tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668338193371705382024-03-08T03:34:11.345-08:00wishes, true and kindA lifelong love of textiles and needleworkwishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-59411580322874119122012-10-01T15:05:00.000-07:002012-10-01T15:52:52.407-07:00Weekend Sewing in Manzanita<div style="text-align: center;">
I love sewing with friends, especially out-of-town and for an entire weekend. </div>
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The inspiration was flowing nonstop: holiday projects, a Tova blouse, a sample for a Craftsy class, some beautiful handwork, some breathtaking <a href="http://www.annamariahorner.com/make.html">Feather Bed</a> blocks (<a href="http://nnamariahorner.blogspot.com/">Anna Maria Horner</a> pattern), two <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2012/01/sparkle-punch-quilt-along.html">Sparkle Punch</a> quilts, and a few quiltinis (a <a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/?p=588">Happy Zombie term</a>) -- to name a few.</div>
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I finished this Modern Crosses quilt top </div>
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(another quilt from <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth Hartman</a>'s <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> class: Inspired Modern Quilts).</div>
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Morning in Manzanita.</div>
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It's amazing how good we are getting at moving furniture in various homes to make as much room as possible for as many sewists as possible. In addition to the dining room, we had at least two sewing machines and a serger in the living room along with a large ironing table, a couple of cutting areas, and two "design walls". </div>
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I completed a <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2009/07/map-of-the-states-blocks.html">Map of the States</a> block for <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> for our Yamtastic Quilting Bee</div>
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and this wonky log cabin quilt-as-you-go block for <a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/">Monica</a>.</div>
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This block is for my quilt in the Yamtastic Quilting Bee -- but that will be another post.</div>
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It's from the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quilting-Modern-Techniques-Projects-Improvisational/dp/1596683872">Quilting Modern</a>, by <a href="http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/">Jacquie Gering</a> and <a href="http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/">Katie Pedersen</a>. I still need to trim it to size.</div>
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When's the next sewing weekend? I'm ready to mark my calendar!</div>
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When <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth</a> started teaching two classes on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a>, I decided that I needed to check it out. Craftsy has online classes for just about any craft you can think of, including quilting, and you can interact with your instructor and other students. You can watch the class videos over and over and download detailed instructions. I was so intrigued by Elizabeth's sample videos that I immediately signed up for both of her classes, Inspired Modern Quilts: 7 Small Projects with Big Style and Creative Quilt Backs. Elizabeth does a fabulous job! She is a gifted teacher and is a natural in front of the camera. </div>
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I love to hear about other people's inspiration and and their design and construction processes, and Elizabeth's classes are full of interesting tips and insights. So far I've made three quilt tops from 2 of her 7 projects.</div>
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My first project is Scattered Squares.</div>
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I love how it came out and decided to float it asymmetrically in more of the Kona Ash so I could make it a throw for the family room.</div>
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My second project is Low Volume Tiles.</div>
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This one is really special to me. It was so fun playing with all the gray prints and I've been wanting a blue and gray quilt. Also, I was recovering from surgery, so my 21-year-old son drove me to two fabric stores and held bolts of fabric for me. He even picked out one of the gray fabrics (blank crossword puzzle). I'll never forget fabric shopping with my son or him pushing a shopping cart full of fabric around Fabric Depot for me!</div>
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Next project from Inspired Modern Quilts: Modern Crosses. </div>
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still working on quilt backs for old projects. Or at least I'm still thinking about quilt backs. In the last week I've mostly been pulling fabrics and calculating yardage to buy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this stack of <a href="http://www.sisboom.com/">Jennifer Paganelli</a> fabrics for the back of my Mod Valentine quilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just looking at the gorgeous colors and mix of prints inspires me to get this quilt finished!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikKfULo4-UDTYASBZmadpUgSSQNuV7naSg7Vu91yUsY9di5l9j1YCY341f3_zqc6h0e7iavShzVUHL5pvHBPBrvNhfPI0fcnI6ZUvOjbhNMqKKuVEJKHaJgNrDJMrQdrPcVTIxe6SELc/s1600/DSCN4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikKfULo4-UDTYASBZmadpUgSSQNuV7naSg7Vu91yUsY9di5l9j1YCY341f3_zqc6h0e7iavShzVUHL5pvHBPBrvNhfPI0fcnI6ZUvOjbhNMqKKuVEJKHaJgNrDJMrQdrPcVTIxe6SELc/s400/DSCN4136.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also still swooning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slow and steady. Slow and steady.