHaNNel09PBI82Kq4VcZ_DP4u" target="_blank">red and white pattern here</a>. Again, a pretty easy block so I'll be making 2 of them in white and 3 in red. We'll need 50 blue and white blocks (of course!), 93 white on white blocks and 104 red on red blocks, so pick the easier ones or your favorite ones to make an extra red and the harder ones to make less white. :)<br />
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Again, here's what we are going for:<br />
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Really enjoying this one and working at a non-rushed pace! Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-12586537379329385962018-07-06T10:31:00.000-05:002018-07-06T10:31:24.744-05:00American Flag QuiltY'all know how it is when an idea strikes. This one's been in my brain for a few years, but this morning, I HAD to sit down and figure it out. It flat out wouldn't let go. I've wanted to do an American Flag Quilt for a long time.<br />
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I envision the white in the blue patch as blue & white stars. The stripes will be made up of tone on tone red and white stars. What do you think? I've pretty much decided to make it. I'm not setting a time limit because it will be an involved long-term quilt.<br />
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This is the first block I'm making. The quilt will need 50 blue and white blocks (of course!), 93 white on white blocks and 104 red on red blocks. So if I do 50 different blocks, I'll make 1 of these in the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QOp8yA6t_4VSxvdUrmL-TXCPbcyUvXwX/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">blue and white (a 3" block)</a>, and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wXATAj7eB5zc3abcD0xFpT2HhoON8Gfo/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">3 in red on red (4" block) and 2 in white on white (4" block)</a>. Those link to the paper pieced patterns. When dealing with blocks this small, I find paper piecing to be much more accurate!<br />
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If anyone wants to play along, I'll post the patterns here. But it will be a long-term project. I'm not putting a timeframe on it because we don't need the stress. Feel free to join in if you like and tag your posts with #AQuiltingChick and #AmericanFlagQuilt.<br />
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<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-61421149562375399392018-05-15T10:13:00.001-05:002018-05-15T10:13:59.867-05:00Fancy That! Layouts!!!!Ugh! I had this all ready to go Sunday night but hit save instead of publish! I'm so sorry! Are you ready??? It's time to put our Fancy That! quilt tops together! This is going to be fun. Just take it a section at a time and don't rush it!<br />
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Here's the overall layout:<br />
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We are going to make this a section at a time. I lay out each section, sew it together, then layout the next, and so on. Start with Section 1:<br />
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<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-65169832785999539612018-05-03T11:50:00.002-05:002018-05-03T11:50:58.564-05:00Love + Leche ReviewHi y'all!<br />
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Boy, have I got a great little product here to tell you about today. A few months ago, I was asked if I would like to try Love + Leche lotion bars and give my opinion on it to y'all. I jumped at it because, let's be honest, as quilters we all need a good lotion that won't leave a greasy feel on our hands and that won't transfer to our fabric. Have you heard of Love + Leche? Here's a bit about them.<br />
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I love that this is handcrafted, all natural and that it is supporting another small business! Here's what they sent:<br />
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I just love good packaging, don't you? So what's in the bag:<br />
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I was very curious about these because I've never used a "lotion bar" before and wasn't sure what to expect.<br />
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I want you to know, the first thing I noticed was the amazing scent. I was sent Lemongrass and the scent of lemon filled the room as soon as I opened the tin. It smells sooooo good! To use it, you pick up the bar and rub it between your hands. <br />
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Now, I'll be honest, I was a bit concerned. When I used it, my hands did get that greasy feeling and I was worried that it would be a problem. But....it soaks in very quickly and I didn't have any issue with it rubbing off on anything. And, it left my hands feeling SO GOOD!<br />
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You really need to try this stuff! And, as a reader of my blog, Love + Leche is offering you a free mini-balm with any $15 purchase from now until 5/15! Just use coupon code: quiltingchick.<br />
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I hope you give them a try! I absolutely love it and know you will too!<br />
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***I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.<br />
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<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-64970186296135663262018-04-30T08:26:00.001-05:002018-04-30T08:26:28.184-05:00Fancy That! Quilt Along - Step 4 (For Reals!)Hi y'all!! Thanks so much for all the kind well wishes you've sent and for being so patient with me. It's been a long couple of weeks. <br />
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As I said in my very brief post, we are making 4-1/2" pinwheels this time around. We need (68) 4" blocks so just subtract out the number of 4" panel blocks you have to see how many pinwheels you need to make.<br />
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We are going to use the same system for making our half-square triangles as we did last time. You'll need the following for each pinwheel:<br />
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(1) 4-1/4" background square<br />
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And that's it! I need to make 32 of them myself but you have time!! My sewing room is a disaster right now as I'm refinishing both my ironing dresser and my sewing desk so I'll get to these ASAP! I've so enjoyed seeing all of your progress!! Keep using #FancyThatQAL in your posts so I can see all of your beautiful work!!<br />
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*hugs*Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-22487689158660380062018-04-16T06:51:00.001-05:002018-04-16T06:51:05.956-05:00Fancy That! Quilt Along - Step 4<p dir="ltr">My friends, I'm feeling very sick today so the good, step by step tutorial will be updated tomorrow. For those of you ready to get started, we will be following the same steps we used last time in making half square triangles to make 4-1/2" pinwheel blocks. Same cut sizes, everything the same except the layout.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Sorry for the delay but it's a stomach bug so I should be good to fix it tomorrow! </p>
Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-77809007009695153502018-04-02T09:59:00.000-05:002018-04-02T09:59:49.114-05:00Fancy That! Quilt Along - Step 3Good morning friends!! Today we are working on our 8" blocks. You need a total of (28) 8" blocks. I have (14) panel/focus 8" blocks so I need to make (14) churn dash blocks.<br />
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Ready?!? Let's do it!<br />
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First, you'll need to cut the following:<br />
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Background:<br />
(1) 4-1/2" square<br />
(1) 4-1/4" square<br />
(1) 1-1/2" strip<br />
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Color:<br />
(1) 4-1/4" square<br />
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Let's start with the half-square triangles (HST's). Start by pinning the 4-1/4" squares, right sides together, on all four sides:<br />
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Sew all 4 sides:<br />
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Line up the sewn squares on your mat, matching up the corners with the 45-degree angle lines, and cut on both diagonals:<br />
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Press open and square them up to 2-1/2".<br />
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(Love my Bloc-Loc Rulers, btw!). Now let's make our strip sets. Pin the 1-1/2" strips together lengthwise, right sides together.<br />
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Sew along the length and press open. Sub-cut into 4-1/2" lengths. You'll need (4) per block.<br />
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We're ready to put our blocks together. Here's the layout:<br />
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Sew it all together and here you go!<br />
