tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62148603931976177722024-03-12T20:00:20.584-07:00wendyd quiltsTadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108431969420780868noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-41047613471683835822015-10-28T17:49:00.003-07:002015-10-28T17:49:19.268-07:00Charity QuiltIt took me just short of forever to pick up fabric for my charity quilt. Amazingly though, I finished this quilt in less than 2 days (that is a record for me!)<br />
This is also due to me doing the simplest pattern I could think of, but hey, I think it turned out just right. I love a cute farm scene.<br />
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You can see all the quilts we donated over <a href="http://dcmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/2015/10/pretty-quilts-and-survey-results.html">here.</a></div>
<br />wendydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526346179936773320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-13121497852085825642015-04-07T13:59:00.001-07:002015-04-07T14:03:08.469-07:00I Made a Bag!It's not that exciting. And I haven't blogged in a LONG time. But since DCMQG is having a linky party, I might as well.<br />
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I used the noodlehead 241 Tote pattern. This is my everyday purse.<br />
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I made 2 changes. I added an interior zipper pocket. I was my first time doing this kind of pocket and I pretty much used her instructions for the outer pocket, just put it at a slant on the interior piece. And I added a little tab with a clip to put my keys on. </div>
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Then I made the handle out of webbing and made it adjustable.</div>
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I used Mochi dots and Mustang Linen blend by Cotton and Steel for the main fabric. I love it!</div>
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Tadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108431969420780868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-28186271407621433762013-01-03T08:59:00.000-08:002013-01-11T08:59:59.570-08:002013 Goals/WIP'sThis year I want to finish the few things I still need to finish:<br />
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Rainbow Irish Chain: Top is done, just need to do a back and quilt it.<br />
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Eat Play Sleep quilt: back and quilt<br />
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Lindsey's bed quilt: I realize I can't handle doing a ton of this at a time so my goal is to do 2 blocks a week and finish it by her birthday in September, or earlier if that is how it works out. I only have 1 block sewn together, but almost half of the triangles needed.<br />
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Mod Mosaic- La Beeda Loca quilt: I need to sew 4 more blocks and then sew the top together.<br />
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Echo Pillows: I just need to get a neutral solid I like and sew up the pillow tops I took apart because they were too busy.<br />
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Projects I want to complete this year not started:<br />
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Custom Order- Use my DS quilt fabric for a quilt for my sister's MIL.<br />
Little Apples-Use the jelly roll I got forever ago and sew it together. Not sure who it is for yet.<br />
Hexa-go-go quilt with my FMF. I should just cut hexies now so I can work on them in down time.<br />
Madrona Road quilt challenge-I still have no idea what I want to do.<br />
Orange and blue/aqua quilt-using HR fabrics, still not sure exactly what I want to do, but this will just be a fun lap quilt.<br />
4x5 Quilt: I need to do a couple more rounds so I am left with just blocks I like for the top :)<br />
FFAII quilt- simple sashing, big blocks. This may be my new bed quilt if I can get the husband to agree<br />
Commision- make a memory quilt for a friend who has collected things from her kids.<br />
Voile Dress out of Joel Dewberry poppies.<br />
Make Curtains for baby girl's room. <br />
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Quilts I want to make with fabric I already have:<br />
Starpunch with my art gallery<br />
Bed quilt with chicopeewendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-181891795629760382012-12-13T11:37:00.000-08:002013-01-04T11:38:30.117-08:00Evelyn's Baby Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My sweet <a href="http://wallinphotography.blogspot.com/">friend</a> who takes all my family photos was having a baby girl so she came over and we picked out some colors to match her nursery. We were going for a very soft look. </div>
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I have wanted to do the single girl patter for a while, but when my friend Amber had a paper pieced version, I new it would be perfect! Since its small, it came together pretty quick and I love how it turned out. </div>
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But I think I love the back just as much. </div>
