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Crazy 9-Block Progress

20 Feb

Progress is slowly being made on the Crazy 9-Patch. I didn't finish like I wanted to, because Liam and I both were sick all week (and still recovering now).   We're headed out of town for 10 days, so I REALLY wanted to get finished today, since I only had two seams left to sew.  I normally do all my ... View Post

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9-block quilt, oh fransson

Vintage Sheet Swap

18 Feb

Oh wow!  Post it and it will be! My lovely quilting friend, Ms.Alleycat steered me over to Rosey Little Things.  She is hosting a Vintage Sheet Swap and it seems to still be open.  Head on over if you want to join in! ... View Post

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Thrift Store Score!

16 Feb

I was originally going to title this post "Thrift Store Fail", but I had a turn of good luck this morning. Monday I went to two thrift stores where I found vintage bed linens last summer and they either, A: have gotten absolutely nothing new since I cleaned them out 8 months ago, or B: someone else ... View Post

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Finished Quilts, pillowcases, repurposed, vintage bed linens

Happy Valentine’s!

14 Feb

This weekend was filled with goodtimes and productivity! We: Celebrated Ben's 1st birthday on Saturday.  My best girlfriend from college, Wendy, threw an AMAZING birthday party for her son with woodland decor, yummy food and a musician. Spent Sunday in the Santa Inez Wine Country.  It was our ... View Post

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Denyse Schmidt, Fat Quarter Shop, Grappolo, Hope Valley, Santa Inez

Are You Kidding Me??

12 Feb

Ugh.  Can you see my very blatant error?  This is what I get for quilting with a five month backlog of sleep deprivation.  I made crazy 9-patch blocks with eight fabrics. ARGH!  I realized it as I was getting ready to sew the final seam.  I have 18 more blocks to make with 18 more fabrics, so I ... View Post

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Amy Butler Fabric, crazy 9-patch quilt, Heather Ross Fabric, Lizzy House Fabric, Mendocino, Red Letter Day Fabric

5 months

8 Feb

Liam turned 5 months old on February 5th and I did something very special in honor of his monthiversary: I got my sewing machine back out! Yes, that's right.  I am going to attempt to get back to sewing.  Liam is taking naps in his crib for the most part (though he is very fond of 25 minute cat ... View Post

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