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Square them up to 8-1/2"! That's it. Nice and easy! I'm really enjoying seeing everyone's progress! We're getting close to finishing!! So exciting!! I'll be posting our next step on 4/16. :)Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-23624046553492229822018-03-19T06:00:00.000-05:002018-03-19T14:20:59.557-05:00Fancy That! Quilt Along - Step 2<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Looks like y'all have been having as much fun as I have with this quilt along! I've really enjoyed seeing all of your panels popping up on social media!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This week, we are making the sawtooth stars to fill in our large blocks. You need a total of (15) 12-1/2" blocks. So just subtract however many 12-1/2" panel blocks you got ready in the last step from the (15), and that's how many sawtooth stars you need to make.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In my case, I have (8) panel blocks in the large size so I need to make (7) sawtooth stars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cutting Instructions:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For each sawtooth star, you'll need:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u>Main Fabric</u><br />(4) 3-7/8" squares, draw line on diagonal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(1) 6-1/2" square</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Background Fabric</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(1) 7-1/4" square</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(4) 3-1/2" squares</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <u><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sewing Instructions:</span></b></u><br />
<u><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></u> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Place (2) 3-7/8” squares on top of (1) 7-1/4” square, right sides together, as shown. The center corners will overlap. Pin as shown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sew a scant 1/4” seam on each side of the diagonal line as shown. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut on your drawn diagonal line and press open. You will have two pieces that look like the picture to the right.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pin a 3-7/8” square to the corner of your partial flying geese. Pin as shown. Repeat for both of the partial flying geese pieces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here's a few of mine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, think about this though. <b>ANY 12" BLOCKS WILL WORK!!!</b> I'm giving you the instructions for the sawtooth stars, but feel free to make this your own! If there is a different block that will make your quilt pop, that fits with your focus fabric, then feel free to switch that with the stars! Tomorrow, I'll show you the changes I made for my Valentine's version of Fancy That!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can't wait to see your blocks!!! Be sure to tag me and #FancyThatQAL in your social media posts!!</span><br />
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Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-17884087693178133092018-03-05T10:04:00.000-06:002018-03-08T15:37:08.940-06:00Fancy That! Quilt Along - Step 1Yay! I'm so super excited that it's time to get started on the Fancy That! Quilt Along! This week, we're going to start with getting our panel/focal fabric blocks ready.<br />
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This quilt is designed to use 3 different size blocks: 12, 8, and 4-inches. That allows for panel blocks in many sizes. The first step is to decide which category your panels fit best. You can use <b>up to</b> (15) panels in the 12" size, (28) panels in the 8" size, and (68) panels in the 4" size.<br />
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Let's start with the 12" panels and work our way down:<br />
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<b><u>12" Panel Blocks</u></b><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> When you are cutting out your panel blocks, it's important to keep in mind that we are adding borders to them to get them to size and how big those strips will be. I try to keep it in half inch increments and not at the EXACT finished size, so in this case, try not to trim these to 12". Anything up to 11-1/2" or go to 12-1/2" exactly, but don't do 12". Trying to sew such a thin strip to the ends is doable, but difficult. For example:<br />
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I'm using The Adventurers fabric designed by Cori Dantini for Blend Fabrics for my quilt (aren't they cute!) and as in most cases, the panels aren't square. I trimmed my large squares to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>10-1/2</b></span></span>" wide x <span style="color: purple;"><b>11-1/2</b></span>" high. Now here's the math that we are using for the sides of the 12" blocks:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13.5 - (cut block width) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x block height</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case that is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13.5 - 10.5 = 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 divided by 2 = 1.5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips 1-1/2" x 11-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> And then we need the strips for the top and bottom:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13.5 - (cut block height) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x 12-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case that is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">13.5 - 11.5 = 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 divided by 2 = 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips 1" x 12-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> Doing the math is really the hardest part of the quilt. I've created a project planner for you that you can<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lpytgxVmiER6pQMot5jX_KSnODWkP3QA/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> download here</a>. It's not nearly as hard as it seems but that should help if you're having trouble. Here's where we stand:<br />
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Now, starting with the sides of your block, sew your strips to the panel using a 1/4" seam. Then do the top and bottom. You'll end up with a 12-1/2" square.<br />
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I've got a second version going in Valentine's Day themed fabrics too:<br />
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<b><u>8" Panel Blocks</u></b><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> We will be doing the same thing with our medium size blocks. Trim your blocks to size, anything from 5" to 8-1/2" in half inch increments, skipping 8" if you can.<br />
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Originally, I really wasn't paying attention and trimmed to 5" x 8" but caught myself quickly. Cutting a 3/4" strip to attach to the top and bottom would be doable but no fun at all. So I trimmed everything to <span style="color: purple;"><b>8-1/2</b></span>" high by <span style="color: purple;"><b>5</b></span>" wide. Here's the math:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9.5 - (cut block width) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x block height</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case that is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9.5 - 5 = 4.5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4.5 divided by 2 = 2.25</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips 2-1/4" x 8-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> And then we need the strips for the top and bottom:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9.5 - (cut block height) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x 8-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case, I cut mine to the needed height, so no strip on top and bottom is needed.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8.5 - 8.5 = 0</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">0 divided by 2 = 0</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">no strips needed</span><br />
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And my second set:<br />
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<b><u>4" Panel Blocks</u></b><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> In my case, I had a perfect focal fabric to play in this spot, so I cut some blocks to 4-1/2" and called it good.<br />
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But you may have some small prints that would look cute in these small blocks. So let's assume you have some cute 2-1/2" squares that will play nicely in the small blocks. Here's your math:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.5 - (cut block width) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x block height</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case that is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.5 - 2.5 = 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 divided by 2 = 1.5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.5 - (cut block height) = x</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">x divided by 2 = y</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips y x 4-1/2"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> In my case that is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5.5 - 2.5 = 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 divided by 2 = 1.5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">cut (2) strips 1-1/2" x 4-1/2"</span><br />
