Mickey Mouse for Aunt Nancy!
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March 10, 2014
Keizer Quilt Show
from With Heart and Hands.....
I am a "short sleeper" but without the benefits that genetic and truly authentic "short sleepers" are afforded. They never get more than four hours of sleep a night but are never tired, never yawn, and don't need caffeine, nor ever feel the need for a nap. They live happy, healthy, productive lives on less than 4 hours of sleep a night.
I am short. I am a 'short' sleeper who gets less than 4 hours of sleep a night and I don't take naps, but boy do I wish I could fall asleep to take a nap ... read more
Saturday Sparks Link Party 53
from Pieced Pastimes
Welcome to Saturday Sparks 53! Another week to share your creative moments and find new inspiration in the talents of others. Now, onto the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 52. My Home Office Now at Calypso in the Country. Shelley shares her renewed home office and all its lovely details. Little Makeover in the Study at Chateau Chic. Mary Alice shows us the
read moreFrom A - Sewing with Leather
from Everyday Fray
Working with leather is one of those things that I have desperately wanted to learn more about. I love the idea of making bags with leather accents and small wallets and change purses as gifts for friends. There is something about a few pieces of leather that make the finished product seem so much more "professional".
While back in Toronto over the holidays, I signed up for a quick leather clutch class at the Workroom. In addition to being a welcome break from the intensity of a holiday with the in-laws, it was nice to spend some time back in ...
From A - Plotting and Planning
from Everyday Fray
I have been making a concerted effort to finish old projects and use up some stash since last Fall. Frankly, it has been going pretty well until just recently when I began spending most of my evenings filling the pages of my trusty quilt idea book with various doodles and measurements.
The two ideas that I keep coming back to are a Gypsy Wife quilt (still can't decide on colours for this one) and my obsession with making a peach and mint quilt.
Unable to resist any longer, I dug through my stash and came up with this lot ...
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Is It Here–Is It Really Here??
from Pieces on My Mind
It’s a few days yet before the actual first day of spring, but we’re certainly starting to see the signs.
There’s some green on trees, there’s an occasional crocus, and Mr. Robin came to visit a few days ago:
We’ve even seen a small bird in our bird bath (but too slow getting the camera out). And nearby a pair of eagles are back in their nest, but the nest is in a place where we can only see it as we cross a bridge, so no place to stop for a picture.
I know ...
read moreStitching Away
from Sewn With Grace
Most days I feel like I don't accomplish much and then I go to upload pictures to this blog and see all that I've sewn. I'm a bit hard on myself. There is also some special gift sewing I'm doing that I can't show right now. Tomorrow I'm teaching Beginning Quilting at Pink Castle Fabrics. It is my first time teaching in a quilt shop in a classroom setting. I am very excited! I got out my Featherweight this morning to make sure it's all set for class. I made a quick block ... read more
Beginner Pillow Series - Come Sew with Me!
from Gen X Quilters
I am excited to tell you I will be teaching a series of classes at Dabble & Stitch in Columbus, OH. If you are local to the area, I'd love to see you!
The classes will be a pillow series. Quilting 102 if you will. They will be good classes for those who are new to quilting, perhaps having made your first quilt, but would like to learn some of the fundamentals of quilting. I love pillows because they are a good way to practice a new technique without having to take on a huge time consuming project. Making whole ...
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Thread Catchers X 4
from Beehive Quilts
So my sister, Anne, asked me to make her a thread catcher for her birthday. Okay, Anne, I will. What are you going to make me? No response.
Her birthday was in the middle of February. At that time I was busy finishing up the Golf and Guitar quilt (see previous post). It was due at the golf course at the end of February. So the thread catcher had to be put off.
Finally last week, I figured I should work on that project. I found a pattern I had when I had the store. I was always going to ...
Thread Catchers X 4
from Beehive Quilts
So my sister, Anne, asked me to make her a thread catcher for her birthday. Okay, Anne, I will. What are you going to make me? No response.