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Swoon block #4, made at a Portland Modern Quilt Guild sew day at <a href="http://www.fabricdepot.com/">Fabric Depot</a> last Saturday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHlMXk5mWDT2C2bc_hICAa14a7_Md0gd-sHcGv76HtMKoaYSIf51OrAc_RJH8zfSVrPSIfo6f-YPZNaQS48HY1kzpVIqXUp0KGdQcO8JNH5iTnHMQbln_A7IWYz3AND9CQlzaKaCclTE/s1600/DSCN4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHlMXk5mWDT2C2bc_hICAa14a7_Md0gd-sHcGv76HtMKoaYSIf51OrAc_RJH8zfSVrPSIfo6f-YPZNaQS48HY1kzpVIqXUp0KGdQcO8JNH5iTnHMQbln_A7IWYz3AND9CQlzaKaCclTE/s400/DSCN4108.JPG" width="393" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is Swoon block #5, made at my sewing circle. I just kept my head down and soldiered on while hilarity ensued all around me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing is more entertaining than the shenanigans that take place at sewing circle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdNpM9I_jdM2uaVoI7nSbehVqxm1JgOlirI7KzCEWOq6fB34Lpep6olv4pqmFekHVBbMq5LNwbEwQBUx9JuWANVMy5NwFUeOYfdFGqk0AftnPTfc63-IiJijHVxICMNxRbK9eZ1GQVV4/s1600/DSCN4115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdNpM9I_jdM2uaVoI7nSbehVqxm1JgOlirI7KzCEWOq6fB34Lpep6olv4pqmFekHVBbMq5LNwbEwQBUx9JuWANVMy5NwFUeOYfdFGqk0AftnPTfc63-IiJijHVxICMNxRbK9eZ1GQVV4/s400/DSCN4115.JPG" width="400" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQVDFwiHrRV7hvWO-RsaaGs-lgyKqsJ5pHlnPbJzmX6Z3LbPWeEDVYWMlhPPSPRGWjYfYAuCg6eB1DEioGZLpK_TjCL4LhxylhOvkkbdHPVYZ2c4m9aIORafnnjeftjGRzrVKkm4X4sQ/s1600/IMG_1172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQVDFwiHrRV7hvWO-RsaaGs-lgyKqsJ5pHlnPbJzmX6Z3LbPWeEDVYWMlhPPSPRGWjYfYAuCg6eB1DEioGZLpK_TjCL4LhxylhOvkkbdHPVYZ2c4m9aIORafnnjeftjGRzrVKkm4X4sQ/s320/IMG_1172.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My collection of red and white prints for my Christmas in July quilt is really growing now. You may remember that I started collecting them for my Swoon quilt, but couldn't wait and went a different direction with fabrics and colors. I'm still planning on my red and white Christmas in July quilt; however, now I can't decide if I want to make another Swoon quilt (which I think would look fabulous) or go with another pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The red and white idea came from Christmas 2010 when my daughter bought all red and white paper for gifts. It looked beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSabe_wMWQ4pwruPjA6zd92Ic9V_Nzmy1I35xNIiksnBoDiCZQkfz5KxEKIEww8ocHqoDy5XShEHa-V9t2UMJchK_cbGhL5l6m0tgtWvGL1XsOyjmPXilBofIij5qsT21G_bIIB18enss/s1600/DSCN1682.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSabe_wMWQ4pwruPjA6zd92Ic9V_Nzmy1I35xNIiksnBoDiCZQkfz5KxEKIEww8ocHqoDy5XShEHa-V9t2UMJchK_cbGhL5l6m0tgtWvGL1XsOyjmPXilBofIij5qsT21G_bIIB18enss/s400/DSCN1682.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy a variety of other colors<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I have to just leave these pretty little stacks all around in the sewing studio for inspiration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-66997271948097258252012-04-06T20:59:00.002-07:002012-04-06T21:41:07.708-07:00Springtime determination<div style="text-align: center;">It is finally starting to feel like spring around here -- sometimes for just a few hours at a time -- but the sun is so welcome, and plants and trees are starting to bud and blossom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd love to start some new sewing projects, but I'm determined to keep up on my Yamtastic Quilting Bee and finish up some long neglected projects. First.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's difficult to choose my favorite part of making a quilt. I love the planning, choosing the colors and fabrics, playing around with pieces on the design wall, sewing the pieces together and watching the design take shape, taking those last few stitches to complete the top, and even hand stitching the binding to the back. But I always, always, always put off making quilt backs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd even rather baste than make a quilt back. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sooooo-- I have a nice collection of quilt tops with no backs. Sitting, just sitting, for a long, long time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been working on them for the last two days, and I only have three finished. Sigh. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some sneak peeks of my progress on two very old projects:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank you all so much for your congratulations on and interest in my new Juki. I am still madly in love with the automatic foot-controlled thread cutter and the knee lift for the presser foot. Several people asked about a special foot for 1/4" piecing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DQW4COMRhYyfzMisTNQ_mqLFbI4X9xceSJl4eU4zg77-a1_QxfZU_f5Rbzr6ecnmg0gGYR6Dn4GMhkrEr1MiIOiQLW9PMLT7xaOO5VB7Tnz1nYtNLQs-_ZCmqj4puDoRZoQn2we0AQ/s1600/DSCN4080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DQW4COMRhYyfzMisTNQ_mqLFbI4X9xceSJl4eU4zg77-a1_QxfZU_f5Rbzr6ecnmg0gGYR6Dn4GMhkrEr1MiIOiQLW9PMLT7xaOO5VB7Tnz1nYtNLQs-_ZCmqj4puDoRZoQn2we0AQ/s400/DSCN4080.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I actually just use the foot the came on the machine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99UrwXiJTc-zt-_0I0s0wUxvN9ooTWlEqradOmaaJZP9YTbs4bjJh0iHkKxkYvLPmkJs0d-3emwnJuXHU6pJRuzzvuTaGPBz4-qp0g7DouppeerTOmemQozNrWbgxmFchFHWZ6rUWCw/s1600/DSCN4084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99UrwXiJTc-zt-_0I0s0wUxvN9ooTWlEqradOmaaJZP9YTbs4bjJh0iHkKxkYvLPmkJs0d-3emwnJuXHU6pJRuzzvuTaGPBz4-qp0g7DouppeerTOmemQozNrWbgxmFchFHWZ6rUWCw/s400/DSCN4084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I noticed when I started using that machine that the seams appeared to be about 1/4"so I measured: a scant 1/4".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGgkEG2AJ9yO81zy2UAt4ukUXr-KEP_CHIplrFVfot0SRZeaEl9kKsM7Q_npTUvsSWayR2S0hLX5WR-_H1pNmLRXGoV-PiwfcNFdpck-_lKmgc41xoHTFsLN04QUXsordh3WIB0KQjg/s1600/DSCN4085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGgkEG2AJ9yO81zy2UAt4ukUXr-KEP_CHIplrFVfot0SRZeaEl9kKsM7Q_npTUvsSWayR2S0hLX5WR-_H1pNmLRXGoV-PiwfcNFdpck-_lKmgc41xoHTFsLN04QUXsordh3WIB0KQjg/s400/DSCN4085.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I grabbed a charm square, cut it in 1/2, and then sewed it back together. As you can see it measures exactly 4.5"</div><div style="text-align: center;">It doesn't get any better than that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTKPwHNW6x-xt2f5gS1R87jymJHdh6_6quZcnNgL38oYDfP8v1mBZMg35ganWkmC_s18n1FEUhNISXHqxbf2XqRNQIAG9iemJ0M8CGzz1YRfxNEjvyqJ4PKY0I_d6vhccIoxI756O_Q/s1600/DSCN4092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTKPwHNW6x-xt2f5gS1R87jymJHdh6_6quZcnNgL38oYDfP8v1mBZMg35ganWkmC_s18n1FEUhNISXHqxbf2XqRNQIAG9iemJ0M8CGzz1YRfxNEjvyqJ4PKY0I_d6vhccIoxI756O_Q/s400/DSCN4092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-36844065541544069042012-03-06T19:12:00.003-08:002012-03-06T19:24:22.818-08:00A parade & a new sewing machine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had the week of the 20th off in February and planned to set aside several days to sew and sew and sew. I had big plans for finishing WIPs and just playing with fabric, but my sewing machine broke bright and early my first morning of sewing! I rushed it in for repairs only to be told that it would take two weeks --</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> TWO WEEKS! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X6RbubuU0wo2AWa0Sd8kS0golo6SIQbb68L_jJKN7sGGIjS37OjCPnLSxjxwNpYmwCFiI8PJKlv26CvN88I4rMdXbHUYPQkv2gVEpKUhKJz6W3TYhYX6SY6Dj4ABJgIWOeD5QZb6xw/s1600/DSCN3953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X6RbubuU0wo2AWa0Sd8kS0golo6SIQbb68L_jJKN7sGGIjS37OjCPnLSxjxwNpYmwCFiI8PJKlv26CvN88I4rMdXbHUYPQkv2gVEpKUhKJz6W3TYhYX6SY6Dj4ABJgIWOeD5QZb6xw/s400/DSCN3953.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really thought I was just going to sit down in the shop and have a good cry, but managed to hold it in while a salesman tried to sell me a new machine that was way overpriced and not at all what I wanted. He valiantly tried to sell me an expensive extended warranty package, too, all the while insisting that his prices were the lowest, despite the fact that I could prove otherwise. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLgmHNxKllebSsKnSqlP5bv_mHhbPG7vAjoFoC6KoT8im6mUQcgFpQKGwE-1Q9S4TvIIZq2p9MXzHdzp-HfVm_rNUCZf2D5m2eHhlt7qp9Jtc1KhZUCQ9MYGCdb3YxURVdZ7YrHm-Sg/s1600/DSCN4010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLgmHNxKllebSsKnSqlP5bv_mHhbPG7vAjoFoC6KoT8im6mUQcgFpQKGwE-1Q9S4TvIIZq2p9MXzHdzp-HfVm_rNUCZf2D5m2eHhlt7qp9Jtc1KhZUCQ9MYGCdb3YxURVdZ7YrHm-Sg/s400/DSCN4010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I had already been planning to get a new machine in the not to distant future</div><div style="text-align: center;">but was waiting for a great deal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvL9Fe3Tu1tivUw-FGSPKAg4BBvLHFtDC9gMyD3DHw84OAevd8IrHNNdQo5Y_vQbSnOtVwRSy6IvZNwmVAgEnKygTeZ91phlnpeM5Ulef2jETybIDS5fPqKuosVt7xPIU3MxTDReWRiA/s1600/DSCN4012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvL9Fe3Tu1tivUw-FGSPKAg4BBvLHFtDC9gMyD3DHw84OAevd8IrHNNdQo5Y_vQbSnOtVwRSy6IvZNwmVAgEnKygTeZ91phlnpeM5Ulef2jETybIDS5fPqKuosVt7xPIU3MxTDReWRiA/s400/DSCN4012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> When I couldn't take the sale's pitch any longer, I went out and sat in the parking lot feeling really frustrated and posted a message to my sewing circle asking if I could borrow a machine from anyone. Almost immediately I received a message back from Elizabeth Hartman offering to let me borrow one of hers for the entire two weeks until I got my Pfaff back! And suddenly I was back in business!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7YGzKzXrSBQDiL8dJ_Hjtv8Nho29gMk0wA0ErDYOx_vVMt28J9yIv-8EWdoZ6oGJNIBHxKaXLzpiL97UPuqKmhgdMZ7BQzFMOFS9S4KzCzQkwJx7HeufbAuH399cyNfMdr61jIin2g/s1600/DSCN3969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7YGzKzXrSBQDiL8dJ_Hjtv8Nho29gMk0wA0ErDYOx_vVMt28J9yIv-8EWdoZ6oGJNIBHxKaXLzpiL97UPuqKmhgdMZ7BQzFMOFS9S4KzCzQkwJx7HeufbAuH399cyNfMdr61jIin2g/s400/DSCN3969.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to say it was wonderful to sew on a more modern machine, and I quickly fell in love with a couple of features on Elizabeth's Baby Lock:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">The knee lift and the automatic thread cutter. Using Elizabeth's machine and having a better idea of what I wanted, I started researching sewing machines online all over again. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">A little consult and encouragement from another sewing circle friend, <a href="http://www.bettycrockerass.com/">Jen</a>, and....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Meet my new Juki:</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It does one thing and it does it very, very well -- perfect straight stitches at up to 1500 spm.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And look at all that extra room for quilting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Knee Lift:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLIopL6JuvexqFUGRu3ppzU6ILkSCbv6nTKmCdxss8cnjN50RTmDzqYJdfVYHrPhMXCI60S-_XZuc3eUVP6ScBIMDw8gOVw88r1tCtPoBmvRzf8MPtKvpfPH36-j7pG2rdplLpc82Pw/s1600/DSCN4001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLIopL6JuvexqFUGRu3ppzU6ILkSCbv6nTKmCdxss8cnjN50RTmDzqYJdfVYHrPhMXCI60S-_XZuc3eUVP6ScBIMDw8gOVw88r1tCtPoBmvRzf8MPtKvpfPH36-j7pG2rdplLpc82Pw/s400/DSCN4001.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Automatic Thread Cutter -- </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">push a button on the machine or just rock back on the foot pedal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQJ2xPdtV4I5hcqOWntPEt-5eWQ9VHONw0R2c2BYVkTYI9_ey7xWZ9nSeLWjYGdvSORyrrHfmy3KtB2xszjMLg7obOb5TmoOKPAjOFaIGcBJdGGJCq0B9IwZuEL3VoHJ1J5boQPCpYQ/s1600/DSCN4004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQJ2xPdtV4I5hcqOWntPEt-5eWQ9VHONw0R2c2BYVkTYI9_ey7xWZ9nSeLWjYGdvSORyrrHfmy3KtB2xszjMLg7obOb5TmoOKPAjOFaIGcBJdGGJCq0B9IwZuEL3VoHJ1J5boQPCpYQ/s400/DSCN4004.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And this kitty-tempting thread holder. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpPecZ0H7t-uo3R5WjmSONDF3w-yvJw_Q-975SRBrtfcwjFeLmp84Gh4Pr8RAIugRbB78RHXqCqi_rp7Eyt8OYsL8Hcime_pO4jaCEHdFz9CUDFV7-eXhlFcHUaNQ5yRDkeE3pLCddw/s1600/DSCN4000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpPecZ0H7t-uo3R5WjmSONDF3w-yvJw_Q-975SRBrtfcwjFeLmp84Gh4Pr8RAIugRbB78RHXqCqi_rp7Eyt8OYsL8Hcime_pO4jaCEHdFz9CUDFV7-eXhlFcHUaNQ5yRDkeE3pLCddw/s400/DSCN4000.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Between this and my Juki serger, Sammy can get herself in all kinds of trouble without even trying.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Quarter inch seam perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvnFoNgrIqfhiJT4B-soYEKYd9oD_HjEoPOKrv4DDXLwH_GmAH4f_A1mv_SxYdK0lwZoXNTYFYbCPQam5QVUz_jIzc5yyMVMZflTTuMkVeS26T7v06s10JJD5w5FmrupGFJgtv2KK1w/s1600/DSCN4007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvnFoNgrIqfhiJT4B-soYEKYd9oD_HjEoPOKrv4DDXLwH_GmAH4f_A1mv_SxYdK0lwZoXNTYFYbCPQam5QVUz_jIzc5yyMVMZflTTuMkVeS26T7v06s10JJD5w5FmrupGFJgtv2KK1w/s400/DSCN4007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> I just love sewing with my new machine! And it made finishing up this quilt top a breeze!