tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11180671189331822662024-03-17T23:04:02.975-04:00Pinkadot QuiltsPinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comBlogger1104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-21972781906672289542022-04-06T17:52:00.004-04:002022-04-06T17:52:54.685-04:00April Showers Kind of Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMx4OusclEnSHqYT2fmkAchXE16ir_2IKVH1i6nd9C6CkQ2R9f6rOInqoUneNG54tb3GBbyZ6MXhq2eM9dVVd0aLiV5fN2N_iveHDVGWYgSoTIEHQOVojWHbOOvgzaMaed4VWiV1TTEaOd5zKSXcvDzi4rTnjMdDmPZH_U6tIjSs9qqyn-fnGWho66/s5152/DSC01168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMx4OusclEnSHqYT2fmkAchXE16ir_2IKVH1i6nd9C6CkQ2R9f6rOInqoUneNG54tb3GBbyZ6MXhq2eM9dVVd0aLiV5fN2N_iveHDVGWYgSoTIEHQOVojWHbOOvgzaMaed4VWiV1TTEaOd5zKSXcvDzi4rTnjMdDmPZH_U6tIjSs9qqyn-fnGWho66/w640-h480/DSC01168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been away a long time and don't have much to show for it. I finally got the rows of this quilt sewn together but have to get it finished. For goodness sakes its 95% done! I will not be quilting it, my friends Carolyn and Jamie will be asked to perform the magic. The patterns are by Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet and it was a sew along last summer. I love the blocks but was tired of them once they were done. Now I am excited to have it be a quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UjJu2o4hyh8U5A1WCjHvMt3wTj3fVEVcsL0HE1QlcBmZtTe0hU3TL1hoCWv7u6HWaKH54SXHqk6iF-GAqfA2TAv0HELHzXw0wmEEvkAUO06bg_CvFPvHBCK9WKaZHOY77Lb41R8yN-VNg4rV8D_s703aGv5jbxKTC7D2sd6bAmoevgbi6a_Vafa4/s5152/DSC01165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UjJu2o4hyh8U5A1WCjHvMt3wTj3fVEVcsL0HE1QlcBmZtTe0hU3TL1hoCWv7u6HWaKH54SXHqk6iF-GAqfA2TAv0HELHzXw0wmEEvkAUO06bg_CvFPvHBCK9WKaZHOY77Lb41R8yN-VNg4rV8D_s703aGv5jbxKTC7D2sd6bAmoevgbi6a_Vafa4/w640-h480/DSC01165.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also kept up and finished my block of the month, Anna's Baskets by Laundry Basket Quilts. I need to get my back ready to have this one quilted too. I'll show you a better picture when it is completely done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kAZrQAwGDshTgQG8vBAeCaLoWqVmoVAPpvfhtDQinqh1K421GfWv0lj9uUnCd1V1V8f-TP4afCoNi1YmcBqbwIpGY02rjbiXu0fKg4pGZwxuZPtVL7rtxgmH1_pAmW-XEVtQCNN-rwqwCS6NAMRX1iKjLrqzNMKXzm0rfNuX-xtewEgULMth-OVC/s5152/DSC01155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kAZrQAwGDshTgQG8vBAeCaLoWqVmoVAPpvfhtDQinqh1K421GfWv0lj9uUnCd1V1V8f-TP4afCoNi1YmcBqbwIpGY02rjbiXu0fKg4pGZwxuZPtVL7rtxgmH1_pAmW-XEVtQCNN-rwqwCS6NAMRX1iKjLrqzNMKXzm0rfNuX-xtewEgULMth-OVC/w640-h480/DSC01155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>So I feel like I have fallen off the sewing path......I made this adorable project bag.....</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZkWp1AP4PqpQpEueRcQCN0wPXszjAZjSlnaykyAtjjepRZcVjbw-kG2oSLtk9AtqMiPH4q62gWFvzqDPTjH4mFPr5WBBRXVPZMkYuLYb8EUk5MobMnqeMUi_7AqnMUmgpg9nEdkAspjsoJSaL4tk93cAbohzd3x_HCnQXHuRKkipMlFApzpg6RAB/s5152/DSC01156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZkWp1AP4PqpQpEueRcQCN0wPXszjAZjSlnaykyAtjjepRZcVjbw-kG2oSLtk9AtqMiPH4q62gWFvzqDPTjH4mFPr5WBBRXVPZMkYuLYb8EUk5MobMnqeMUi_7AqnMUmgpg9nEdkAspjsoJSaL4tk93cAbohzd3x_HCnQXHuRKkipMlFApzpg6RAB/w640-h480/DSC01156.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">that has this cute little zipper pull charm.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo_MljdA7r7plHXm8XRMG7I9c-sru1oT4BqQJjN9_r-bo9_vOhTktfa1PHkkfHhTCNrR9PApSnN6zLokvBKjZR5emXzxLcGbEmjO7io9SCc6d49J7jgbIxMo8j8lpx-ltTdBpoBcnOees0RvCL3iEEZQjKNsNNf8KinjlpdhUwaYBHWBMFC2J1JIg/s5152/DSC01164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo_MljdA7r7plHXm8XRMG7I9c-sru1oT4BqQJjN9_r-bo9_vOhTktfa1PHkkfHhTCNrR9PApSnN6zLokvBKjZR5emXzxLcGbEmjO7io9SCc6d49J7jgbIxMo8j8lpx-ltTdBpoBcnOees0RvCL3iEEZQjKNsNNf8KinjlpdhUwaYBHWBMFC2J1JIg/w640-h480/DSC01164.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>to hold my cross stitch!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueRu6obPc1jGeJ6cEhIKerU2liHQib7LO-V6_jNk17ODQiMJjf6017XqDXqkATpmlkUbc7-AvaCSOJ2-HL57tt8UZxn3bWTz9aFz5NpeOuPJBoaslATaSm4V3C_0W78NlHJBXOi6JwOqdu8Nh2yk8Jkov5Nq5Go-0BMn9CGeO4vDutiCR9M4-KSZM/s5152/DSC01163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueRu6obPc1jGeJ6cEhIKerU2liHQib7LO-V6_jNk17ODQiMJjf6017XqDXqkATpmlkUbc7-AvaCSOJ2-HL57tt8UZxn3bWTz9aFz5NpeOuPJBoaslATaSm4V3C_0W78NlHJBXOi6JwOqdu8Nh2yk8Jkov5Nq5Go-0BMn9CGeO4vDutiCR9M4-KSZM/w640-h480/DSC01163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes I have wandered back into cross stitch. I did it back in the 1970's and gave it up for quilting. When we were all stuck in the house for what felt like forever, I started watching YouTube videos while I sewed. A lot of people cross over into all different parts of needlework. It is amazing how much different the flosses and the linens are compared to when I was doing it in the '70s. They are gorgeous and hard to resist. I want you to know I held back for a long time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJbaHbXqtzrpBpOlu7asa7akAaEikIWLPI3DJceFuHTEOZUxmnD4SbbzMS0M8bUclaYD9kJA8OQzzuQqe5Tu1FtPhl7efPmGG7FLpEZuvh6D0XXmY112UDcpJUitURCQw61AOJAj8opwFJWAJeG5-2uuLhJAYinfcMBTRSab-GM7NeNyNG7_1s1QG/s5152/DSC01157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJbaHbXqtzrpBpOlu7asa7akAaEikIWLPI3DJceFuHTEOZUxmnD4SbbzMS0M8bUclaYD9kJA8OQzzuQqe5Tu1FtPhl7efPmGG7FLpEZuvh6D0XXmY112UDcpJUitURCQw61AOJAj8opwFJWAJeG5-2uuLhJAYinfcMBTRSab-GM7NeNyNG7_1s1QG/w640-h480/DSC01157.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I needed some accessories for my new venture!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAXzwSR3MfwvUCb2yJGqPLDzkGUKsvdBjYEJJ4qFLBaMiotUJemqu1Q-zidvKA_glMcJxG14ZcuLUk6lGno0Tz8Uc8fK7r2Cw1GEpyl0L3nkk1ueubrJ3p4974kwFCanMFm9cQjeDvikAN0tuuDu0_Wn6oBwIszNxTQjEEoTZymxfr_3InnIQhYcK/s5152/DSC01158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAXzwSR3MfwvUCb2yJGqPLDzkGUKsvdBjYEJJ4qFLBaMiotUJemqu1Q-zidvKA_glMcJxG14ZcuLUk6lGno0Tz8Uc8fK7r2Cw1GEpyl0L3nkk1ueubrJ3p4974kwFCanMFm9cQjeDvikAN0tuuDu0_Wn6oBwIszNxTQjEEoTZymxfr_3InnIQhYcK/w640-h480/DSC01158.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Like sewing, we use different size needles and need to keep track. These are labeled #24 as you can see in the bottom left corner. I could have written it in pen but why when you can embroider it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP35CMtbIv59xiv8ULhZNgaZ87ZudozofPUlBtmHRsYZC88ktZROG7wxhvsgsAqLx4T_uuXJhAND1ctop4txNwa7QqmtzW7Ei9WThR-b38W_bm85f3xsl7Pl6lR3sX1648YW1PK6hfCXBZj2pz5Eney8QzE198b7GjazGH3YmU7xrH8pvhgo4InEh/s5152/DSC01159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP35CMtbIv59xiv8ULhZNgaZ87ZudozofPUlBtmHRsYZC88ktZROG7wxhvsgsAqLx4T_uuXJhAND1ctop4txNwa7QqmtzW7Ei9WThR-b38W_bm85f3xsl7Pl6lR3sX1648YW1PK6hfCXBZj2pz5Eney8QzE198b7GjazGH3YmU7xrH8pvhgo4InEh/w640-h480/DSC01159.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>This is a catch all that houses my scissors, needle minder and I use it to keep track of floss that I am using for easy access.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPBIuN3brgojY7PPQG2T7VU4nVej_TGM_67spfgkI4da6y0h3hRdy6lkABBle8EvREAFrVu9D5BevAv4xDss3awUY89R0rh6DXlNGloit1Of6P1EEQqVVgfHaqlQ3z1w74Jkbvc357HDZCxsmsfElTOV2jRvjhXQeQ5U1SSyLP71uq4-_h5-6VohV/s5152/DSC01160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPBIuN3brgojY7PPQG2T7VU4nVej_TGM_67spfgkI4da6y0h3hRdy6lkABBle8EvREAFrVu9D5BevAv4xDss3awUY89R0rh6DXlNGloit1Of6P1EEQqVVgfHaqlQ3z1w74Jkbvc357HDZCxsmsfElTOV2jRvjhXQeQ5U1SSyLP71uq4-_h5-6VohV/w640-h480/DSC01160.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>A handy little pocket....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0KzpiyUugZUSFeqb4VCUUnz6TslXmNmgPVeccV_MbcKPtBr7rget3bt4duo_YwyaPwo830LqYvkFEu48pkiY8vysa39-UscZ3l2ZrLqC32JsJcRoxKOVxgG6XKzvY38W9dWtlKHXpvFabYPEA15ookNwGZEYfMS-2XEH8HwZTRHk5QTYm_Ye3RFf/s5152/DSC01161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0KzpiyUugZUSFeqb4VCUUnz6TslXmNmgPVeccV_MbcKPtBr7rget3bt4duo_YwyaPwo830LqYvkFEu48pkiY8vysa39-UscZ3l2ZrLqC32JsJcRoxKOVxgG6XKzvY38W9dWtlKHXpvFabYPEA15ookNwGZEYfMS-2XEH8HwZTRHk5QTYm_Ye3RFf/w640-h480/DSC01161.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Needle minder and floss.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxevecGWho2jnujg5PRl7Ys5CFmfKQcUXirjs46x7WX6s8JFBplx2jArsD1YgAKh0i6RwSnQGn5hi8rC89rh8LXIarXq7w81PWn8uZXz6E54JEhBkoItfTDT_IsBUB45x0_q10TMerYysMj7MItD7Q9ymwB5TfBlBaEaPwtOVz_uki1fg_JW7GQcj/s5152/DSC01162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxevecGWho2jnujg5PRl7Ys5CFmfKQcUXirjs46x7WX6s8JFBplx2jArsD1YgAKh0i6RwSnQGn5hi8rC89rh8LXIarXq7w81PWn8uZXz6E54JEhBkoItfTDT_IsBUB45x0_q10TMerYysMj7MItD7Q9ymwB5TfBlBaEaPwtOVz_uki1fg_JW7GQcj/w640-h480/DSC01162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> A spot for my scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQAbD_uTKz-478nJpEvZ2H0aMEDG2AXieWxTRb2DZ9AS8ENYmYGq3EMJQgxmcnAYUXdQ-m44jai_U6GBEzKdlwIrvbuX5pzuOtqT5T2FcfVR_2QuMGBcrFd5jEgzWm4SHgxXe2MPzoZ-APEYeebNhr5l_k1enE95ZjHgIgas8Mp-TdyJNf7kzjqzT/s5152/DSC01166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQAbD_uTKz-478nJpEvZ2H0aMEDG2AXieWxTRb2DZ9AS8ENYmYGq3EMJQgxmcnAYUXdQ-m44jai_U6GBEzKdlwIrvbuX5pzuOtqT5T2FcfVR_2QuMGBcrFd5jEgzWm4SHgxXe2MPzoZ-APEYeebNhr5l_k1enE95ZjHgIgas8Mp-TdyJNf7kzjqzT/w640-h480/DSC01166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have done some charity sewing......</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqt5CYxzhRqmlcRepO9nk9XQMxxxNwfUUbl0EfPpppRnaJn4tyDXvbAC6y1bd-DteeP_r5uJwOTNU71Z2v697K3gyVAtYAf6EIj0wYE9raFXZ8tQgdJ98Qah7tomfjmBSHEOSuukuai9DMXGD-syuF20HhmpZ7AnakRsaqvC6V6ZSupGrisdUDiPuZ/s5152/DSC01169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqt5CYxzhRqmlcRepO9nk9XQMxxxNwfUUbl0EfPpppRnaJn4tyDXvbAC6y1bd-DteeP_r5uJwOTNU71Z2v697K3gyVAtYAf6EIj0wYE9raFXZ8tQgdJ98Qah7tomfjmBSHEOSuukuai9DMXGD-syuF20HhmpZ7AnakRsaqvC6V6ZSupGrisdUDiPuZ/w640-h480/DSC01169.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Some fun and easy sewing. I want to have a bunch of fabric strawberries to put in a bowl for decoration. I am making them as I feel like it. Some of these are waiting to have the leaves stitched down. I got this cute shaker sewing box at the Lancaster Quilt Show.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93nvxSrRp-QvyX6P7ZOQcsGRjkx7a5q9kphQTeXzWPyrj7b7H6NgGZjetlbjRHeRSEYiAr9keTnDjv5i7pOYuceygXNH31xVS---MQghWBSEYcONUICy4MjphwntuZSmGkILtLvj3fG8_4Nhc-foZ7xkHvoF4KIvQEjKAJxHFZrDE8pm99wk2Pc1g/s5152/DSC01170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93nvxSrRp-QvyX6P7ZOQcsGRjkx7a5q9kphQTeXzWPyrj7b7H6NgGZjetlbjRHeRSEYiAr9keTnDjv5i7pOYuceygXNH31xVS---MQghWBSEYcONUICy4MjphwntuZSmGkILtLvj3fG8_4Nhc-foZ7xkHvoF4KIvQEjKAJxHFZrDE8pm99wk2Pc1g/w640-h480/DSC01170.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is made with a vintage fabric that I have very little of and I stuffed it with emery.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoX4T0OnvlcR2mm6LhzYaqTxwE2zCcuW-C-SCajDiyPUdBKqf7WW1kE3fDWeWVDVoMSwkqqOGyCXTBGa_C9b-gdY70oaLpUHq04v3YUju5UTzBy6F2ZUU2XydhYd1qXsrn6lBM4woV60E9Lnx6EZ4wbf66AQG8iA7IlleA8ae_Vu_FMX6JfgCXq3e/s5152/DSC01171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoX4T0OnvlcR2mm6LhzYaqTxwE2zCcuW-C-SCajDiyPUdBKqf7WW1kE3fDWeWVDVoMSwkqqOGyCXTBGa_C9b-gdY70oaLpUHq04v3YUju5UTzBy6F2ZUU2XydhYd1qXsrn6lBM4woV60E9Lnx6EZ4wbf66AQG8iA7IlleA8ae_Vu_FMX6JfgCXq3e/w640-h480/DSC01171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Strawberry fabric for a strawberry!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWY38sgcdxA3agM1uMVsXa30Ibg8H_Qd0E50Q2S9MlkBpxfrbfHPfl9zmZ7uHWZlzLSAp3_gsDxgr9lBDeVedfSI260zt7RDdD8ZIfLNvDMFySUf-N2Q8CxOLJSR0Q9WXvdAehq6tQC5w2YYD_OUgNKHIqL4wR-MMjh5XGbv8yX-WPmdRMqRnguT1b/s5152/DSC01172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWY38sgcdxA3agM1uMVsXa30Ibg8H_Qd0E50Q2S9MlkBpxfrbfHPfl9zmZ7uHWZlzLSAp3_gsDxgr9lBDeVedfSI260zt7RDdD8ZIfLNvDMFySUf-N2Q8CxOLJSR0Q9WXvdAehq6tQC5w2YYD_OUgNKHIqL4wR-MMjh5XGbv8yX-WPmdRMqRnguT1b/w640-h480/DSC01172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>These are much bigger and were from a pattern I got from Fig Tree Quilts. I don't love the leaves but they will do for now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKW27-W1B-OeSvt4Bgr64hHRVrBDrKG3f9EJ5JQMPJT8BC_20eDhPTsdRyAIJbsFEEwqcGtFXPsz8eh3MNuGcyJygrQ8mI2GHg1BonjtjJzsvNzL70BiPxHFeOkFl0mtXI5hk9qrsFHHZ4s2VxVbD7MJYyp4XH1mnMn_GqUl5czxztbbHba8fboa0e/s5152/DSC01173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKW27-W1B-OeSvt4Bgr64hHRVrBDrKG3f9EJ5JQMPJT8BC_20eDhPTsdRyAIJbsFEEwqcGtFXPsz8eh3MNuGcyJygrQ8mI2GHg1BonjtjJzsvNzL70BiPxHFeOkFl0mtXI5hk9qrsFHHZ4s2VxVbD7MJYyp4XH1mnMn_GqUl5czxztbbHba8fboa0e/w640-h480/DSC01173.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This pouch is next on my list. Who knows what I will put in it! The directions are not great but I think I can figure it out.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj9Tlp5suXxwWdGD60xszh8owBv1IfYyvovM0SXbcr898l0UIPaJuaNX5fEOTS2EKUTQtkzgJ40W40tMdrqu_FqyJkz9XVlWeLFGxb_I1TGDWeSmOya8YL3LDxX8IacE6DezlXn1v6uXYu6XGksaGphQSF_hqXB83Lyke6n_PdrHzdwe3DLNQZ8p2/s5152/DSC01174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj9Tlp5suXxwWdGD60xszh8owBv1IfYyvovM0SXbcr898l0UIPaJuaNX5fEOTS2EKUTQtkzgJ40W40tMdrqu_FqyJkz9XVlWeLFGxb_I1TGDWeSmOya8YL3LDxX8IacE6DezlXn1v6uXYu6XGksaGphQSF_hqXB83Lyke6n_PdrHzdwe3DLNQZ8p2/w640-h480/DSC01174.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I found this old box that is perfect for next to my sewing machine and holds random things I need from time to time. I think it adds personality to my sewing room. </p><p>It seems like my tastes are changing once again. I think for me the past 2 years made me want homey, cozy things. Don't worry I am not giving up on quilting, just changing lanes a bit.</p><p>Kelly</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-67899016696492495782022-02-04T09:35:00.000-05:002022-02-04T09:35:08.656-05:00Icy February<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisk_iugNWKqiPncOB8uXfFlxefePI6wix3Sax7-_i6q5BcpyzQbabGIE0rb_iBrzvWL5Dco22Vdf1XRJfox2lTz7r-Ml_f2KKRLxAdCGs0iHcW2slPmqr-UdTle7Pi5uUqDVWg6j-9b7rFmSJtjJFE7XbR9s0j1k-bGtTOUxiDcK5Dws0TxOzpgdw5=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisk_iugNWKqiPncOB8uXfFlxefePI6wix3Sax7-_i6q5BcpyzQbabGIE0rb_iBrzvWL5Dco22Vdf1XRJfox2lTz7r-Ml_f2KKRLxAdCGs0iHcW2slPmqr-UdTle7Pi5uUqDVWg6j-9b7rFmSJtjJFE7XbR9s0j1k-bGtTOUxiDcK5Dws0TxOzpgdw5=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>First of all I am sorry for the bad pictures, we are in the midst of rain turning to ice later today. <div>This was a quilt that did not start out as a Valentine quilt but turned into one!<br /><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7BT_v5aWJ_HnZdeQ7gk4MIz9a0w4qNisYccYY1eQKzjR8EuAM8pTI65uR-FN_Oc0J_u9e8CUOFR95pY6Zk0wpSDG6fH6TkQZ8ftW40rSIPFmExKVt7Kbsc70ZHhjd6KtEj6-4Q5LB5RrkxPwrwV71_VnZ_7ycBx8FqSmR2KFdYabR43DWWICUJfNZ=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7BT_v5aWJ_HnZdeQ7gk4MIz9a0w4qNisYccYY1eQKzjR8EuAM8pTI65uR-FN_Oc0J_u9e8CUOFR95pY6Zk0wpSDG6fH6TkQZ8ftW40rSIPFmExKVt7Kbsc70ZHhjd6KtEj6-4Q5LB5RrkxPwrwV71_VnZ_7ycBx8FqSmR2KFdYabR43DWWICUJfNZ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I was thinking more "Home is where the heart is" But I think the pink made it more Valentineish. Is that even a word?</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2U0tbrzX1Lzw9IK6KFe6FpNkdXZUq3j6pW-cIMYCxjEoPjhbir9SjcR-kpH-Ue7d-sjRrRDwx4mqNgmrW7N2QMMVdoxrDYLKZYUkehtwOgkoyvrOPdNWCvCp8JzNIZl9Eq7gX9BjYp4olTXCsuMbH8v2CBzgNffAIak5621AdV8b1PT8skh1ksJ5W=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2U0tbrzX1Lzw9IK6KFe6FpNkdXZUq3j6pW-cIMYCxjEoPjhbir9SjcR-kpH-Ue7d-sjRrRDwx4mqNgmrW7N2QMMVdoxrDYLKZYUkehtwOgkoyvrOPdNWCvCp8JzNIZl9Eq7gX9BjYp4olTXCsuMbH8v2CBzgNffAIak5621AdV8b1PT8skh1ksJ5W=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>Picking out just the perfect fabric is a labor of love. Checks are always a "yes" in my book.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIhl11Cn19AtaPHbJJZM_MmTUB4u0cSgV71nFbB_t8hsD-TwU6QpCGZdnxcnJF5exs7Lb0a2KMh08JZmdNSo1VRfBNuiezB6xO7w_2Qu5szmouxcXt0u9ADeh4SFS4tpvJtd5mibk2b-FKChyKlgrQf-1xivZMP4i6MlYaYUczuwsFKrMy7E6ugU86=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIhl11Cn19AtaPHbJJZM_MmTUB4u0cSgV71nFbB_t8hsD-TwU6QpCGZdnxcnJF5exs7Lb0a2KMh08JZmdNSo1VRfBNuiezB6xO7w_2Qu5szmouxcXt0u9ADeh4SFS4tpvJtd5mibk2b-FKChyKlgrQf-1xivZMP4i6MlYaYUczuwsFKrMy7E6ugU86=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>The hearts were simple to make, I am sure you can figure them out just by looking at them. I used easy corners at the top and bottom and made the length the size of the house blocks. If you are on Instagram I did a tutorial, go check it out!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYa0tVokbDJiY5fT8O704ctFzc6BY-uHydY5GzQOgBWhMloegLlaRRP6pDZ_-M44FuL3EaEq7-e-ExM35jfKEaZTv-RZjyCjv0A2axzkhyJhLfJZtO-RC2KPCe_18rG4TWsL2zwAyuxIBn2kvy4o0R3BF0H5EYswUkNOnAhbAOqqhMdP9EKIF8jQmA=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYa0tVokbDJiY5fT8O704ctFzc6BY-uHydY5GzQOgBWhMloegLlaRRP6pDZ_-M44FuL3EaEq7-e-ExM35jfKEaZTv-RZjyCjv0A2axzkhyJhLfJZtO-RC2KPCe_18rG4TWsL2zwAyuxIBn2kvy4o0R3BF0H5EYswUkNOnAhbAOqqhMdP9EKIF8jQmA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>These darling school house blocks are paper pieced and are in the current issue of American Patchwork & Quilting if you are so inclined to make some. The pattern is called Close To Home.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibUYJ3Cbz8VaZtYLewv58GaMa5CYPB2XjjOwBMgL8-fxJPPFAu6Fz2CJtGinbV5YTGirc-WW6EFWfAAvPInBT5-Qax5xCPKBIDogzJgUnJmCAFH6A8lyF7_SJYXn4PkOZdc8Cld1gRQ-KCuRw0fC1qzjh3ZT3hx87A2Q9eBb2dJjP9a5x4EzeSV0Zt=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibUYJ3Cbz8VaZtYLewv58GaMa5CYPB2XjjOwBMgL8-fxJPPFAu6Fz2CJtGinbV5YTGirc-WW6EFWfAAvPInBT5-Qax5xCPKBIDogzJgUnJmCAFH6A8lyF7_SJYXn4PkOZdc8Cld1gRQ-KCuRw0fC1qzjh3ZT3hx87A2Q9eBb2dJjP9a5x4EzeSV0Zt=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>Again I love searching for just the right fabric!</p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoq6V0u_9u2RT9q7Zd-YZWfmXV3zkqnoXvK_vjQDUDx3CwELx-TWEjAAMWipN_ktnjjIznweI7-Eb7mpgqtsCHRUUotSrS98Ry302pjAcZcGSOHlADA0zrRJ8PHX3b4nt5sk7C1kFUfJyyDjI1dKT9-w-bHY34wukDIWt9BVGvap9-9PkktxXAX_l8=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoq6V0u_9u2RT9q7Zd-YZWfmXV3zkqnoXvK_vjQDUDx3CwELx-TWEjAAMWipN_ktnjjIznweI7-Eb7mpgqtsCHRUUotSrS98Ry302pjAcZcGSOHlADA0zrRJ8PHX3b4nt5sk7C1kFUfJyyDjI1dKT9-w-bHY34wukDIWt9BVGvap9-9PkktxXAX_l8=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>The houses sew up quickly and if you look closely I made a mistake in the upper right hand block. I accidently sewed the section on upside down. It was not hard to fix and way better than having to make an entire new block!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyIP60nDt6lcXVeB9BNZwnfTtV7dznoN5peOUaMKoLvrCXasaFHHwFTuPopF_6_194sdNAef_aveKemkqU0_-LDYVOv9TdNW2D_K06qHec_sb2JitcC5a800Lp_kW_lDzCZsg0uuJAg4B3ubhyB6wMzKkcS-dxPskRENO4Ah0xwt39BUGSFKKCzTtt=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyIP60nDt6lcXVeB9BNZwnfTtV7dznoN5peOUaMKoLvrCXasaFHHwFTuPopF_6_194sdNAef_aveKemkqU0_-LDYVOv9TdNW2D_K06qHec_sb2JitcC5a800Lp_kW_lDzCZsg0uuJAg4B3ubhyB6wMzKkcS-dxPskRENO4Ah0xwt39BUGSFKKCzTtt=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I did some random straight line quilting because this will be a wall hanging and it makes it nice and sturdy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4BygSJB11Ju04GoMLFMprsCPd3QHs0ZKsarX4lUXWQfAkxoGldMsyVyRsnpopTTrtXjy7P9hdIrqCQRPZUvvHDuWq0GcSUm1Q3Cw0ZSdMAlvFZwo20i7THucjmcQSgvdCIDPF35iffspOzm6_HJp1cdIiGOJ2fS1moZ99VOKb0frxdKNJC96RKgLw=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4BygSJB11Ju04GoMLFMprsCPd3QHs0ZKsarX4lUXWQfAkxoGldMsyVyRsnpopTTrtXjy7P9hdIrqCQRPZUvvHDuWq0GcSUm1Q3Cw0ZSdMAlvFZwo20i7THucjmcQSgvdCIDPF35iffspOzm6_HJp1cdIiGOJ2fS1moZ99VOKb0frxdKNJC96RKgLw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am participating in a doll quilt swap in March. This is about 18" x 18". Red and green is always a favorite and classic color combination for me.</p><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgznVxXRtBdRK_eK_ZlzSr_080gqV5st71hDwjV3PbO-amOyQnUwNG5Y0OGoIZGgBKMdT0lyvcGK-29pkzAikPUVM4U8oRopOzSyBHj8uzO_6DXMfDdWs3NeJz_F5YVvILVkF6kWoAEok7dIBfN8Hbkva_k3I0b8mKBDivRw6GU1RWphX9eT27EmtW5=s5152" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgznVxXRtBdRK_eK_ZlzSr_080gqV5st71hDwjV3PbO-amOyQnUwNG5Y0OGoIZGgBKMdT0lyvcGK-29pkzAikPUVM4U8oRopOzSyBHj8uzO_6DXMfDdWs3NeJz_F5YVvILVkF6kWoAEok7dIBfN8Hbkva_k3I0b8mKBDivRw6GU1RWphX9eT27EmtW5=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was feeling very confident that I would hand quilt this little gem. Well after my attempt at the center I quickly abandoned that idea! It was really awful. So the little squares are machine quilted, at least I tried!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbQaxKb3mMF-VP2GwxG6kl99uybpL3q7maVq8X4ppEirtuQToJMOsLRljmQ3gIgmRxVkReis-J0cX091o7RYZ3pyOE2thZo6Q74Zierps_E0tOdnVdfWrnU61Xc89fTbwDNMfd_Cy3xVxMxgBjBMB7hIdprR7nG9990V4zyB5ecTINw9VqCbpiQn7X=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbQaxKb3mMF-VP2GwxG6kl99uybpL3q7maVq8X4ppEirtuQToJMOsLRljmQ3gIgmRxVkReis-J0cX091o7RYZ3pyOE2thZo6Q74Zierps_E0tOdnVdfWrnU61Xc89fTbwDNMfd_Cy3xVxMxgBjBMB7hIdprR7nG9990V4zyB5ecTINw9VqCbpiQn7X=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am still pecking away at this and usually only work on it at my bee. I am in no hurry and always need some handwork now and then.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5In8J-RqeHw_x9AeuZ_PfcLyxOvhnyKWHrSKDAxAk2mtBg8luLhjnSJ81c5l46-m0NezkgEnHaXAyl8k6gsz6kxwhHGf_mJaICDssqycTl4qJs66og6yxDkEwQwRjNNggQls8WRsI5A4Y-ZE41yYJ0MlefxCqya6f82iKeZFCxz4Me3WSnTFeMMVU=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5In8J-RqeHw_x9AeuZ_PfcLyxOvhnyKWHrSKDAxAk2mtBg8luLhjnSJ81c5l46-m0NezkgEnHaXAyl8k6gsz6kxwhHGf_mJaICDssqycTl4qJs66og6yxDkEwQwRjNNggQls8WRsI5A4Y-ZE41yYJ0MlefxCqya6f82iKeZFCxz4Me3WSnTFeMMVU=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I always bring these to bee as well. It is the first thing I work on and usually finish with time to work on some of the Robbin Peter to Pay Paul quilt. The blocks are small, they finish at 5".</p><p>I have ANOTHER applique project that I would like to start and may give back basting a try. Has anyone done this and have any tips or suggestions for me?</p><p>Kelly</p> <p></p></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-15367231982866244312021-12-31T16:42:00.000-05:002021-12-31T16:42:09.240-05:00Robbing Peter to Pay Paul tutorial<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit0oXbG9__blTZFSkimL5y3eTS7uW32scYCU7RjzMfnMsrRhLdWnwdgv30mZpwUuhh7ZxCU5eHkGl6Cukeq5KQz8MKaoN_CRJj1gqLua511knMHJyxhYmVtvX9J5QNYPolfz2hj7p2qshhXED0tQMB8qMfiG5UUqNKxcMVX00cZEIhyoCkjlcoUvOf=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit0oXbG9__blTZFSkimL5y3eTS7uW32scYCU7RjzMfnMsrRhLdWnwdgv30mZpwUuhh7ZxCU5eHkGl6Cukeq5KQz8MKaoN_CRJj1gqLua511knMHJyxhYmVtvX9J5QNYPolfz2hj7p2qshhXED0tQMB8qMfiG5UUqNKxcMVX00cZEIhyoCkjlcoUvOf=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'm ending the year in the pink! This will be a baby quilt that I hope to finish it this weekend. Sorry the pictures are so dark, it is a gloomy day here.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9_EEL7eoawDZS-FwqOjccf2eGPmJZDT8iIEjKKH6oxecwPKYSB9oclcfO5bpBXoMmBxxQpVR6IKky29O0tpNmw68d5FdXIx_2sgGSFCPPm9i1HxLUGca7en2pR2wWgDEy8HQYwD_HIk04lJN-_jzAB5uxGnorEQ4oCOa7oslX1jbcu8ixUYm09Dt6=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9_EEL7eoawDZS-FwqOjccf2eGPmJZDT8iIEjKKH6oxecwPKYSB9oclcfO5bpBXoMmBxxQpVR6IKky29O0tpNmw68d5FdXIx_2sgGSFCPPm9i1HxLUGca7en2pR2wWgDEy8HQYwD_HIk04lJN-_jzAB5uxGnorEQ4oCOa7oslX1jbcu8ixUYm09Dt6=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I love this background print that is from a collection called Grace from MODA and the designer is Benda Riddle. I thought it was so sweet and very girly. I got it at the Old Country Store in Intercourse PA.