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And that's it for the first week of our quilt along! Just get your panel blocks made and bordered. I know not everyone is good at math. I promise this is the most complicated that it gets and I'm hoping the worksheet helps those of you that get confused. If you have any questions at all, please let me know! I'll be glad to help out! Can't wait to see your panels. Please use #FancyThatQAL on your pics so I can see!!<br />
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We're going to keep this quilt along laid back, so every two weeks. I'll have your next step posted on 3/19!!!<br />
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<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-60301737036771348442018-03-01T08:19:00.000-06:002018-03-02T09:01:31.120-06:00Fancy That! Quilt Along Fabric ChoicesI cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am for this quilt along! Are y'all ready??? It took me longer to post my fabric choices than I expected because.....Blend Fabrics so graciously agreed to send The Adventurer's fabric by Cori Dantini for my use! And.....they sent enough that I have some to share!! :) Isn't this fun?!?<br />
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If you've been a follower of my little spot in blogland for any length of time, you know that I am a HUGE fan of Cori Dantini. She is a wonderful artist and her fabrics pull at my heartstrings. That being said, how perfect are these:<br />
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Those will be some of my larger focal fabrics. Now look at these:<br />
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The little pirates! I can't even! These will play well into the spaces for smaller focal fabrics. And then we have my supporting fabrics:<br />
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Y'all, I know exactly which little boy is getting this quilt and can I just say, it's going to be fantastic! I might have trouble parting with this one.<br />
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Now I've decided that we will do the giveaway at the end of our quilt along. To be entered, all you'll need to do is link up a picture of your finished top! :) Play along, and you'll have a great chance to win!<br />
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Remember, here is the original Fancy That:<br />
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And here is another version (still need a better pic, forgive me) without the panel prints, just larger focal designs:<br />
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I've already got a modified version about halfway done piecing using a Valentine's theme that I'll be sharing along our journey and my sister is going to make another version so you can see yet another take!<br />
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March 5th!!! I'll say it again, "Are y'all ready?!?"<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2018/03/gingham-doll-quilt.html" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, <a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2018/02/wills-wings-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">My Quilt Infatuation</a>, and <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2018/03/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-crushing-those.html" target="_blank">Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-90924257111314577102018-02-14T15:43:00.002-06:002018-02-14T15:43:53.619-06:00Fancy That Quilt Along! - Fabric RequirementsAre y'all ready?!? I've been so excited about this, trying to work out all the details. I truly hope you'll join me on this one. You'll love it, I promise!<br />
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I am providing the instructions in the quilt along for a twin size quilt, 60" x 84" without borders, 68" x 92" with borders. Today I'm going to give you the fabric requirement. This is a very "organic" pattern in that it's going to be different for everyone. The list below is going under the assumption that you aren't using ANY focal fabrics at all, just straightforward pieced blocks throughout. <br />
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About the focal fabrics. As you can see in my sample, I designed this to work with your hoarded focal fabrics, ranging in size from 2-1/2" to 12-1/2". I'll walk you through getting them into the quilt. Just start searching your stash and finding those much-loved pieces and, if you'd like, a complimentary fabric that will work for bordering them. </div>
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You can see that on my focal blocks, I used complementary fabrics. You can also choose to use fabrics that you're already using in the quilt for the stars, churn dash, or pinwheels. If that's the case, you will want to add some additional yardage. This is a very fat quarter friendly quilt. You can choose to use a myriad of fat quarters instead of yardage. THAT'S FINE! This is your quilt. Choose what makes you happy. <br />
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As stated, I'm going to provide you with the instructions for this quilt in a twin size. There is also a queen size and I'm working on getting lap and crib sizes done too. I'll make these available in a pattern in my shop when we kick off the quilt along.<br />
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I'm planning Monday releases for each step of the quilt and we will start on <b>MARCH 5!</b> I'm so, so excited! I can't wait to see what you're working with. I think we will start sharing our fabric pulls next Monday with a linky party. I'll show you what focal fabric I'm going with.<br />
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Let's get this party started!!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-26862493958762146062018-01-25T14:26:00.003-06:002018-01-25T14:26:45.458-06:00Fancy That Quilt Along!Who's ready for a quilt along??? You all know me, and you all know that I can't resist a good quilt along. I'm very excited to announce that I'm going to host one for my new pattern, Fancy That.<br />
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I designed this quilt to use up those panels and focal fabrics that we all have and just don't know how to use, except by doing that, "border and done," thing. This quilt is in twin and queen sizes (I'm working on a crib size pattern too). It can handle panel blocks up to 12-1/2" in size. <br />
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As you can see, I made my sample version using Cori Dantini's gorgeous prints. I have so many sets of her fabrics sitting in my stash just waiting on the right pattern, and this is it!<br />
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Right now, I'm planning on starting this quilt along on 3/1. I'll post more info, fabric requirements, schedule, etc., in the coming weeks.<br />
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I made an alternate version so you can really see the pattern, but the weather hasn't cooperated in getting good pics yet. Here's the one from in my living room.<br />
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So what do you say? Want to join in? I hope some of you do! Start gathering your panel/focal fabrics and let's get ready to play!<br />
<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-62996558048900020282017-11-08T12:55:00.004-06:002017-11-08T12:56:06.160-06:00Another Take on Santa's in a HandbasketLast week I woke up to a wonderful email from Ruth sharing her version of my pattern, <a href="http://www.aquiltingchick.com/2017/10/santas-in-handbasket-dear-santa.html" target="_blank">Santa's in a Handbasket</a>. I asked for permission to share because, wow, it turned out so pretty!!! Take a look:<br />
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Isn't it gorgeous?!? Here's a full shot:<br />
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I love how she made it her own with the wonderful fabric choices. Look at these birds:<br />
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The fabrics work so well together!<br />
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Ruth, thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous quilt! If yall make one of my patterns, please share your pics. I love seeing your take on them!!!<br />
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<br />Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-30575624177607539302017-10-13T05:00:00.000-05:002017-10-13T11:08:03.756-05:00Santa's in a Handbasket - Dear SantaI got to make another fun little project with <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/DEARS8" target="_blank">Ft. Worth Fabric Studio</a>! I'm so happy to share it with you today. This is Santa's in a Handbasket using the <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/DEARS8" target="_blank">Dear Santa Friday Bundle from Ft. Worth Fabric Studio</a>!!<br />
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Isn't this a fun little table topper?!?<br />
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The entire top and the binding come from <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/DEARS8" target="_blank">Ft. Worth Fabric Studio's Friday Bundle today, Dear Santa</a>:<br />
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You can easily make this cutie over the weekend and have it ready in plenty of time for Christmas.<br />