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I used mostly HR mendocino prints, princess and the pean, LH pearl bracelets and some things from the stash. The background is cream and Kona Ash, as well as the back and the binding is a plaid from Momo, Its a Hoot. I hope she loves it, it should be at her house by the time she is home from the hospital!wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-3113337891305104362012-09-06T16:07:00.000-07:002012-09-06T16:17:45.543-07:00EZ Dresden Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I actually came through with a deadline. Barely. </div>
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Our <a href="http://www.slmqg.com/">SLMQG</a> was hosting a dresden challenge and so I decided to participate. (in the mini category, come on, its me)</div>
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I love circles but they are hard so I decied to go for it. I really like how it turned out and am so glad I was up for the challenge. If anything, I learned more than I wanted to know about piecing curved pieces. Now it can hang on my wall and I can admire it!</div>
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I like orange. And pink. And yellow. Especially together. </div>
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Wahoo! its done!</div>
wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-37520603118436407462012-02-08T21:36:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.055-07:00January Bee Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January was filled mostly with bee blocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BVoZsDhT7J4/TzNXHPnwu1I/AAAAAAAACaM/YBYqDuvpzTE/s1600/mosaic8a7e27b94a7bd7d3505a8a0af8fdaa05393bce54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BVoZsDhT7J4/TzNXHPnwu1I/AAAAAAAACaM/YBYqDuvpzTE/s400/mosaic8a7e27b94a7bd7d3505a8a0af8fdaa05393bce54.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the 6 I made, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkliYQz4Ejg/TzNXGBqJXYI/AAAAAAAACaE/iQvGoJHomro/s1600/mosaic67a4b186eac1e86a12b559259c6ffbb85b9ece8f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkliYQz4Ejg/TzNXGBqJXYI/AAAAAAAACaE/iQvGoJHomro/s400/mosaic67a4b186eac1e86a12b559259c6ffbb85b9ece8f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">And the 6 I recieved. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;">I am still figuring out what I want to make this round, but so far I love how mine are coming together, I had a fabulous group!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rzx7UgO1HrM/TzNYH-RMSmI/AAAAAAAACaU/5tWgJO74TLY/s1600/P1020041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rzx7UgO1HrM/TzNYH-RMSmI/AAAAAAAACaU/5tWgJO74TLY/s320/P1020041.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then a couple squares for Amber in my local bee and that is about it! Now to keep sewing!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7tPrkybinpI/TzNYcFWgHlI/AAAAAAAACac/ukIxQpQFuL0/s1600/P1020042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7tPrkybinpI/TzNYcFWgHlI/AAAAAAAACac/ukIxQpQFuL0/s320/P1020042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-1844136297242262632011-12-08T21:13:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.052-07:00Tree Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After I finished the stockings, I of course had have a matching quilted tree skirt. </div>
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I used the tutorial from <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/10/christmas-tree-skirt-tutorial.html">crazymomquilts</a> and I love how it turned out. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RoMBNcwhfA4/TzNRtUTWNEI/AAAAAAAACZc/DyfNf0MbJ_E/s1600/P1010921.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RoMBNcwhfA4/TzNRtUTWNEI/AAAAAAAACZc/DyfNf0MbJ_E/s320/P1010921.1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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This is the only picture I had of it complete though before I packed it up after Christmas, but who minds a cute baby?</div>
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I had a lot of good scraps so I just started laying them out.</div>
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Then making squares, </div>
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Then piecing the blocks, </div>
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Then sewing it all together, </div>
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And the hardest part was cutting a hole in the middle of my quilt!</div>
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This was actually my first log cabin style quilt, so I can check that off my list!</div>