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj00WpWXiSdMKMk5Dxyw9nsJWc-cQxO_3aPTc5-0z37s7yNPVxEo8Q0UhLEM-GzsXqx6NyI9nCUkG2MGG3o0gRZwkbO4ByFhkrjxfGtyE5806gMs5AMUcdJTUVrKLD79tIuT_8UbFiQVG1yGu6CZt-yiGa1_JZzwXCATw2WBt2aj_q5pjKFsOqmjrZ2=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj00WpWXiSdMKMk5Dxyw9nsJWc-cQxO_3aPTc5-0z37s7yNPVxEo8Q0UhLEM-GzsXqx6NyI9nCUkG2MGG3o0gRZwkbO4ByFhkrjxfGtyE5806gMs5AMUcdJTUVrKLD79tIuT_8UbFiQVG1yGu6CZt-yiGa1_JZzwXCATw2WBt2aj_q5pjKFsOqmjrZ2=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>To continue with my pink theme I am doing some school house blocks. This is a pattern I have always wanted to do. It is in the latest issue of American Patchwork & Quilting, they have a paper piece pattern to make these. If you look at the one in the top right, you can see a mistake......sometimes that happens!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQIaWI895hx7xbqcft2IMAkPXZ5nWuRtZok7gF49Ub3-qNMfoCxVLFgARxZDneSEZlge9gwUVDYVGKj0rfgBBPcVmB1YvRyhreQRk5pjV_euIMbNVjE1OBN3ezEmaG5W1h5K2RiSNDmWh-7TJ1_OiVMg0cKNiHfiVwFQKcgfjszqcBrunie-6bempu=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQIaWI895hx7xbqcft2IMAkPXZ5nWuRtZok7gF49Ub3-qNMfoCxVLFgARxZDneSEZlge9gwUVDYVGKj0rfgBBPcVmB1YvRyhreQRk5pjV_euIMbNVjE1OBN3ezEmaG5W1h5K2RiSNDmWh-7TJ1_OiVMg0cKNiHfiVwFQKcgfjszqcBrunie-6bempu=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So this is the pattern, Robbing Peter to Pay Paul. This is the pattern on point. I am seriously thinking of going this route. Do you see the blue as the main background color or do you see the white?<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1xVQ19mpaqFXK7fImMRKWRgXmL2Y0n6-mn5iOwmD3bXPdUQqA8JiI4Mm_RA76bIqe_KNPeBWGOZxmf74Z_WBuJbpfctf6P18Y6eHbFm19SASRWmEY2yL4TgdzqhMAhGLJYw63DWW9x3zOz0f_3QMFJeQ3opgGiHkLumHyp2-Kq-iwH8Fr37J5VXxz=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1xVQ19mpaqFXK7fImMRKWRgXmL2Y0n6-mn5iOwmD3bXPdUQqA8JiI4Mm_RA76bIqe_KNPeBWGOZxmf74Z_WBuJbpfctf6P18Y6eHbFm19SASRWmEY2yL4TgdzqhMAhGLJYw63DWW9x3zOz0f_3QMFJeQ3opgGiHkLumHyp2-Kq-iwH8Fr37J5VXxz=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a straight set, a nice pattern and I may make another to use this setting.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLa8bn3VQTTF6-TeERh9CjlVVAf28NRLmwgKeDtMGq38gopB-m3V0D2LcBF6RmYy4b12NzC7hogNCzort5JiGXdgRXDaq2eizeQ5FeRRco2NlUEz52cspQ-1hdJYvyZ1xIFZlsdIoB1xXkMKDNU82hKzh99Sqj8pBd7A1dttVlqpPVkzLIUW9L2oWp=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLa8bn3VQTTF6-TeERh9CjlVVAf28NRLmwgKeDtMGq38gopB-m3V0D2LcBF6RmYy4b12NzC7hogNCzort5JiGXdgRXDaq2eizeQ5FeRRco2NlUEz52cspQ-1hdJYvyZ1xIFZlsdIoB1xXkMKDNU82hKzh99Sqj8pBd7A1dttVlqpPVkzLIUW9L2oWp=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is 4 blocks sewn together in the straight set. You will need to make 2 in the opposite color way. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwhWffoOzPr73rk7yUIhJzY7bvVdIQznpvL7z3e_Z6kPcfrCE0cDElN_jLa5niTkLX2x_SPg7iJMafkbSqNmHJW38DBj2DAh5YE3sa8iKCrI5HfRZazXzoyjEvqyKlwpNXbV1YNEfmHlG8JSNG25tHdrEMg2ue4RzGEsNHsd_q69qVhKV3ToGruLsM=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwhWffoOzPr73rk7yUIhJzY7bvVdIQznpvL7z3e_Z6kPcfrCE0cDElN_jLa5niTkLX2x_SPg7iJMafkbSqNmHJW38DBj2DAh5YE3sa8iKCrI5HfRZazXzoyjEvqyKlwpNXbV1YNEfmHlG8JSNG25tHdrEMg2ue4RzGEsNHsd_q69qVhKV3ToGruLsM=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Same blocks turned on an angle or on point. If you make this setting, you will need to make half blocks to fill in. I will show you those once I get to that point.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_SkZgKXNOkDOrCqEkzl50ceNug8PwLIiIuj6FWbB1qUBu9e5u-lxhhjQm1Bn8kf0oulTuybeX_vWlRZaN-gsuQDf_wIOQHhCweL5olPiJBAlmayMCi3p8rUrHMoFbGTIAtndUsPaTcs04orgEWzpLH1KJRHhvsZkCtQw3ajVbQ6nnpQb4OIvEprhb=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_SkZgKXNOkDOrCqEkzl50ceNug8PwLIiIuj6FWbB1qUBu9e5u-lxhhjQm1Bn8kf0oulTuybeX_vWlRZaN-gsuQDf_wIOQHhCweL5olPiJBAlmayMCi3p8rUrHMoFbGTIAtndUsPaTcs04orgEWzpLH1KJRHhvsZkCtQw3ajVbQ6nnpQb4OIvEprhb=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>To make this block you can look for a pattern or you can make your own, which is what I did. My backgrounds (the white in this block) were cut into 6 1/2" squares. For the slices (the blue fabric) mine are 4 3/4" long and at the middle they measure 1 1/8" high. Play around on paper until you get something you like or buy a pattern.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZVLC4pu6r6gsG5fgiJ1j1sa6MyoCIU9nFWDNZVKvBUQQuTO1D4Uf25DPk0zOX9oNS_ArtC75oDQqDTgwqM3TK0wpkst6UmZJNfNXKJzHo2JfqIxgfLsfnkjC0vzyTWyxxqNdLUgg4bXyFIuI5BCXN_1gx3c9psE5ETftOZ3gNsza3U-BqgCo1xCM3=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZVLC4pu6r6gsG5fgiJ1j1sa6MyoCIU9nFWDNZVKvBUQQuTO1D4Uf25DPk0zOX9oNS_ArtC75oDQqDTgwqM3TK0wpkst6UmZJNfNXKJzHo2JfqIxgfLsfnkjC0vzyTWyxxqNdLUgg4bXyFIuI5BCXN_1gx3c9psE5ETftOZ3gNsza3U-BqgCo1xCM3=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So I decided to do an easy applique technique. I made a template of the "slice" piece and traced it on some interfacing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIqh-Aj_GUeCoxVSZzi8F3AMvHUzdPpHAex2Dy8SgV3pLKlo8oSAHKuhproyR0w_2xoz-IJUgq2KXMcv9x6dN7Q4cRbuHuch1uGLVO4zDVHdhOV7J-UVu6Y3Ym895_BifzMU4iptpWq6DQcir87pGRKhiJQW8vbAJ0aaK2lzKkLoU8SJSvBnbE9KIE=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIqh-Aj_GUeCoxVSZzi8F3AMvHUzdPpHAex2Dy8SgV3pLKlo8oSAHKuhproyR0w_2xoz-IJUgq2KXMcv9x6dN7Q4cRbuHuch1uGLVO4zDVHdhOV7J-UVu6Y3Ym895_BifzMU4iptpWq6DQcir87pGRKhiJQW8vbAJ0aaK2lzKkLoU8SJSvBnbE9KIE=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Next I cut out my fabric a smidge larger than the interfacing and sewed them, right sides together. Don't forget you need some that are blue and some that are white. Trim the excess fabric. This is a very gentle curve and easy to sew.</div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb5dIRVRBHt3g6GRR--VDLJFt2XugLTEvu4TYch7OoX-8wwgpUtgrEPIxL22u70Spx12xomuW8f8Rmtw-iGgY6-watGsOx2oAgXo4cZr1QYsJjZSi22q-pVPm4FEt48AWa1vSKQN0BvHNl_m8HyqQ8bxCADSEAZ0eylBE0r0zVSI7v5tLdXLxtIw1H=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb5dIRVRBHt3g6GRR--VDLJFt2XugLTEvu4TYch7OoX-8wwgpUtgrEPIxL22u70Spx12xomuW8f8Rmtw-iGgY6-watGsOx2oAgXo4cZr1QYsJjZSi22q-pVPm4FEt48AWa1vSKQN0BvHNl_m8HyqQ8bxCADSEAZ0eylBE0r0zVSI7v5tLdXLxtIw1H=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It will look like this. Remember to add a seam allowance at the bottom. Notice I only sewed the curve.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHWU0s93gatoY0nb2yPSbw-72GEL2ATvctkQNaES4slA239WKdhVxz2DIST1bNlsro8dtCIzKf9zutufF0_XfSXe0La533qiepw8qHYdCCQJguHTX1ec3VNP-wx095YzkuwOF24gu4_cy2PA-s14NAkoo-BRWUb9_cW8p8jSTxdVfNLeSRKbmj0fqx=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHWU0s93gatoY0nb2yPSbw-72GEL2ATvctkQNaES4slA239WKdhVxz2DIST1bNlsro8dtCIzKf9zutufF0_XfSXe0La533qiepw8qHYdCCQJguHTX1ec3VNP-wx095YzkuwOF24gu4_cy2PA-s14NAkoo-BRWUb9_cW8p8jSTxdVfNLeSRKbmj0fqx=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Carefully turn, using a turning tool if necessary to smooth the curve. Be careful not to poke through the interfacing. I run my tool on the fabric edge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ0vXatrWNX1SUmqg-jgmW9u9tkaEzBKlQJdY5LSQvIG50fJ7JGnEQJDFjmjhyC-3pRUDkIaddpRqpaMQIwI0YPL_g0h6CSnBwsvr2VxiPJJ9K3ib55pJG-Q5WshCRKUzTYQ9LaoOLqchTc3a1VU95WcnrolFRrDxMJ4g2yBGh6V_EPkh6wMw_vBXP=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ0vXatrWNX1SUmqg-jgmW9u9tkaEzBKlQJdY5LSQvIG50fJ7JGnEQJDFjmjhyC-3pRUDkIaddpRqpaMQIwI0YPL_g0h6CSnBwsvr2VxiPJJ9K3ib55pJG-Q5WshCRKUzTYQ9LaoOLqchTc3a1VU95WcnrolFRrDxMJ4g2yBGh6V_EPkh6wMw_vBXP=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Press until it is flat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggN3at1pkcbLPZwHkA9PnfSEDvlSsjaYpNvwZbGUzfbUbTrdm9dQZYd_EUEnuDd2-_nt2an-VO0sBKYVrW7xprLRSiWF2toduSBPNP1wu2By85nkNU_p_qA4gghxT9PIqxN11EkuTVIx9e4qwwCeutIQ81iIUVdO87bOmtEk3xWxQGpIGzZy9-jTeC=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggN3at1pkcbLPZwHkA9PnfSEDvlSsjaYpNvwZbGUzfbUbTrdm9dQZYd_EUEnuDd2-_nt2an-VO0sBKYVrW7xprLRSiWF2toduSBPNP1wu2By85nkNU_p_qA4gghxT9PIqxN11EkuTVIx9e4qwwCeutIQ81iIUVdO87bOmtEk3xWxQGpIGzZy9-jTeC=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You will need 4 for each block. Center it along the edge with raw edges together. I put 2 tiny dots of glue on the interfacing, to hold it in place. I plan on taking these to my bee, so I don't want to worry about them moving.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEILT4rEu0zx1QQv7q6lPdF8yhetzaVUotxqDbkMW26AN29YBrxBGXKJTmAA48SqH6n14yyM8TV8dK3tbuo8yFFnL2FlOsXX9D8VbwGFXeMOYNNuW9RPaLF6SIjCAdoufujDaFeP5fgixTv1S0eLxxtHSwwkOYjR5tXt3Rjw5dgZvV2kPaEJwEZdoX=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEILT4rEu0zx1QQv7q6lPdF8yhetzaVUotxqDbkMW26AN29YBrxBGXKJTmAA48SqH6n14yyM8TV8dK3tbuo8yFFnL2FlOsXX9D8VbwGFXeMOYNNuW9RPaLF6SIjCAdoufujDaFeP5fgixTv1S0eLxxtHSwwkOYjR5tXt3Rjw5dgZvV2kPaEJwEZdoX=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also trimmed the seam allowance pretty thin to reduce bulk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl18zOiDw4rGenRi0cnzkPZWWHoEMlSoDIj-eZ_Zk8HhtosL0u7hpvKICwhSFlHNLt8L1cFoBBoOH1SEbgI5gt6MGfIPbRuQP2liCtBslczS-fUo8EiBTufQTYXg7xLD0QyiZP70DBXYWQaP7IXjH_MeBqJbRHoam9FcPIhjDhjDsUExUEE-366jC8=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl18zOiDw4rGenRi0cnzkPZWWHoEMlSoDIj-eZ_Zk8HhtosL0u7hpvKICwhSFlHNLt8L1cFoBBoOH1SEbgI5gt6MGfIPbRuQP2liCtBslczS-fUo8EiBTufQTYXg7xLD0QyiZP70DBXYWQaP7IXjH_MeBqJbRHoam9FcPIhjDhjDsUExUEE-366jC8=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Take the time to make that curved edge nice and smooth so you get a nice edge on your piece. Remember this is your "finished" piece. It will only look as good as you sew it. If you go off the curve and there is a dent, re-do it or it will drive you crazy! It will also throw off the pattern.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZV7CiZ6BmGOXZA7LiSeWfms4jfD3Bfa2mM4MmZZuwIgH88WVFtpScKt4Nthw1IXdRmj8cYowYyXAgwd4vZz_Eyx47p_E72TxhS_vCBGerGfZKP1UF54OczR4BZrsv25gLMCs5J_Hxd8QEDCpXkixWvm1NKqwcXAKs0IuHGy85ZQs93NRUsH3kRuXt=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZV7CiZ6BmGOXZA7LiSeWfms4jfD3Bfa2mM4MmZZuwIgH88WVFtpScKt4Nthw1IXdRmj8cYowYyXAgwd4vZz_Eyx47p_E72TxhS_vCBGerGfZKP1UF54OczR4BZrsv25gLMCs5J_Hxd8QEDCpXkixWvm1NKqwcXAKs0IuHGy85ZQs93NRUsH3kRuXt=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Applique as desired along the curved edge, I am doing mine by hand but you could absolutely do it by machine. Once the block is done, I cut away both the interfacing and the background fabric to reduce bulk. It made for a nice flat block. I recommend leaving a 1/4" seam allowance.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpGxqMwhHyPEY6n-9WtKUDwYaZFHQTstovuMiV0mrJi8zF0xKetFHdipKvvnuJw6lGkevOrvbPYIYvsX-fN05yWjxT3utE9OOanYvW4ILbXxa-5hfspu42GKt3oJ4PdHHVdZV1HAaI7JyHj-pi53dkJd6tOF8Eggtg-OcnnPBTf2akaighMfQ9tyMl=s5152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpGxqMwhHyPEY6n-9WtKUDwYaZFHQTstovuMiV0mrJi8zF0xKetFHdipKvvnuJw6lGkevOrvbPYIYvsX-fN05yWjxT3utE9OOanYvW4ILbXxa-5hfspu42GKt3oJ4PdHHVdZV1HAaI7JyHj-pi53dkJd6tOF8Eggtg-OcnnPBTf2akaighMfQ9tyMl=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This is the interfacing I used and I love it! It is not too thin, so it tears easily and it is not too thick that it is bulky. As Goldilocks would say it was just right!</div><div>This technique made these blocks go so fast because the edge is already turned under. I hope you will give this a try and if you do, let me know!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYzTIxtmJc0d86F1MQ8kNMWbH0oDgP8sC6fzDMnfgx2rsrfGnRjnVRWmy6-tXQUBmJCaMD49EGFOLwfUVg9xwhwTOGWw0FKHD6Cj7Pi-fwwl-XbJnE-Oq2wXWqQE9qj274Uu8fFMM941JSM2hGVitaYR6Cwv0NV9ejoht4ZkFBJiExOi0bcS4WxRGT=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYzTIxtmJc0d86F1MQ8kNMWbH0oDgP8sC6fzDMnfgx2rsrfGnRjnVRWmy6-tXQUBmJCaMD49EGFOLwfUVg9xwhwTOGWw0FKHD6Cj7Pi-fwwl-XbJnE-Oq2wXWqQE9qj274Uu8fFMM941JSM2hGVitaYR6Cwv0NV9ejoht4ZkFBJiExOi0bcS4WxRGT=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Today is a special day for our family. My oldest grandson, Griffin turns 17! He is such a good kid and all the little kids in the family just love him. He also very tall, 6 feet 6" and counting! He is our gentle giant and a joy to be around. I am excited to see what the world will hold for him in the future. He has one of those personalities that gets along with everyone. Happy birthday Griff!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is for Quayquilter. I got your response to my post but could not answer. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">The quilt is called Friendship Circle: A Sampler Quilt. In case you couldn't tell the blocks finish at (I think) 5". So some of the pieces are small but I didn't find them too hard. I bought this as a kit at a quilt show so the fabrics were included. If you go to her web site I think she has kits for some of her patterns. Have fun and thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">I wish you all a very Happy New Year and let's hope it is better than the past 2 years, we all need a break!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;">Kelly</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-4273416763454664852021-12-22T08:54:00.001-05:002021-12-22T08:54:49.922-05:00Merry Christmas<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCgpGiyGo4qbE_-GjM5pkhXO3JO4k4zZ6-1hvaYYEOv5H3-SVnVy1pbgaKqUIUlPgnGgkH-8FQPVaVOIdv7CNIdkukToD51ngLbSwKsSjeFhV6bujtCPrIipvn9LteN7nSpjPoinnIHMKi0HdlFwDI18vpCbuEKKltc-ZxGMw1yQ9_I20uh5pWCdVo=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCgpGiyGo4qbE_-GjM5pkhXO3JO4k4zZ6-1hvaYYEOv5H3-SVnVy1pbgaKqUIUlPgnGgkH-8FQPVaVOIdv7CNIdkukToD51ngLbSwKsSjeFhV6bujtCPrIipvn9LteN7nSpjPoinnIHMKi0HdlFwDI18vpCbuEKKltc-ZxGMw1yQ9_I20uh5pWCdVo=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! It tool forever to get this picture and still Pippy turned her head exactly 2 seconds before it went off! She is always holding her little brother's hand!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxIpL-4ieLnoEAUZvRat-Y7FYwivlBUlnzp9YYav-EePAq751CP3nTxMgNfCtOD2aOGW2Wr5QeYLZX38kIgZJwYrVfAGbT0Xhm0BsQ42V3uDqCmBWQFO7StnA_XrVnT4mFiJMcegonIJ2Hqdt7R85cnXXE1CH2WiT6hXe6zCOTnuFaE7Ri213uOyZp=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxIpL-4ieLnoEAUZvRat-Y7FYwivlBUlnzp9YYav-EePAq751CP3nTxMgNfCtOD2aOGW2Wr5QeYLZX38kIgZJwYrVfAGbT0Xhm0BsQ42V3uDqCmBWQFO7StnA_XrVnT4mFiJMcegonIJ2Hqdt7R85cnXXE1CH2WiT6hXe6zCOTnuFaE7Ri213uOyZp=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on how I should set this. I need to make a decision because if I go on point I have to make triangle blocks to fill in around the edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will do a tutorial after the holidays on how I am appliqueing these together. You will not believe how easy it is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carol from Texas, your comment made my day! I am so happy to inspire you, I could not reply by email because it comes up as a no-reply comment. If anyone does not get a return email from me that is why. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The end of this year has been a roller coaster of emotions for myself and my siblings. I wish you all a Happy New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kelly</div><br /><p><br /></p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-77699496413232641672021-12-16T12:14:00.001-05:002021-12-16T12:14:58.101-05:00December Post<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXWO9VmhexbPZt60vOQT5bW1eOB7YnskAPcB-_ouVxcvucmMto_Syf3xZnwZmKHKnp4IReozRl7sMZJVbcFuRa2o4e3TulaGZ-T9sbVi-tGVY75t_FprIgsSJ33oyavv4e7tXbkEOvX0CZgJjNGDN7JVgnMP9msEJS_914CP-JwCu5xJS41Na9DyP8=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXWO9VmhexbPZt60vOQT5bW1eOB7YnskAPcB-_ouVxcvucmMto_Syf3xZnwZmKHKnp4IReozRl7sMZJVbcFuRa2o4e3TulaGZ-T9sbVi-tGVY75t_FprIgsSJ33oyavv4e7tXbkEOvX0CZgJjNGDN7JVgnMP9msEJS_914CP-JwCu5xJS41Na9DyP8=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I know it has been a long time since I posted. All I can say is life is busy! I am so irritated with Blogger, it loaded all my pictures backwards but I am just going with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijMi3Pr3m5Dk52E4ggReXVvJsrLE0LtMjrYrg7bIsQYVZwL8DvbCZ4rSn8EwvJ9BBw238fDLWFPFBScsk9RRXN3XpA_67vPBdl_B0RFCrFtyKtZ_1dUEER_ByK1cf6vZQc7DqHycGwwyLH-okB-RlVYm5AYgcukW2svJ98XCq1t180y2nBGV5Sx4ZU=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijMi3Pr3m5Dk52E4ggReXVvJsrLE0LtMjrYrg7bIsQYVZwL8DvbCZ4rSn8EwvJ9BBw238fDLWFPFBScsk9RRXN3XpA_67vPBdl_B0RFCrFtyKtZ_1dUEER_ByK1cf6vZQc7DqHycGwwyLH-okB-RlVYm5AYgcukW2svJ98XCq1t180y2nBGV5Sx4ZU=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am participating in a doll quilt swap on Instagram for 2022. Since I took these pictures the center applique is complete and almost all put together. I am actually thinking of HAND QUILTING it!!! We'll see.. I wanted to get a jump on it because you know, life gets busy.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIqcc7qmhJXSC5c-1XmPN9lxFrB7hKyZOXANbtpuJNAdI0BY5TFdwbpW7_A1_QeiRomYcxElPc47BKjnVSbGN297Y7Ujjmj376CsdxfE4azO0biNaTfNUr2beM7QHakEsbcIPp4H6clEzzyR6Vo4lWG0NBQMQ5IYbKdm7AGm8ZK-Yrf01C46Z4EHQy=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIqcc7qmhJXSC5c-1XmPN9lxFrB7hKyZOXANbtpuJNAdI0BY5TFdwbpW7_A1_QeiRomYcxElPc47BKjnVSbGN297Y7Ujjmj376CsdxfE4azO0biNaTfNUr2beM7QHakEsbcIPp4H6clEzzyR6Vo4lWG0NBQMQ5IYbKdm7AGm8ZK-Yrf01C46Z4EHQy=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>If you like to give books as gifts, I totally recommend this one. I love her ideas and her simple yet elegant ways. Check it out you will not be disappointed.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW0K4WNLm-X9NArIGYA6h0mR9zjIkXHKAzTyYDjRl2xvka_HIqPCY_PFcUxm-92qUENSbbbxXJKpGDOyKUpNYMNA0C7ltEWJ-qYEgdsSQRn59PCiMk-9zRwnXrLDPAJxZ-dOk6XooRT4klv4dZGNRha3wiDoKt5Gm5cHKiLCwoRrVosGOTFua9i1G1=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW0K4WNLm-X9NArIGYA6h0mR9zjIkXHKAzTyYDjRl2xvka_HIqPCY_PFcUxm-92qUENSbbbxXJKpGDOyKUpNYMNA0C7ltEWJ-qYEgdsSQRn59PCiMk-9zRwnXrLDPAJxZ-dOk6XooRT4klv4dZGNRha3wiDoKt5Gm5cHKiLCwoRrVosGOTFua9i1G1=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHAjSE6OXEurYaCRPpFWV6m6J2DntwNYjfi1np-K6yqU_Vsep1m5uI9LAkxFJy50DPcY7EypCRLMHKGkDroGut9qTHkGApClR5Uv0T-vzWKMvgNmtFxpj5Om98HWfwG5u55gimUyJSFTv86qh5WVY-oe9aJ1aV52v6IIOPr4N47PIYDYZ99RCaMcY5=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHAjSE6OXEurYaCRPpFWV6m6J2DntwNYjfi1np-K6yqU_Vsep1m5uI9LAkxFJy50DPcY7EypCRLMHKGkDroGut9qTHkGApClR5Uv0T-vzWKMvgNmtFxpj5Om98HWfwG5u55gimUyJSFTv86qh5WVY-oe9aJ1aV52v6IIOPr4N47PIYDYZ99RCaMcY5=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have gotten away from applique but have found my way back. I need handworks for when I am at my bee. I bought this pattern from Lori Smith, ages ago and have decided to try and get one done every month.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8xeMygnMJKrpBeALoOTFkkpMOgWggSBrszuvB1aRR04NcsCXcMHsxgTuyFj8iTRBPe8EXed0bCyVFLJrAPWclBx-nmdoVdgXdSNvS4oPrOW5KJ1ErtwCXevpggxOJF5SOdtFti89GzUy1YcyFDhWlPOLeNkeMSIs8DRSLGqiD6X3Wahg8VuwOLceL=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8xeMygnMJKrpBeALoOTFkkpMOgWggSBrszuvB1aRR04NcsCXcMHsxgTuyFj8iTRBPe8EXed0bCyVFLJrAPWclBx-nmdoVdgXdSNvS4oPrOW5KJ1ErtwCXevpggxOJF5SOdtFti89GzUy1YcyFDhWlPOLeNkeMSIs8DRSLGqiD6X3Wahg8VuwOLceL=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This would be a nice gift for a quilter or an appliquer. It lays around your neck and has 2 lights on the end. The nice part is there are 3 different strengths of light, I love it!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6E4xiu1arFEA6cX1cQYCpDAItYRGqgWD-ZNCLMDMvJiB-lxXVdohgQTks39MgDEPz54W0fgco8vwETwgJFExijYZq378ZDJsK8yjeuXwAB6npod-nDk4R_8RJ2pDPvuuvlqUaTWrgY1e6Atw1zpnf-PR7UQ9b37SzSfiPsAsbwvO0zF1kfjsQuqWj=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6E4xiu1arFEA6cX1cQYCpDAItYRGqgWD-ZNCLMDMvJiB-lxXVdohgQTks39MgDEPz54W0fgco8vwETwgJFExijYZq378ZDJsK8yjeuXwAB6npod-nDk4R_8RJ2pDPvuuvlqUaTWrgY1e6Atw1zpnf-PR7UQ9b37SzSfiPsAsbwvO0zF1kfjsQuqWj=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVOMgTYrRV2UJW5HIGnHtlI1wZWx8ZvvrmNbwkV2notGfdPSsr2qzvq3cGjZRz5P1bR7GidP4UigNhUunR96Jld6hfgl7olz-psE7rPzZQpFlxeOhQLuw3VoG0xiABC8aS9NlssCji1ExwqYmORxGmoDQ_BGC3gCFYpJtoT9ZgMPumF6N26lBaYOh=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVOMgTYrRV2UJW5HIGnHtlI1wZWx8ZvvrmNbwkV2notGfdPSsr2qzvq3cGjZRz5P1bR7GidP4UigNhUunR96Jld6hfgl7olz-psE7rPzZQpFlxeOhQLuw3VoG0xiABC8aS9NlssCji1ExwqYmORxGmoDQ_BGC3gCFYpJtoT9ZgMPumF6N26lBaYOh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I love everything about Lori Holt. She is a genius at marketing and these bags are so cute and quick to make. I have already made one and will hopefully show it sooner rather than later. It's a panel with 8 bags to make and her zippers look amazing but won't be available until next spring.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixWMRQ9MlF4gWt0tLMDhoFiass-Wb9tkuE3kBFyFOUo_oNFg-O342lkYYr_QxPMmCiH88qroVWSzRE236S4mJjfh3mIHDQ_8k_eyyUPmI2y2tvoJeaRC3qCAoy2Sp9ut037VMJDUeMQG-3VpjF1sKFggZBJFMK9__-rChesa6kzOEec0HhfLRKyI2b=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixWMRQ9MlF4gWt0tLMDhoFiass-Wb9tkuE3kBFyFOUo_oNFg-O342lkYYr_QxPMmCiH88qroVWSzRE236S4mJjfh3mIHDQ_8k_eyyUPmI2y2tvoJeaRC3qCAoy2Sp9ut037VMJDUeMQG-3VpjF1sKFggZBJFMK9__-rChesa6kzOEec0HhfLRKyI2b=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I took a class this past fall and this was the block I made. I don't love my color choices so I made it into a pillow that will be donated to the local Veteran's Hospital through my guild. So glad to not have a UFO!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU46Q8b9OyEfs23sVcLTzxutcZGttZ43ggbXCQHF33ucY8NUbCx4TU9ZwU3-ji-MkK0oupfU1qdgkM8-lqYJfpVqOmNAOzSczq2dIQOR11I_nRS8N2A2kUFe-3wVAiV-818KQN0iJUMzrcwUEeHqvAPDiC06obVTku-B1g9KUgiNBZ4Eq6JSMvGmB2=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU46Q8b9OyEfs23sVcLTzxutcZGttZ43ggbXCQHF33ucY8NUbCx4TU9ZwU3-ji-MkK0oupfU1qdgkM8-lqYJfpVqOmNAOzSczq2dIQOR11I_nRS8N2A2kUFe-3wVAiV-818KQN0iJUMzrcwUEeHqvAPDiC06obVTku-B1g9KUgiNBZ4Eq6JSMvGmB2=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7m7ggwmfbzx6hvYscCnUR0QHAImknaCjuL3mP5WPP3EmMEXWZc-PjdLLr7rgR4-v5kmDqgKeHeHnxkew_vmE5NGfpGrw3i8yLg8XA6GoudeJ_ks2fkNoajvyN0fDgAvUBp6SqFqAtWBdvHlmpvcTPp8Jb_64YZLO4t-khx3XdVFlkwrJYVk81mnpy=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7m7ggwmfbzx6hvYscCnUR0QHAImknaCjuL3mP5WPP3EmMEXWZc-PjdLLr7rgR4-v5kmDqgKeHeHnxkew_vmE5NGfpGrw3i8yLg8XA6GoudeJ_ks2fkNoajvyN0fDgAvUBp6SqFqAtWBdvHlmpvcTPp8Jb_64YZLO4t-khx3XdVFlkwrJYVk81mnpy=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is another installment of my Anna's Baskets by Laundry Basket Quilts. So far I have kept up! I love her instructions and think I am a better piecer because of it! The fabrics are beautiful too.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtKvHmSgqV-Pg986LKxvDZs2o3kKlMwMyt6XSO_jJ96wxlRx78lPeqaEeWVF_zChpuQMVV2nMnbeKHDSnHH5MwmVU-h_uBz50SSeUz1_a5Kz5wJZlsQdWaCxmrspmHCZf5X4c9FoIWGbBVe2LN_u9Soj8tcXLRh_GPjQb-xl3XrTAauKkAOzaMSNMc=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtKvHmSgqV-Pg986LKxvDZs2o3kKlMwMyt6XSO_jJ96wxlRx78lPeqaEeWVF_zChpuQMVV2nMnbeKHDSnHH5MwmVU-h_uBz50SSeUz1_a5Kz5wJZlsQdWaCxmrspmHCZf5X4c9FoIWGbBVe2LN_u9Soj8tcXLRh_GPjQb-xl3XrTAauKkAOzaMSNMc=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinSSpYODIxmXHpMtfRpHsafA8eCUrIoDW6E6JTt1Nq-L37rfo0n68j6TTsdJOuqvtYKc-B5P3zPQA-zQxLfDl4zVEVUdq1zTMGXV0W4U_fiEkJ7KDerR0ziKTGVh4JHPSYwyB1lUyJLPWzkwHYnjbjjLKBdT7tBO5iscFd12oTVzf58F32RJmUvqJc=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinSSpYODIxmXHpMtfRpHsafA8eCUrIoDW6E6JTt1Nq-L37rfo0n68j6TTsdJOuqvtYKc-B5P3zPQA-zQxLfDl4zVEVUdq1zTMGXV0W4U_fiEkJ7KDerR0ziKTGVh4JHPSYwyB1lUyJLPWzkwHYnjbjjLKBdT7tBO5iscFd12oTVzf58F32RJmUvqJc=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have not made a lot of presents this year. This is the Trixie Zipper Pouch by Minki Kim that is so much fun to make and easy. It looks so good when you get it finished too. My neighbor is a new sewer and we always exchange gifts, so I made this for her.