My daughter has claimed this for the island in her kitchen. It'll make a great Christmas present too! You're going to love how easy it is and I can see it in so many different colorways! I can't wait to see your version!<br />
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Are you ready to get started? Go grab your <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/DEARS8" target="_blank">Friday Bundle</a> and let's go!<br />
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(8) 4-1/2" squares from each:<br />
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(12) 1-1/2" x 12-1/2" from the Sorbet Essentials Gingham Red - Quilting Treasures</div>
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(9) 1-1/2" squares from the Basically Patrick Bubbly in Grasshopper - Patrick Lose Fabrics</div>
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(4) 2" strips and (4) 2" x 4-1/2" from each:</div>
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(4) 1-1/2" strips from the Sorbet Essentials Rick Rac Red - Quilting Treasures</div>
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We are going to start with some strip sets. Using the rick rac strips and the polka dot/snowflake strips create two of each of the following strip sets:</div>
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Next, we are going to subcut these strip sets into (8) 4-1/2" and (2) 1-1/2" sections for the snowflake and polka dot colorways.</div>
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Using the 1-1/2" pieces from your strip sets and the 2" x 4-1/2" rectangles, create (2) of the following from both the snowflake and polka dot colorways:</div>
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We have all of our block parts complete so let's start assembling the blocks. We are making (2) blocks from both the snowflake and polka dot colorways. Layout the blocks as shown and assemble:</div>
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Using the gingham strips and the bubbly green squares, sew (8) sashing strips as shown:</div>
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Layout the blocks as shown, watching the placement of the snowflake/polka dot colorways and assemble the quilt center:</div>
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Attach one of these long sashing strips to the top of your quilt center. Add a cornerstone to the end of the other sashing strip:</div>
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Add this sashing strip to the last side of your quilt center. Sew all of the 2" Just Color Green - Studio E strips together along the short side to create one long strip. Measure the diameter of your quilt through the center and cut (2) pieces this length and attach to the sides of your quilt top. Measure the new width of your quilt center and cut (2) pieces this length and attach to the top and bottom of your quilt top.</div>
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And your top is complete!! Mine finished right around 31" square.</div>
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I used the leftover snowflake and polka dot fabrics to create my binding using 2" strips since it's such a small project.</div>
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I truly hope you enjoy making this one as much as I did! Please share your versions as I'd love to see them!!</div>
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Until next time!!</div>
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Linking up with <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/10/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-sweet-hearts.html" target="_blank">Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, Busy Hands Quilts, and with <a href="https://www.jandabendquilts.com/home/thank-goodness-its-finished-friday-guest-host" target="_blank">TGIFFriday at Janda Bend Quilts</a>.</div>
Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-30045961878590916562017-10-06T05:00:00.000-05:002017-10-06T08:26:49.315-05:00Fleur de L'Amour - Fly AwayI'm so excited to share my newest project with you! I've begun a new working relationship with Ft. Worth Fabric Studio and my new pattern, Fleur de L'Amour paired perfectly with their <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/FLYFREE8" target="_blank">Friday Bundle, Fly Away.</a><br />
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(Just love this bridge) Big thanks to my sister for helping me with my pictures!!<br />
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Isn't it pretty?!? The fabrics are so pretty and such fun to work with. As I said, the fabric is <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/FLYFREE8" target="_blank">Ft. Worth Fabric Studio's Friday Bundle, Fly Away.</a><br />
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I had so much fun making this table topper. It finishes out around 32" square.<br />
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Today I'll teach you how to make my Fleur de L'Amour blocks and this gorgeous table topper.<br />
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I just love these!<br />
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So are you ready?? Let's get started!<br />
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<b><u>Cutting</u></b><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> From the Essential Dots White/Tangerine, cut:<br />
(8) 5-1/4" squares<br />
(4) 4-1/2" squares<br />
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From each of the Sorbet Essentials Gingham Orange and Wing & Leaf Dotty Screen Periwinkle, cut:<br />
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(4) 2" x 8-1/2"<br />
(4) 2" x 5-1/2"<br />
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From each of your four main fabrics (Wing & Leaf Main Print Robins Egg, Wing & Leaf Ring Toss Chestnut, Wing & Leaf Butterfly Flutter Robins Egg, and Wing & Leaf Feathers Chestnut), cut:<br />
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(4) 2-1/2" squares<br />
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From the Grunge Basics Pumpkin, cut:</div>
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<b><u><br /></u></b> Using all of your 5-1/2" squares, and your 2" x 5-1/2" and 2" x 8-1/2" rectangles, create your block centers by bordering the 5-1/2" squares, using the picture below as a guide. I used the orange to wrap around the aqua and the blue with dots to wrap around the brown.<br />
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<b><u><br /></u></b> Now we are going to make our half square triangles. Take each of your 4-1/2" squares, matching up your background squares with a main fabric square, and pin, right sides together on all sides as shown.<br />
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<b><u><br /></u></b> Stich squares together on all four sides. Using the 45-degree angle lines on your mat, cut each set of 4-1/2" squares in half on both diagonals as shown below. Press open and trim, squaring up to 2-1/2".<br />
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<b><u><br /></u></b> Place (2) 2-7/8” main color squares on top of (1) 5-1/4” pumpkin square and (2) 5-1/4" background square, right sides together, as shown. The center corners will overlap. Pin as shown. Sew a 1/4” seam on each side of the diagonal line.<br />
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Cut on your drawn diagonal line and press open.<br />
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Pin a 2-7/8” square to the corner of your partial flying geese. Pin as shown. Repeat for all of the partial flying geese pieces. Sew a quarter inch seam on both sides of your drawn line. Cut on your drawn line and press open. You will now have 4 flying geese units. Square each unit to 2-1/2" x 4-1/2". </div>
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Using your pumpkin flying geese units and your 2-1/2" squares, make two of the below units for each main fabric set.</div>
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Using your pumpkin flying geese units and your 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles, make two of the below units for each main fabric set.</div>
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Using the picture below as a guide, use these two side units and your center units to create the middle section of your blocks as shown below. I matched my feathers with my birds and the circles with the butterflies. "Birds of a feather, stick together." :)</div>
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Using your half square triangles, your background flying geese units and a 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle, make two of the below units for each main fabric set.</div>
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Using your background flying geese units and a 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle, make two of the below units for each main fabric set.</div>
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Using the picture below as a guide, use these two side units and your new center units to create your blocks as shown below. </div>
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And that's it!!! Arrange your blocks in a pleasing manner and join them together to make your table topper, quilt, and bind! </div>
