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  • Bee Blocks Update

    Bee Blocks Update
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    A little while back there was a huge earthquake in New Zealand, near Christchurch where the wonderful Deb from Works in Progress lives. She has a giving heart and wanted to do something for those that lost everything....she started a earthquake quilts project, and asked for a little help.

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    I was able to make up a few blocks to send to her this week. She specifically requested that they be in blues and reds. I hope that they work out Deb, i enjoyed making them.
    The first two were made from a simple tutorial she provided in case we were stuck and could not think of what to make.

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    These wonky stars were made for Deb from my favorite star tutorial at Silly Boo Dilly blog. They always turn out amazing and i always love them!

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    These last three blocks are for my vintage sheet freedom bee, also started by Deb. I am plugging my way through them so that i can be done in time to have them back to all the other ladies before i have this baby.

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    for Deb

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    for Tracey

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    for Jilly
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  • Various things

    Various things
    Sewing Last night we went to visit Casey's Mom, we had a few minutes to kill while we waited for her to get off work so we went to a store called Dilly-Dally's, it's sortof like a glorified dollar store. Anyways, I found these colored masking tapes for $1 each, I was pretty excited. I know pretty silly that $1 tape makes me happy :)

    Sewing I've still been grannying here and there. And I am happy to report that I found lots more yummy colors of cotton yarn at Hobby Lobby, YAY!

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    And I have been working on pinwheels.
    I've also been busy getting ready for my spring shows. Yesterday I started a batch of 72 onesies, I am hoping to finish them up today.
    On another note, please keep my family in your prayers, my Brother and Sister-in-law had their 3rd baby on Sunday night, and little Hallie has to have heart surgery in the next few days. She has a valve in her heart that is collapsing. Their first little boy Chet had the same heart condition and he had to have surgery too. Apparently Hallie's condition is a bit worse than Chet's was though. She is in good hands at Primary Children's Hospital and we are praying that everything will go well.


  • Finished...sort of

    Finished...sort of
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    ok, so i still have to sandwich it and quilt it but i finally got the borders on and finished the whole top. This was the one i was not so sure about. When i was making it and all those colors together were kind of concerning to me...but when it was all together i fell in love. Thank goodness i had Avery to help me out with the assembly or it would have taken me years!!! I was a little stuck on the outer border for awhile because i needed to figure out a way to make it all line up since i was silly enough to buy a fabric with a straight pattern. I don't know what i was thinking.
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    Believe it or not there is a wonderful husband back there doubling as a quilt rack! thanks honey
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  • Fit for Real People

    Fit for Real People

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    Even though Jane's instructions were amazingly clear it took my little beginner brain actually seeing the movement - after that it was so easy and I'm a Bias convert! Sorry for the picture below, I know how eerie (and boring) faceless pictures are but I'm not up to posting my silly facials on the Internet yet... give me time!

    So what do I like about it?

    Well it's really pretty, and Tasia's instructions were invaluable for a beginner. Also it seems like one of those patterns that you could make loads of little adjustments to make each blouse unique. Look at me! Talking like I know about sewing. I say it because I've seen a few alterations like Jane's below and they're really cute - I'm even going to attempt my own!

    What don't I like about it?

    My complaints are currently limited to my own talent. I found it a bit difficult to work with such slippery fabric, especially when it came to cutting. The only other thing was fitting - My abilities of tissue fitting are horrible but I take zero blame for that - I'm currently under the impression you need to have as many arms as Shiva, a gazillion-jointed-spine, and eyes in the back of your head (or a dress form worth AU$450) to be able to fit on your own body. So I've caved and just ordered 'Fit for Real People' hopefully those divas on the front cover will show me how to wear shoulder pads with pride!

    What about doing French seams?

    Eep! After doing French seams on the shoulders I got totally distracted by my bias-tape dilemma and forgot to do them! From my limited experience they were super easy, and they look much nicer than my other seams as I kick it old-school and don't have a Serger... that's just how I roll.

    Would I make it again?

    Heck yeah Grizzly Bear! I've already got my fabric and I'm going to make a few adjustments to the pattern so it fits better, not to mention do it a little 'neater' this time. I might even be adventurous and make a few minor changes with the detail? I'm thinking buttons, because who doesn't like buttons? If you want to see more you can check out the Flickr Group, but I just had to point out the one below because I think she's hot stuff.

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  • Ladies, I Need Your Help!!

    Ladies, I Need Your Help!!
    This week I committed to making a quilt for one of the ladies in my homeschool group. She is going through cancer treatments and i wanted to do something for her. I offered, on behalf of all of us in the group, to make a quilt. I did not know what else i could do. The idea was well received, so once i found out her favorite colors were, ironically, pink and purple i got right to work. I was not thrilled with the colors to work with not to mention i don't use them much so there were not many of them in my stash. What it definitely needed was a few other colors to break up and liven up the quilt. This one came together in one day. Not too shabby for a days work!

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    Here is what i need help with....how can i make the other ladies feel involved so that this is their project as much as mine? Oh wait there are more questions...should i use fabric pens or sharpies or should we hand embroider whatever messages or scriptures we want to put on it??? Does anyone have other ideas for personalizing the quilt for her??


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    I want to get this project done fast. I don't want any of this silly indecisive stuff to slow things down, so i hope you all can help me out. I can not wait to read all of your great suggestions!