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Still plugging away on Christmas stockings. 3 left to finish now (yay, hexies are done!) so I made some progress on hst's at our Sewing Saturday for the SLMQG, so hopefully I can have those done in the next week. That is my goal. And then I realized I want a tree skirt to be finished by the time I get my tree, not Christmas. Going to have to start that soon!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmFx6DgbdJk/TsRMVnimYsI/AAAAAAAACY0/dO1gqLmDY7Y/s1600/IMG_0259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmFx6DgbdJk/TsRMVnimYsI/AAAAAAAACY0/dO1gqLmDY7Y/s320/IMG_0259.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I've started kicking around some things to do for 4X5 bee. This is my first quarter and I know I want herringbone-ish so this is a start. Still trying to decide if I want to sash it or what. Or start over and make them match up. We shall see!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1aZEcS9B6qk/TsRME34tYqI/AAAAAAAACYs/Kgt1MYVIXH4/s1600/P1010862.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1aZEcS9B6qk/TsRME34tYqI/AAAAAAAACYs/Kgt1MYVIXH4/s320/P1010862.1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-33394001622882030242011-11-11T16:27:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.054-07:00Post Summit Swap<center><a href="http://www.mommyandbeyond.blogspot.com/search/label/mini quilt challenge" target="_blank"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dm80QuCmR4M/Tq4sL1an5hI/AAAAAAAADgM/-7hkzC0kbHk/s1600/miniquiltS%2526T-button.jpg" /></a></center><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Amylouwho is doing a miniquilt party and since I did my first mini quilt for the post summit swap, I decided to add it to the bunch! </div><div class="MsoNormal">I have to admit it was easier than I thought to actually make, but harder to plan out. With such a little space, you really want it to shine. I wasn’t thrilled with how it turned out, a little too busy than I would have like, but overall it was great practice and now hopefully I can get some little mini’s up all over my sewing room!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucCo5ffGYFA/Tr28FQdnVnI/AAAAAAAACYM/Yvz69y6aR7E/s1600/P1010821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucCo5ffGYFA/Tr28FQdnVnI/AAAAAAAACYM/Yvz69y6aR7E/s320/P1010821.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My partner mentioned some colors she liked so I went with brown and lime green and made some cute wonky stars and they are so cute and easy to make!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dY_lXSm7M70/Tr28Zhy0CcI/AAAAAAAACYU/7tGYHKZaIFo/s1600/P1010825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dY_lXSm7M70/Tr28Zhy0CcI/AAAAAAAACYU/7tGYHKZaIFo/s320/P1010825.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lkmOCR6fVA/Tr28tdKhoEI/AAAAAAAACYc/EpibM3YvcVU/s1600/P1010826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1lkmOCR6fVA/Tr28tdKhoEI/AAAAAAAACYc/EpibM3YvcVU/s320/P1010826.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The back</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEbMfA2DMZI/Tr29BbXOz4I/AAAAAAAACYk/Q5AusjYe99k/s1600/P1010827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEbMfA2DMZI/Tr29BbXOz4I/AAAAAAAACYk/Q5AusjYe99k/s320/P1010827.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I also wanted to try out machine binding again and my first run did not go so fabulous, but this time was great! No unpicking and no missed it on the back (I pinned ALOT this time)</div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-79670813850487762902011-10-19T17:43:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.077-07:00These Boots Aren't Made for Walking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mS39R0PFYvs/Tp9tln-2hsI/AAAAAAAACUk/yKc6Ewi7AmQ/s1600/IMG_0193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mS39R0PFYvs/Tp9tln-2hsI/AAAAAAAACUk/yKc6Ewi7AmQ/s320/IMG_0193.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Practical? No. Darling? Yes. Every girl needs a pair of boots. Or two. Come on, brown and black. I whipped these little cuties up for baby M and she loves them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FSNp2F0luOM/Tp9tQOZMOfI/AAAAAAAACUc/KlCEZK80M0o/s1600/IMG_0188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FSNp2F0luOM/Tp9tQOZMOfI/AAAAAAAACUc/KlCEZK80M0o/s320/IMG_0188.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Well, I am sure she would tell me so if she could talk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vxYAmttWGOg/Tp9aVX7y52I/AAAAAAAACT8/eKnu4CA0heU/s1600/IMG_0167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vxYAmttWGOg/Tp9aVX7y52I/AAAAAAAACT8/eKnu4CA0heU/s320/IMG_0167.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had an easy little pattern and made a few adjustments. Aside from her huge calves, her feet have a certain chubby height to them (why does no one sell baby shoes for babies with FAT feet, not wide, tall!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ltzVKsKIDZ0/Tp9ak5UiGII/AAAAAAAACUE/XUSt3CXLjMo/s1600/IMG_0161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ltzVKsKIDZ0/Tp9ak5UiGII/AAAAAAAACUE/XUSt3CXLjMo/s320/IMG_0161.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mrJs6BSUlgE/Tp9azpi-SZI/AAAAAAAACUM/pGcLSOfqDbA/s1600/IMG_0162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mrJs6BSUlgE/Tp9azpi-SZI/AAAAAAAACUM/pGcLSOfqDbA/s320/IMG_0162.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> And who doesn’t love a little velco when we are talking babies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hmfVWr1GHO0/Tp9tBQKFpJI/AAAAAAAACUU/royR7BWUqaQ/s1600/IMG_0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hmfVWr1GHO0/Tp9tBQKFpJI/AAAAAAAACUU/royR7BWUqaQ/s320/IMG_0182.