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I used the scraps from the pumpkin grunge and gingham to make a scrappy binding Just in case you want to do the same, I used 2" strips to make a narrow binding since it's a smaller quilt. It took 7 strips from the fat quarters (cut the long way on the fat quarter).</div>
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Don't you just love it?!? This is destined to go to my daughter. Her new apartment has a very large center island and this will look lovely in the middle!!</div>
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Go grab the <a href="https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/shop/product/FLYFREE8" target="_blank">Friday Bundle at Ft. Worth Fabric Studio </a>and make one for yourself!!! I'd love to see it, so please share!!! Hope you enjoy your weekend!!<br />
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Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-26567553342533270342017-09-26T11:11:00.000-05:002017-09-28T10:32:32.218-05:00Halloween Mystery QuiltHi yall! Hope you had a great weekend! Mine was super productive with a lot of stuff I can't share yet, but I did finish up my <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/09/halloween-mystery-quilt-week-5.html" target="_blank">Halloween Mystery Quilt!</a><br />
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Isn't it great!!! This was a quilt along mystery hosted by <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/09/halloween-mystery-quilt-week-5.html" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio </a>and designed by Lindsey Weight. I can't wait to get it quilted. Here's a closer look at the center.<br />
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It was a nice relaxing quilt along with nothing too time consuming each week and the results are just so much fun!!<br />
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That border fabric!!! Straight from stash. I really love it! I picked out the perfect backing over the weekend and cannot wait to finish it up!!<br />
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I have so many great things coming up to share with you! Be sure to check back in!<br />
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This week I'm linking up with <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/09/moving-it-forward_25.html" target="_blank">Moving it Forward at Em's Scrapbag,</a> <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/09/visa-och-beratta-mandag_25.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Monday with Bambi,</a> <a href="http://whatahootquilts.blogspot.com/2017/09/boms-away-blatherings.html" target="_blank">BOM's Away with What a Hoot</a>, <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/09/monday-making_24.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love Laugh Quilt</a>, <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/09/fiber-tuesday-128.html" target="_blank">Fiber Tuesday at Quilting Room with Mel</a> and <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/09/linky-tuesdsay-september-26th.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/09/lets-bee-social-196.html" target="_blank">Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts</a>, <a href="http://www.quiltfabrication.com/2017/09/midweek-makers-91.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/09/wow-its-nearly-time.html" target="_blank">WOW on Esther's Blog</a>, and <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/ufo-progress-37/" target="_blank">UFO Progress on Jo's Country Junction</a>. And with <a href="http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/2017/09/stealth-sewing-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-48657767307988741322017-09-18T08:51:00.000-05:002017-09-20T09:24:24.884-05:00Modern X's and O's - Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Good morning! Have you missed me? This year has been extremely difficult, and I'll share about it a bit over the next few weeks, but life is getting back to normal and I thought we'd celebrate that with a fun new tutorial!!! I shared this on Saturday on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aquiltingchick/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> in celebration of Sew with a Jelly Roll Day. :) </div>
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Today, I'm sharing my Modern X's and O's pattern. It's really very easy and doesn't look like your typical jelly roll pattern (I think). I hope you enjoy. Let's get started!</div>
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First, you need to matching jelly rolls. Sort your jelly rolls by color. I used Sweet Baby Jane by Me and My Sisters. They are older jelly rolls I've had on a shelf for a long time but they are perfect for this one. In my case, most of my strips are pink and purple. The yellow and green were pretty evenly matched in a smaller quantity and I had enough white strips, with different color prints, to make up the last set. </div>
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Next, we are making strip sets. In my case, two matching purples, yellows/greens, and pinks with a white in the middle. Sew together along the long edges and press. Take each strip set and sub cut into 14-1/2" squares. You'll be able to get 2 out of each strip set.</div>
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Using the 45-degree angles on your cutting mat as a guide, cut each square in half on both diagonals.<br />
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Rearrange your quarters as shown below and sew! Each 14-1/2" square will make 2 blocks.<br />
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It's so easy and they come out just beautifully! Here are 4 blocks together.<br />
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I haven't had time to finish up the quilt (since the idea came to me as I was trying to fall asleep last Wednesday, naturally), but here's a mockup I did in EQ7 to give you an idea of the finish.<br />
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I really hope you like it and if you make it I'd love to see your version!!! I'll share more of my recent projects over the next few days. So glad to be back!!!<br />
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Sharing with <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Em's Scrapbag for Moving it Forward</a>, <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/09/visa-och-beratta-mandag_18.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-89-continuous-curves-ahead/" target="_blank">Cooking Up Quilts for Main Crush Monday</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/09/monday-making_17.html" target="_blank">Love, Laugh Quilt for Monday Making</a>. With Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday, <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/09/lets-bee-social-195.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social</a>, <a href="http://www.quiltfabrication.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Fabrication for Midweek Makers</a>, <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/09/wow-time-for-new-stencil-quilt.html" target="_blank">Esther's Quilting Blog for WOW</a>, and <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/ufo-progress-36/#more-36124" target="_blank">UFO Progress on Jo's Country Junction</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-47811913566924920022017-02-06T10:15:00.000-06:002017-02-10T10:56:51.096-06:00First Week of February!It's funny how putting these weekly updates up on the blog really makes me feel better about my accomplishments each week. The first week of February (!!) has come and gone and I had a migraine for 4 days of that, struggling to get to the sewing room and I was feeling pretty low about not getting as much done as I wanted to. But this morning I take pics of everything I did and feel much better! I got WAY more done than I thought.<br />
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Let's start with the blocks for the <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Quilt Challenge</a>. I love that all of these blocks so far have been out of my scrap bin. <br />
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A few of those were pretty detailed and took a lot of time but there were several easy ones that helped a lot.<br />
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Next up is last week's block for the <a href="http://adventurousquilter.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">Adventurously Epic Sampler</a>. Thankfully, this one was before my migraine started. These blocks are so pretty!!<br />
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As it was the beginning of a new month, a lot of monthly blocks came out. Like this month's block for the <a href="http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/2017-pat-sloan-bom-home---childrens-library.htm" target="_blank">Children's Library Mystery</a>.<br />
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I'm loving the fabrics in that one. Too bad it'll take a whole year to get it finished. I also did the bee blocks for my Sew Sweet Bee sister, <a href="http://www.aquiltingsheep.com/2017/01/friendship-love-tutorial.html" target="_blank">A Quilting Sheep, her design called Friendship Love</a>.<br />
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I make one block to send and one to keep for a Bee Yearbook Quilt at the end of the year. I love that block. So cute and simple! I also went ahead and tested the one I think I'm choosing for my month in March. It's called <a href="http://podunkpretties.blogspot.com/2017/02/valentine-quilt-first-kiss.html" target="_blank">First Kiss by Podunk Pretties</a>.<br />