Her birthday was in the middle of February. At that time I was busy finishing up the Golf and Guitar quilt (see previous post). It was due at the golf course at the end of February. So the thread catcher had to be put off.
Finally last week, I figured I should work on that project. I found a pattern I had when I had the store. I was always going to ...
Tutorial: Foundation work two ways
from Craft Gossip
Lynne of the Denver Sewing Collective shares two ways to do foundation piecing for a quilt top – plain paper and freezer paper. If you are unclear of the differences between the two techniques, get on over to her blog post and find out how they compare.
A big thank you goes to Melissa from Mahlica Designs for bringing this to my attention.
Image credit: Denver Sewing Collective
read moreExciting new opportunity!
from Modern Handcraft
Hi friends!
I am so excited to share with you all that I am now part of the Therm O Web design team!
Last week I was searching around for social media info for heat n bond to tag them in my Confetti Pillow tutorial. I came across an area on their website where you could contact them if you were interested in becoming a designer. Well, shoot….why not ask? I use heck out of their Heat N Bond & Fusible Fleece products so I nervously thought – Nicole just ask about it.
They contacted me back and as luck would ...
read moreIt's About Time
from Quilty Pleasures
Lately, it seems like everyone I know is struggling with not having enough time to get stuff done. Having been self-employed for 20 years, I understand this struggle. During those years, I think I've read every book and article on the subject. I've tried different time management systems and patched together a system that works for me. I'm always open to finding a better way to manage my time, but I now have a fairly realistic view of how I spend my time.
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Every time I am asked about time management, I recommend this book:
Week 11 Goals
from sewbittersweetdesigns
My goal this week is to finally write the pattern for this quilt!
What do you have going on this week?
a little improv
from pieceful life
I am having some fun playing with solids and improv piecing!
I don't know where it is going, but I am enjoying the bright colors of the journey : )
piece,
elizabeth
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growing up and needs a new sweater!
from ocd: obsessive craft disorder
A year has passed in the blink of an eye and my sweet little niece, who you may have read about here or here, is turning one!
Once a 3 pound preemie, she is now all rounded and squishy and perfect :) The baby sweater I had knit her when she first arrived has long since been outgrown and retired to the baby box, so I thought a new one was in order.
I had a couple skeins of some Plucky Bulky yarn in the gorgeous Vintage Icebox colorway on hand, and decided those would be "the ones." I brought it ... read more
Are you ready to Ruffle....? Day 4 is here!
from It seams to be sew
I don't know about any of you, but this hop has been AMAZING!!!
Please visit the links for today...
you will not be disappointed!
March 10th
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Customer Quilting
from SunFlower Seeds
WOW, it's been too long since I've blogged!!! I am going to try and do better, but I am constantly posting on Instagram and Facebook, so find me on there!
INSTAGRAM: jamiemueller0522
My newest news is that in December I bought a longarm!!! I am so excited to begin this journey! I've been quilting on my domestic machine for years and feel as though I've been able to master FMQ on it. It was getting harder to quilt big quilts and didn't allow me to quilt them effectively and timely. I spoke ...
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How I Know My Husband Secretly Hates Me (or at least wants to make me so crazy I will be committed)
from Everybody Needs A Little Sugar
Last one out makes it - right? Apparently not in my house. ;(
Enough said?
(and yes we sleep in a double bed with a cat and sometimes a certain, soon to be 9 year old girl. I like it cozy!)
Drunkard's Path Quilt Block and a Cozy Mystery
from Starwood Quilter
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| Drunkard's Path Quilt Block Directions at Egg Money Quilts by Eleanor Burns |
This month, the Quilters' Book Club is reading and discussing A Drunkard's Path by Clare O'Donohue, the second of her Someday Quilts Mystery Series. We'd love to have you join us. Grab the book from your local library and start reading! If you want to read it on your Kindle, click here.
A Drunkard's Path is considered a cozy mystery. This wonderful site http://www.cozy-mystery.com/ defines just what a cozy mystery is:
1. “The crime-solver is usually a woman who is ...
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