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4QzqquqDwvd4A8nDCrB1Gn_I-w0fVoUdjXbKL38QdVfemuYSfdXXeYRqbiMLR7wWMXh4zEN92YygarHrKvU-4hZruvNaorZgnDISZ7xXB1SWZm0OvEOSKLAJJKP-1SPpF7rdQsAJzg/s1600/DSCN4023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4QzqquqDwvd4A8nDCrB1Gn_I-w0fVoUdjXbKL38QdVfemuYSfdXXeYRqbiMLR7wWMXh4zEN92YygarHrKvU-4hZruvNaorZgnDISZ7xXB1SWZm0OvEOSKLAJJKP-1SPpF7rdQsAJzg/s400/DSCN4023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Parade on Peacock Lane</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPltDnBg8EnJP0ohM3GURcMXrE5Nq0zYrLu0AzjIMMRtLRiSYBXUa5xMfK8YUEHH1MDp4aXjzCz3ZIH57GK3Z1mSvnpOxWrpSon3QVV95fPCjrrf00IEzcD6P1XGFQrSdjaRzkgrCCQw/s1600/DSCN4027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPltDnBg8EnJP0ohM3GURcMXrE5Nq0zYrLu0AzjIMMRtLRiSYBXUa5xMfK8YUEHH1MDp4aXjzCz3ZIH57GK3Z1mSvnpOxWrpSon3QVV95fPCjrrf00IEzcD6P1XGFQrSdjaRzkgrCCQw/s400/DSCN4027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fabric was designed by my sweet friend, <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet Craft</a>, for Michael Miller Fabrics.</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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lnTckSkIHSCX3IqkTKEmgFGNDTKF5slzLe3G6rPjXOXz9zWWGve2wLAHNPYzzlK8F8E7qge0kyeq23d4aJcJPmx4y8KKh55cnrrVP_YQivipBjbJz8bX-adYBpquQeENQ5ikususZg/s1600/DSCN4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lnTckSkIHSCX3IqkTKEmgFGNDTKF5slzLe3G6rPjXOXz9zWWGve2wLAHNPYzzlK8F8E7qge0kyeq23d4aJcJPmx4y8KKh55cnrrVP_YQivipBjbJz8bX-adYBpquQeENQ5ikususZg/s400/DSCN4025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The pattern, Lizzy's Parade, was designed by <a href="http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/cherry_house_quilts/">Cherri House</a>. It was published in the Winter 2009 issue of Easy Quilts, and I had been saving it to showcase just the right fabric line. I hope it did yours justice, Violet! I can't wait to get it quilted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh - and my old Pfaff (which originally belonged to my mother) is back from the shop and ready to be passed on to an excited new owner -- Molly! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-84083333858327524702012-02-10T19:04:00.000-08:002012-02-10T19:04:40.739-08:00Fabulous Fabric Friday<div style="text-align: center;">There's nothing like coming home tired from work and finding a couple of packages of fabric on the front porch! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was instantly energized!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I knew the larger package would contain these lovely fabrics by David Butler (Curious Nature)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AncNM3aUatj0j5URZeTzqWJgO4Lp2gV9taZyMuquelGzKHT5YYXuu2AAw3K_nyZ-FHX_D2G-P3tIxGfUmvwU7L7jkhcovC4NemnfaTrAEG79SfWCzchIIXnWi4UzFHYZ4l_G6BX0Ww/s1600/DSCN3924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AncNM3aUatj0j5URZeTzqWJgO4Lp2gV9taZyMuquelGzKHT5YYXuu2AAw3K_nyZ-FHX_D2G-P3tIxGfUmvwU7L7jkhcovC4NemnfaTrAEG79SfWCzchIIXnWi4UzFHYZ4l_G6BX0Ww/s400/DSCN3924.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I just couldn't imagine what Cindy (<a href="http://aroundtheblockdesigns.blogspot.com/">Live a Colorful Life</a>) would be sending me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrok5mW-ZMJ7AtcpzFFJAY8V0zaKTN3qTkq77sA3JBc0UrRGvXnY2S9ivz74tOVgglpV7OCKU4oyHNhiHQP4WfAajMrSi5xjWV4PqxSD85fs2z_DkRGJR08Yh-1Z8lBVz_YIM30U9ROg/s1600/DSCN3940.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrok5mW-ZMJ7AtcpzFFJAY8V0zaKTN3qTkq77sA3JBc0UrRGvXnY2S9ivz74tOVgglpV7OCKU4oyHNhiHQP4WfAajMrSi5xjWV4PqxSD85fs2z_DkRGJR08Yh-1Z8lBVz_YIM30U9ROg/s400/DSCN3940.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful yard of <a href="http://www.sisboom.com/">Sis Boom</a> fabric</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgQyWyP0VnZhtS7WYpe6jm0QAIYyEoWSNP-mdjZ97J_PAVwdbkZxKoG6fZN2yHgjxJhfKvyQQIVuZqf4Iw48ssSTNwUBZLNde4dodtK8H8ymUvGFkJ6eqbUkTj5oEiVM79A90fn4qrQ/s1600/DSCN3931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgQyWyP0VnZhtS7WYpe6jm0QAIYyEoWSNP-mdjZ97J_PAVwdbkZxKoG6fZN2yHgjxJhfKvyQQIVuZqf4Iw48ssSTNwUBZLNde4dodtK8H8ymUvGFkJ6eqbUkTj5oEiVM79A90fn4qrQ/s400/DSCN3931.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> because she knows I love Jennifer Paganelli (and cool colors). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cindy -- Thank you so, so much! I am touched that you would think of me, and I think you know that this fabric has found a good home. It will be admired and petted until the day I cut into it for the perfect project. I think I have one in mind already!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night I had the fun of shopping at Fabric Depot with <a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/?p=539">Monica</a> and <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/2012/02/grannys-are-hot.html">Heather</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One is crazy and the other is crazier. I'll let you decide which is which. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEBhSpUu4JNO5xpD7fX7ADty0nhO-kGO1LX5Va6YuQpgFv70QOtA-Lf272ayCOLhqs4o9HCm2Yp5gSmga3SZ-7SZ3Um120G19mxUqJBK_kkdZanG8mAWpBvdZADZXbINz-m2U0zJwog/s1600/DSCN3939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEBhSpUu4JNO5xpD7fX7ADty0nhO-kGO1LX5Va6YuQpgFv70QOtA-Lf272ayCOLhqs4o9HCm2Yp5gSmga3SZ-7SZ3Um120G19mxUqJBK_kkdZanG8mAWpBvdZADZXbINz-m2U0zJwog/s400/DSCN3939.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to add some solids to my Swoon-along blocks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I couldn't stop myself from starting a collection of reds and whites for a Christmas quilt.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heather teased me about buying too much fabric (what with Curious Nature on it's way to my house at that point), but it seemed to me like a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black, so I just ignored her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-83302619959250174652012-02-05T20:19:00.000-08:002012-02-05T20:19:52.535-08:00Q & A<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Q: Are you swooning?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why yes I am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to join <a href="http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.com/">Katy's</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1904864@N22/">Swoon-along</a>, but have had a slow start. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I changed my mind about colors/fabrics, but finally chose these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBSAyVn5Awpq4msOtUFNo6SSRSZv3YIUIhfWbsk4dUfgggIa2HaXknpDn5tRk2pgIXdLM4Esy5G7bhY_pCXHa-6FOJhSg2DCktFr4wBUFV9sIKYxRX8FNVM_kXavUgtPgn5VhgpRHNA/s1600/DSCN3911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBSAyVn5Awpq4msOtUFNo6SSRSZv3YIUIhfWbsk4dUfgggIa2HaXknpDn5tRk2pgIXdLM4Esy5G7bhY_pCXHa-6FOJhSg2DCktFr4wBUFV9sIKYxRX8FNVM_kXavUgtPgn5VhgpRHNA/s400/DSCN3911.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perhaps it was my haste, or perhaps it was the still poor lighting in my work-in-progress sewing studio, but I made an unusual (for me) cutting error.</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/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zFwlAGrV7SrIPYW-1I5UnIQzlovIvBnbMJeKhxf6LinTAYzZN8WVgDOEbZy_OKTdDaaszzGKSn14r3tsxHQ4JOb_rc5gyE1kBGg0T48w77IUEyMJ2bHEQ-ztdfQtbk1dvgMB424uTg/s1600/DSCN3905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zFwlAGrV7SrIPYW-1I5UnIQzlovIvBnbMJeKhxf6LinTAYzZN8WVgDOEbZy_OKTdDaaszzGKSn14r3tsxHQ4JOb_rc5gyE1kBGg0T48w77IUEyMJ2bHEQ-ztdfQtbk1dvgMB424uTg/s400/DSCN3905.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I cut out background squares in Kona White (on the right) instead of Snow (on the left) and had to start all over. On the bright side, I now have white background squares for the red and white Christmas quilt I keep thinking about.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Q: How is the progress on your sewing studio?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't stress enough that this will be an all year project. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Q: How is your recovery from surgery going? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Today was my first day neck brace free. It's about a week early, but this morning I just couldn't face putting it on any more. The cervical fusions will still be growing/fusing till November 2012 and my spinal cord may not be completely "back to normal" until May 2013. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So basically I still have pain and other symptoms in my neck and left arm and leg; however, less than before surgery, AND</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am getting better every day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!! They are much appreciated!!</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, some people have already finished their entire quilt tops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may not be fast,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I'm slow :D.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-7711479904294891052012-01-20T16:15:00.000-08:002012-01-20T17:35:48.853-08:00Typewriters!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4vTlg4xlmGNvsqpKPKAhkI2s_2lP-7f_6vydu_RnFTa9LRzr51tNVmyjSRrkfsBRHCwCM1BvCFZomYg_5waCxDna3EpUlQZX0ZXY0-7Y2uAyCGabURlzXXy8GeaWDBT7VpDvfxTMpg/s1600/DSCN3863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4vTlg4xlmGNvsqpKPKAhkI2s_2lP-7f_6vydu_RnFTa9LRzr51tNVmyjSRrkfsBRHCwCM1BvCFZomYg_5waCxDna3EpUlQZX0ZXY0-7Y2uAyCGabURlzXXy8GeaWDBT7VpDvfxTMpg/s400/DSCN3863.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Recovering from spinal surgery is slower than I thought, which means my quilting projects have slowed down, too. But I can still dream -- so I'm sketching and adding to my stash and getting a little handwork done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mWv5f-ckgBpbAVyb1EaICvjxlWpEx7KVR-p6PapoedAbrTrSWrcYaUYOi1bBy3EHD5MuRDQz4adHGEgh1GGztHM-gxJ3BbotHbbmAxqMpNkFXjTKXcyzM3FdAL7HnquZS-x83uF40A/s1600/DSCN3199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mWv5f-ckgBpbAVyb1EaICvjxlWpEx7KVR-p6PapoedAbrTrSWrcYaUYOi1bBy3EHD5MuRDQz4adHGEgh1GGztHM-gxJ3BbotHbbmAxqMpNkFXjTKXcyzM3FdAL7HnquZS-x83uF40A/s400/DSCN3199.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm thinking about cutting up the cute tote bag and using that typewriter in a quilt!</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-19510521414143638732012-01-12T17:38:00.000-08:002012-01-13T06:00:58.950-08:00FINALLY!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Last fall my sewing circle, The Sweet Hot Yams, was faced with two of us needing surgery. (Of course, a third Yam decided to go in for emergency surgery -- but that's another story. )<br />
So they put their creative minds together and planned to make two top secret quilts to provide love and comfort to their injured friends.<br />
I was the first lucky quilt recipient,<br />
but I was sworn to secrecy until another Yam got her quilt early this morning.<br />
So, drumroll please -- here she is in all her glory.<br />
I've been waiting for two looooooooooooooooooong months to be able to show her off:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it just beautiful!?! I love this quilt so much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Much love and many thanks to<br />
The Sweet Hot Yams:<br />
<a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth</a>, <a href="http://dahliahandmade.wordpress.com/">Gabrien</a>, <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>, <a href="http://mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com/">Irene</a>, <a href="http://www.bettycrockerass.com/">Jen</a>, <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/index.php">Kristin</a>, <a href="http://limegardenias.blogspot.com/">Mo</a>, <a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/">Monica</a>, <a href="http://sewsally.blogspot.com/">Sally</a>, <a href="http://www.patternsbyfiggys.com/">Shelley</a>, <a href="http://hipfabric.com/">Traci</a>, and <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet</a>.<br />
<br />
Which Yam received a quilt this morning?<br />
That's not my story to tell ;D<br />