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Isn't it sweet?!? I love her designs so much and can't wait to play with these blocks more. Also before the migraine hit, thankfully, the first block for the new <a href="http://quarterinchofquirk.com/release-the-kraken-block-of-the-month-2017/" target="_blank">Release the Kraken BOM by Quarter Inch of Quirk</a> came out. I fell in love with the design and couldn't resist joining in.<br />
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Can you say "OMG!!"? I was squealing when I finished these pretties. I've been saving a fat quarter stack of Horizon by Kate Spain and this is the perfect project for it. Love!!!<br />
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I also got the first month's blocks in the mail for <a href="http://store.figtreeandcompany.com/2017_MYSTERY_BOM_NANTUCKET_SEASIDE_p/2017_nat_bom.htm" target="_blank">Fig Tree's new mystery, Nantucket Seaside</a>. Here are the blocks so far...<br />
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I love the fabrics in this and can't wait to add some Coney Island to the mix. Love!!!<br />
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Next up are the blocks for this week's <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Week's with the Quilter's Planner</a>, hosted by Gnome Angel. The block on the left is the block for the week, the block on the right is leftover from Project 48 and being framed to go with this quilt.<br />
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That finished up the blocks for this week. I also put the blocks together for another NICU quilt. This is another one using the Framed pattern in Simply Retro.<br />
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And lastly, I put together my bee blocks from last year. I asked for the <a href="http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/2013/07/star-surround-quilt-long-schedule.html" target="_blank">Star Surround block by Happy Quilting.</a><br />
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So, as you can see, I wasn't as "unproductive" as I felt!! :)<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2017/02/oh-scrap-rsc17-string-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap!</a>, <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/02/moving-it-forward.html" target="_blank">Moving It Forward at Em's Scrapbag</a>, <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/02/veckans-visa-och-beratta-mandag-nr-177.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/02/06/design-wall-monday-february-6/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-59-its-midnight-somewhere-and-its-a-mystery/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/02/monday-making.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love, Laugh, Quilt</a>. With <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/02/using-batik-scraps.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a> and with <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/02/fiber-tuesday-97.html" target="_blank">The Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/02/lets-bee-social-163.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social</a>, with <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/02/midweek-makers-58.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, with <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/02/wow-sweetly-does-it.html" target="_blank">Esther's Quilting Blog for WOW</a>, and with <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/ufo-progress-16/" target="_blank">Jo's Country Junction for UFO Progress</a>. With <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/02/butterfly-oasis-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">Kat and Cat Quilts for Sew Some Love</a>, and <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/02/butterfly-oasis-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">NTT at My Quilt Infatuation</a>. and with <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabric-frenzy-friday_10.html" target="_blank">Ft.Worth Fabric Studio for Fabric Frenzy</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/02/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-little-bit-of.html" target="_blank">Can I Get a Whoop Whoop with Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, <a href="https://quiltartdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/02/friday-fun-day.html" target="_blank">Friday Fun Day at Quilt Art Designs</a>, <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2017/02/bruiser-quilt-top-and-bowl-of.html" target="_blank">Friday Finish at Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, and <a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2017/02/finished-or-not-friday-linky-party_10.html" target="_blank">Busy Hands Quilts for TGI Finished Friday</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-72651708394411181242017-01-31T09:53:00.002-06:002017-02-03T09:44:59.430-06:00Another Productive WeekYes, I had another very productive week last week. I finished up both of the quilt tops that I was making for Free Spirit. And I managed to keep up with all of my quilt alongs. First, the blocks for the <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Quilt Challenge</a>.<br />
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That quilt is going to be simply amazing. I also did my block for the <a href="http://adventurousquilter.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">Adventurously Epic Sampler</a>. I decided to add the 4-patch cornerstone for the settings and got them added to all the blocks I've made so far.<br />
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Isn't it gorgeous!! I'm absolutely loving everything about this quilt along. Saturday,<a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/have-jolly-little-christmas.html" target="_blank"> Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts released the next blocks for her Have a Jolly Christmas Quilt Along</a>. I need two of the mitten blocks for my layout.<br />
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I love, love, love the fabrics and the layout I've decided on. It'll be almost Christmas before it's done, but oh my! Love!!<br />
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Sunday was the next day for the <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Weeks with the Quilter's Planner Quilt Along</a>. This block (on the left) took a while, but was so worth the effort. The block on the right is from Project 48 and I'm adding a border to make them big enough to go in the same quilt.<br />
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Along the way, I also got some more blocks finished for the Stargyle Quilt as leaders/enders.<br />
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I decided on the sashing last night and am adding it this week as I make my other projects. Not bad for one week! :)<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2017/01/oh-scrap-day-with-scraps.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap!</a>, <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/01/moving-it-forward_30.html" target="_blank">Moving It Forward at Em's Scrapbag</a>, <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/01/valkomna-till-veckans-visa-och-beratta.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/01/30/design-wall-3/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-58-main-crush-monday/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/01/monday-making_29.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love, Laugh, Quilt</a>. With <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/01/batik-orphan-quilt-blocks.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a> and with <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/01/fiber-tuesday-96.html" target="_blank">The Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/02/lets-bee-social-162.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social</a>, with <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/02/midweek-makers-57.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, and with <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/ufo-progress-15/" target="_blank">Jo's Country Junction for UFO Progress</a>. With <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-ntt.html" target="_blank">NTT at My Quilt Infatuation</a>. and with <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabric-frenzy-friday.html" target="_blank">Ft.Worth Fabric Studio for Fabric Frenzy</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/02/can-i-get-whoop-whoop.html" target="_blank">Can I Get a Whoop Whoop with Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, and <a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2017/02/finished-or-not-friday-linky-party.html" target="_blank">Busy Hands Quilts for TGI Finished Friday</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-21853725799837940532017-01-23T09:20:00.001-06:002017-01-26T08:20:12.997-06:00Stargyle Quilt ProgressHow was your week? I spent my week working on a few projects for Westminster/Free Spirit Fabrics, but managed to keep up with my quilt alongs as I went. The <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Quilt Challenge</a> blocks have still been pretty simple...<br />