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  • Progress

    Progress

    First, thanks everyone for your nice words and kind thoughts about my Grandpa Bear. I am doing better, we are doing better. I am just grateful we got to spend some time with him recently, and that my kids got to know him a little better.
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    Today I got to spend some more time sewing with a new friend. We had a great time. It is so nice to bounce ideas and techniques off each other, and we get to be silly all at the same time. There were some slightly tricky parts in our pattern that neither of us were too sure about, but we just went for it and did it, and it worked. Less thinking is good. The above block is about 10 inches square. I have not done a log cabin like this one before but i love it!!! I am excited to get more done to show and share.
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    These are a few of her blocks with the Neptune fabric. I love the colors in this line....that coral really is pretty. Today I invited another friend/neighbor to sew with us and i think by the time she left she was feeling a little overwhelmed....but i know she will do great. Once she gets her hands on some pretty fabric there will be no turning back!!!
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  • Some Things I've Been Working on

    Some Things I've Been Working on

    This week i have been trying really hard to get some of my WIP's as well as some blocks done for other people.

    Success!!

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    This first block is for a vintage quilting bee that i am in with a few other ladies. I am in awe of the beautiful things they are churning out and hope that Brenda loves this one....!!!

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    This wonky star is for Tara...she just became a US citizen and wanted some help celebrating her special occasion. She wanted to some red white and blue stars to make into something wonderful for herself. this is my favorite start block. The tutorial is here at Silly Boo Dilly blog. It is fast and easy, you should check it out! I hope you like it Tara...it is on the way to you.

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    And this, this is my table of "to Do"...the things i am trying to get to this week...so far i can check off two of the five. Maybe more? We'll see!

    ** i went into this week hoping for a few finishes, even if they were small. And thank goodness i did it. I am linking up over at Amylouwho's to share what i did do this week. Go over and see what the other ladies have made. You will not be disappointed, there is some amazing stuff. I also finished a few more bee blocks here you can check out **
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  • Fabric Cuffs! , not that kind silly :)

    Fabric Cuffs! , not that kind silly :)
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    I've wanted to make fabric cuffs for awhile now, and finally got around to it tonight. I am pretty sure this is going to be my new obsession, they are quick, easy, and fun to make!
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    This one is made with vintage linen and lace, I'm going to wear it to church tomorrow!
    I am going to have to add these to my list of things to make for upcoming shows.

  • weekend events

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    This weekend I finished up a couple of projects that had been hanging around for awhile.
    I finally decided to finish this quilt. I love how it turned out! It was just scraps of fabric and some stuff I had either had around forever or was given to me. I think I have a thing for simple, scrappy, patchwork quilts

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    If you've been reading for awhile maybe you remember me writing about making myself a skirt for myself from Anna Maria's Seams to me book. Well, I had put it together months ago using the directions exactly and it was HUGE! At the time I didn't feel like dealing with it so it has been sitting waiting to be fixed. I was tidying my fabric up and found it the other day and finished it up and I am in love with it! It is made with some of my very favoritest vintage linens.

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    Yesterday we ditched church (shhh.) We drove up to Park City to go the the opening day of Park Silly Sunday. We were taking a chance on the weather, it has been unusually rainy here in Utah, which made for a beautifully green mountain drive. Seriously I was in awe of the mountain beauty, (imagine listening to Elvis going on a pretty canyon drive) On the way my husband passed the exit so it took a little longer to get there and we started seeing lightning, then it started raining hard, and then there was hail, seriously crazy for this time of year! By the time we got to the market it was fine and actually it hadn't rained much in that area. We got to stroll around, eat kettle corn, and then as we were leaving it started to rain, so we were running back to the van laughing in the rain. It was quite an adventure!
    Why the picture of the coolest little mushrooms ever you ask? Before we left Park City we stopped by The World Market where I found these Chocorooms, I bought 4 boxes of them, wouldn't they be the cutest on cupcakes? And they are yummy!

    I hope you had a lovely weekend!

  • Cute heart bags

    Cute heart bags
    Sewing This is what I made my girls for Valentines Day, and I filled them with fun valentinesy things.
    I had a crafting ephinany after I put the ruffle on the front of the bags, I had some fabric strip still left and I decided to put a ruffle on the strap and I love it!
    It was so fun giving them to my girls on Valentines, Jade and Sage gasped and said "Thank you Mom!" and Kinsley said "Uh hu, Uh hu!" It totally made my day.
    You should have seen me trying to get a picture of these today. First off, it is freezing outside today,and I am walking around my backyard trying to find different spots to take a picture. After about 10 minutes I finally snagged some tape and came to the spot I always take pictures at. This wall is actually my neighbors garage and it is my favorite spot for pictures. I love it so much that I have actually worried about where I will take pictures when the time comes for us to move. (we aren't even planning on moving any time soon) Silly of me, right?
    I hope you had a nice weekend dear friends. Mine was spent hanging out with my family, ice skating, and yesterday Family came over to celebrate Kinsley's Birthday. Which means I made a from scratch chocolate birthday cake, Casey even said it was the best damn chocolate cake he'd ever tasted, and I'd have to agree :) I am glad he didn't say damn in front of our kids though, we wouldn't want our kids running around saying that :)