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWl8vcqQempu53Jq50vWp7_jR_idek65VPQWjL3Jn05lgNte4SkptBovoiMjRNRqRNxsb9AJKyskgQJKwN6QMIAsSMf5oT1exhQe0cU2od3vLPgKF3F0OO7QRaO5pi6RkQpib2seoQjkez9HqZ4jRe0RE0SevQmoGPmqOKrqGw8nc9bon4GuMSzPux=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWl8vcqQempu53Jq50vWp7_jR_idek65VPQWjL3Jn05lgNte4SkptBovoiMjRNRqRNxsb9AJKyskgQJKwN6QMIAsSMf5oT1exhQe0cU2od3vLPgKF3F0OO7QRaO5pi6RkQpib2seoQjkez9HqZ4jRe0RE0SevQmoGPmqOKrqGw8nc9bon4GuMSzPux=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ0yjH_0O-D3Rh0L43lbD1fAwQo8PPg4KciOY6FNc_K37ynCR46adDiiW03de06r9IisoMMT6PPEjypzMo-yES1FLqTsItZBJf9JXtlAwcWtD_jOENgJGglszq3rSAdO_eGAIZDReYjZpAMjZ9mt31vR2FXvgKfREOidOK_UkaSsBqHm1V2d5Cg8Tm=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ0yjH_0O-D3Rh0L43lbD1fAwQo8PPg4KciOY6FNc_K37ynCR46adDiiW03de06r9IisoMMT6PPEjypzMo-yES1FLqTsItZBJf9JXtlAwcWtD_jOENgJGglszq3rSAdO_eGAIZDReYjZpAMjZ9mt31vR2FXvgKfREOidOK_UkaSsBqHm1V2d5Cg8Tm=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>These were just too cute to not make! I also discovered The Fat Quarter Shop weekly YouTube videos that are so good! Every quilter will learn something new and they always show the newest fabrics and gadgets.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJHsYdlA1ktckhHxicPrRTGwA0efXH3wIVHHJpe35edx1W7xxS4NgPsd369AHxa_HaKSEagaggWzd2ZyqLZufUZYB8mZsoJGhTDcfDc6JRh0LnJlfM8kRDCzcn5V8RtYojTs0bEqsH5WFXmDLVjk-Sk42X0L5_QafdLfhBkHRan1C-ySwud4jSytYq=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJHsYdlA1ktckhHxicPrRTGwA0efXH3wIVHHJpe35edx1W7xxS4NgPsd369AHxa_HaKSEagaggWzd2ZyqLZufUZYB8mZsoJGhTDcfDc6JRh0LnJlfM8kRDCzcn5V8RtYojTs0bEqsH5WFXmDLVjk-Sk42X0L5_QafdLfhBkHRan1C-ySwud4jSytYq=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>Which way do you like this straight .........</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcGLM2Ixu3TZ07YMOvcZZ6iEJ1hB8Kp1GSBbYDixUjARoEexBcu5jIZhvwHBKoku5BcPTvFAwhaqbtt_a9FGG35sC-EWI_YPDRy5Fkjz884HRxlKplSQCnqEev6N_mBhZe73xA4EN-BeftShaIplNh7IID_lxOp9MGUDqc7yvckatdSxBki_cGpBky=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcGLM2Ixu3TZ07YMOvcZZ6iEJ1hB8Kp1GSBbYDixUjARoEexBcu5jIZhvwHBKoku5BcPTvFAwhaqbtt_a9FGG35sC-EWI_YPDRy5Fkjz884HRxlKplSQCnqEev6N_mBhZe73xA4EN-BeftShaIplNh7IID_lxOp9MGUDqc7yvckatdSxBki_cGpBky=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>or on point? My friend Jen has an antique quilt in this pattern and I fell in love with it! I drafted my own pattern so I could have my own.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh63Vz7b22iHtKqOpnaPYbDr1u9RKOr9hKJDcjXAj1PSrLeNJKRcoRJPnZ2jepVg2lTgBbVCePb1JmJuLqf7uDbDWC52v4qi9AHf32KyfzmPZwv619DNcuYmUORmAx2eQ94O85cEpUfW6r3R7TGMHhgvMYhjmdIvW56FrVFxOLLOvCiDp86_IymAjC0=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh63Vz7b22iHtKqOpnaPYbDr1u9RKOr9hKJDcjXAj1PSrLeNJKRcoRJPnZ2jepVg2lTgBbVCePb1JmJuLqf7uDbDWC52v4qi9AHf32KyfzmPZwv619DNcuYmUORmAx2eQ94O85cEpUfW6r3R7TGMHhgvMYhjmdIvW56FrVFxOLLOvCiDp86_IymAjC0=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>The colors are pretty similar to these. Mine is appliqued, not pieced and I figured out an easy way to do it. If you want to see how I am doing it, let me know I will do a tutorial.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9r_OUtIoNDS3pfaTcrgVjVI5oN6CyHN-70V8ifLnsXtKHazVZ17j8keQkDt-h0Yhb1O2gi7Nmff2PvteZuU2Fhxu484_ob86cODw-7t66OLmp_IG9xXzFbEViWhan__Y-DQ3DWGS_hiEQ-BOqOSuGxMmNTDEDPWrBcYVsDKYerp-Ror6upZzrfXXu=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9r_OUtIoNDS3pfaTcrgVjVI5oN6CyHN-70V8ifLnsXtKHazVZ17j8keQkDt-h0Yhb1O2gi7Nmff2PvteZuU2Fhxu484_ob86cODw-7t66OLmp_IG9xXzFbEViWhan__Y-DQ3DWGS_hiEQ-BOqOSuGxMmNTDEDPWrBcYVsDKYerp-Ror6upZzrfXXu=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>Let me know which orientation you like, I am torn!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidYQSJFet6wLv5BPMXuAt605mVDWRpl5z82pNBT_exIbOUF8HH1c2_uNVBKtYy1bsaDEHj2MkWWUPJcGvS-L6gDPoSWn7rDu3IupjrRHYG9wqeQK2bQwZsKKssKUpY3mijiF6QxUU8SJFCKyIo_K1DN3tDg40MAHs1_krQx3hAxPLyMZEdSJeAbWb3=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidYQSJFet6wLv5BPMXuAt605mVDWRpl5z82pNBT_exIbOUF8HH1c2_uNVBKtYy1bsaDEHj2MkWWUPJcGvS-L6gDPoSWn7rDu3IupjrRHYG9wqeQK2bQwZsKKssKUpY3mijiF6QxUU8SJFCKyIo_K1DN3tDg40MAHs1_krQx3hAxPLyMZEdSJeAbWb3=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>I found this vintage towel with my last name initial on it. I just love it and think it fits in with my Christmas decor.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaj7RgcTyPyVZCahQWb61gDOvKduDzMsyYI3KNqMvekMHiXDjU046V6CX9ZqXevBBLKzfypHWcdmeoNN1Mqm1LMqjQ2xY9VpZuv5WM_2OusxT6aF100xdkXDFs1vFHWnsCdZH1as5MIKDUx9fK1KzunUPfMXeRW5F2kfwrITx6-476DDpcQfCLzjGh=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaj7RgcTyPyVZCahQWb61gDOvKduDzMsyYI3KNqMvekMHiXDjU046V6CX9ZqXevBBLKzfypHWcdmeoNN1Mqm1LMqjQ2xY9VpZuv5WM_2OusxT6aF100xdkXDFs1vFHWnsCdZH1as5MIKDUx9fK1KzunUPfMXeRW5F2kfwrITx6-476DDpcQfCLzjGh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>How cute is this? The pattern is by Arabesque Scissors. Not hard to make but it's small so beware.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDx7QjJCToYxnRIkKPCGULpQfU53nkYwMc_b_NIOcAmJGr5OhMOlDgvDbJmt8p7BZ3nyPaOm8Janv8vWsKnZUe8T1a0sufM_CY15pwB6BSwhlKaz7fHTVWE5vYljlfM3k02uBRdLFHyoDVE8pspyhNBihSp3WySaH2idpDs-iko0FM9OElzSQmSoQh=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDx7QjJCToYxnRIkKPCGULpQfU53nkYwMc_b_NIOcAmJGr5OhMOlDgvDbJmt8p7BZ3nyPaOm8Janv8vWsKnZUe8T1a0sufM_CY15pwB6BSwhlKaz7fHTVWE5vYljlfM3k02uBRdLFHyoDVE8pspyhNBihSp3WySaH2idpDs-iko0FM9OElzSQmSoQh=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I t makes my December sewing all that much more fun. I love to sew seasonal thing in season, don't you?</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha7-5yo2S6XH1W76YNIZQr7TRMTwCzcGsxSxuRh7f4_yRCzhqsxabt36YbAt25tndm1xbOwYhx1ihE1aYmD2Vwi4kIn0qsVN-PVTDputxTjDlJr29jOqbHQyfDTIHfSZY_5Zvuj_u62cRf7PQqHRogkOL9ExNWqf_MjSwwRg4lesvlolLsdG-RSa67=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha7-5yo2S6XH1W76YNIZQr7TRMTwCzcGsxSxuRh7f4_yRCzhqsxabt36YbAt25tndm1xbOwYhx1ihE1aYmD2Vwi4kIn0qsVN-PVTDputxTjDlJr29jOqbHQyfDTIHfSZY_5Zvuj_u62cRf7PQqHRogkOL9ExNWqf_MjSwwRg4lesvlolLsdG-RSa67=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>I found this gorgeous vintage quilt and love how it is going with my theme this year of simplicity, red and white.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9o4TC0oDppp0bZf2z4c88aCE0cRHTn9qY9Zh2rJRPTzf-r47dVyUTb2qXZrKRNxPw_ojDTcghENGBk5-n2KC-oys__ufMIijucfsstUp0lCVzzIt_u4t0FqWeS74HKRsRmkYfc-GnjYAhyulFzLC44b4_FyxMt-y36iTz-gImjgq5AQY3Wz26euVz=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9o4TC0oDppp0bZf2z4c88aCE0cRHTn9qY9Zh2rJRPTzf-r47dVyUTb2qXZrKRNxPw_ojDTcghENGBk5-n2KC-oys__ufMIijucfsstUp0lCVzzIt_u4t0FqWeS74HKRsRmkYfc-GnjYAhyulFzLC44b4_FyxMt-y36iTz-gImjgq5AQY3Wz26euVz=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>Seriously this is about all the decorations I have up. I love adding real greenery to the fake.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmjcQEFhYA_PCoXvpwn6lbdVn_S7i2H11MBfeV5XZE3YF73I0-ekPVrbcucDMaP-rRUHFYyCE2tS1qXFzIRZ9zmEbiIVX7wG87mxOt_oJe36mRtP7tgeu8tYsxw9QdtZwFUJVzNhp9XAGMiAOcuXhwYIB6ciqzq1qavfzxpzU5Mnc8mBDL28Ui29t7=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmjcQEFhYA_PCoXvpwn6lbdVn_S7i2H11MBfeV5XZE3YF73I0-ekPVrbcucDMaP-rRUHFYyCE2tS1qXFzIRZ9zmEbiIVX7wG87mxOt_oJe36mRtP7tgeu8tYsxw9QdtZwFUJVzNhp9XAGMiAOcuXhwYIB6ciqzq1qavfzxpzU5Mnc8mBDL28Ui29t7=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was a kit that I finished last year, except for the binding!!!! So the binding is done for the grandchildren to enjoy this year. Thank you Carolyn and Jamie for the excellent quilting!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC8z9OIr1m4yG56sQjLBIymicXanM6IM-1y6gwXq6majwcmmqiY_EHi7BnMCwUg5Q360g2Hw4R4kwl3LD6IO1GusSXWCSa5R3WilFZT8cy2A2yD7l2rKJG1fWjqw5Ta10tuvDsdkTpbBsC2bCa9IkuXn_7y9T2VGSnomK2l9ASHX4Ie_ifY8bC3aZZ=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC8z9OIr1m4yG56sQjLBIymicXanM6IM-1y6gwXq6majwcmmqiY_EHi7BnMCwUg5Q360g2Hw4R4kwl3LD6IO1GusSXWCSa5R3WilFZT8cy2A2yD7l2rKJG1fWjqw5Ta10tuvDsdkTpbBsC2bCa9IkuXn_7y9T2VGSnomK2l9ASHX4Ie_ifY8bC3aZZ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>My simple kitchen table display.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnUjMWauXwE3Rdtdws8tOv0dHUqdP6iNt2BINKZa4jeDGnev2cCMrQe9s-5_3dYHPJ-d5Nb4qQEnUqboR9lGlr6Jvk1MUC5w8T_GFyeV1K-67yIQgRYLAIFIH71xw6Sq-eIcv8884EH4VvYVHf5AWI-2xf948sT9l3DTKwSv72hernkBC3IflTEQLo=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnUjMWauXwE3Rdtdws8tOv0dHUqdP6iNt2BINKZa4jeDGnev2cCMrQe9s-5_3dYHPJ-d5Nb4qQEnUqboR9lGlr6Jvk1MUC5w8T_GFyeV1K-67yIQgRYLAIFIH71xw6Sq-eIcv8884EH4VvYVHf5AWI-2xf948sT9l3DTKwSv72hernkBC3IflTEQLo=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig9XSyk-MQxc71d3kFcV_r4EwO3FG1BKQhwazcBtDC07PpTQ_auPuTqo-71fVv6eRNQ_TWrp6XhC_NpN3tuP3wG6SAr3E0gy93utctumaggjAvSeT6PFYiAdT2IHqyLpH32FAkytTPIbkxNpTse1Ohn4YUg5ATjrl67SbicZ1K5bl1tJ3sf2l1kIqd=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig9XSyk-MQxc71d3kFcV_r4EwO3FG1BKQhwazcBtDC07PpTQ_auPuTqo-71fVv6eRNQ_TWrp6XhC_NpN3tuP3wG6SAr3E0gy93utctumaggjAvSeT6PFYiAdT2IHqyLpH32FAkytTPIbkxNpTse1Ohn4YUg5ATjrl67SbicZ1K5bl1tJ3sf2l1kIqd=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWAA8NruHn2NVrKdLbMkd8CeKaUZcxzLxhju2Zt44Q0TRX15nQC13azbhoUZBwvWVXkg6YThaDH_gcTmKZ2cl_ZwSsND2s0cf17wBiAInIA8sbqjK8rSoZEjrXNRVQS02AtUyeNZVVF5CUe2ZDjqh9SV_d7iPoosSQdgAxo-HM6z6X5erojxOt0Nh4=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWAA8NruHn2NVrKdLbMkd8CeKaUZcxzLxhju2Zt44Q0TRX15nQC13azbhoUZBwvWVXkg6YThaDH_gcTmKZ2cl_ZwSsND2s0cf17wBiAInIA8sbqjK8rSoZEjrXNRVQS02AtUyeNZVVF5CUe2ZDjqh9SV_d7iPoosSQdgAxo-HM6z6X5erojxOt0Nh4=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiA5E96GNVKSBaH6qWLBQpL2RzU1DLD6gG-4OIKlDQFC04uiJtn0968tik9ypKWkPnHqdiDzW40RZExNP_5dEpKJ1Vjs-BVoeS0H9G9wzxxAQm-SfUIwVYgZsrhlf2Pz-Cddc8Q4nqB-ddTwXPGoHcdzPIYB4ad8rSs2-LcPMuc-0UeOkGvB9Vn3mR=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiA5E96GNVKSBaH6qWLBQpL2RzU1DLD6gG-4OIKlDQFC04uiJtn0968tik9ypKWkPnHqdiDzW40RZExNP_5dEpKJ1Vjs-BVoeS0H9G9wzxxAQm-SfUIwVYgZsrhlf2Pz-Cddc8Q4nqB-ddTwXPGoHcdzPIYB4ad8rSs2-LcPMuc-0UeOkGvB9Vn3mR=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was a quilt that I made in 1980! It was for my parents 25th wedding anniversary. It is also hand quilted! Who am I? It's pretty rough and the binding was taking the backing and bringing it around to the front! I had only been quilting for 4 years and the supplies were very limited. I am pretty sure every fabric is polyester!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpIisduKj6LgJPFr-terC-JZAS_ermAqnilDVM1hg7VajXL076aOrOLeYmWsCg49jvOkVLMxHFLf2E6PpY3utWKN95Rqo1ZzzN9L5s1O5n2PEWFwaMoj7oFR31TPR8VKinb8r14Oekdda8-7X4Imo5Lq3AJY-ah9eF9U6_HDpn8jN1_tjhZn9IleK9=s5152" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpIisduKj6LgJPFr-terC-JZAS_ermAqnilDVM1hg7VajXL076aOrOLeYmWsCg49jvOkVLMxHFLf2E6PpY3utWKN95Rqo1ZzzN9L5s1O5n2PEWFwaMoj7oFR31TPR8VKinb8r14Oekdda8-7X4Imo5Lq3AJY-ah9eF9U6_HDpn8jN1_tjhZn9IleK9=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The reason this quilt came back to me is that my mom passed away October 30th. This is her passport picture from 1976. I think she would like this one.</p><p>Kelly</p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-15695641649122446292021-08-31T17:19:00.001-04:002021-08-31T17:19:36.254-04:00August Wrap Up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c7oOsBgX8wg/YS6XchleE2I/AAAAAAAAT1s/zVxYhUj5v0wO5CCdsqpBXd7qPYyG_LhhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c7oOsBgX8wg/YS6XchleE2I/AAAAAAAAT1s/zVxYhUj5v0wO5CCdsqpBXd7qPYyG_LhhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01083.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I enjoyed making this little mini quilt today. I may even hand quilt it, what do you think? The Pattern is called Olde Glory by Temecula Quilts. It is a free pattern that you can find on the internet. I don't have a link to share with you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVth3IZ1IE0/YS6YpEsEzFI/AAAAAAAAT2s/1JU9923EeFkF4eyXQVOZNOLEp16WVRKXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVth3IZ1IE0/YS6YpEsEzFI/AAAAAAAAT2s/1JU9923EeFkF4eyXQVOZNOLEp16WVRKXgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01086.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I feel like a squirrel jumping from thing to thing. My sewing was a bit limited this summer and now I want to make it all!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Di-UBG7KM7M/YS6XcjlynCI/AAAAAAAAT10/9e1lbDDd384HjQ2B9KVHbFPSUKAvSmwGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Di-UBG7KM7M/YS6XcjlynCI/AAAAAAAAT10/9e1lbDDd384HjQ2B9KVHbFPSUKAvSmwGwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01082.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I love Fig Tree & Co. Last fall I bought this entire kit with my friend Stephanie. If you have ever wanted to do a kit, I recommend any of theirs! You get ample fabric so you don't have to worry about cutting something wrong.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d9mFKQSn7z4/YS6ZgJdgISI/AAAAAAAAT20/AqnoYEA1hA8IWUbUS1O3SFOC2vZ5GtDJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d9mFKQSn7z4/YS6ZgJdgISI/AAAAAAAAT20/AqnoYEA1hA8IWUbUS1O3SFOC2vZ5GtDJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01085.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The instructions are excellent and it looks fall without looking too Halloween. Don't get me wrong I love Halloween but this can stay out all season.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dwyHhrv0R8/YS6aFmpWxDI/AAAAAAAAT3A/oSgOcPgMnfgN0gwwqAXIEtFTRHIWpL_vwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dwyHhrv0R8/YS6aFmpWxDI/AAAAAAAAT3A/oSgOcPgMnfgN0gwwqAXIEtFTRHIWpL_vwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Right next to the fall quilt is a BOM by Laundry Basket Quilts. I am going to try and keep up with this, so far so good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDShi41zC3A/YS6ahpELehI/AAAAAAAAT3M/EToYbDylrtY-5DWXzeZxyrvywzc51sL1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lDShi41zC3A/YS6ahpELehI/AAAAAAAAT3M/EToYbDylrtY-5DWXzeZxyrvywzc51sL1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01088.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I made this last summer and finally got it quilted for this coming weekend. Long May She Wave has waving quilting to keep with the theme! The border is a cheater fabric that added a little bit of zip to it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dshWPwyC2Jw/YS6bI1oaPMI/AAAAAAAAT3Y/kDWJhHkq5eg9jS4dUs1iNhYyBAuZ9mGMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dshWPwyC2Jw/YS6bI1oaPMI/AAAAAAAAT3Y/kDWJhHkq5eg9jS4dUs1iNhYyBAuZ9mGMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01090.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EV-zkYKDri0/YS6bIzJWKXI/AAAAAAAAT3c/51N1doYt8vcJh_a0q_rUSOODVs9gbAQ8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EV-zkYKDri0/YS6bIzJWKXI/AAAAAAAAT3c/51N1doYt8vcJh_a0q_rUSOODVs9gbAQ8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I bought a subscription box from Fat Quarter Shop this summer and these cute tags were included. Quilt on one side and flag on the other.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-txcU-Ko3xsE/YS6bpRSlnYI/AAAAAAAAT3o/e3lweE4USdsLgxyrAXHYtHmnyF1756z4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-txcU-Ko3xsE/YS6bpRSlnYI/AAAAAAAAT3o/e3lweE4USdsLgxyrAXHYtHmnyF1756z4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01089.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This year I planted my tomatoes in pots to keep the deer away. We have 5 bucks and many does hanging around. It wasn't perfect but at least we got some for ourselves instead of feeding the wildlife!<div><br /></div><div>Kelly<br /><p><br /></p></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-90439018532005771542021-08-05T09:57:00.006-04:002021-08-05T09:57:42.806-04:00Baby Rory is Here!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qQVubP5fro/YQswvvOFQCI/AAAAAAAATwA/k2TJN0X2ZqgBphl8SzcNTTZCAkNveRkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/rory%2Bin%2Bblanket.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qQVubP5fro/YQswvvOFQCI/AAAAAAAATwA/k2TJN0X2ZqgBphl8SzcNTTZCAkNveRkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/rory%2Bin%2Bblanket.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our newest grandson, Rory is here! He is as sweet as can be and his sisters and brother are in love with him. He was born in June and I am a bad mom-mom for taking so long to post these pictures. In my defense I have been a little busy helping out.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XvMmblf1hJI/YQswzDPchVI/AAAAAAAATwM/h81HakkQ_CYAsr8By3RZrPkY6W5shRomwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/Rory%2Blaying%2Bdown.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XvMmblf1hJI/YQswzDPchVI/AAAAAAAATwM/h81HakkQ_CYAsr8By3RZrPkY6W5shRomwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Rory%2Blaying%2Bdown.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>He made his appearance 12 days early which surprised us all!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7TiiApWllJs/YQswvyZngoI/AAAAAAAATwE/oCGWPbGxFR0gZdpYBqe-IS_2WfV4UnUIACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/rory%2Bon%2Bhis%2Bquilt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7TiiApWllJs/YQswvyZngoI/AAAAAAAATwE/oCGWPbGxFR0gZdpYBqe-IS_2WfV4UnUIACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/rory%2Bon%2Bhis%2Bquilt.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Babies on quilts is one of my favorite hashtags on Instagram!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wOdMMLvsNfM/YQsxVr22EMI/AAAAAAAATwc/gwxP7WWy-8sSpr0fEeEBq3b_Ys8COZzWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/rory%2Bquilt%2Bon%2Bdeck.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wOdMMLvsNfM/YQsxVr22EMI/AAAAAAAATwc/gwxP7WWy-8sSpr0fEeEBq3b_Ys8COZzWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/rory%2Bquilt%2Bon%2Bdeck.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I usually make my quilts on the smaller side so that kids can drag them around once they get older. The stars are a dark navy blue and I love a striped binding!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDP--9HrJ1Y/YQsxwP5mUwI/AAAAAAAATwo/E4ugekF6hRgQvqZaoM_VEnjgIePAMFxWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/jax%2Band%2Bcam%2Bgraduation.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDP--9HrJ1Y/YQsxwP5mUwI/AAAAAAAATwo/E4ugekF6hRgQvqZaoM_VEnjgIePAMFxWgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/jax%2Band%2Bcam%2Bgraduation.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For those of you that have followed me for a while, our twin grandsons, Jax and Cam are starting Kindergarten next year! They were lucky enough to have a full in-person year of pre-school this year. I can't believe next week they will be 6, time is flying.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YnrKHYpxM88/YQsxvzZSByI/AAAAAAAATwk/HLgZTfu_TWYiIxrVkiLIHQqGFjEMTOBLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/Jax%2BCam%2Band%2BColin.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YnrKHYpxM88/YQsxvzZSByI/AAAAAAAATwk/HLgZTfu_TWYiIxrVkiLIHQqGFjEMTOBLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Jax%2BCam%2Band%2BColin.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They also played soccer this spring and daddy was the coach. It was fun to see my son Colin in the role of coach after so many sports he participated in as a child.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xikVr9rVJsM/YQsyAIrZZDI/AAAAAAAATw4/ZzKLrZBq4XAzhWzPJFoCpSX8CNTiO3hFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/summertime%2Bfull%2Bshot.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xikVr9rVJsM/YQsyAIrZZDI/AAAAAAAATw4/ZzKLrZBq4XAzhWzPJFoCpSX8CNTiO3hFQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/summertime%2Bfull%2Bshot.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now to some quilty stuff.....I absolutely loved making this quilt. It was a Block of the Month with Figtree Quilts called Summertime Picnic. I ordered it before the pandemic started so it was nice to get a present in the mail every month during hell on earth. If you think you are interested in the pattern I think she is coming out with a book sometime soon.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oqo4fgxz_Yg/YQsyANvEd9I/AAAAAAAATw0/eC0G7Y4smjgT4OJ-9lp2wHOw64Kr2RQWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/summertime%2Bup%2Bclose.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oqo4fgxz_Yg/YQsyANvEd9I/AAAAAAAATw0/eC0G7Y4smjgT4OJ-9lp2wHOw64Kr2RQWgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/summertime%2Bup%2Bclose.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love that it has the date "2020" on it. My friend Carolyn did a super job quilting it for me and I am in love with the Baptist Fan pattern. It may be my new "go to" pattern.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U4D97KOqtP0/YQsyuXuCArI/AAAAAAAATxQ/OcwQ5F9JFxk6axGoneR9MOpVSLW6G2wJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/red%2BSampler%2Bquilt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1964" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U4D97KOqtP0/YQsyuXuCArI/AAAAAAAATxQ/OcwQ5F9JFxk6axGoneR9MOpVSLW6G2wJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w614-h640/red%2BSampler%2Bquilt.JPG" width="614" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am a big fan of Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet. If you are a beginner quilter you must check out her blog and Instagram. Even as an experienced quilter I have learned so much from her. She is also a marketing genius with lots of things to buy to make quilting even more fun.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7nEDXj61icg/YQsy0MK-MnI/AAAAAAAATxY/bb3kWba2q-oGik7YsLn4MBJqbjbLNd3KwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/sampler%2Bquilt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7nEDXj61icg/YQsy0MK-MnI/AAAAAAAATxY/bb3kWba2q-oGik7YsLn4MBJqbjbLNd3KwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/sampler%2Bquilt.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is where I am as of yesterday and I only have 5 more blocks to make. If you are interested in making this go to her blog for all the details. You need her books but they are very user friendly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wmp_aJKfRus/YQszcfIbwCI/AAAAAAAATx0/4q3n6MeB6mwLYd3ubIHewMTbWWSGAQ2SACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/Background%2Bscrap%2Bbasket.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wmp_aJKfRus/YQszcfIbwCI/AAAAAAAATx0/4q3n6MeB6mwLYd3ubIHewMTbWWSGAQ2SACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Background%2Bscrap%2Bbasket.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When I am working on a project like this I separate my fabrics into 2 baskets. The background and </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CZmjRojKFoA/YQszcTGU1LI/AAAAAAAATxw/GK8WOKkp-3olDUHO3t_1__dBbP6FvREhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CZmjRojKFoA/YQszcTGU1LI/AAAAAAAATxw/GK8WOKkp-3olDUHO3t_1__dBbP6FvREhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01059.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>the main color, in this case reds.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sFFZPoU7ZzU/YQvg-ClEwII/AAAAAAAAT0U/IMOyVWguUo4pSzacFCH8mqreXVks4eSgACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sFFZPoU7ZzU/YQvg-ClEwII/AAAAAAAAT0U/IMOyVWguUo4pSzacFCH8mqreXVks4eSgACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01058.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I keep all the scraps from the blocks I cut in another basket and sort through it as needed. This system works well and I highly recommend it. It also keeps my sewing room from turning into a disaster area.