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With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-13906926987829126542012-01-10T21:24:00.000-08:002012-01-10T21:27:52.915-08:00Like a cool summer breeze<div style="text-align: center;">Last winter I invested in some of <a href="http://www.sisboom.com/">Jennifer Paganelli</a>'s Queen Street fabrics at <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/">Sew, Mama, Sew</a> and lovingly added them to my Sis Boom stash. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLoBh7hgXJ8NgV9AVOCjfkp-9EKvgMMYgOroTU-eyYz4hOtVpQGovaq4iLO5jX_oDsalm9UMRgvCOSRv29X228O2rXCJz9LsM2YAk6-V5XrJRczQRRlKc4n4un4udy6cPHJbYr-xCqVQ/s1600/DSCN1993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLoBh7hgXJ8NgV9AVOCjfkp-9EKvgMMYgOroTU-eyYz4hOtVpQGovaq4iLO5jX_oDsalm9UMRgvCOSRv29X228O2rXCJz9LsM2YAk6-V5XrJRczQRRlKc4n4un4udy6cPHJbYr-xCqVQ/s400/DSCN1993.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I placed them all together right by the door of the office </div><div style="text-align: center;">(which was my makeshift sewing studio at the time).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmD3f0u5F7UAwIN_Wo0XEVQFgYu5dzDuE7ejTUO2KYM1JjVvKV0ZclexnROZmpIs6eU_2j2Lo5i5QDFS2rkE1JEsGfHdnDlSQ_FDL6CGG6fGWfA46XmN_ClnQ2gR99FxtXEMoR7yeaA/s1600/DSCN1996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmD3f0u5F7UAwIN_Wo0XEVQFgYu5dzDuE7ejTUO2KYM1JjVvKV0ZclexnROZmpIs6eU_2j2Lo5i5QDFS2rkE1JEsGfHdnDlSQ_FDL6CGG6fGWfA46XmN_ClnQ2gR99FxtXEMoR7yeaA/s400/DSCN1996.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I LOVE cool colors, so every time I walked by I eyed the blues and greens and purples. Sigh.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I had a wedding to work on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then the wedding came and went and summer rolled around. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">August was my month for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1581082@N22/">Twice Around the Block Virtual Quilting Bee</a> on Flickr,<br />
and I suddenly knew just which fabrics I wanted to use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkpzx52XC3lB-bqpjryoABvtghUuqcpF-pG3fxCfTWHse3zwkubGdEOYC2_9o_p4PSkiZrcsbqBzVrexfkJ8BJIGvCID8vx3eXlk1dCus4l2k77RKGT61RBK2Qc_UshaIHBdzcqXV3w/s1600/DSCN3034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkpzx52XC3lB-bqpjryoABvtghUuqcpF-pG3fxCfTWHse3zwkubGdEOYC2_9o_p4PSkiZrcsbqBzVrexfkJ8BJIGvCID8vx3eXlk1dCus4l2k77RKGT61RBK2Qc_UshaIHBdzcqXV3w/s400/DSCN3034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I chose primarily from the Queen Street line + a few other Sis Boom fabrics and others in my stash,<br />
then threw in a few coordinating solids which were mostly leftovers from other projects.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglf0b4etlm7kKgChobQWYB09r-BnnxWICFb4Nsz4wRqgfDKteBi9QqGRiD9FLtCLyiX2t7n6jPv4-xZ7UZmlKvaXXuEY0m4E3jUMMVrZ3iRzLwXO2oEXys-prrkP8ScoCQsj14On8zrA/s1600/DSCN3072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglf0b4etlm7kKgChobQWYB09r-BnnxWICFb4Nsz4wRqgfDKteBi9QqGRiD9FLtCLyiX2t7n6jPv4-xZ7UZmlKvaXXuEY0m4E3jUMMVrZ3iRzLwXO2oEXys-prrkP8ScoCQsj14On8zrA/s400/DSCN3072.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The TATB VQB has been a pretty relaxed group. <br />
The blocks get done - eventually - which has been perfect for me and my very busy 2011. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And so -- the blocks began to trickle in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYcOEYStT6r0CUaPtOa7jRr7ofEeP5-G0KP2PVvnOtpvjjnZgVq5W94TNp_VHtsvA3B571AQrGHngGRsX0SCL0ApDLIhH1lZDcV_ZzcxCWIzyQHse_D1ed9DrlAat8-ka6Bhvw8sjNQ/s1600/DSCN3821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYcOEYStT6r0CUaPtOa7jRr7ofEeP5-G0KP2PVvnOtpvjjnZgVq5W94TNp_VHtsvA3B571AQrGHngGRsX0SCL0ApDLIhH1lZDcV_ZzcxCWIzyQHse_D1ed9DrlAat8-ka6Bhvw8sjNQ/s400/DSCN3821.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I just can't get enough of these gorgeous prints</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyYmlApU0T5kqqNxLZuu5LnM2UfctErS6JkND7aUM3rQPYRzBeUUHzjeqiPoEtqhwjYtWPiw2BIinTDaVGFVFVWx8tNw_w46G_xZnZmxsSU6EjwvcaX89121r_yE3S3vt1RFA83-LjQ/s1600/DSCN3823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyYmlApU0T5kqqNxLZuu5LnM2UfctErS6JkND7aUM3rQPYRzBeUUHzjeqiPoEtqhwjYtWPiw2BIinTDaVGFVFVWx8tNw_w46G_xZnZmxsSU6EjwvcaX89121r_yE3S3vt1RFA83-LjQ/s400/DSCN3823.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and beautiful colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVg8Vp334CA9d_YxLfgeU2jpHip2lhd-H9C0g9gTOF_a-bg-Ah6x9FJ0Ssn9ook2wg8A_wYJZeOoGG4XjtNnby1KKM9_2_EpmWO70rRz8u7zQBLwSLEm6fZlD1V4UY4AWZBcKSYZYMQ/s1600/DSCN3824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVg8Vp334CA9d_YxLfgeU2jpHip2lhd-H9C0g9gTOF_a-bg-Ah6x9FJ0Ssn9ook2wg8A_wYJZeOoGG4XjtNnby1KKM9_2_EpmWO70rRz8u7zQBLwSLEm6fZlD1V4UY4AWZBcKSYZYMQ/s400/DSCN3824.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This lovely block on the top of the stack was made by Terri Harlan (<a href="http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/">Sew Fantastic</a>).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And suddenly, summer doesn't seem that far off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-HHU_X5xNxvBbAyL5ibNvJAv_7S0oxA0K1ihDvSVqF8zSCknwUAle3Q_D6TgivdtrLa0ZnnvzAsKJ9tuS8j8HmIL5DsO1MaOJwY2gluMbwWe-uVHgIauS3PGuEDBm_KtwZBlOr6wlQ/s1600/DSCN3385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-HHU_X5xNxvBbAyL5ibNvJAv_7S0oxA0K1ihDvSVqF8zSCknwUAle3Q_D6TgivdtrLa0ZnnvzAsKJ9tuS8j8HmIL5DsO1MaOJwY2gluMbwWe-uVHgIauS3PGuEDBm_KtwZBlOr6wlQ/s400/DSCN3385.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Jennifer, for beautiful fabrics and quilty inspiration, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and for featuring me on <a href="http://www.sisboom.com/blog/2012/01/10/blog-buddies/">your blog</a> earlier today! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-91443924173423192042012-01-02T16:49:00.000-08:002012-01-03T07:10:48.407-08:00Endings and new beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I spent the last day of 2011 and the first day of 2012 spending time with family and working on bee blocks in my spare moments:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The blocks above were for the 2011 Twice around the Block Virtual Quilting Bee.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also got started on a new Bee (Yamtastic Quilting Bee) and finished two blocks for Traci (<a href="http://hipfabric.blogspot.com/">Hip Fabric</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my goals for 2012 is to slowly but surely get Molly's old bedroom converted into my sewing studio. There are still a lot of boxes piled up in there, but I've somehow managed to carve a little sewing space for myself and hope to put up a design wall soon:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I put away all of the Christmas decorations. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been off work since I left for Haiti on December 16, but tomorrow it's back to reality. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then, here's another little look back at Christmas. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Two gorgeous Secret Santa gifts to me from Mo Bedell (<a href="http://limegardenias.blogspot.com/">Lime Gardenias</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkPdeT0jGBhevdn3dZJ2gVvqRRWUN6Vgf79jsIy-9uUI97gRImPWFz_TtMw9xlI3AsP3ogrwxjOrxcuzKnsdrrp2PYxCv3qNInFIMjmJgf4-lJ55-Kvk6vLl3LPUxsplRifqiwCxQYdc/s1600/IMG_0819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkPdeT0jGBhevdn3dZJ2gVvqRRWUN6Vgf79jsIy-9uUI97gRImPWFz_TtMw9xlI3AsP3ogrwxjOrxcuzKnsdrrp2PYxCv3qNInFIMjmJgf4-lJ55-Kvk6vLl3LPUxsplRifqiwCxQYdc/s400/IMG_0819.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ2NtmXqdB6ta2tMiFUFRQdZ_5qCyBnSqHVe5RK-H9qpBESKp7yr6m2Ums8FO3dhZ7zWiKTS6HMkcU5uue5xNGxKVo8Plotb8QL_SFXW9CXqGgvsrVXD8t3zRPc4MvQh8TUQ31-JtQvk/s1600/IMG_0820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ2NtmXqdB6ta2tMiFUFRQdZ_5qCyBnSqHVe5RK-H9qpBESKp7yr6m2Ums8FO3dhZ7zWiKTS6HMkcU5uue5xNGxKVo8Plotb8QL_SFXW9CXqGgvsrVXD8t3zRPc4MvQh8TUQ31-JtQvk/s400/IMG_0820.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much, Mo! You're the best! The pillow happily resides on a rocking chair in my family room. I've already used the bag to carry hand sewing and a bottle of wine to the last sewing circle!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I can't resist ending with this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExCg_Yued-7dMhskmjAnqsq5TLow0IQFAdyJyst9PSSCK6LHd8fSw3pHdEMD_LclaQ9NcplQnfNseY-EqXrhknqIvp_9M8kfqaGuOfKVPU7tpz3f1d2jUXuBa1ut1TYzurZMg47wC4LA/s1600/IMG_0829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExCg_Yued-7dMhskmjAnqsq5TLow0IQFAdyJyst9PSSCK6LHd8fSw3pHdEMD_LclaQ9NcplQnfNseY-EqXrhknqIvp_9M8kfqaGuOfKVPU7tpz3f1d2jUXuBa1ut1TYzurZMg47wC4LA/s400/IMG_0829.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Molly and Peter's first Christmas tree.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-38410413081929450072011-12-31T07:44:00.000-08:002011-12-31T07:52:07.577-08:00Since last we met<div style="text-align: center;">I'm not really sure why I stopped posting for so long or why I decided to start again. I just know that life has a way of moving so fast at times, and I often let myself get swept up in the momentum. Since last we met (a few highlights):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have also done a little traveling. I had an opportunity to take a quick weekend trip to Las Vegas and a bit longer trip to Haiti -- two quite disparate places. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Carrefour, Haiti -- very real.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Both trips were like traveling to other worlds, but -- interestingly -- I actually felt more at home in Haiti.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I went with a team from <a href="http://www.ajesuschurch.org/">Solid Rock</a> in collaboration with <a href="http://www.forwardedge.org/">Forward Edge</a> and <a href="http://www.graceintl.org/">Grace International</a>. What did we do? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Built one two-room house</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hauled rubble</div><div style="text-align: center;">Painted walls, gates, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fed a nutritious meal to over 400 children each day</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because I am still recovering from my surgery -- I was primarily on kitchen duty, and I loved building relationships with the wonderful Haitian ladies who do an amazing job feeding the children. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Despite the rubble and poverty, Haiti remains a very beautiful and colorful place:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't quite finish my Christmas gift to Monica Solorio-Snow (<a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/">Happy Zombie</a>) as a part of the Sweet Hot Yam Christmas party, so it went to Haiti with me and is photographed here looking out on the ruins of the former Grace Village guest house from the "hospital" where our team stayed. The applique fabric is Monica's line: Happy Mochi Yum Yum and the embroidery design is from <a href="http://www.urbanthreads.com/">Urban Threads</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The needle in the fist doesn't show up as well as I had hoped because of the silver thread, so I may have to try to outline it. I hope this is my first finish of the new year, and I really appreciate Monica's patience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-86518064041908761282011-07-19T21:10:00.000-07:002011-07-19T21:11:40.643-07:00Modern Block of the Month<div style="text-align: center;">On Sunday I recommended the book, Block Party, which turns out to be very timely because Sew, Mama, Sew! just started a Modern Block BOM, led by one of the authors of Block Party, Alissa Haight Carlton. I fell in love with the July block immediately, so I will be sewing along each month. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-58866974088409162192011-07-17T11:42:00.000-07:002011-07-17T11:42:44.619-07:00Sunday Stash: when it rains, it pours<div style="text-align: center;">It's July 17, and it's pouring rain. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't tell anyone else in Portlandia, but I'm enjoying it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love opening the windows and listening to the sound of the rain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also felt very refreshing when I went for a run this morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't get me wrong, I'll be thrilled when the sun comes back.<br />
But for now, I'm quite content.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It probably doesn't hurt that I've been sorting through gorgeous fabrics, bringing a lot of color into this rather gray day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just look!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I actually got to try <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mochi">mochi</a> for the first time at a recent sewing night, and it is yummy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My pretty little bundle of Happy Mochi Yum Yum FQs is tied with a strip of another amazing fabric line that is probably on its way to fabric shops even as I type this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Peacock Lane </div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet Craft</a> for Michael Miller</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvdawF1SmzoX0EH1_JMoDG_BajHPgWYiiOTV3SOiIsJ6Qwhq3iGv7dx98PmUSmYv9IifyK9B_tPsA55Vr5Zamlkq1ZZz2hGgRYDaL-UpcKtHrAK6ZDYKQkYARDBZM5LYLNYoTYmYy9w/s1600/DSCN2872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvdawF1SmzoX0EH1_JMoDG_BajHPgWYiiOTV3SOiIsJ6Qwhq3iGv7dx98PmUSmYv9IifyK9B_tPsA55Vr5Zamlkq1ZZz2hGgRYDaL-UpcKtHrAK6ZDYKQkYARDBZM5LYLNYoTYmYy9w/s400/DSCN2872.