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I'm going to love that quilt. Speaking of love....this <a href="http://adventurousquilter.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">Adventurously Epic Sampler</a> quilt is going to be fabulous!! Here's the block from last week...<br />
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The silver highlights?!? I know it's going to take a while to finish (2 years) but I'm already really enjoying it and know this will look fantastic on my bed! :)<br />
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Yesterday, I did my block for the <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Weeks with the Quilter's Planner</a> being hosted by Gnome Angel. If you're making this block, there are a few things to keep in mind:<br />
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<li>The subcut directions for white state 2-1/4" squares and 2-1/2" squares. But you're subcutting from a 1-1/2" strip so the squares needs to be disregarded. They'll be rectangles.</li>
<li>Also in the same section, the 1-1/2" x 2-1/4" is wrong. They should be 1-1/2" x 2". </li>
<li>Watch your 1/4" seams. There are, what, 10 seams in a row? If they are off, even by a little, you'll be having trouble when joining them.</li>
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Here's my block:<br />
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I really like how it turned out.<br />
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And, in between all the rest of my sewing this week, I got another 15 stars put together for the <a href="http://www.justabitfrayed.com/2016/10/stargyle.html" target="_blank">Stargyle Quilt</a>!<br />
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The rest of the blocks are pinned and next to the sewing machine to continue their role as leaders/enders.<br />
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Hopefully I'll be able to share my project for Free Spirit soon. I'm really excited about it. :)<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh Scrap!</a>, <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/01/moving-it-forward_23.html" target="_blank">Moving It Forward at Em's Scrapbag</a>, <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/01/visa-och-beratta-mandag-nr-175.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/01/23/design-wall-january-23-2017/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-57-we-have-pictures/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/01/monday-making_22.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love, Laugh, Quilt</a>. With <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/01/linky-tuesday-january-24th.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a> and with <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/01/fiber-tuesday-95.html" target="_blank">The Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-bee-social-161.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social</a>, with <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/01/midweek-makers-56.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, with <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/01/wow-fancy-pillows.html" target="_blank">Esther's Quilting Blog for WOW</a>, and with <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/ufo-progress-12/" target="_blank">Jo's Country Junction for UFO Progress</a>. With <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/01/winners-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">NTT at My Quilt Infatuation</a>. and with <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/01/fabric-frenzy-friday_20.html" target="_blank">Ft.Worth Fabric Studio for Fabric Frenzy</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-some-fun-projects.html" target="_blank">Can I Get a Whoop Whoop with Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, and <a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/jelly-roll-waves-new-pattern-finished.html" target="_blank">Busy Hands Quilts for TGI Finished Friday</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-35830224259185670172017-01-16T09:15:00.000-06:002017-01-20T08:33:19.843-06:00Two UFO's Finished!That's right! I finished up two UFO's over the last week! The weather hasn't been cooperating this weekend though so the good pics will have to wait, but here's a sneak peek. First, I met my January goal and finished up the <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/ugly-christmas-sweaters-qal.html" target="_blank">Ugly Christmas Sweaters Quilt, designed and hosted by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts</a>.<br />
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I'm so excited about it! I cannot wait to get it quilted and use it next Christmas! Then I went back to my UFO stack and found I was very close to finishing up this baby quilt that is destined for the NICU babies at the local hospital. The pattern is<a href="http://amzn.to/2jrb6zr" target="_blank"> "Framed" and is by Camille Roskelley in her book, Simply Retro.</a><br />
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I have two more of those cut out and ready to whip together. They'll be next in the UFO stack to finish up.<br />
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I also stayed up to date on my quilt alongs (thank goodness!). First, this year's <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Quilt Challenge</a>.<br />
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I love this umbrella block. It's for my <a href="http://adventurousquilter.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">Adventurously Epic Sampler</a>. This pic captures some of the silver in the fabrics! :)<br />
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I have four more blocks done for the <a href="http://www.justabitfrayed.com/2016/10/stargyle.html" target="_blank">Stargyle quilt</a> which is working as my leaders/enders project.<br />
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Lorna, at Sew Fresh Quilts, started a new quilt along, <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/have-jolly-little-christmas.html" target="_blank">Have a Jolly Little Christmas</a>. The first block was released Saturday. I got into EQ7 and made a plan then made up these blocks.<br />
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And lastly, yesterday's block for the <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Weeks with the Quilter's Planner hosted by Gnome Angel</a>. This block was designed by <a href="http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/sand-dollar-star-paintbrush-studio-new-block-blog-hop/" target="_blank">Cassandra Beaver</a> and to be quite honest, I was dreading it. But the instructions were well written so it went together relatively easily. Here's the Sand Dollar Star.<br />
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Yup! It was another very busy week. This week, I have some sewing to do for Free Spirit (yay!) but I'm going to try to keep up with the quilt alongs. Wish me luck!<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2017/01/oh-scrap-starting-quilt-from-orphan.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap!</a>, <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/01/moving-it-forward_16.html" target="_blank">Moving It Forward at Em's Scrapbag</a>, <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/01/visa-och-beratta-mandag.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/01/16/design-wall-january-16-2017/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-56-fabric-acquisitions/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/01/monday-making_15.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love, Laugh, Quilt</a>. With <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/01/linky-tuesday-january-17th.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a> and with <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/01/fiber-tuesday-94.html" target="_blank">The Quilting Room with Mel for Fiber Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-bee-social-160.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social</a>, with <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/01/midweek-makers-55.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, with <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/01/wow-shining-start-to-2017.html" target="_blank">Esther's Quilting Blog for WOW</a>, and with <a href="http://www.joscountryjunction.com/32241/" target="_blank">Jo's Country Junction for UFO Progress</a>. With <a href="http://katandcatquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/sew-some-love-linkup.html" target="_blank">Kat and Cat Quilts for Sew Some Love</a>, and <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/01/quilting-pride-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">NTT at My Quilt Infatuation</a>. and with <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/01/fabric-frenzy-friday_20.html" target="_blank">Ft.Worth Fabric Studio for Fabric Frenzy</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-some-fun-projects.html" target="_blank">Can I Get a Whoop Whoop with Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, and <a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/jelly-roll-waves-new-pattern-finished.html" target="_blank">Busy Hands Quilts for TGI Finished Friday</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-89842884268344857162017-01-09T09:28:00.000-06:002017-01-13T14:48:16.974-06:00New Year Week 2I cannot believe we are already through the first full week of the new year! Did you make progress on your goals? I sure did. I got so so much done this week. Let me show you.<br />