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-SJg_-h2-s/YQs0OCvblVI/AAAAAAAATyI/UPyp99VlkS0rOoOBQFEBeCadovMbSA0FACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01064.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-SJg_-h2-s/YQs0OCvblVI/AAAAAAAATyI/UPyp99VlkS0rOoOBQFEBeCadovMbSA0FACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01064.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Friends are definitely enablers! Stephanie and Patti are both doing this new Block of the Month from Laundry basket quilts called, Anna's Baskets. Once I saw the blocks I knew I had to make it. Basket quilts are one of my favorites as you will see down the page......</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obzQPph1QkE/YQs0OP7gCcI/AAAAAAAATyE/XZ6bOOrN5VsO1Ts8Phi_dfODre7ZnzjnACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obzQPph1QkE/YQs0OP7gCcI/AAAAAAAATyE/XZ6bOOrN5VsO1Ts8Phi_dfODre7ZnzjnACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01065.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The fabrics are a bit more traditional than what I usually use but I think they are a perfect mix of fresh colored traditional fabrics if that makes sense.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPFWY27SRYc/YQs0N07NcdI/AAAAAAAATyA/yNwZmsALecwcYpXLoJJVJkEf3nAO8FDdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPFWY27SRYc/YQs0N07NcdI/AAAAAAAATyA/yNwZmsALecwcYpXLoJJVJkEf3nAO8FDdwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01067.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>more.....</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x966GXtaQc/YQs0XGUFrHI/AAAAAAAATyU/JGbnptaeiVI3BLj8jIS4w-cb6ELjJ9DPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01071.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4x966GXtaQc/YQs0XGUFrHI/AAAAAAAATyU/JGbnptaeiVI3BLj8jIS4w-cb6ELjJ9DPQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>and some more....</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXhGxJ81Ijw/YQs1CNIyHYI/AAAAAAAATy0/aSZrweDhmIkOTlnpbxFzyao0OGu3RruQACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01070.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXhGxJ81Ijw/YQs1CNIyHYI/AAAAAAAATy0/aSZrweDhmIkOTlnpbxFzyao0OGu3RruQACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01070.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The blues are wonderful!!!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zvtnqTtE7Ck/YQs08OmaHhI/AAAAAAAATyo/w7ooSqKT-5MpmWbqbasaLA4vz7LZxndmACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zvtnqTtE7Ck/YQs08OmaHhI/AAAAAAAATyo/w7ooSqKT-5MpmWbqbasaLA4vz7LZxndmACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01056.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So now I will talk about some new things in my sewing room. Have you all heard about clappers? I had my husband make some for me and I gave some to my friends in my bee. This is how you use them. Once you press your seams (open or to the side) you place the clapper on top to flatten it. I love them and it is amazing how much flatter your seams are once it cools. I have about 10 of them in different sizes which is very convenient. It does take a little bit longer when you are sewing BUT if you really need a seam to be flat they are great. I do feel my blocks have turned out better since I have been using them.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb6Uh9CSsJo/YQs08M2W4tI/AAAAAAAATys/HhzhdcD2BL8v9jPaO-iED7mY0reqLuiSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb6Uh9CSsJo/YQs08M2W4tI/AAAAAAAATys/HhzhdcD2BL8v9jPaO-iED7mY0reqLuiSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01060.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This book stand is something I never knew I needed! I use it for books and patterns and it ends the searching for the right page or trying to find my book under all my fabrics. It also takes up less space.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPsYDbpX3zs/YQs08P_HiAI/AAAAAAAATyk/mQEb_prUZx4TYn2aZukoTQR0XP23N2ZGACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPsYDbpX3zs/YQs08P_HiAI/AAAAAAAATyk/mQEb_prUZx4TYn2aZukoTQR0XP23N2ZGACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was an amazing find at a local shop in my town. The color was the first thing I saw and once I knew it could store my threads I was sold!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xn_3oSnPBZc/YQs1BR7AhPI/AAAAAAAATyw/rgSdZuOiaxYF6_nKt7e86aGGqcwmVya_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01062.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xn_3oSnPBZc/YQs1BR7AhPI/AAAAAAAATyw/rgSdZuOiaxYF6_nKt7e86aGGqcwmVya_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01062.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I like that it will keep them from getting dusty and they just look pretty.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9rEZR9W66Q/YQvkNfK0bvI/AAAAAAAAT0k/Rr4FQ6-x1ro8sNiZriTVdTaKfQtpm1RfACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/full%2Bbasket%2Bquilt%2Bsummer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E9rEZR9W66Q/YQvkNfK0bvI/AAAAAAAAT0k/Rr4FQ6-x1ro8sNiZriTVdTaKfQtpm1RfACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/full%2Bbasket%2Bquilt%2Bsummer.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My basket quilt top is done!!! It is King Size and was a bear to make. It think it will be my last. I decided to do a dark fabric surrounding the baskets to give it a different look. These colors are not very good in this picture.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgIG3N3zOMo/YQvkMGZ8dEI/AAAAAAAAT0g/PmmCaaq_lwggqRirSP5MMv-ZjeIo1CZuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/basket%2Bblock%2Bsummer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgIG3N3zOMo/YQvkMGZ8dEI/AAAAAAAAT0g/PmmCaaq_lwggqRirSP5MMv-ZjeIo1CZuACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/basket%2Bblock%2Bsummer.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a better representation of the colors.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nuxXxaWFnWw/YQvkMdFCFNI/AAAAAAAAT0c/dSy_uNXz-m8KLtYO4V_rflVThAGJNZ5MQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/basketblocks%2Bsummer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nuxXxaWFnWw/YQvkMdFCFNI/AAAAAAAAT0c/dSy_uNXz-m8KLtYO4V_rflVThAGJNZ5MQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/basketblocks%2Bsummer.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>My friend Helen is going to quilt it for me in the early fall. I will be sure to show it to you.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0C0M5Q5_sp8/YQs2CyZJ_jI/AAAAAAAATzE/BJvGch2_W1YfVcnDIJM87pPz7deYhCpEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/steplanie%2Bcross%2Bstitch.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0C0M5Q5_sp8/YQs2CyZJ_jI/AAAAAAAATzE/BJvGch2_W1YfVcnDIJM87pPz7deYhCpEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/steplanie%2Bcross%2Bstitch.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have also fallen down the cross stitch hole. I am blaming the pandemic and all the Flosstube videos I have watched! I used to do cross stitch in the 1980's. My oh my has it changed!</div><div>This was a birthday present for a friend.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X79WbNwHui4/YQs2QHV1B5I/AAAAAAAATzI/dl_6wc6D2B4SsbZz5TEevvuweAhkh60FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01066.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X79WbNwHui4/YQs2QHV1B5I/AAAAAAAATzI/dl_6wc6D2B4SsbZz5TEevvuweAhkh60FwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01066.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The floss is gorgeous and you can get it hand-dyed. The linens are also amazing and they too are hand-dyed, printed and many many colors to choose from. I am not letting myself get carried away but it is so tempting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ud8vC4zaD0/YQvcmBNjDUI/AAAAAAAATzY/Lx7JiLpp4PkGDQsAhu6YRDstJapKoWi1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ud8vC4zaD0/YQvcmBNjDUI/AAAAAAAATzY/Lx7JiLpp4PkGDQsAhu6YRDstJapKoWi1wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now for some pretty color. These are Alison Glass fabrics that I had to add to my collection. They just make me happy to look at! I feel like fabric collections don't last very long and if you want it you need to get it. Anyone else feel like that?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySZ7zW4UbWc/YQvcmAujs7I/AAAAAAAATzU/kEmeoxbDG_EulGlk-6tdP9Qznyf6XPFeACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySZ7zW4UbWc/YQvcmAujs7I/AAAAAAAATzU/kEmeoxbDG_EulGlk-6tdP9Qznyf6XPFeACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My coleus is stunning this year. I bought my plants bigger and I think that helped. This is a very shady spot and it's hard to find something colorful for this spot.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofGCnejVA0M/YQvcmigMwXI/AAAAAAAATzc/R2faLsscUhQlllmnDFYW3O-cgzI5XihjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofGCnejVA0M/YQvcmigMwXI/AAAAAAAATzc/R2faLsscUhQlllmnDFYW3O-cgzI5XihjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01074.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The pots near my front door went crazy. I love the licorice plant in front. I am always looking for easy care free plants that just need water and a little fertilizer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlBWZ7rCt6Y/YQvmrLUC6dI/AAAAAAAAT00/wft4-hGpJPYWtCSEkOw3keOP9kuhICB6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/pulling%2Bbushes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlBWZ7rCt6Y/YQvmrLUC6dI/AAAAAAAAT00/wft4-hGpJPYWtCSEkOw3keOP9kuhICB6gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/pulling%2Bbushes.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I also did some major pruning. If you are a plant in my garden that is not performing, out you go! I had some bushes that were just too big and were shading other plants, the hibiscus I got were a dark maroon red that I didn't like and some were a pain (barberry). Luckily my husband has all the toys I need to make this an easy project. We pulled out about 7 big bushes in about 45 minutes, without disturbing my surrounding plants. It was wonderful.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOppLZ0lPjs/YQvcuUMfuvI/AAAAAAAATzg/MrK57WbZolEWgtKripCESLJoH6J4-rmNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pOppLZ0lPjs/YQvcuUMfuvI/AAAAAAAATzg/MrK57WbZolEWgtKripCESLJoH6J4-rmNwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It left lots of holes for new plants and gave added light to those that needed it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6P0icdQEnA/YQvcun0TKII/AAAAAAAATzk/gNZQ6eyCgQ4A4Up9XQcTzMJNRq3AInldgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6P0icdQEnA/YQvcun0TKII/AAAAAAAATzk/gNZQ6eyCgQ4A4Up9XQcTzMJNRq3AInldgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Many of you know I am not a fan of purple except when it is in the garden. My petunias look so pretty, they are glowing!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i5DfFKK4iPE/YQvcvSYfyMI/AAAAAAAATzo/xcH3siJCEJoFKzelv1IbDk0rUDq_dMeOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i5DfFKK4iPE/YQvcvSYfyMI/AAAAAAAATzo/xcH3siJCEJoFKzelv1IbDk0rUDq_dMeOgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have discovered the deer do not eat Vinca. It will now be a staple in my garden. This is a gorgeous red.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0pxMbpZM7o/YQvc1gXWzWI/AAAAAAAATz0/X1Z0LwyekekwSJ1P7SR9hZGBvPtvqG7jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0pxMbpZM7o/YQvc1gXWzWI/AAAAAAAATz0/X1Z0LwyekekwSJ1P7SR9hZGBvPtvqG7jQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They will take bites out of the cone flowers but mostly leave them alone this variety is called Papaya. It is much more beautiful in person.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2m2M7eomv08/YQvcwj12KFI/AAAAAAAATzs/2bHlDO-B7tEnycbgQwjInwXQM0C77aS2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pippy%2Bin%2Bquilt%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1491" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2m2M7eomv08/YQvcwj12KFI/AAAAAAAATzs/2bHlDO-B7tEnycbgQwjInwXQM0C77aS2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h640/Pippy%2Bin%2Bquilt%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Somewhat quilt related...My granddaughter Piper (Rory's big sister) went up and got her quilt when she saw Rory wrapped up in his. She cracks me up! She will be 2 this week and is a sweet, energetic girl. I call her Pippy and she fits her name.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2FKME7YdDY/YQvc0I3nYEI/AAAAAAAATzw/m9YNr70_OoEL2dLU8OUkKqKc7AafzR7eQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pippy%2Bsleeping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2FKME7YdDY/YQvc0I3nYEI/AAAAAAAATzw/m9YNr70_OoEL2dLU8OUkKqKc7AafzR7eQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/Pippy%2Bsleeping.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When I am with her we read a book before naptime and her go to book is Go Dog Go! It's all about the dog tree party and we look at that picture for a long time. I love that she wants to read books and hope to keep it going. My daughter sent me this picture of her after she was put to bed. I think it's working!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to everyone who sent me emails asking if I was still blogging! It got me off my butt. Truthfully life is just busy and for those that do Instagram you know how easy it is to post something from that platform. Blogging take a lot more time and effort. I am more likely to go get my book and sit on my porch and enjoy the summer weather when the day is done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kelly<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-42103585164713701482021-04-28T17:29:00.007-04:002021-04-28T17:34:32.460-04:00End of April<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPa4Is6-dow/YInHTpIvjtI/AAAAAAAATgA/JlZyZY2HjHoWpAgKs6Ovr3ac4D1cSD2gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01051.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPa4Is6-dow/YInHTpIvjtI/AAAAAAAATgA/JlZyZY2HjHoWpAgKs6Ovr3ac4D1cSD2gwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01051.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have been very bad about blogging. I was surprised to see it has been almost 3 months. Time is slipping away.</p><p>I went to our local Bernina dealer, Hinkletown Sewing to get a new foot for my machine. I saw this bag behind the counter and asked if I could have one. How cool is this!? I love how the handle for the bag is the handle for the machine.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OxK5lh-z4tA/YInHOAgZD3I/AAAAAAAATf4/DPK7wZ8BdBgsvqgkoq4nV3hdrnE0TOvjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OxK5lh-z4tA/YInHOAgZD3I/AAAAAAAATf4/DPK7wZ8BdBgsvqgkoq4nV3hdrnE0TOvjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01049.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I did a swap this spring with <a href="https://duringquiettime.com/blog">During Quiet Time</a> with her book, Petals and Stems. The idea was to make a top and bottom but don't sew them together so you can mix and match the stems.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8fJgOiNdTvM/YInHN_rHOqI/AAAAAAAATf0/ZmvF7O7doOs5Huns74ZrGVGnIZukbB7pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01048.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8fJgOiNdTvM/YInHN_rHOqI/AAAAAAAATf0/ZmvF7O7doOs5Huns74ZrGVGnIZukbB7pwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01048.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>See how you can switch them out?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8ohfWvGN5w/YInHNUUqJxI/AAAAAAAATfs/BrC3VgEFjyEW9kbu5qTJy3Nul4Sug_ldwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h8ohfWvGN5w/YInHNUUqJxI/AAAAAAAATfs/BrC3VgEFjyEW9kbu5qTJy3Nul4Sug_ldwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01047.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>So fun!</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQZ22Fq9NG8/YInHTLIdNnI/AAAAAAAATf8/Y8QP39lnLowaRINCxco17zSvBJq5Y4wUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQZ22Fq9NG8/YInHTLIdNnI/AAAAAAAATf8/Y8QP39lnLowaRINCxco17zSvBJq5Y4wUgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01050.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>The backgrounds were all low volume.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i4YfSPXV7KI/YInHFJVG74I/AAAAAAAATfk/CrJH_HWTEfY1Psl6ckZeZxrw19Hlwp-AgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i4YfSPXV7KI/YInHFJVG74I/AAAAAAAATfk/CrJH_HWTEfY1Psl6ckZeZxrw19Hlwp-AgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01046.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>This is one that I made. If you are interested round 3 swap is open....go check out her website.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GppoyTeJ1Tg/YInHFJW6qKI/AAAAAAAATfc/0X-7nuB795I9b-xIQSuFFKIuBIwfE7pzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01045.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GppoyTeJ1Tg/YInHFJW6qKI/AAAAAAAATfc/0X-7nuB795I9b-xIQSuFFKIuBIwfE7pzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Remember all my little blocks? I am still making them but other projects have had to get done as well.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpt76R1W4k4/YInHFG-rkmI/AAAAAAAATfg/1bYDRmWXSxEcxeDVcmCHAKz8mbzO6i4UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01044.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tpt76R1W4k4/YInHFG-rkmI/AAAAAAAATfg/1bYDRmWXSxEcxeDVcmCHAKz8mbzO6i4UgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01044.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> Here is my little stack so far. They are addictive and fun. They would be perfect for a retreat or group sewing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7Ab9Otjc6I/YInKMbsKq0I/AAAAAAAATgk/3NlwpatASBoZAQRDi8eUYt_6wwGGUFfSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7Ab9Otjc6I/YInKMbsKq0I/AAAAAAAATgk/3NlwpatASBoZAQRDi8eUYt_6wwGGUFfSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I think you all will get a laugh out of this......I was changing my foot from my regular one to my walking foot. I took it off thinking it was right behind my machine. When I went to put it back on I could not find it. I looked everywhere, for like 2 hours. I even looked in the trash can, twice. I ended up tearing apart my entire room.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okSf6Pa9taA/YInKMUtIDmI/AAAAAAAATgg/KU3BixrDS9A_ypQcG00L1YnwhBkWtYWlACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01031.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okSf6Pa9taA/YInKMUtIDmI/AAAAAAAATgg/KU3BixrDS9A_ypQcG00L1YnwhBkWtYWlACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01031.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>My husband came upstairs and I told him what happened. Now this is a man that cannot find the mayo in the fridge.....He immediately spotted it! It fell in a crack of my sewing table and was wedged in there good! I swore I looked there at least 3 times.....</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGtgq6k1ONg/YInKMWPlbbI/AAAAAAAATgc/6RRth7T_JOEmeTNJG3sVDQ9bos7BgT2mQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01032.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGtgq6k1ONg/YInKMWPlbbI/AAAAAAAATgc/6RRth7T_JOEmeTNJG3sVDQ9bos7BgT2mQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Now that everything was everywhere I decided to clean up a bit. I have a bin that all my vintage blocks are stored in and it was getting out of hand. I went through it and sorted and purged.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--T-S2WrbDc0/YInKm4IW9kI/AAAAAAAAThY/ajrCv62RLPQEAQdpzyMJWd8tZZhhKpFpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--T-S2WrbDc0/YInKm4IW9kI/AAAAAAAAThY/ajrCv62RLPQEAQdpzyMJWd8tZZhhKpFpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01041.JPG" width="640" /></a></p>I totally rearranged my furniture and I love it! It may not look too organized but it feels like it and I can work so much better.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j-N2WkMTHso/YInKT4FHcTI/AAAAAAAATgs/MfJ7NNc-bcI93mO9QFR4K-77C0f5YpPIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j-N2WkMTHso/YInKT4FHcTI/AAAAAAAATgs/MfJ7NNc-bcI93mO9QFR4K-77C0f5YpPIQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Some of the blocks/fabric is so wonderful....</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-73z6y09coEk/YInKVvVWZtI/AAAAAAAATg0/QbT-vnnAgGMwlYgGPiglfOtrjTRs6rBrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01034.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-73z6y09coEk/YInKVvVWZtI/AAAAAAAATg0/QbT-vnnAgGMwlYgGPiglfOtrjTRs6rBrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have picked these up at quilt shows and sometimes antique stores.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9xg3K-BNyc/YInKVtA2rYI/AAAAAAAATg4/JopbSuAljoEo81SZWUWDCjuWLxVWD-q9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01035.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9xg3K-BNyc/YInKVtA2rYI/AAAAAAAATg4/JopbSuAljoEo81SZWUWDCjuWLxVWD-q9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01035.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I feel like these are "instant" doll quilts, vintage even.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFPiR2E0IIQ/YInKbc7jweI/AAAAAAAATg8/IurNKLBdZn8qU2cOeHKsJl5aPwzKhnoqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFPiR2E0IIQ/YInKbc7jweI/AAAAAAAATg8/IurNKLBdZn8qU2cOeHKsJl5aPwzKhnoqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IG4Huh91EpU/YInKef_mCTI/AAAAAAAAThE/LctM7D122g48_9opcPcAOQjkPBSVjAZmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01037.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IG4Huh91EpU/YInKef_mCTI/AAAAAAAAThE/LctM7D122g48_9opcPcAOQjkPBSVjAZmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhyvzyG9d9I/YInKeTgbUCI/AAAAAAAAThI/vvWqV1SvIHctbxiGxg_EPAnADu2kEH74gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01038.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KhyvzyG9d9I/YInKeTgbUCI/AAAAAAAAThI/vvWqV1SvIHctbxiGxg_EPAnADu2kEH74gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01038.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have a collection of doll quilts I will show you one day.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MUOJTRGoWCM/YInKjPhJfOI/AAAAAAAAThQ/5gFQZmkITeIaEVVaDcTRa-IOT3QnqXyWACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MUOJTRGoWCM/YInKjPhJfOI/AAAAAAAAThQ/5gFQZmkITeIaEVVaDcTRa-IOT3QnqXyWACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I love Lori Holt of <a href="https://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/">Bee In My Bonnet</a> The woman is a marketing genius. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYz6slAI51A/YInKmpqTsfI/AAAAAAAAThc/aTq0H10HjNAJuS5A3HAyk9g2HOpamDI9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01040.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYz6slAI51A/YInKmpqTsfI/AAAAAAAAThc/aTq0H10HjNAJuS5A3HAyk9g2HOpamDI9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01040.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is a part of her red sampler sew along. It is fun and will get me a red and white quilt. Oh and I have done a little cross stitch! I know, I know who am I?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KxpMlqOxEqk/YInKq4XbCZI/AAAAAAAAThg/Rf_Md_JhAdMu75c3yyoax05oftkBvELHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01042.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KxpMlqOxEqk/YInKq4XbCZI/AAAAAAAAThg/Rf_Md_JhAdMu75c3yyoax05oftkBvELHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I love a good functional gadget. I got this little iron for Christmas and it is amazing! It gets super hot and will be great for retreats.