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Too cute! Okay, back to quilting next week, I am off to Vegas to run the Ragnar. Wish me luck!</div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-83188670147430700722011-10-14T15:19:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.082-07:00Sewing Summit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This last weekend I went to <a href="http://sewingsummit.com/">The Sewing Summit</a> and had a wonderful time. I took some great classes on Mini Quilts, Color, Machine Quilting, Photography, and Improv Quilting. Our guild hosted a dinner one night at Blue Lemon and it was great, we are already planning next years. I am trying to commit more time to sewing and hope to do more bees and swaps. I only wish I had take some pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-tlUkcd8Ak/Tpiz7fHcX_I/AAAAAAAACTo/hRX5KgPoNK8/s1600/bblock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-tlUkcd8Ak/Tpiz7fHcX_I/AAAAAAAACTo/hRX5KgPoNK8/s320/bblock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> So my first project to cross off my list was my bee block for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1717757@N23/">La Beeda Loca</a> for <a href="http://pitterputterstitch.blogspot.com/">Brooke</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iz57j3wPQzA/Tpi0SekVUnI/AAAAAAAACTw/lqKUVorBRvI/s1600/IMG_0140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iz57j3wPQzA/Tpi0SekVUnI/AAAAAAAACTw/lqKUVorBRvI/s320/IMG_0140.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next I am pairing this up with some nice red wool felt and I can't wait to show it off when I'm done!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So glad I got to go to the summit, be inspired, meet some fabulous people, take home plenty of fabric and swag, and walk away with an overwhelming sense of community. Where else could you be surrounded by so many people who understand the love of fabric!</div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-50896029968505120092011-10-14T15:14:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.060-07:00Pillows!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished some pillows last month that I have been too lazy to post. These are just right for my front room during fall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgUwokpCWbc/TpiyFWkZudI/AAAAAAAACS4/NOHKzzeKltQ/s1600/IMG_0127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgUwokpCWbc/TpiyFWkZudI/AAAAAAAACS4/NOHKzzeKltQ/s320/IMG_0127.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpdJIM-iBak/TpiyfIPeh5I/AAAAAAAACTI/hWUDHm03vog/s1600/IMG_0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EpdJIM-iBak/TpiyfIPeh5I/AAAAAAAACTI/hWUDHm03vog/s320/IMG_0144.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Plus I get to stare at some of my favorite fabrics all the time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBki4n7Foag/Tpiyuop7OuI/AAAAAAAACTQ/xi-WrSddBHQ/s1600/IMG_0147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBki4n7Foag/Tpiyuop7OuI/AAAAAAAACTQ/xi-WrSddBHQ/s320/IMG_0147.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GhIBXwpQKUg/TpizGWKerHI/AAAAAAAACTY/8IkowmrEaZY/s1600/IMG_0148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GhIBXwpQKUg/TpizGWKerHI/AAAAAAAACTY/8IkowmrEaZY/s320/IMG_0148.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Om4qmfMH8WI/TpizaE2DfJI/AAAAAAAACTg/6mrdZHDs4y8/s1600/IMG_0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Om4qmfMH8WI/TpizaE2DfJI/AAAAAAAACTg/6mrdZHDs4y8/s320/IMG_0149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I made these after seeing them at <a href="http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2009/10/tutorial-scrap-buster-fall-pillow.html">Cluck Cluck Sew</a> that my friend said she wanted to make so we did them together. She is still working on hers, but I am glad I stayed up and finished, I just love them!</div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-76817960818349444552011-06-20T14:03:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.076-07:00Kindle Cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCzGog2lFOo/Tf-z3ZUun3I/AAAAAAAACR0/wxSIce4oh8w/s1600/P1010348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCzGog2lFOo/Tf-z3ZUun3I/AAAAAAAACR0/wxSIce4oh8w/s320/P1010348.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Used a little Dream On to make a kindle cover for my MIL's birthday gift. Now I am wishing I had done the A in a darker color so it would stand out, but oh well, I think its cute, I hope she likes it!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I just used 2.5 inch squares and then quilted straight random lines. </div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-62785889782974789832011-06-16T21:54:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.068-07:00Growth Chart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Other than actually adding the names and measurements, I did finish my growth chart today. I used Kona Ash on the binding and I like how it turned out with the rainbow. I also machine bound it which was a HUGE improvement from the last time. I think using 2.75inch binding was the key. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ht1_nqT0FJg/TfrasqUaNsI/AAAAAAAACRY/m7FGrGx7HiQ/s1600/P1010385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ht1_nqT0FJg/TfrasqUaNsI/AAAAAAAACRY/m7FGrGx7HiQ/s640/P1010385.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fromthebluechair.com/">Kati </a>taught photographing quilts tonight and it mostly just confirmed that I have no eye for photography, nor skills to go with it. There is always room for improvement, I guess. Yes, the sun spots totally white out the quilt. I may try again tomorrow with some of the tips I learned, but for now this is it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMoHEdGjkHo/Tfra18Q-iPI/AAAAAAAACRc/EgX4bH5dCJM/s1600/P1010387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMoHEdGjkHo/Tfra18Q-iPI/AAAAAAAACRc/EgX4bH5dCJM/s320/P1010387.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> I used a green print for the back because it reminded me of growing, though you probably won't ever see the back.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rxj1_LTmoaA/Tfra_2GQlBI/AAAAAAAACRg/KM80zV9Wpuo/s1600/P1010389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rxj1_LTmoaA/Tfra_2GQlBI/AAAAAAAACRg/KM80zV9Wpuo/s320/P1010389.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And of course I made a new label out of some green ribbon I had, with the date I finished on the back. I used heat transfer material and I think that is what I will use on the front for the dates and names as well, I just can't see me embroidering the whole thing.<br /><br />Tutorial found <a href="http://thestudentteacher.squarespace.com/journal/2011/5/16/a-sewing-tutorial-emilys-embroidered-growth-chart.html">Here</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-88240605269817540892011-06-15T21:51:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.086-07:00WIP Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So as to show I am not a total slacker, I am linking up over at <a href="http://freshlypieced.blogspot.com/2011/06/wip-wednesday-31.html">freshly pieced</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-01GvNbC9Twg/TfmI0lFA1VI/AAAAAAAACRM/VUOMTFNPGnI/s1600/P1010360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-01GvNbC9Twg/TfmI0lFA1VI/AAAAAAAACRM/VUOMTFNPGnI/s320/P1010360.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I think I like WIP because it makes me accountable, or at least track what I have (or haven't) been doing. I started a new project that I saw somewhere on my reader from someone but I can't remember (<a href="http://thestudentteacher.squarespace.com/journal/2011/5/16/a-sewing-tutorial-emilys-embroidered-growth-chart.html">here</a>). I was cutting up a bunch of 2.5 rainbow squares, so I thought I would just add 1.5 inch squares to the mix as I only needed 12 of each color. I am really digging rainbow right now and since I wanted this for all 3 of the kiddos, I figured it was gender neutral. I just finished quilting, so hopefully I will have binding cut and at least partially sewed on before SLMQG tomorrow night.<br /><br />In progress:<br /><br />Central Park-most of the HST are cut for the big squares. Now time to assemble the blocks.<br />Rainbow squares-After I got going, I was able to not repeat fabric for purples, blues or greens. Of course I need the fewest of those. So now I am debating doubling up on the Yellow (17 out of 62), Orange (23 out of 78) and Reds (21 out of 94) or trying to have all of them different prints as well. I just have so far to go! Is it cheating to use pink? I have a ton of that and technically it is light red. I am still debating.wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-67493306842894708102011-06-01T08:02:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.071-07:00WIP Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zUajtPpwlLU/TeZTs_My84I/AAAAAAAACQI/QlBLt05rbAo/s1600/IMG_4629.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zUajtPpwlLU/TeZTs_My84I/AAAAAAAACQI/QlBLt05rbAo/s320/IMG_4629.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I know, amazing, I am actually starting a new quilt. Actually I started two (and no, I have not finished the 3 I have sitting here). But its always fun to start a new project and here are some of my 2.5 inch squares for my rainbow quilt. I haven't cut any of my yellows yet, purples are done, and I need a ton more blue, red and oranges, but its a start. I would love to have one done for the next SLMQG meeting, but at this point I am just hoping for a quilt top, but at least its something. Let's hope this trend can keep up with school out next week. EEK!wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-63448347188535837822011-04-26T12:37:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.069-07:00A little dress...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CKKlanPW1EM/TbceYedySgI/AAAAAAAACPw/_52lURutKq4/s1600/P1010200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CKKlanPW1EM/TbceYedySgI/AAAAAAAACPw/_52lURutKq4/s320/P1010200.