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First, I got all of my blocks done for the <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Block Challenge</a>.<br />
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I also found a new quilt along (as if I needed another one). This is a new paper pieced block of the week called the <a href="http://adventurousquilter.yolasite.com/" target="_blank">Adventurously Epic Sampler</a>. Here's the first block:<br />
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During all of this sewing, I managed to finish these blocks for the <a href="http://www.justabitfrayed.com/2016/10/stargyle.html" target="_blank">Stargyle Quilt, designed and hosted by Brenda at Just a Bit Frayed</a>. It's been relegated to my leader/ender project.<br />
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I also got my Sew Sweet Bee block done. I decided to make two of each one and keep one for myself to make a Bee Yearbook quilt. This is the <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/RollingStoneBlock-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank">Rolling Stone block from Fat Quarter Shop</a>.<br />
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Pat Sloan is running a new mystery for <a href="http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/2017-pat-sloan-bom-home---childrens-library.htm" target="_blank">2017, the Children's Library Mystery</a>. This is the first block. I've decided to use a fat quarter pack of the Mini Fun Fair by Melly and Me for Ella Blue Fabrics.<br />
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Next up is this week's block for the <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Week's with the Quilter's Planner 2017 hosted by Gnome Angel</a>. This block is Doves in the Daylight by Michelle Bartholomew. The block on the right is a block from the Project 48 with the borders added to fit this new quilt.<br />
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I ALSO (told you I got a lot done) finished up ALL of the blocks for the <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/ugly-christmas-sweaters-qal.html" target="_blank">Ugly Christmas Sweaters</a> quilt that was designed and hosted by Sew Fresh Quilts. I got the sashing put on all of the blocks that I finished this week. I am seriously gonna love this quilt!<br />
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And last, but certainly not least, I made the test blocks for my new pattern, Over the Rainbow. I love this so very much! I used the new fabric Nordic Stitches by Northern Quilts for Moda.<br />
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This week, I hope to keep up on my quilt alongs, get the top done for the Ugly Christmas Sweaters, and to get the first step done for the rest of the blocks for the Over the Rainbow quilt. What about you?<br />
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Today I'll be linking up with <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/01/visa-och-beratta-mandag-nr-173.html" target="_blank">Show & Tell Monday at Bambi's</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/01/09/design-wall-monday-january-8-2017/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-55-free-motion-quilting-is-so-fun/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at Cooking Up Quilts</a>, <a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2017/01/oh-scrap-rsc17-blocks.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap!</a>, <a href="http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2017/01/moving-it-forward_9.html" target="_blank">Moving It Forward at Em's Scrapbag</a>, and <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/01/monday-making_8.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love Laugh Quilt</a>. With <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/01/linky-tuesday-january-10th.html" target="_blank">Freemotion by the River for Linky Tuesday</a> and <a href="http://www.quiltingroomwithmel.com/2017/01/fiber-tuesday-93.html" target="_blank">Quilting Room w/Mel for Fiber Tuesday</a>. With <a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-bee-social-159.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social,</a> and with <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/01/midweek-makers-54.html" target="_blank">Quilt Fabrication for Midweek Makers</a>. With <a href="http://myquiltinfatuation.blogspot.com/2017/01/more-sneak-peeks-and-ntt.html" target="_blank">NTT at My Quilt Infatuation</a>. And with <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/2017/01/fabric-frenzy-friday_13.html" target="_blank">Fabric Frenzy at Ft. Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/2017/01/can-i-get-whoop-whoop-squirrel-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Can I Get a Whoop Whoop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict</a>, and with<a href="http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/finished-or-not-friday-linky-party_13.html" target="_blank"> Finished or Not Friday with Busy Hands Quilts</a>.Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5960003130944782351.post-67182281547305706172017-01-03T09:27:00.003-06:002017-01-09T08:57:08.124-06:00Happy New Year 2017!Hi all! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Mine was full of family and spending time with my kids. And....preparing for the new year. I have a lot of plans and a lot of goals and I'm hoping that y'all will help me stay accountable!<br />
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First off, I'm doing the <a href="http://www.365challenge.com.au/" target="_blank">365 Block Challenge</a> again in 2017. I started it last year but when I got really sick last summer I fell very behind. This year, I'm making another colorway, this one for my brother, and when I get to the point that I stopped last year, I'll be making 2 a day. Here are the blocks thus far...<br />
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My sister has come back to quilting and is doing the 365 Challenge too. It'll be fun to watch her version come along.<br />
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I've also decided to do the <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/52-weeks-quilters-planner-sewalong/" target="_blank">52 Weeks with the Quilter's Planner </a>being hosted by Gnome Angel. Really praying the first block isn't a sign of what is to come because it was a booger.<br />
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I knew that I wouldn't get back to the Project 48 quilt so I'm joining the blocks I made for it with the ones from this challenge. I'll just add a border to each block to increase it's size. The one on the left is the new challenge block and the one on the right had the border added.<br />
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My first goal for January is to finish up the top for the <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/ugly-christmas-sweaters-qal.html" target="_blank">Ugly Christmas Sweaters QAL</a> that was designed and hosted by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts. I make one block that she designed then follow it up with one block using random Christmas fabric in the center.<br />
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I only have 8 more blocks to go so this should be an easy one to finish up.<br />
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My last goal for January is to write up the pattern for my newest quilt, "Chris Cross Applesauce." I made it for an Instagram challenge and can't wait to share it with you!<br />
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What are you working on for the new year? Any special goals? I'd love to hear. This week, I'm linking up with: <a href="http://bambisyr-evaj.blogspot.com/2017/01/arets-forsta-visa-och-beratta-mandag.html" target="_blank">Show and Tell Monday with Bambi</a>, <a href="http://www.patchworktimes.com/2017/01/02/design-wall-january-2-2017/" target="_blank">Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times</a>, <a href="http://www.cookingupquilts.com/mcm-54-ive-made-progress/" target="_blank">Main Crush Monday at What a Hoot Quilts</a>, <a href="http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/2017/01/monday-making.html" target="_blank">Monday Making at Love Laugh Quilt</a>, <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2017/01/linky-tuesday-january-3rd.html" target="_blank">Linky Tuesday at Freemotion by the River</a>, and <a href="http://myplvl.blogspot.com/2017/01/tuesday-archives-143-new-year-goals.html" target="_blank">Val's Quilting Studio for Tuesday Archives</a>.<a href="https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2017/01/lets-bee-social-158.html" target="_blank"> Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts</a>, <a href="http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2017/01/midweek-makers-53.html" target="_blank">Midweek Makers at Quilt Fabrication</a>, and <a href="http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2017/01/wow-out-with-old-in-with-new.html" target="_blank">WOW at Esther's Quilting Blog</a>.<br />
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