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHeou99yZJM/YInKvYITCrI/AAAAAAAAThw/q26YEBrRdess2fjV28ClFHwkZEHwQo2UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01043.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHeou99yZJM/YInKvYITCrI/AAAAAAAAThw/q26YEBrRdess2fjV28ClFHwkZEHwQo2UwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>My other new find is Magic Pins. I love them! For some reason they are easy to use and very thin yet strong. The blue ones are called quilters length and the green ones are smaller.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLFyIORJlhc/YInKvYcf0eI/AAAAAAAAThs/3GwaRchfuegik0GTcMxe0dEeVOsVKdTmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01052.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLFyIORJlhc/YInKvYcf0eI/AAAAAAAAThs/3GwaRchfuegik0GTcMxe0dEeVOsVKdTmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01052.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I think I am a stress shopper. I found this and knew immediately I had to have it. It's soft, hand quilted and it was only $65, no stains, rips or tears!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HZl3ndSyIE/YInKx4oqP4I/AAAAAAAATh4/Eh8AvvuYA9E0YHyPxum6gw7lASrIS59XwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7HZl3ndSyIE/YInKx4oqP4I/AAAAAAAATh4/Eh8AvvuYA9E0YHyPxum6gw7lASrIS59XwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01053.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This one was $95 and the hand quilting is amazing!! It too is so soft, I love it.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0eab5znjKk/YInKziTwDmI/AAAAAAAATiA/k7-IFQQumVsc8kE77aFHuLRXVJypU30fACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01054.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0eab5znjKk/YInKziTwDmI/AAAAAAAATiA/k7-IFQQumVsc8kE77aFHuLRXVJypU30fACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We are cleaning things out at my mom's house. She let me read a bunch of letters that my dad wrote when he was in the Korean Conflict. It was before they met and apparently women were proposing to him by letter! The content is so heart warming and you can feel the loneliness in some of them. There are also some gems in there from my grandmother who was never shy about telling you her thoughts! Who even remembers Air Mail? This is a reminder to write some letters, email will be deleted and some really amazing events will be lost. Write those letters! Give your grandchildren something to read and maybe even be amazed by....</p><p>For those of you that subscribe by email I have posted a new box on the top right of my blog. You need to subscribe again if you wish to still receive my blog in your email box. The current way you subscribed originally is going away. I am not sure why Blogger feels the need to keep changing things, it such a pain.</p><p>Kelly</p><p></p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-64882601111590211102021-02-02T13:29:00.001-05:002021-02-02T16:39:55.939-05:00Snow Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWTizUgSBpE/YBmUkbIph-I/AAAAAAAATb0/9pm1JMIfP0g3ZiiDlZDj_yK6ipwfYdmGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4711/DSC01020%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3534" data-original-width="4711" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWTizUgSBpE/YBmUkbIph-I/AAAAAAAATb0/9pm1JMIfP0g3ZiiDlZDj_yK6ipwfYdmGwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01020%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have been having such a good time sewing up these little blocks. They are small, 3" finished and they are paper pieced. If you are interested in doing these you can find them here <a href="https://sentimentalstitches.myshopify.com/products/little-blocks-365"><span style="color: red;"><b>Sentimental Stitches</b></span></a>. There are 365 blocks, you receive 7 per week for the entire year! It closes on Thursday so hurry if you are interested.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5goMd3_6MfQ/YBmUIqYD4fI/AAAAAAAATbY/i_g7d_HwZhMTH9-u-cHNLFx-FGcUYfa4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01027%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5goMd3_6MfQ/YBmUIqYD4fI/AAAAAAAATbY/i_g7d_HwZhMTH9-u-cHNLFx-FGcUYfa4gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01027%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>My guild finished our Sampler Sew Along. It was a fun 10 month project and I think everyone that participated enjoyed it. Here is one of the blocks that I fussy cut. As you can see my color selections included all solids with low volumes for the backgrounds. I think it was a good choice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ5Mzfxcc30/YBnGkOu3dDI/AAAAAAAATcA/qbAYn-c2_isLLr3jqCLGCaTafpqEjcvWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01028%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJ5Mzfxcc30/YBnGkOu3dDI/AAAAAAAATcA/qbAYn-c2_isLLr3jqCLGCaTafpqEjcvWwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01028%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Probably one of my favorite blocks!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aw7VQUO1CiE/YBmUHpdrQ_I/AAAAAAAATbU/UONtDom6pnI28pskI0A_qvI_qczBoDW-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s4243/DSC01026%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3182" data-original-width="4243" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aw7VQUO1CiE/YBmUHpdrQ_I/AAAAAAAATbU/UONtDom6pnI28pskI0A_qvI_qczBoDW-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01026%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am so glad I took the time to embroider the signature block. My embroidery needs works but it's done. I am also happy with the sashing and those teeny tiny cornerstones. They are 1/2" square. The size works well with the 6" blocks. They remind me of Chicklets. I will be adding a label on the back to document 2020 and this crazy pandemic.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wjh_mbGOZMI/YBmUEbSG7AI/AAAAAAAATbI/vNjgDYLparAxV9SCgj-KuRYmRvouoQbagCLcBGAsYHQ/s4655/DSC01025%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3491" data-original-width="4655" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wjh_mbGOZMI/YBmUEbSG7AI/AAAAAAAATbI/vNjgDYLparAxV9SCgj-KuRYmRvouoQbagCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01025%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>So this is the finished quilt. It's hard to get those blocks into a cohesive look but I think I spread those yellows around so none of them stands out.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7YQt0OAEQI/YBmT86w6W4I/AAAAAAAATa8/IVF-EZg01b0xfzFIgwlrnSzPMLlVLkrrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01019%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7YQt0OAEQI/YBmT86w6W4I/AAAAAAAATa8/IVF-EZg01b0xfzFIgwlrnSzPMLlVLkrrgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01019%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I very seldom buy a kit but you know last winter, inside, lots of social distancing, too much computer.....I bought this from Fig Tree Quilts. It's called Summer Picnic Block of the Month. These are not all the blocks, just the ones we have started sewing together. I really enjoyed doing this and made a promise to myself I had to do the blocks every month. There are only 2 months left so it should be a top soon. It was also fun to look forward to something in the mail every month.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rGz-BZIP_g0/YBmT_cjtQUI/AAAAAAAATbA/DmeGBQeGynIwrK23sdtdI3j9XI78LqesACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01022%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rGz-BZIP_g0/YBmT_cjtQUI/AAAAAAAATbA/DmeGBQeGynIwrK23sdtdI3j9XI78LqesACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01022%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The blocks were not hard and the fabrics were right up my alley (no purple 😏).</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwS7jOhUkyE/YBmUFO69wII/AAAAAAAATbM/uAtNdn5bMSU6isFWx8R1w_H-HjTU6VQowCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01023%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwS7jOhUkyE/YBmUFO69wII/AAAAAAAATbM/uAtNdn5bMSU6isFWx8R1w_H-HjTU6VQowCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01023%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>They gave you plenty of fabric and I deviated from the plan from time to time. It has been a fun project to work on these past few days during the snow and cold. It kind of feels like summer.</p><p>If you ever decide to do a kit from Fig Tree I would highly recommend it. They are very organized, and prompt if you have a question. You will have plenty leftover fabric to add to your stash!</p><p>That being said I do have another kit of theirs that I will show you later in the year (-:</p><p>Kelly</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-74376626131715917802021-01-20T08:52:00.001-05:002021-01-20T08:52:36.960-05:00Cold Winter Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxpKmou7nO4/YAgymUhp4hI/AAAAAAAATZA/EO513iOrN2QWpx8bKy1JoJY_YQRAUT7LwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxpKmou7nO4/YAgymUhp4hI/AAAAAAAATZA/EO513iOrN2QWpx8bKy1JoJY_YQRAUT7LwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Winter and a pandemic can be a dangerous thing! I'm talking about shopping!!! I love this Alison Glass fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZ82T-3Pnvg/YAgynAYj1YI/AAAAAAAATZE/wAye_ujp4RQBIF7cQ5x4_rEvdiJz6Mu-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZ82T-3Pnvg/YAgynAYj1YI/AAAAAAAATZE/wAye_ujp4RQBIF7cQ5x4_rEvdiJz6Mu-wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>It's such a good basic and I love the mini cross stitches.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abtejezwB4A/YAgyhnT42bI/AAAAAAAATY8/hJOOOIExuiwXngH88EzY-nD9KVoM59n6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abtejezwB4A/YAgyhnT42bI/AAAAAAAATY8/hJOOOIExuiwXngH88EzY-nD9KVoM59n6ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I think this would be a good substitute for a solid that would give it some texture.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65zF_Dh7t1E/YAgyhsfXVQI/AAAAAAAATY4/51Gmkc5VV_A4INjpNdF1RbwxogxOxXohwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65zF_Dh7t1E/YAgyhsfXVQI/AAAAAAAATY4/51Gmkc5VV_A4INjpNdF1RbwxogxOxXohwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Yes Maureen McCormick from the Brady Bunch has a line of fabric out and it definitely has a 1970's vibe. These are the only 3 I got but you never know......</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKmavQnX3ks/YAgyg30KRFI/AAAAAAAATYw/gxLbQzxKCwcSxg60HLSW_W2k3Re4FdMeACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKmavQnX3ks/YAgyg30KRFI/AAAAAAAATYw/gxLbQzxKCwcSxg60HLSW_W2k3Re4FdMeACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is one of my first finishes for the year. I am planning on making a series of doll quilts. Why? First of all I am running out of room for all my quilts! It's a good problem to have but still. I also am hoping we will go back to in person gatherings at guilds and this might be good for a lecture and or workshop, we'll see.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YHNpWziLagg/YAgyYiB3FoI/AAAAAAAATYg/7nkgwy0GOQA925mPWMxKgs60rctg1ZF2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YHNpWziLagg/YAgyYiB3FoI/AAAAAAAATYg/7nkgwy0GOQA925mPWMxKgs60rctg1ZF2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>While we still are not meeting in person, I am taking advantage of Zoom classes. This was fun and now I need to put the "puzzle" together. I always enjoy this step. This is when your design wall is essential!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGD2GYJyRBA/YAgyYgecOGI/AAAAAAAATYo/36RYF98E7q0rZW6LS1_ssiDqU2WoyDPFACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGD2GYJyRBA/YAgyYgecOGI/AAAAAAAATYo/36RYF98E7q0rZW6LS1_ssiDqU2WoyDPFACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I received this in the mail from my friend, Terry. I can't wait to read it in depth and do some more painting, thank you Terry!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmEmFwVteP4/YAgyYkQtr1I/AAAAAAAATYk/pfGGHpUcW0sp0n4FZmPAgiLNSgtUc8OggCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC01011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmEmFwVteP4/YAgyYkQtr1I/AAAAAAAATYk/pfGGHpUcW0sp0n4FZmPAgiLNSgtUc8OggCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC01011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>These have been staring me in the face for 2 days now! I need to put them in my husband's office! </p><p>I keep saying I will try to get back to blogging but most of the time I am not doing anything very exciting! Maybe things will be different this year.</p><p>Kelly</p>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-46626421367654878982020-12-22T09:35:00.001-05:002020-12-22T09:40:13.620-05:00End of Year Post<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMTlchktawA/X-H3dlhD-HI/AAAAAAAATVY/QFGUZn19zUAwXjS-2njSvItXTJmYyVFAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00965%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMTlchktawA/X-H3dlhD-HI/AAAAAAAATVY/QFGUZn19zUAwXjS-2njSvItXTJmYyVFAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/DSC00965%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>Our Christmas card this year. For those of you keeping track, upper left hand corner going clockwise----Jaxon and Cameron age 5 (they are twins), Elliott 13 and Griffin will be 16 next week! Madison 13, Piper 1, Finnegan 5 and Brynn 3 and my oldest grandchild Fallon is 17!! Life is certainly better with grandchildren in it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtEdfDCxxeM/X-H3knRKNLI/AAAAAAAATVg/4I6BZ7OncOcS7Ob069gRtjOQVY7kfVfWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00968.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtEdfDCxxeM/X-H3knRKNLI/AAAAAAAATVg/4I6BZ7OncOcS7Ob069gRtjOQVY7kfVfWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00968.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I definitely scaled back on the Christmas decorating this year. I focused on my kitchen table that is the heart of our home. Putting live plants there seemed fresh and just right, I love the simplicity. The beautiful nativity scene is a gift from my friend Stephanie all the way from Germany! I am hoping the amaryllis bloom in the next 2 days, my fingers are crossed.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qILomBjwrhM/X-H3lcVvoNI/AAAAAAAATVk/9eRCk0ZhSmMRnMmCJba8HJQ7tUZVIDH4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00970%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qILomBjwrhM/X-H3lcVvoNI/AAAAAAAATVk/9eRCk0ZhSmMRnMmCJba8HJQ7tUZVIDH4wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00970%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Today I am cooking the things that can be done ahead. I am making Pavlova for dessert, 2 of them because everyone loves this! It's a little fussy, but mostly you need patience. Have you ever made it? Give it a try, it's light but yummy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnv6T-TYw6c/X-H4CsYXOXI/AAAAAAAATW8/GoTuxMCrTI0KX_Uoi6sNJ20gtrjlzXaAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00983%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnv6T-TYw6c/X-H4CsYXOXI/AAAAAAAATW8/GoTuxMCrTI0KX_Uoi6sNJ20gtrjlzXaAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00983%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The new Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patters by Barbara Brackman is out and in color!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tByP89GDkIo/X-H4BvbspnI/AAAAAAAATWw/2ROtt_9XtIIKiIZiOLFwtbhwZMqfrdi3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00982%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tByP89GDkIo/X-H4BvbspnI/AAAAAAAATWw/2ROtt_9XtIIKiIZiOLFwtbhwZMqfrdi3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00982%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have Electric Quilt and use it all the time. My guild did a Sew Along and I drafted most of the patterns on the program. They will also be offering software in 2021 that goes along with the book.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sCN0YOfRU6I/X-H3pB42x5I/AAAAAAAATV4/MEtsXQ40czEcUzNb751E4O8ueACvvbxxACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00972%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sCN0YOfRU6I/X-H3pB42x5I/AAAAAAAATV4/MEtsXQ40czEcUzNb751E4O8ueACvvbxxACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00972%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>At this time of year sewing is on the back burner. This is a block of the month with Fig Tree Quilts. I am keeping up with this one! I think it ends in February or March.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBJp0Nw5f0w/X-H3nZ9IG9I/AAAAAAAATVw/2wCq-VUQf1oiHvhg0V1mKdvhgiSf6QMAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00971%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBJp0Nw5f0w/X-H3nZ9IG9I/AAAAAAAATVw/2wCq-VUQf1oiHvhg0V1mKdvhgiSf6QMAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00971%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>We are starting to put the blocks together which I am glad so I don't have to make too many more blocks.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAYFIyi5LB8/X-H4Lx25NsI/AAAAAAAATXU/i0hRFHARfNgwe_D-mm4PjqsDwxUmOzp_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00987%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAYFIyi5LB8/X-H4Lx25NsI/AAAAAAAATXU/i0hRFHARfNgwe_D-mm4PjqsDwxUmOzp_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00987%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>These are my Zoom blocks that I work on when we have Zoom meetings. I am almost finished the 10th one, I wonder how many more I will make?</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrwPG2loWkU/X-H4BwpfsQI/AAAAAAAATW0/KM6sRC8LbLYTzpEkHjdYhdi_sZl1bZ5DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00981.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrwPG2loWkU/X-H4BwpfsQI/AAAAAAAATW0/KM6sRC8LbLYTzpEkHjdYhdi_sZl1bZ5DwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00981.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am still making the house blocks here and there. I have over 50 now.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjrDEeaaVv4/X-H3_74CQUI/AAAAAAAATWo/EDLfiOBcAJ8L8cLj2FNWY-sEKSH1Uti0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00980.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjrDEeaaVv4/X-H3_74CQUI/AAAAAAAATWo/EDLfiOBcAJ8L8cLj2FNWY-sEKSH1Uti0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00980.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>My friend Cindy made this tub for me and it is perfect for storing the blocks so they don't get lost.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh6vs41_noQ/X-H3-mYJAKI/AAAAAAAATWk/bGhz83jLaC0ynyAHRYgAI6fVnAurKY6ogCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00979.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh6vs41_noQ/X-H3-mYJAKI/AAAAAAAATWk/bGhz83jLaC0ynyAHRYgAI6fVnAurKY6ogCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00979.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Even the inside is pretty.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLzgDZZep6Y/X-H3xAgkr8I/AAAAAAAATWI/0UB6C0llzf0cebBRxiJUninaCBsWIbZtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00975.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLzgDZZep6Y/X-H3xAgkr8I/AAAAAAAATWI/0UB6C0llzf0cebBRxiJUninaCBsWIbZtwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00975.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I love this fabric by Cathe Holden. These are some labels for the back of quilts, but think of all the other things you could do with them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaDiXwUzgTY/X-H3vU2Kt-I/AAAAAAAATWE/glXz5I8gckMZKxjEH1HvZlAGRBCcDF-_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00974.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaDiXwUzgTY/X-H3vU2Kt-I/AAAAAAAATWE/glXz5I8gckMZKxjEH1HvZlAGRBCcDF-_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00974.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This print features vintage paint-by-number paintings that are so fun.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-u7qecNLHI/X-H3t-SQCFI/AAAAAAAATWA/KNGbtmqRWGIp6CnYSZfxoPtDFfSgghUPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00973.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-u7qecNLHI/X-H3t-SQCFI/AAAAAAAATWA/KNGbtmqRWGIp6CnYSZfxoPtDFfSgghUPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00973.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This one features needlepoint. How cool would this be in a tote or purse?</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Csmi_e7C3Z0/X-H3lvt74zI/AAAAAAAATVo/JWrKQKTfZ60390D0im_AUhPPvlyteXwvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00969.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Csmi_e7C3Z0/X-H3lvt74zI/AAAAAAAATVo/JWrKQKTfZ60390D0im_AUhPPvlyteXwvQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00969.JPG" width="640" /></a></p>I am trying to hold back with the cross stitch but it is hard! The patterns, the floss!!! It's all so great and so different from the 1980's.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pw6G0NHyvpg/X-H33lqR9iI/AAAAAAAATWc/zSIw1JtHn9g5WNl8wSD98_3dAqkHlsqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00977.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pw6G0NHyvpg/X-H33lqR9iI/AAAAAAAATWc/zSIw1JtHn9g5WNl8wSD98_3dAqkHlsqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00977.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is a zipper pull that was made from a sampler image.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEXDBNfI60w/X-H32Qd1GII/AAAAAAAATWU/HTaF-3MHuyMwl233GaNtzFtxdfWeiptQACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00976.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEXDBNfI60w/X-H32Qd1GII/AAAAAAAATWU/HTaF-3MHuyMwl233GaNtzFtxdfWeiptQACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>If you don't know, they now have cute little things like this to loop your floss onto. I don't want to tempt you but they sure are cute.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqXPi6BT8iA/X-H4KKGUo6I/AAAAAAAATXI/85A7J7Uehngh8ow0P-9FRfCXi7Sw2j7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00984.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mqXPi6BT8iA/X-H4KKGUo6I/AAAAAAAATXI/85A7J7Uehngh8ow0P-9FRfCXi7Sw2j7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00984.JPG" width="640" /></a></p>This year I have read 63 books! I think I will be able to finish this one in time to make it 64. This is pretty intriguing and an easy read. Do you keep track of your books? I do on Goodreads. I have started so many books that I have already read so this helps and I can also recommend books that I liked.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-AVMApTXkI/X9ELme8BeyI/AAAAAAAATUg/9lu2K9hFL3IKqcXOt9ZQSvNxoPI1AiCfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/blog%2Bquilt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-AVMApTXkI/X9ELme8BeyI/AAAAAAAATUg/9lu2K9hFL3IKqcXOt9ZQSvNxoPI1AiCfQCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/blog%2Bquilt.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>A while ago I posted a pattern for a quilt that I was working on that I called Pandemic. It was wildly popular, I sent out hundreds of patterns. Jayne sent me this picture of the quilt she made with the pattern as a wedding present. I think it is terrific! Thanks for sharing Jayne!</p><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F88M1dS-85A/X-H4KS6W4cI/AAAAAAAATXM/eIyU_8z4bFU1W32UdvQJMmbq5sCCYAH8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00985.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F88M1dS-85A/X-H4KS6W4cI/AAAAAAAATXM/eIyU_8z4bFU1W32UdvQJMmbq5sCCYAH8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00985.