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />I am attempting to put together a little blessing gown. With no pattern. I had an old dress with eyelets on it I thought I could just cut up and go. Things were going well till we got to the sleeves. And I realized my baby is already getting chubby and it has to open in the back or I won't be able to get it on. Now even with the buttons, I am doubtful. I am done with the top, I am hoping the bottom is easier. Just sew a tube, right? Right? Not sure why I do this to myself.wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-81636023057753868722011-04-17T10:05:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.079-07:00Sewing?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8vF5JFtS-E/TasdGcyVNbI/AAAAAAAACOs/8pXujo7bA0o/s1600/wallin.W%2526TD.090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8vF5JFtS-E/TasdGcyVNbI/AAAAAAAACOs/8pXujo7bA0o/s320/wallin.W%2526TD.090.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I would love to work on various projects bouncing around my head, but this little girl is keeping me distracted. Oh, and those 2 boys as well. Luckily Nana helped me pack it up for SLMQG Sewing Saturday and I got the back of GJ's quilt pieced and basted so now its just time to quilt and bind. I am thinking spring break this week is going to lend itself to even less time at the sewing machine. But soon, soon. I got M's newborn shots back though. She is such a dolly!wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-82390044243709825112011-04-02T17:50:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.080-07:00Map of the States completed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I finished the quilt top for my baby two days before she was born so I could take it to <a href="http://www.bigtent.com/group/buzz">SLMQG</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bjn_tV0U_u0/TZfBQwwPO2I/AAAAAAAACN0/3n1OBpZkD8g/s1600/IMG_4567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bjn_tV0U_u0/TZfBQwwPO2I/AAAAAAAACN0/3n1OBpZkD8g/s320/IMG_4567.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I also wanted to add a label, so using my Silhouette, I cut out my initials and date with heat transfer material and put it on some ribbon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hEQiCRRA2xQ/TZfBDRVagEI/AAAAAAAACNw/pziMRaGQ-ag/s1600/IMG_4563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hEQiCRRA2xQ/TZfBDRVagEI/AAAAAAAACNw/pziMRaGQ-ag/s320/IMG_4563.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I just sewed it right into the binding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxm6GkBTQBs/TZfBj1HfI_I/AAAAAAAACN8/qfiTowAJo3A/s1600/IMG_4570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxm6GkBTQBs/TZfBj1HfI_I/AAAAAAAACN8/qfiTowAJo3A/s320/IMG_4570.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So far so good, I think I will keep it up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u-IqlHbfiko/TZfB0NF8vhI/AAAAAAAACOA/K3LceSmkNlA/s1600/IMG_4571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u-IqlHbfiko/TZfB0NF8vhI/AAAAAAAACOA/K3LceSmkNlA/s320/IMG_4571.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love all these blocks! Finished quilt is about 48 inches square. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-22_X-bWzjf4/TZfCGGQNJlI/AAAAAAAACOE/9dXAuBPYZM0/s1600/IMG_4574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-22_X-bWzjf4/TZfCGGQNJlI/AAAAAAAACOE/9dXAuBPYZM0/s320/IMG_4574.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Learned:<br />1. These squares take a long time to make, but totally worth it.<br />2. I used the poly batting for the first time because I wanted it fuller, but that made it a pain to quilt and I probably won't do it again. Back to Warm and Natural. With a 50% off coupon of course.<br />3. Sewing on the binding it not for me. I tried and don't love how it turned out as I didn't do a great job and had to go back and fix several places. Maybe with practice. It was WAY faster obviously; very nice to get it done in less than an hour as opposed to days.<br />4. I love this quilt! I can't wait till we have our meeting on taking pictures of quilts because I am sure I am failing to let you see how totally awesome it is. :)wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-85110185742241262662011-04-02T17:35:00.000-07:002012-09-04T12:21:15.083-07:00Been a little busy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...cuddling with this little sweetheart. She is two weeks old today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rgtvu6dqFto/TZfAlkqqb_I/AAAAAAAACNs/RBx3js-bIls/s1600/IMG_4579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rgtvu6dqFto/TZfAlkqqb_I/AAAAAAAACNs/RBx3js-bIls/s320/IMG_4579.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-62492531239796411792011-03-07T11:54:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.065-07:00Mail Call!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1J8hMiHaevg/TXU3qUPvpBI/AAAAAAAACMs/sIzO3qJD-dg/s1600/IMG_4361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1J8hMiHaevg/TXU3qUPvpBI/AAAAAAAACMs/sIzO3qJD-dg/s320/IMG_4361.