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modern quilts from the blogging universe
I can finally share some fun news! Martingale & Co. has just shared one of their upcoming books, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe. And I'm one of the 18 bloggers who are a part of it! My...
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Friday Felicities
Yay for Friday! My friend Felicity over at Felicity Quilts has started a link-up for her sunny weekly posts that she calls "Friday Felicities." I've decided to join in when I can, because it feels good...
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heads up- destashing
Just a quick note to let you know that I'll be destashing both scraps and fabric sets tomorrow in my etsy shop. Listings will go live around 10:00 a.m. Alaska time. I've got gallon ziplock bags of...
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kcwc
The Kids Clothes Week Challenge (kcwc) is going on over at Elsie Marley again. For those of you unfamiliar with kcwc, it encourages us to sew things for our kids for just an hour a day. Now, I really...
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Blogger's Quilt Festival- Fall 2012
It's that time of the year again! Amy at Amy's Creative Side has organized the super fun Blogger's Quilt Festival. I'm squeaking in under the wire with a brand new finish!This is the 3rd version of my...
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catch up
It seems like every week I tell myself I'll do at least a couple of blog posts. Then life gets in the way. The posts don't get written. And when I do get to this space, I don't know where to start.Even...
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trimming the tree
I joined in the Trim the Tree Handmade Ornament Swap again this year. And like every year, I struggled with what to make! Everyone in the swap is making such amazing stuff. I finally settled on...
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full days
Remember how last post I said I'd be sharing a tutorial for those hot air balloon ornaments? Well, it's still in the works. I forgot how long it takes to photograph everything, and with the short days...
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reflection
Happy New Year! 2012 was a busy one. This is just a bit of what I made:1. 6 days, 2. modern mountains 3, 3. We have pants! #kcwc, 4. Drawstring bags a la @jenib320 for Avery and her friends to take to...
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intention
Intention-- that's my word for this year. I will live, create, and act with intention every day.My overall creative goals for 2013 are simple. I want to create for my family, learn new skills, and...
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scenes from the weekend
It's been a bit since I've done one of these!We rented a cozy cabin in Girdwood for the weekend, which is about 45 minutes south of Anchorage and home to the Alyeska ski resort. Despite lots of rain...
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Clothespin Kids Pouch
Yesterday I had about an hour of precious nap time left after dealing with things around the house, so I set to making. I didn't have a plan. I just sat down at my machine and sewed. It felt SO...
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weekend sewing
The rain and ice at home made it easy to stay indoors this weekend. I was able to catch up on a couple of bee blocks!This is a block for Dan in the Free Bee. This was the last one for the group, so...
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Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe-- a Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed!Have you gotten your copy of Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe yet? If not, here is your chance! Martingale is giving away 19 copies of the e-book. Just go to the...
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winner- Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe
Thank you to everyone who entered and left so many nice comments!True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:96Powered by RANDOM.ORGThe winner is commenter #96! And I'm not even kidding-- her name is...
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five things you might not know about me
Quiltcon is just three weeks away! I can't wait to meet so many sewing friends there. Here I am with Charlotte, who will also be there:And here are five things you might not know about me:1. I found...
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Saturday Sewing-- Divided Basket
Have you seen the latest pattern out from Anna of Noodlehead? The Divided Basket Pattern is pretty genius. I finally carved out some time this morning to give it a try.Definitely use fusible fleece for...
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QuiltCon, part 1
QuiltCon-- it was the best.Charlotte and I got back very very late last night. My mind is still processing everything I learned. I'm writing it all down so I don't forget, and will do individual posts...
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QuiltCon, part 2-- Printing on Fabric
When I registered for QuiltCon, I was so tempted by so many of the workshops. But in the end I decided I really wanted to learn new skills that I would actually use back at home.I signed up for two...
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QuiltCon, part 3- Freezer Paper Piecing
My third workshop at QuiltCon, besides the printing ones, was Freezer Paper Piecing with Penny Layman of SewTakeAHike.Her assistant Tara was on hand to help. I've "known" Penny for years through...
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