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><p></p><div>As the year comes to a close, I hope you find some good things to reflect on. I know everyone hated this year but I am choosing to look for the good things. Two really good things happened to me this year, so I am focusing on them. One I will share in the new year so stay tuned (-:</div><div>This morning 4 bluebirds were snacking on berries in the front yard. They were so beautiful against the white snow and the red berries, just an ordinary thing that made me feel good. I am going to keep looking for those kind of things.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOs1U458zf4/X-H3co8BcgI/AAAAAAAATVU/PQskdiavR2wBpd_18saopcsY-Z_4MWtoACLcBGAsYHQ/s4891/DSC00966%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3669" data-original-width="4891" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOs1U458zf4/X-H3co8BcgI/AAAAAAAATVU/PQskdiavR2wBpd_18saopcsY-Z_4MWtoACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00966%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I painted this the other day and have found that painting is very relaxing and very different than quilting. If you mess up usually you haven't spent months or maybe years of your life creating it. It's just paper and paint or fabric and we can always get more.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xPCSLdESXuw/X-H4Km2Yf3I/AAAAAAAATXQ/99wkS6P8d60Q8ruC-YdcHHWrgrqFvLrQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00986.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xPCSLdESXuw/X-H4Km2Yf3I/AAAAAAAATXQ/99wkS6P8d60Q8ruC-YdcHHWrgrqFvLrQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>From my home to yours..... we wish you a very Merry Christmas! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czj2o3wTAuk/X-H3iAVFhqI/AAAAAAAATVc/7vayCvTnJAolhFeELgCvF0h0gdW_5cSGACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00967.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czj2o3wTAuk/X-H3iAVFhqI/AAAAAAAATVc/7vayCvTnJAolhFeELgCvF0h0gdW_5cSGACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>Kelly</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-74455281217158548812020-11-23T20:32:00.003-05:002020-11-23T20:39:02.071-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGFOGlO3mEk/X7xWVT1-ByI/AAAAAAAATP8/c--g-yNwuAg-PeccBmzGsu5NjvGkekQ8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGFOGlO3mEk/X7xWVT1-ByI/AAAAAAAATP8/c--g-yNwuAg-PeccBmzGsu5NjvGkekQ8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00932.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Fabric by Cathe Holden</span><p></p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dSCZyvRVjb4/X7xTKaAojlI/AAAAAAAATP0/RNKkes5tJbEpAza8VLspN6aOVRtV6RM5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s279/Elder%2BWilliam%2BBrewster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dSCZyvRVjb4/X7xTKaAojlI/AAAAAAAATP0/RNKkes5tJbEpAza8VLspN6aOVRtV6RM5QCLcBGAsYHQ/w459-h640/Elder%2BWilliam%2BBrewster.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I am so beyond excited to tell you I am a descendant of William Brewster who came over on the Mayflower from England! I have dabbled in genealogy but was so thrilled when I found this out the other day. It's so timely too! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and this is the cherry on top! He is my 11th great grandfather. The link is on my mom's side and most of her family lived in Massachusetts until the 1800's and then moved to the midwest.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I took a quiz and found out I am just like his wife Mary Brewster. This is what it said:</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">"Mary Brewster showed great courage in following her convictions and braving the hardship of the new world. With her family, she opened their home for separatist meetings in England,leading to danger and difficulties for their family. Around 1607 they fled to Holland to escape religious persecution. She and her husband, William, with their 2 youngest children boarded the Mayflower to brave the life in a new land where they could worship as they chose. Mary was one of only 5 adult women who survived the first winter, and one of only 4 to still be living the following year at the first Thanksgiving”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, Ayuthaya, HanaMinBFont, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333331;">You can be sure I have already applied to the </span><a href="https://www.themayflowersociety.org/"><span style="color: red;">Mayflower Society</span></a><span style="color: #333331;"> How cool to tell my family on Thanksgiving Day! Fun fact, there are 35 million people all over the world that are descendants and only 10 million are in the United States. I am planning a trip to Massachusetts in the future to go to all the places...</span></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">I will also be searching for the family members that participated in the American Revolution or as I am now finding out it was called the "American War of Independence". There is also a pin involved with the membership to the Daughters of the Revolution that I covet.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VcoPdrAs4AU/X7xa5q4kn6I/AAAAAAAATRA/3dJU6PUBz8wu8BZYiYuUEBgIchEEZFgjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00947%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VcoPdrAs4AU/X7xa5q4kn6I/AAAAAAAATRA/3dJU6PUBz8wu8BZYiYuUEBgIchEEZFgjgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/DSC00947%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I have not done cross stitch in a very long time, like maybe the early 1990's. Imagine my happiness when I found out that there is a sampler dedicated to the 400th Anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjrxJUxuq4w/X7xa5xMXPPI/AAAAAAAATRM/6R9mqmEPsnsTB0tHHBKwGoJEMjWZIIAfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5152" data-original-width="3864" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjrxJUxuq4w/X7xa5xMXPPI/AAAAAAAATRM/6R9mqmEPsnsTB0tHHBKwGoJEMjWZIIAfQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/DSC00948.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">It is a very big project and the count of the linen is very small, but I am up for the challenge! A fellow blogger Kyle of <a href="https://kyleredente.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">Timeless Reflections</span></a> just happened to post about her also being a descendant of the Mayflower and the sampler that she just finished!</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OxemGZVXvc/X7xa570EAyI/AAAAAAAATRE/nZkNf_L-kXs_QNa3K_I8KNEfgTYOSuWHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OxemGZVXvc/X7xa570EAyI/AAAAAAAATRE/nZkNf_L-kXs_QNa3K_I8KNEfgTYOSuWHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The adorable pin holder was worth it too.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjegb42U1yk/X7xXtBjCStI/AAAAAAAATQQ/rVFwQjnwFvE4TJbMPl8tDQZcOdG_XdvpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00935%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjegb42U1yk/X7xXtBjCStI/AAAAAAAATQQ/rVFwQjnwFvE4TJbMPl8tDQZcOdG_XdvpQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00935%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I have been making some Christmas gifts and could not resist this adorable Santa Claus. You can find the pattern at <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">MMM Crafts</span></a> </span>It is so much fun to make and not too hard. It takes time to let the glue dry. Her techniques and tips are great and makes this a fun project.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR5NulnWVfk/X7xXs6jqC-I/AAAAAAAATQI/Gwe_mBnZWLEr_WBg3IiH9h00RnW2kMTnACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00936%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JR5NulnWVfk/X7xXs6jqC-I/AAAAAAAATQI/Gwe_mBnZWLEr_WBg3IiH9h00RnW2kMTnACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00936%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Sorry for the blurry picture but the sock is too cute not to show.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9BBT5qv1o4/X7xXtA1wp9I/AAAAAAAATQM/qNl6M75FHAIa77Jt_Jo5B_cAnVlJC9BOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00937%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9BBT5qv1o4/X7xXtA1wp9I/AAAAAAAATQM/qNl6M75FHAIa77Jt_Jo5B_cAnVlJC9BOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00937%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I have been obsessed with these little houses. They are so much fun to make and kind of addictive.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o_n2qzuvre0/X7xXwj3ZbMI/AAAAAAAATQY/UcfboJywpaAWDwtFXoz7OewsFvvZhOZrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00938%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o_n2qzuvre0/X7xXwj3ZbMI/AAAAAAAATQY/UcfboJywpaAWDwtFXoz7OewsFvvZhOZrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00938%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">They are small 2 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" tall. I'm not sure what they will become but I will continue to make them and see what happens.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWW57t4vK58/X7xZU-28OOI/AAAAAAAATQo/oRh4Puet7HMoxKt-3458ztmVDdCdNioMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00945%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWW57t4vK58/X7xZU-28OOI/AAAAAAAATQo/oRh4Puet7HMoxKt-3458ztmVDdCdNioMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00945%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">They are paper pieced. I made my patterns on EQ8 and love to just sit and sew without any measuring.... you could do it without the paper but I enjoy paper piecing.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esDmjYdYmFw/X7xZ0t-YgsI/AAAAAAAATQw/x0YOQG0ejZIhv6OF_6gxOeux7bVZiNyywCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esDmjYdYmFw/X7xZ0t-YgsI/AAAAAAAATQw/x0YOQG0ejZIhv6OF_6gxOeux7bVZiNyywCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I also have an applique project going. They are perfect for Zoom meetings and makes me feel productive. I am just going with whatever I feel like doing with no direction at all. All I can say is #cuzcovid!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqaAIi8NjT8/X7xaYz2x_AI/AAAAAAAATQ4/KjiTWx5HbkAZPvW7AEjgKLSegnFNJgDWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00950.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqaAIi8NjT8/X7xaYz2x_AI/AAAAAAAATQ4/KjiTWx5HbkAZPvW7AEjgKLSegnFNJgDWgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00950.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I also made some project bags for my many projects! I love this cheater fabric and how it turned out. Do you want to know what is in the bag?</span><p></p></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFD_Wre0Iac/X7xddPaJUaI/AAAAAAAATRg/zA3K0Eq3w34ZUxLnkPZIsiDUsPWWOekegCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00951.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFD_Wre0Iac/X7xddPaJUaI/AAAAAAAATRg/zA3K0Eq3w34ZUxLnkPZIsiDUsPWWOekegCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00951.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">This.......I have fallen down the rabbit hole of yet another project that takes up lots of time, cross stitch. I got this before the Mayflower Sampler, that will be up next. The way I look at it is stitching is stitching, no matter what you are doing. It makes us feel good and ebbs and flows with the crazy time we live in right now. I am enjoying it right now even the 32 count linen fabric that I can barely see.....Also since the 1990's they have come out with linens and floss that are GORGEOUS!!!! That in itself is enough to make you want to dive in. The hand dyed fibers are so rich and you just want to touch them and sew with them.......</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I know this year has been more crazy than we could have ever imagined. Many people are suffering and going through difficult times. I am thankful for everyone in my life that brings me happiness and joy. I am especially thankful for my sister this year who has shown me that no matter how difficult things can be, hard work and perseverance will get you to the other side and we are never too old to try. Thank you to everyone who stops by my blog and sends me nice comments, I read and enjoy each and every one, thank you!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); color: #333331; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Kelly</span></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-22508368604765098962020-10-19T16:42:00.002-04:002020-10-19T16:47:18.295-04:00Long Time Gone<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TuOY_EE7-Y/X43u_A_5TiI/AAAAAAAATJ0/0xZfDHKcccIjM6zYz9g0Xrc7CyW4F1qVACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00908.JPG" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TuOY_EE7-Y/X43u_A_5TiI/AAAAAAAATJ0/0xZfDHKcccIjM6zYz9g0Xrc7CyW4F1qVACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00908.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"> I can't believe how long it has been since I posted anything on the blog....</p></blockquote><p>One of the things I have been doing is making the Pincushion Collage Quilt by Laura Heine for a class at the <a href="https://theoldcountrystore.com/events/upcoming">The Old Country Store in Intercourse PA</a> If you are interested in taking it, the class is in February. It is such a fun project, especially for anyone who sews!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GLEaVBoZ50A/X43xCK56iII/AAAAAAAATJ8/H6xnYL3Mit0sfeY1E_rCTKjpR-PGDQHHACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00916.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GLEaVBoZ50A/X43xCK56iII/AAAAAAAATJ8/H6xnYL3Mit0sfeY1E_rCTKjpR-PGDQHHACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00916.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fall is here in all its glory! I love autumn and everything is has to offer. Crisp cool days, sweaters, beautiful leaves, soup, hot tea and putting the garden to bed. While I love my gardens they take up a lot of time!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJXnOveBCIA/X43xCbHj2MI/AAAAAAAATKE/S3NJW_tJpDkZjvQ47PF0X16Ekmxnrs2sACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00917.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fJXnOveBCIA/X43xCbHj2MI/AAAAAAAATKE/S3NJW_tJpDkZjvQ47PF0X16Ekmxnrs2sACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00917.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I don't decorate much for Halloween but I saw this on Instagram and loved the idea. They had pictures of their kids but I chose to use some scrapbook images that was a very low key Halloween idea.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HabRL7FeNlc/X43xCOky0iI/AAAAAAAATKA/JG68XBmSQbUnMpTDcFJusMNOAx-v5QwuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00922.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HabRL7FeNlc/X43xCOky0iI/AAAAAAAATKA/JG68XBmSQbUnMpTDcFJusMNOAx-v5QwuQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00922.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am also making a autumn quilt along with my friend Stephanie. This is the Fig Tree block of the month from a while ago. We both bought the kit to make it easy. I love their blocks and the instructions are very good. If you have ever wanted to try it, don't be afraid to do it!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oZinv_gWWMM/X43yqWnfQ9I/AAAAAAAATKc/j1l6p1qEmTA42ZpsT2rZw9l9TpK2PFOMACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00914%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oZinv_gWWMM/X43yqWnfQ9I/AAAAAAAATKc/j1l6p1qEmTA42ZpsT2rZw9l9TpK2PFOMACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00914%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am also trying my hand at crochet......this was a first attempt and it's pretty wonky.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g0mYYyFCJeE/X43yqAeRG3I/AAAAAAAATKY/q5POy_4j5DINadKF8wxZydD_4M1VA4rhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00915%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g0mYYyFCJeE/X43yqAeRG3I/AAAAAAAATKY/q5POy_4j5DINadKF8wxZydD_4M1VA4rhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00915%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is much better and I find it very relaxing! Repetitive motions can do that I suppose. I am hoping to make more and get better at it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MfcGPzMyEME/X43yt5jAs8I/AAAAAAAATKg/HoDtb_50oFoDXHYG3vNJyGvEBsV3fD4rACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00918.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MfcGPzMyEME/X43yt5jAs8I/AAAAAAAATKg/HoDtb_50oFoDXHYG3vNJyGvEBsV3fD4rACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00918.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Over the weekend I made myself a project pouch with this adorable fabric from Lori Holt. It's cheater cloth and all I did was quilt along each orange peel to give it some body. So quick and so easy! My friend Cindy gave me the quilter zip charm that completes it just perfectly!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dSkaNkW38mA/X43yyZv_2pI/AAAAAAAATKo/CooE-4tLL7c1-OWZiU8QwEHK82BQNDzdACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dSkaNkW38mA/X43yyZv_2pI/AAAAAAAATKo/CooE-4tLL7c1-OWZiU8QwEHK82BQNDzdACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00919.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I kept the lining on the vintage side too. I think my crochet will fit in their perfectly!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jDMV6ySyMVg/X43yyt2OqyI/AAAAAAAATKs/On8NYF0AcvcGoJZ3c_pC5k3-YIBfcE4EwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jDMV6ySyMVg/X43yyt2OqyI/AAAAAAAATKs/On8NYF0AcvcGoJZ3c_pC5k3-YIBfcE4EwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I can't say my focus is totally back to normal so I am always doing something here and there. My stuff was all over the house and I was always looking for scissors, or my needle threader, you get it.....So I got this organizer at Michael's and it is so nice! This is the bottom part......</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6EaBqD2u_Yg/X43yz_v6PBI/AAAAAAAATKw/6savcXe4PuoOSQHNYc_8gdQw7nzNJE8JACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00926.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6EaBqD2u_Yg/X43yz_v6PBI/AAAAAAAATKw/6savcXe4PuoOSQHNYc_8gdQw7nzNJE8JACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00926.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>this is the top part. I really am happy with it and might need to get another one....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8KBCyJxhZGE/X430m-iBiQI/AAAAAAAATLI/MDE5v-hBB5I_oU_jd0LLz1k9GclUZCKaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00920%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8KBCyJxhZGE/X430m-iBiQI/AAAAAAAATLI/MDE5v-hBB5I_oU_jd0LLz1k9GclUZCKaQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00920%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is my new bed quilt. It is going to be king size! At first I was going to do the blocks in a straight set. I showed it on Instagram and the overwhelming majority said no put it on point. So I tried it out and yes I like it much better this way. I think I have enough fabric but I won't let that bother me. I will take a page out the book of our pioneer quilters and use something else if I don't have enough!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xuax7Cy6uTc/X430nQFR5mI/AAAAAAAATLM/XQZzWVgRfdokuLf-Uf3HgAYHWmX3P5R0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00921%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xuax7Cy6uTc/X430nQFR5mI/AAAAAAAATLM/XQZzWVgRfdokuLf-Uf3HgAYHWmX3P5R0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00921%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have made myself some design boards to keep track of all the pieces and it is a life saver. I don't mix up the pieces that are almost the same size and it is nice to have them all in 1 spot. I will be making more. Do you use a design board?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5Ahg8MWQRk/X430qWF5PwI/AAAAAAAATLQ/LPL76XgtqTwwNyRGipU_HRxdjut8mLKJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00923.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5Ahg8MWQRk/X430qWF5PwI/AAAAAAAATLQ/LPL76XgtqTwwNyRGipU_HRxdjut8mLKJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00923.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have read lots of books this summer. This was really good but will not be for everyone. I loved all the details and the story behind this disastrous group and all the bad decisions they made and people they trusted. I was also surprised that there are people that never heard about the Donner party. Yes cannibalism is involved but like all things in the world it was sensationalized over time. Once it is put into context I think you will have a different opinion about it.I gave it 4 stars.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DopBJ5jCQyY/X430rhOmwtI/AAAAAAAATLU/oEzQ9qWJ31wfKeuIGhgFdaf2ewkPxT7twCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00924.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DopBJ5jCQyY/X430rhOmwtI/AAAAAAAATLU/oEzQ9qWJ31wfKeuIGhgFdaf2ewkPxT7twCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/DSC00924.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This started out very slow but I stuck with it because I bought it. It is very difficult to get a GOOD book at the library these days....I liked it in the end but would only give it 3.5 stars.</div><div><br /></div><div>I read all of the Lonesome Dove series this year and loved every single book. Larry McMurty is such a good writer and really paints a picture for me. I will be reading more of his books. Any recommendations out there?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gomyX1MDn_Q/X433dWUAPwI/AAAAAAAATLs/0ooShfLwW0UHs9qEIhuKdu4_sV3z715qACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/43331046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="268" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gomyX1MDn_Q/X433dWUAPwI/AAAAAAAATLs/0ooShfLwW0UHs9qEIhuKdu4_sV3z715qACLcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/43331046.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This book I could not put down! It was very good and I think based on true events. This one got 4.5 stars.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yfbwhv1pWcY/X433dTpeqKI/AAAAAAAATLw/xNwkBcGdftUOdasGJDZsbFDX3LNXoT3fACLcBGAsYHQ/s475/51833858._SY475_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="312" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yfbwhv1pWcY/X433dTpeqKI/AAAAAAAATLw/xNwkBcGdftUOdasGJDZsbFDX3LNXoT3fACLcBGAsYHQ/w420-h640/51833858._SY475_.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div>While this one started out slow, it really picked up and makes you wonder what lengths you would go to keeping a secret that you know is hurting others and altering their lives. The injustice of this book is sad but the twist at the end makes it worth reading and I didn't see it coming! I gave it 4 stars.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kelly<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-12662616123011678202020-08-04T17:08:00.002-04:002020-08-04T17:13:40.938-04:00Lots of Stuff Going On<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a Cover Girl! 😊😊😊</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vaiUwTBKpXo/Xym0KmzIxxI/AAAAAAAAS3M/0YGt154OTHQYNlTKyp_9v0bavq3_QQhTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1170/Quilts-1170.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="1170" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vaiUwTBKpXo/Xym0KmzIxxI/AAAAAAAAS3M/0YGt154OTHQYNlTKyp_9v0bavq3_QQhTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Quilts-1170.