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Okay, I promise this is my last order of pink fabric. You know I just can't pass up some Heather Ross goodies. But now I am done. Probably. Pretty sure. Almost positively.wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-52818731757604428082011-03-03T21:57:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.062-07:00Organization<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o8Y6sssTBRs/TXB99kuem0I/AAAAAAAACMo/EDHP2p7mk-U/s1600/IMG_4349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o8Y6sssTBRs/TXB99kuem0I/AAAAAAAACMo/EDHP2p7mk-U/s320/IMG_4349.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://sukie.mt-wudan.com/?p=2066">Sukie</a> inspired me so I decided to try to organize my fabric. Too bad it fit into just 2 drawers. But now I see what I have and can figure out what I need to bulk up on. I really need to finish sewing a few things for the baby though, less than 4 weeks to go. I need to make a cover for my changing pad, anyone know of a nice washable and wipeable material? I have two new quilts in my head though that I want to start and we finally got bunk beds so I need to finish child #2's twin rocket quilt back and then get it basted and quilted. I wish my kids took naps.wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-4176034301060906032011-02-26T21:35:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.057-07:00Map of the States #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And #3 is done! Coming up with enough yellows was not easy and I may need to go find some more before I start the next blocks. I've looked a little and I guess I just don't love yellow as I can hardly find a print I really love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s56v68JkzU8/TWnfB5UyxKI/AAAAAAAACMg/uNzY09fXwAI/s1600/IMG_4344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s56v68JkzU8/TWnfB5UyxKI/AAAAAAAACMg/uNzY09fXwAI/s320/IMG_4344.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In case you were wondering how I do this, here are a few pictures to show how I cheat a little from the Oh Fransson method. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(which of course means more wasted fabric, but I think its worth the time I save)</span>. I start out with a 12x12 square of freezer paper and cut it into 5 random strips and draw the individual squares on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ySpK4M0fZ0k/TWneZi_kZiI/AAAAAAAACMU/10jfMu3QadE/s1600/IMG_4339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ySpK4M0fZ0k/TWneZi_kZiI/AAAAAAAACMU/10jfMu3QadE/s320/IMG_4339.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I do not cut out each individual block, I just get out my fabric and cut blocks roughly the size of my squares till I have a block cut for every square, then sew them in rows. Next, I iron on the freezer paper and cut 1/4 inch around them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F5471qW3dAM/TWnerZfGq1I/AAAAAAAACMY/-2G0WEx0z-c/s1600/IMG_4340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F5471qW3dAM/TWnerZfGq1I/AAAAAAAACMY/-2G0WEx0z-c/s320/IMG_4340.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Then I sew the strips together and iron all my seams open. I have done this with and without the freezer paper still on and can't figure out which way I like better. I am more accurate if I leave it on, but its a pain.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dudSmcNMNzY/TWne2ARd9oI/AAAAAAAACMc/e-9b8G95eO4/s1600/IMG_4342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dudSmcNMNzY/TWne2ARd9oI/AAAAAAAACMc/e-9b8G95eO4/s320/IMG_4342.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there you are. I also really liked <a href="http://kateconklindesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/map-of-states-quick-sticks-tutorial.html">this tutorial</a>, but since I am using smaller pieces and only making 9 total blocks, it just didn't work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_RddDCwnilE/TWngxdy2EoI/AAAAAAAACMk/xntW2b9UpTk/s1600/IMG_4343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_RddDCwnilE/TWngxdy2EoI/AAAAAAAACMk/xntW2b9UpTk/s320/IMG_4343.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214860393197617772.post-16052535791365612642011-02-25T20:41:00.000-08:002012-09-04T12:21:15.050-07:00Block #2This obviously isn't going to be the fastest quilt I have ever made, but I did whip out #2 today. I didn't think I had enough greens and I even had a few prints that I didn't use, so I am feeling better about the other 2 green blocks. Now I need to whip out the yellow next and see if that works. Then maybe after that I will stop giving you the play by play till its done.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zqgsnj2HA64/TWiDdDeGbCI/AAAAAAAACMQ/nhJvDFh0fIw/s1600/IMG_4338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zqgsnj2HA64/TWiDdDeGbCI/AAAAAAAACMQ/nhJvDFh0fIw/s320/IMG_4338.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This block went much better in the sewing stage and I paid more attention to the lines I drew on the freezer paper to make sure my seems didn't line up so now I feel like the process is working. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(and yes, I am taking any donations of cute pinks, greens and yellow scraps if you have some lying around dying to go into this quilt)</span></div>wendy_d23http://www.blogger.com/profile/16995508236257389035noreply@blogger.com2