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last year I was contacted by 50 Plus Life magazine asking if they could do a story about my quilting. Mary from my guild gave them my name and I thank her for doing it. It is something I never would have thought about doing on my own and truthfully it was a bit daunting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can read it using this link <font color="#2b00fe"><a href="http://50pluslifepa.com/local-stories/profiles/1677-cover-story-quilting-made-modern">Quilting Made Modern</a> </font> I think Megan did a great job asking questions as a non-quilter and interpreting them into an article. How fun is the cover! They made a quilt using quilts, there's even stitching along the edges!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hhFkHPKxCSs/Xym68d2YNQI/AAAAAAAAS3g/1zJMKOqG0xgzNQfGfr7yFQSoWI2eiVEGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hhFkHPKxCSs/Xym68d2YNQI/AAAAAAAAS3g/1zJMKOqG0xgzNQfGfr7yFQSoWI2eiVEGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00866.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Some of you may remember the swap <a href="https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/"><font color="#2b00fe">Barb Vedder</font></a> organized I think in 2018. I love these blocks and wanted to get them in to a quilt. I am almost there. I also stretched and used a dark blue background instead of my usual low volume, light and airy fabrics I tend to use for the setting squares. I am so glad I did! It will be perfect for watching football (hopefully) this winter.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88A075YF1JI/Xym7FfOBQ9I/AAAAAAAAS3s/f_CErOiT-xg9Hb9yvey3QfWCHqHNbHuzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00871.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88A075YF1JI/Xym7FfOBQ9I/AAAAAAAAS3s/f_CErOiT-xg9Hb9yvey3QfWCHqHNbHuzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00871.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have made quite a few tops the past few months. I am actually quilting one (albeit slowly) myself. I need to get some backs made to get the others finished. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4q5twd_kISY/Xym64jJss1I/AAAAAAAAS3U/lWAeU4o0pSQUwgB6jcCU4Yu9wLW573aqACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00868%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4q5twd_kISY/Xym64jJss1I/AAAAAAAAS3U/lWAeU4o0pSQUwgB6jcCU4Yu9wLW573aqACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00868%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am doing the Alison Glass Slow stitching along. I really like this but it took me forever to get to it. My stitches are needing some work but it went fast and I like my color choices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZtSC7MLYcU/Xym_NHP_Y8I/AAAAAAAAS7o/Wgh5qcEL1-I2vJbH7Jcqea6tWb5Uvdx9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00886.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZtSC7MLYcU/Xym_NHP_Y8I/AAAAAAAAS7o/Wgh5qcEL1-I2vJbH7Jcqea6tWb5Uvdx9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00886.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5A-l2zVF8w/Xym-gQPJu-I/AAAAAAAAS50/mHqJ5JgInrM8uTB1efp9LLMRbbLTCr6DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00869.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5A-l2zVF8w/Xym-gQPJu-I/AAAAAAAAS50/mHqJ5JgInrM8uTB1efp9LLMRbbLTCr6DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00869.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am doing a Sew Along for my guild and all the members made these pretty blocks for me! I am so touched that they took the time. It means a lot to me. Thank you all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jIB1l_s7bc/XynFAF0AhCI/AAAAAAAAS8E/P0QZtHQaPAAJuP869-QjQrARAA9xzmLbACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00887%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jIB1l_s7bc/XynFAF0AhCI/AAAAAAAAS8E/P0QZtHQaPAAJuP869-QjQrARAA9xzmLbACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00887%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgcsvLG4jWo/XynE_Ta-DKI/AAAAAAAAS8A/nykfg8ty3dsS8laR-s3d1X6w0zOokoBAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/red%2Bsalvia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgcsvLG4jWo/XynE_Ta-DKI/AAAAAAAAS8A/nykfg8ty3dsS8laR-s3d1X6w0zOokoBAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w625-h781/red%2Bsalvia.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been painting too. I am taking an online class and you get to use an old fashioned Little Women ink pen! They are fun. This is another skill that I am learning and loving!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjnG5C1Aq5c/XynFqnt_qZI/AAAAAAAAS8U/idBUooXpIagLMcd7LtjNbJuC4o78mINxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00872.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjnG5C1Aq5c/XynFqnt_qZI/AAAAAAAAS8U/idBUooXpIagLMcd7LtjNbJuC4o78mINxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00872.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Some of you may have heard about a new product called Applipops. I was curious and decided to try them out. It's a way to get some pretty perfect circles for applique.<div>Sorry for the dark pictures, thank you Hurricane Isaias! Can you hear my generator humming through the computer?<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzjPe90MgVw/XynFqk9bRvI/AAAAAAAAS8c/UrGJaWKDshIKGXBYAJGEf54623ppabSzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00873.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzjPe90MgVw/XynFqk9bRvI/AAAAAAAAS8c/UrGJaWKDshIKGXBYAJGEf54623ppabSzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00873.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I made a big one so now I am going try a small one. Cover the larger ring with a scrap of fabric.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_g3asxpO_kk/XynFqmybaiI/AAAAAAAAS8Q/sgjIVm1kY1Qv-ty2Ws-NyuvMO1zkZi_uACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00874.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_g3asxpO_kk/XynFqmybaiI/AAAAAAAAS8Q/sgjIVm1kY1Qv-ty2Ws-NyuvMO1zkZi_uACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00874.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Push the smaller ring into the back. It will look like this.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6wP99-0WJhQ/XynFyw7CMuI/AAAAAAAAS8k/X9xxevdJNKkC1-zRONEhTlebuCTwPzW9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00875.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6wP99-0WJhQ/XynFyw7CMuI/AAAAAAAAS8k/X9xxevdJNKkC1-zRONEhTlebuCTwPzW9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00875.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When you turn it over, the larger ring should look like this.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyyHYMdni8s/XynFzoFAKqI/AAAAAAAAS8o/t_9iNTH3ixkB_JKah1S8ZRIUPH0WSJX6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00876.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyyHYMdni8s/XynFzoFAKqI/AAAAAAAAS8o/t_9iNTH3ixkB_JKah1S8ZRIUPH0WSJX6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00876.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Trim your seam allowance. The directions say 1/4" or less. If you have done applique you know the smaller the seam allowance the better it looks and the easier it is to sew down flat. Go as small as you are comfortable.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4GGwpBwIEg/XynFzjeO9rI/AAAAAAAAS8s/EM5XXw3XPwwsAoRtvtXq-HXrijJipMdIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00877.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4GGwpBwIEg/XynFzjeO9rI/AAAAAAAAS8s/EM5XXw3XPwwsAoRtvtXq-HXrijJipMdIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00877.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used the iron to start pushing the edges towards the center.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWh_4vKQy74/XynF7DA78AI/AAAAAAAAS88/2B9B8Rouc-UNf5l92QYSQTTKJWOKksUkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00878.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWh_4vKQy74/XynF7DA78AI/AAAAAAAAS88/2B9B8Rouc-UNf5l92QYSQTTKJWOKksUkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Take a paint brush (or a Qtip!) and put liquid starch all along the edge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A1qyGk5X5mc/XynF8G2kzYI/AAAAAAAAS9E/GrbhJRiJxxUAtOyhHl9f0GqIOi27yKYxACLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00879.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A1qyGk5X5mc/XynF8G2kzYI/AAAAAAAAS9E/GrbhJRiJxxUAtOyhHl9f0GqIOi27yKYxACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00879.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Use your iron tip to push all the edges towards the middle making sure the edges don't have any dents.</div><div>This was definitely harder with the smaller size but not that hard.</div><div>This is what it should look like.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3rICMoMB1Q/XynF8KrBlvI/AAAAAAAAS9I/7iAyIN4vIu0UmMWJGLKibLM-g9e5OwNIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00880.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3rICMoMB1Q/XynF8KrBlvI/AAAAAAAAS9I/7iAyIN4vIu0UmMWJGLKibLM-g9e5OwNIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00880.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Flip it over and it should look like this. I ironed both sides well to get a good crisp edge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhZzCcSKUu0/XynGDAdSzfI/AAAAAAAAS9M/_boltMvi_HEDZJYzDT5mYkmBgxEOVSqFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00881.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RhZzCcSKUu0/XynGDAdSzfI/AAAAAAAAS9M/_boltMvi_HEDZJYzDT5mYkmBgxEOVSqFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>LET IT COOL! This is so important. If you don't let it cool you will lose your circle and it will be wonky.</div><div>After it is cool, pop out the smaller circle and it should look like this.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PcQzbd207Z4/XynGErh7QPI/AAAAAAAAS9U/zoep87D5he4iRPM1DjRoRcw0SQrbz6mDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00883.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PcQzbd207Z4/XynGErh7QPI/AAAAAAAAS9U/zoep87D5he4iRPM1DjRoRcw0SQrbz6mDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00883.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Pop out the smaller circle and there you have it, nice smooth edges and ready to sew down.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LdnIPUZeDC8/XynGEzmE1HI/AAAAAAAAS9Y/dJG1Y89eS8wAUgTLQEo-IpurVOx6wiZtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00884.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LdnIPUZeDC8/XynGEzmE1HI/AAAAAAAAS9Y/dJG1Y89eS8wAUgTLQEo-IpurVOx6wiZtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00884.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is the larger one with the smaller one. After you take the metal rings out, press it well and leave it until cool. Your edges will stay down better.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ytFOVDTq7NI/XynGHQqujlI/AAAAAAAAS9g/9g2k4I4UnZQzbp9vSKni7t2rI4zxN4mcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00885.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ytFOVDTq7NI/XynGHQqujlI/AAAAAAAAS9g/9g2k4I4UnZQzbp9vSKni7t2rI4zxN4mcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00885.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They come in 2 sizes. I bought both. If you are interested in them you can find them here...<a href="https://www.applipops.com/shop"><font color="#2b00fe">Applipops</font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just so you know I bought these myself and am giving you my own honest opinion. I like to share what I find!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBwlbzggB-U/XynMbGUDjoI/AAAAAAAAS-I/rcJhQuXHMm4JVTrnromdYCWfwkcAbKXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5152/DSC00865.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBwlbzggB-U/XynMbGUDjoI/AAAAAAAAS-I/rcJhQuXHMm4JVTrnromdYCWfwkcAbKXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSC00865.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, I bought myself a book holder. While working I always am losing my papers or book. This makes it so much easier! This block might be the start of a new quilt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kelly</div></div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-65024382147623872942020-06-04T20:42:00.001-04:002020-06-04T20:42:07.188-04:00!!!!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tlunjujgzsU/XtmRZSiWbDI/AAAAAAAASqw/-SC7PKdiqoY8uWW8Mn693ShAfyaOZnc0gCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tlunjujgzsU/XtmRZSiWbDI/AAAAAAAASqw/-SC7PKdiqoY8uWW8Mn693ShAfyaOZnc0gCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00835.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am a little frustrated. Blogger changed it's format and I am trying to figure it out.....why can't they leave wel enough alone?</div>My new ironing board cover. This is the one I use that is near my sewing machine to press blocks and small pieces of fabrics.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FRhLR5yB9BE/XtmRaag2_fI/AAAAAAAASq0/RMOnBh2XNHMZxqua9vVlbPriHfFZQnqoQCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FRhLR5yB9BE/XtmRaag2_fI/AAAAAAAASq0/RMOnBh2XNHMZxqua9vVlbPriHfFZQnqoQCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00836.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love how it fills the space and makes it easy to iron a fat quarter. The top one is the old one, you can see how small it was.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YzhR51kZFP0/XtmRbQbfDqI/AAAAAAAASq4/Jy6ku9Rer0go_ZYiJzBJs4tn9QfNf3rQQCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YzhR51kZFP0/XtmRbQbfDqI/AAAAAAAASq4/Jy6ku9Rer0go_ZYiJzBJs4tn9QfNf3rQQCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00837.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I am doing the Alison Glass stitch along. It is to work on our hand stitching and enjoying the slower process. I made a large container for I am not sure what. A bottle of wine will fit in there though....</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RnF-w3_3F0/XtmRcPzsHNI/AAAAAAAASq8/2dl1knbVzaQ-XeoZfciIz8HqOdcyGDL_QCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RnF-w3_3F0/XtmRcPzsHNI/AAAAAAAASq8/2dl1knbVzaQ-XeoZfciIz8HqOdcyGDL_QCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00838.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Our first prompt was to use the Kantha stitch. I really enjoyed this and it did not take as long as I thought it would.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AuSy0qohTGI/XtmRdc1l5pI/AAAAAAAASrA/bMQz4FkUHBU-0aFJDvD-4sOuc0QXYD85gCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00839%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AuSy0qohTGI/XtmRdc1l5pI/AAAAAAAASrA/bMQz4FkUHBU-0aFJDvD-4sOuc0QXYD85gCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00839%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>My quilt is getting bigger! All the blocks are sewn and trimmed. I just need to sew them together.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3gSz7sBvhU/XtmReEslxYI/AAAAAAAASrE/22KzlxwhHp4meZCi8ZHeViyWSuEyHcglgCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3gSz7sBvhU/XtmReEslxYI/AAAAAAAASrE/22KzlxwhHp4meZCi8ZHeViyWSuEyHcglgCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00840.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So now that I made my new ironing board......I found another way to press seams. Use your roller (I think I purchased this for paper piecing?) Open the seam and roll back and forth a few times.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nk_GJ1TNm5g/XtmRfDPYTsI/AAAAAAAASrI/hyW3L4lHhNABQlaykSGGAPOrFsAjKuvhwCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nk_GJ1TNm5g/XtmRfDPYTsI/AAAAAAAASrI/hyW3L4lHhNABQlaykSGGAPOrFsAjKuvhwCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00841.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was skeptical but look how flat it is! Also there is no distortion and it takes 2 seconds.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQZrl191JuM/XtmRgGSMtoI/AAAAAAAASrM/HE1pAvbG3twdYXg_p2WZcF3W9B9SN7_zgCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQZrl191JuM/XtmRgGSMtoI/AAAAAAAASrM/HE1pAvbG3twdYXg_p2WZcF3W9B9SN7_zgCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00842.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I feel this technique is good for when you want your seams open. Look how nice they look!!! They never look this good when I iron.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HO9pjd-jXA/XtmRhIIP2XI/AAAAAAAASrQ/aPiFuk8sDiIsLKmjvH5C6AQWeT9S9dL-QCK4BGAsYHg/s5152/DSC00843%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HO9pjd-jXA/XtmRhIIP2XI/AAAAAAAASrQ/aPiFuk8sDiIsLKmjvH5C6AQWeT9S9dL-QCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00843%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A very nice flat block. I am going to be using this for lots of blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5u3ngkTgQVs/XtmUCEuXT3I/AAAAAAAASsY/YEi_I6O3_8oKoDHh1XTGxDIjhXmH-4GKgCK4BGAsYHg/s526/brady%2Bbunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5u3ngkTgQVs/XtmUCEuXT3I/AAAAAAAASsY/YEi_I6O3_8oKoDHh1XTGxDIjhXmH-4GKgCK4BGAsYHg/s320/brady%2Bbunch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you see this? Marcia, Marcia, Marcia has her own line of fabric! It does feel so 1970's. You can be sure I will be getting some of this. What do you think yes or no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kelly</div>Pinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-45812874723921294292020-05-27T15:35:00.001-04:002020-05-27T15:35:24.852-04:00Going in Circles<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5jPknNTTD8s/Xs6pGUQq0PI/AAAAAAAASmc/p97aIDxJzS8IISRLgFIyzO3rSkz8dvf7gCK4BGAsYHg/DSC00826%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5jPknNTTD8s/Xs6pGUQq0PI/AAAAAAAASmc/p97aIDxJzS8IISRLgFIyzO3rSkz8dvf7gCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00826%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Yes I have started another quilt! This is Chic Country by Sew Kind of Wonderful. They make the Quick Curve Ruler. Scrappy seems to be my thing these days!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G0PLYVlk03k/Xs6pH3DgFGI/AAAAAAAASmk/ozZu7WWgP-ImHgFaakwGEJvko-OiVaGjQCK4BGAsYHg/DSC00827%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3777" data-original-width="5035" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G0PLYVlk03k/Xs6pH3DgFGI/AAAAAAAASmk/ozZu7WWgP-ImHgFaakwGEJvko-OiVaGjQCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00827%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It has gone pretty fast once you get all the pieces cut out. That takes forever!!!! It does become mindless sewing which is good for me right now.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2dncitYMdY/Xs6pIhwoH-I/AAAAAAAASmo/u2iVtJoDXfEts4uafMYyrmseAhnholaBwCK4BGAsYHg/DSC00828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2dncitYMdY/Xs6pIhwoH-I/AAAAAAAASmo/u2iVtJoDXfEts4uafMYyrmseAhnholaBwCK4BGAsYHg/w640-h480/DSC00828.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For those of you that have never used the Quick Curve Ruler, it will change your mind forever on curves! It makes them easy and doable.</div><div>After I cut out all those pesky pieces and sew them together it will look like this. Pretty bad? 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So this is on my design wall today. These are blocks for a Sew Along that my guild is doing. I am the organizer so I need to see this often to decide what the next blocks will be. This could not come at a better time for our members. I even added blocks because we all have a lot of time on our hands!<br />
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I love this book block! It was a fun one. I had to figure out how to fit in those titles.<br />
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All of my guilds have started having Zoom meetings. They are fun but let's face it, not quite the same as the real thing. I am hoping things will get back to normal so we can see real quilts and hear real lectures.<br />
I won these at the Lancaster Modern Quilt Guild last week. I have always loved the Quick Curved Ruler. The book has a fun tulip pattern I want to try.<br />
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So of course I had to try it out. Two blocks made using (2) 5" squares. They came out perfect which is the whole idea behind the ruler. If you have been wanting to try curves, this is the perfect tool. I do have a quilt in mind......<br />
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This is a Fig Tree block of the month. I am enjoying it and am excited to see how it unfolds.<br />
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My focus is still a bit shaky.....this is how the block is supposed to look<br />
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I have also started a doll quilt. These blocks are 3 1/2". I will set them with alternating blue squares. At least that is the plan for now. As you can see, one can never have too many projects!<br />
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Wow! A lot of you wanted to make this quilt! I sent out about 200 patterns!!! I can't wait to see what you all do with it. I love how mine turned out and the colors are so bright outside. It feels kitschy and a little 1970's to me. Please ignore the dirty deck, we haven't cleaned it yet.<br />
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I feel like this is a pattern that you can use any fabrics with and have a successful quilt.<br />
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The more fabrics the merrier and the crazier the better!<br />
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So to be clear the size of the block is 10" not 12", I wrote it wrong. Also if you emailed me and did not get the pattern it is because I did not get your email. Sometime when people email the email address is not there. If this is you, please send me another email and include your email address in it and I will be happy to send it to you.<br />
Now how to quilt it.....and figure out the name.<br />
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Wow! What a great response to my post yesterday! It sounds like a lot of you are looking for a fun and easy project. <span style="color: red;">The first thing I need to do is correct the block size. I thought it was a 6" finished block. It is a 5" finished block. So the 4 blocks will make a 10" finished block.</span></div>
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This is a good project for those of you who have never tried paper piecing. I think it just might be the easiest block ever!<span style="color: #cc0000;"> PLEASE READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS FIRST!</span></div>
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The first thing is to print out the blocks and trim away the excess paper. It will just be in your way. Sorry the pictures are not too good, it is a rainy day here today.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">****Edit to original post**** You can only get the pattern by emailing me at kellymx@aol.com If you have left a comment and did not receive the pattern it is because it did not include your email. Email me directly to get it.</span></div>
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Find yourself a book mark or another stiff piece of thin cardboard.<br />
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This will help you line up the fabric. It should look like this.<br />
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Cut out the outside fabrics 4" x 9" You could fussy cut or do anything you want. Once you make a few you will see what I mean.<br />
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Cut the center fabric 3 1/2" x 9". Be sure your fabrics are flat. Iron them if needed you will get better results. I never sew with wrinkled fabric, I am more likely to make a mistake.<br />
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Lay your center fabric <span style="color: red;"><b>right side</b> </span>down on your cutting mat.<br />
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Place you pattern with the lines showing on top making sure it is in the center of the strip.<br />
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Go ahead and pin so it does not move around. make sure the pins are out of the way of your sewing machine foot. Notice how the blue pin is off to the left.<br />
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Next you will fold the paper back for the first side as shown above.<br />
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Take you rotary cutter and trim off the excess fabric about a 1/4" away from the edge. You do not need a ruler to do this, just eyeball it. If it is a little bigger that is okay.<br />
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Place your side fabric right side up. Notice I said <b><span style="color: red;">right side</span></b> up!<br />
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Place the pinned paper pattern on top. Think of this just like you would sew as normal, right sides are together with a paper on top. Keep the edges even, there is no need to pin.<br />
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Shorten you stitch length. On my Bernina it is 1.50.<br />
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Make sure the edges are even. Start sewing from the edge of the paper, right on the line. See above.<br />
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Finish sewing the same way, past both lines.<br />
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It should look like this.<br />
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Turn it over and make sure all the paper it covered and the right sides of both fabrics are showing. Press well.<br />
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Flip it over to do the other side. We will do it exactly the same way we did the first side.<br />
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Fold back the paper and trim the excess fabric.<br />
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The side fabric on the bottom is <span style="color: red;">right sides</span> up and place the edges together.<br />
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I will look like this.<span style="color: red;"> Remember your fabrics are right sides together</span> with the paper on top. Sew as above.<br />
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Once all the fabrics are sewn it will look like this on the back......all the paper is covered.....<br />
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and like this on the front. Press it well.<br />
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To trim up the block you place your ruler's 1/4" mark on the solid line and cut on the dotted line.. It is more important that your ruler is on the solid line than to have the edge line up with the dotted line.<br />
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Trim it up, and do the other three sides.<br />
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It should look like this. If you cut off those solid lines you will have a block that is too small.<br />
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Carefully tear off the paper. I put my finger on the seam and gently pull. They come off pretty easy.<br />
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Do one side, then the other side. The center comes off last.<br />
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Your block should look like this! Now wasn't that easy?<br />
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To make one block you will need 4 sections. Or maybe you want to come up with your own idea? These are not sewn yet because I am not sure if they will be a block.<br />
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This is a messy process. Make the mess to get the quilt you want. I am so happy with where this is going and am anxious to finish it up.<br />
Please be sure to send me pictures if you make a quilt using this pattern!<br />
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I have many, many UFO's that I could be working on. I decided to start a new quilt. I needed mindless, few choices and something that did not require much brain power. I also need a few rules to keep me on track.<br />
I have always wanted to make this pattern. I chose to do it paper pieced. Why? Because it is 2 seams and no measuring. The center spoke is about 8" long and 3 1/2" wide. The 2 matching outsides are 4" wide and 8" long. No templates to cut, no "precise " sewing just sit and mindlessly sew.<br />
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I decided my rules would be to use up those big prints that I never know what to do with.....I also decided to use dark colors, though as you see there are some lights and mediums in there. I found out my stash is lacking in dark colors!<br />
Good contrast between the colors in each section was also a must.<br />
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I challenged myself to use some "ugly" colors and make some not pretty blocks. If you look at old quilts they have some real dogs in them!<br />
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The last one looks like actual barf! But it works in it's spot on the quilt. The others do too. Not every block can be the queen of the prom.<br />
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I used some of my vintage fabric where it worked with it's neighbor. I love using these in a new quilt!<br />
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I like the weirdness of these and they make the quilt so much more interesting!<br />
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The casualness and off kilter of the plaid moves your eye and makes you pay attention.<br />
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This is one of my favorites! I did "plan" this one.<br />
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The two of these would work.....but they are too matchy, matchy for me.<br />
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Look how that perks up when you add that yellow and orange.<br />
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or how about with this?<br />
This would be a great time to match up colors that are opposite on the color wheel.<br />
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This is a strong color and design, small doses are best or use it or a similar color again. Maybe even 3 times to move your eye around the quilt.<br />
I was starting to run out of big prints and dug into my Kaffe fabrics. I had to be carefully because they can take over. I did not want it to read as a "Kaffe" quilt. This would be beautiful in Kaffe prints. Maybe I need to make another!<br />
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I only have 6 more blocks to go. When I stop for the day, I try to have 8 fabrics ready to go so I don't have to think too much and can start the sewing right away. It helps.<br />
I do each block separately to keep it from getting crazy and overwhelming. Simple decisions, one at a time are best for me right now.<br />
I am feeling like this quilt is capturing this crazy time in history! I will be sure to document it.<br />
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So for anyone who would like the pattern for this, email me and I will send it to you. I am not sure how to put it on my blog. Four sections make one 10" block. Email me at kellymx@aol.com<br />
<span style="color: red;">Pattern give away is now closed</span><br />
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I would also do a tutorial if anyone wants to see one. It needs a name too...suggestions?<br />
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It's really fun and I great way to use up some fabric!<br />
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So of course now is a great time to start a new project? I should be working on all the UFO's but for right now this is fast and easy. I also found out I do not have many dark fabrics......I wanted this to look different from what I usually do with light, bright, happy colors. Maybe this is a reflection of the times?<br />
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This is the state of my sewing room, last week. It looks much more chaotic right now! I am using a lot of big prints that can be hard to work with in a quilt. I am also not matching the 2 prints I am using. I want it to look unplanned, which we all know is impossible in the real world, but I'm trying!<br />
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This quilt started out as a bunch of blocks that were impossible to make into a quilt because they would not lie flat. I starched the heck out of them, used some of my vintage fabric to frame them and sewed them together. I just love the randomness of the blocks and how value was pretty much out the window when constructing these baskets. Some of the fabrics were pieced together to be able to use as one part of the block.<br />
I like how this is now "my" quilt. I thought about this person as they made the quilt and wondered about their life. Was she disappointed that the blocks would not go together? Did someone tell her the fabrics were ugly?<br />
I used straight line quilting to get the job done and it is soft and snuggly.<br />
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I started a Dear Jane quilt using modern color fabrics. These are Alison Glass from a few years ago. They are small 4 1/2" finished! It is taking a lot of patience, which I don't have a lot of right now.<br />
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These blocks are from a swap I did with <b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://funwithbarbandmary.blogspot.com/">Barb, from Fun With Barb</a> </span> </b>I love them and want to finish them up except I don't have enough fabric.....what to do......? Use random colors for the alternate blocks? That might require concentration and planning, I don't have that now.<br />
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Last week was my daughter's birthday. We did a birthday parade, which is not nearly the same as being with the ones you love. I love being home but it is getting old. It does't help that the weather has been cold, gray and rainy.<br />
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On the bright side, spring keeps going no matter what. My redbuds were spectacular this year! Notice it is against a gray and moody sky.<br />
For most people I talk to, creativity seems to be hard right now. Yesterday I spent way too much time on a block that should have gone together very fast. I wanted to throw it in the trash. Instead the mistake is in the bock and it may stay there as a reminder of these weird days.<br />
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The motivation is still on the loose and I can't seem to catch it! I was reading this morning, painting and sewing. Now I am not sure what I want to do...<br />
Today is a beautiful spring day so a little sunshine was also in the mix while I finished my book.<br />
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I enjoy reading about history and the Gold Rush era is one of my favorites. This book bounces between now and the mid 1800's. He should have stayed in the 1880's, it was way more interesting. I found my self skipping/speed reading through the modern time period. Any suggestions for a gold rush book?<br />
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I love my little palette. The colors are called Tropical and for the past few days I am only using these colors. Sometime too many choices make it harder.<br />
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I have my paper, paints and water set up on my kitchen counter. It is an easy clean up if I make a mess and it lends itself to a quick creative burst. I can do it while I am making a meal, waiting for water to boil or finish something that was waiting to dry from earlier in the day. These are also small to use up leftover paper.<br />
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None of these are very hard, like everything else you just have to try it. I have kids' watercolors that I have used but these are artist grade which make the colors so much prettier and brighter. I also use real watercolor paper, it makes a difference! None of those warped charming paintings we brought home from school!<br />
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Some of my compositions are not very good but it is the fun of doing something that does not come easy but is satisfying. I always learn something every time I pick up the brush.<br />
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Just to keep it real, not everything is blog worthy!!! Duds, but now I know how to do something different. Some of it is not really liking the colors, like that faded rose looking thing in the middle or painting over a leaf like that orange mess.<br />
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I have been sewing, but not a lot. I have also started like 589 different things! Focus is not my strong suit right now. Hopefully later this week I will have some sewing to show you.<br />
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I seriously cannot keep track of the days, they are all swirling together. I am forgetting things because I am never sure what day it is......<br />
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I am going to try and applique the virus away. For some reason I am not called to be in my sewing room. I love this red and green together, it's a favorite combination of mine. The pink half square triangle pouch is a gift from my friend Stephanie.<br />
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How pretty is this little bud, it's easy to sew too.<br />
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I have tried and like the new Aurifil 80 weight thread that I am using for applique. Have you tried it?<br />
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So are you unfocused too or is it just me? Last night we got the word that we are now on the list of indefinite, instead of April 30th as to when things will open. I have a feeling school is out for the year.<br />
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Thank you for all the nice compliments on my quilt top. I wanted to share this one with you from QuiltGranma.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"It looks like a very happy quilt! Like a family that came together but are not blood relations, they fit well together and play nice. Happy, happy that they have a home now, and are no longer orphans!"</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just wanted to say I could not answer your email because your email does not come through to me. This happens so if you don't hear from me this is why. This made me so happy and lightened the day! I think you are right!</span></span><br />
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My son just texted me and said "I am so glad it is Friday, or just day as I call it now." It does feel like all the days are the same.<br />
I have been busy. I made this quilt top that I am calling Pademic 2020 #1 because I think I may be making another one.<br />
The large applique bird is from Blackbird Design. I was loathe to see it languish in a box so it became the centerpiece of the quilt. Once it was up on my design wall I just started adding blocks around it until I found something that felt like it was working. It took me about a day to make this into a design I liked.<br />
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I have many, many orphan blocks. Orphan blocks are blocks that I made as a test, a project that was started and not finished,, I made too many blocks, or a block that turned out too small or too big, maybe I was not in love with the colors. I also save the half square triangles from snowball ends. I have hundreds of them in all different sizes.<br />
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When making a quilt like this I need to have a little bit of calmness to all the chaos. I chose all the blocks that were blue and green. You can see I also added some other colors, but mostly you see blue and green in different shades. Also note, nothing is perfect which I think adds to the whimsy of the quilt. Some points and squares are cut off because they just needed to fit.<br />
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I had 6 of these different applique blocks. Only this one felt like it belonged, so in it went. See all those half square triangles! I have a bunch of different sizes too!<br />
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Some of these are put together just like a puzzle. Strips are added or cut off, whatever it takes.<br />
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I set up my own rules ...... I can only use the orphan blocks, only strips can be added to make a block work. I could break them but I usually don't, that makes it a challenge.<br />
Now I have to figure out how to quilt it. In the meantime I have a lot of red, pink, green and yellow that may become quilt #2!<br />
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KellyPinkadot Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118067118933182266.post-46225429830149739822020-03-23T17:27:00.000-04:002020-03-23T17:27:22.673-04:00Is It Monday?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So what is everyone up to? Sewing a like a maniac or not sure what to do? I find myself walking around my house and not being able to focus. I have done some sewing but not a lot. I decided that was going to change today.<br />
I save all my orphan blocks. I also save all the snowball ends of blocks that become half square triangles. I have a lot of leftover blocks!<br />
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Yesterday I grabbed a bunch of them and layed them out. I did not have enough room! I have made an orphan block quilt a couple of times and I love them.<br />
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Half square triangles on the left and random patches on the right.<br />
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The funny thing is I am not sure why I even made these! They are not leftovers......but they were in the leftover box.<br />
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Once they were pressed I could see the potential.<br />
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This one falls in the catagory, what was I thinking?????<br />
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I love these mini kisses. I had an idea I would make a bunch.....that did not happen.<br />
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Look! I had some 4 patches that would go with them and make a mini quilt! I love when this happens.<br />
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This was from a paper piecing demo. I am in love with it all over again!<br />
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Some old applique popped up. I need to figure out what to do with this....<br />
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Maybe it will play nicely with this block......<br />
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Or this block.......<br />
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I joined the Baltimore Applique Society when it first formed back in the 1990's. There was a swap. Truthfully I think these blocks are not very "me".<br />
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This one is kind of nice but I don't like the metallic gold. They may play together with those other "older" blocks. Lots of choices. Notice the date, 1995.<br />
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Are you making masks? I am making these for my sister in law who is a pharmacist. Tula Pink fabric, nothing but the best for her!<br />
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So here is a potential quilt that I made with some of my orphan blocks. It is just a suggestion and not the final product. As you can see there are a lot of half square triangles, I have hundreds!!! I like how it frames the composition.<br />
For me stress is zapping my creativity. This is a fun and easy way to work that makes me feel successful. Baby steps. Are you feeling the same way?<br />
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So far all of my Corona Virus quarantine experiences have not been bad at all. I had to go to the grocery store last week. I went early, at 8:00 am. The lines went all the way to the back of the store, there were 20 cashiers. There were 50+ in line for the beer and wine aisle, it wrapped around the store and then some! Everyone was pleasant, no one argued and most went out of their way to be polite. That could all change.....we just found out school is closed for 2 more weeks (mid April) and we are now going to be on the next level of stay at home order by our governor where you can only go out for emergencies, food and medicine. It goes into effect tonight.<br />
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Maybe that quilt will get made! I'll be sure to post it if it does.<br />
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This is such a weird time. I am having a hard time even remembering what day it is. Yesterday I tried to sew but just wasn't into it. I think I am on information overload along with everyone else.<br />
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Today was a better sewing day and a colorful one! These are blocks for a Sampler Sew Along I am doing for my guild. We pushed up the time line a bit because everyone is at home and wanting to sew.<br />
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Some of the blocks are paper pieced and it is not an easy thing to understand. Once you make 100 you finally get the hang of it! I did a tutorial for the guild members and hopefully that will help. I spent a few hours making the block along with photographing and writing up the directions. That very small thing made me feel more productive.<br />
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Do your moods reflect your color choices? I am wondering if I picked this green because it is peaceful. The blue half square triangles were from a mistake I made yesterday....<br />
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This block feels spring like even though today is cool and dreary. I think tomorrow we get a taste of summer!<br />
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I added one more to my bunch for the day and it feels satisfying.<br />
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I will pass on my find! It is a light box I got from Amazon for $22.00. It works great and is perfect for my needs. The brand is called Tiktek, in case you are interested.<br />
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I got a nice comment from a past guild member, Alice. I am sorry but your email address did not come through and I could not answer you directly. I wanted to say hello and I hope you are feeling better! I miss seeing your amazing quilts!<br />
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