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't close without a quick book recommendation:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivlRVHRXU_hQ1DS5SpsXyjD0JwBq8JSIFYtYv39xfCmFt0u2zkZS_u_4azR-Wux0ZQ5pSQJyulhXKpe2QkNnE9kEJN4VzBL3tbUZAwSrGiAS4QEFYXE6eDqhR7FkPRYQoIHVzKztTIg/s1600/DSCN2884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivlRVHRXU_hQ1DS5SpsXyjD0JwBq8JSIFYtYv39xfCmFt0u2zkZS_u_4azR-Wux0ZQ5pSQJyulhXKpe2QkNnE9kEJN4VzBL3tbUZAwSrGiAS4QEFYXE6eDqhR7FkPRYQoIHVzKztTIg/s400/DSCN2884.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">by Alissa Haight Carlton & Kristen Lejnieks, with 12 improvisational blocks/quilts by the authors and </div><div style="text-align: center;">10 other incredible quilters/designers, including <a href="http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/">Jacquie Gering</a>, <a href="http://www.iheartlinen.typepad.com/">Rashida Coleman-Hale</a>, and <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth Hartman</a>. It's a beautiful book, full of tips and techniques, and absolutely loaded with inspiration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I'll grab my copy right now, brew a cup of tea, and listen to the rain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-23481563423591588022011-07-15T21:40:00.000-07:002011-07-17T11:16:49.371-07:00Afternoon improv<div style="text-align: center;">I set aside some time this afternoon to catch up on some blocks for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1581082@N22/">Twice Around the Block</a> virtual quilting bee. I had three improv blocks to do, so I started out with a little improv lunch for sustenance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqF-5naQW9XJLxqT19LAX600zI_4BY_e_X5Lurv_zJhe-k_cjplr7Ms6CZ1nMzu_CvlqfFq9GzY-00QFbCKjDbc3pIhFdQ9X3182g57V2hcsGkBDrKZXkf3Z3k295hqX1fleBaYhSBQg/s1600/DSCN2852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqF-5naQW9XJLxqT19LAX600zI_4BY_e_X5Lurv_zJhe-k_cjplr7Ms6CZ1nMzu_CvlqfFq9GzY-00QFbCKjDbc3pIhFdQ9X3182g57V2hcsGkBDrKZXkf3Z3k295hqX1fleBaYhSBQg/s400/DSCN2852.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jasmine rice, black beans seasoned with some chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, a little <a href="http://www.cafeyumm.com/">Yumm! sauce</a>, avocado, an abundance of chopped tomatoes, a little sea salt, and a touch of Sriracha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Duly fortified, I turned my attention to the blocks. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Alison (<a href="http://starlitnest.weebly.com/">Starlit Nest</a>) sent a variety of fabrics and asked for a block of any size containing snowballs and rectangles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92730PTns0S1bdw0R3sttZhaCSAcipQHFm2J5qDApaOawA1HfX-s996xbX6-1kL_VtQ5sQBjeFbMTfeUPOLuShvpe_96b4DtGeCX_8XpRYTHXgQyMoONLL1aOyc76qkf6Ec4JXO_Qww/s1600/DSCN2853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92730PTns0S1bdw0R3sttZhaCSAcipQHFm2J5qDApaOawA1HfX-s996xbX6-1kL_VtQ5sQBjeFbMTfeUPOLuShvpe_96b4DtGeCX_8XpRYTHXgQyMoONLL1aOyc76qkf6Ec4JXO_Qww/s400/DSCN2853.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Terri (<a href="http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/">Sew Fantastic</a>) sent these beautiful solids & nearly solids (tweeds and crosshatching) and requested an improv block of straight lines (squares, rectangles, strips). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja59gMG8auRDKpC31xmgF7DwMhQXR0hq-s8Pi5l4epg7s2ukCblj2jtjPQCktMHuJWdYNxCGaIy4Ucy3_WSO5VxHiLUDn5JPSzc3BRtCBTePfY_LRJiT-gH34e-2UCpbYEav-esphCug/s1600/DSCN2857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja59gMG8auRDKpC31xmgF7DwMhQXR0hq-s8Pi5l4epg7s2ukCblj2jtjPQCktMHuJWdYNxCGaIy4Ucy3_WSO5VxHiLUDn5JPSzc3BRtCBTePfY_LRJiT-gH34e-2UCpbYEav-esphCug/s400/DSCN2857.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mary (<a href="http://mryperrine.blogspot.com/">My Life to Sew</a>) asked for funky triangles, and I love how this block turned out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXo6vEF85LtGFGFIJ89z8kJWxdAcVrngP8L4EVbEFBmQExukzmWnRb9eBgT-5cpyFS78gjhuf0GOvO6TffAZjPsvVx4OSeY8Xo1gfzK7rdE95vrmgNHbbBeN5rlTN3nBke4IxbSqBzYQ/s1600/DSCN2859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXo6vEF85LtGFGFIJ89z8kJWxdAcVrngP8L4EVbEFBmQExukzmWnRb9eBgT-5cpyFS78gjhuf0GOvO6TffAZjPsvVx4OSeY8Xo1gfzK7rdE95vrmgNHbbBeN5rlTN3nBke4IxbSqBzYQ/s400/DSCN2859.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This month's block is a court house steps for Lisa (Vintage Modern Quilts), which I'm also hoping to finish this weekend. And just when I thought I was so very close to be caught up in this bee, I realized that I have somehow skipped the month of March! Whoops! Did I mention that the people in this bee are amazingly patient?!?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Oh, and I started another "little" project. I am joining Penny's (<a href="http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/">Sew Take a Hike</a>) Yoyo Along. Somehow, while sewing with the <a href="http://wishestrueandkind.blogspot.com/2011/07/road-trip.html">Sweet Hot Yams</a> last night, I managed to only complete four yoyos in about four hours. At least I got a lot of fabric cut so I can have a nice portable project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT55FRTwPGoqX53sSpKHganwxDwHbRMGrxgJgGuEKkBzD9Bf-lvn_8DD8jQsJmYZVNB7dMw_nzStf1mx_oSGEpIeULZya4CqBAmIJaecMTJo_C_IMjtAbdtvztbORIrrxbGe4Mp8UlQ/s1600/DSCN2865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT55FRTwPGoqX53sSpKHganwxDwHbRMGrxgJgGuEKkBzD9Bf-lvn_8DD8jQsJmYZVNB7dMw_nzStf1mx_oSGEpIeULZya4CqBAmIJaecMTJo_C_IMjtAbdtvztbORIrrxbGe4Mp8UlQ/s400/DSCN2865.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Somehow these just didn't seem to be as much fun as I was hoping they would be (probably because I was so tired after work yesterday). But I've always wanted to make a throw of yoyos, and after looking at this pretty little stack sitting near the sewing machine all afternoon, I think I've fallen in love with them again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-15300157228944114282011-07-13T19:38:00.000-07:002011-07-13T19:38:38.761-07:00Road Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtjYK9dZTt0-VuqmVsDQjSAo96fiDEeT0jpQTkY2swlWfhLlc9QwanMYaRPSPwGX9pp-6XGWtkpjg1bcDsnj38Dx3Lmjfk5mRN4j5qxLw__xGWxt5vivaoEE93m5o1PRnSLDqqEZHyw/s1600/DSCN2848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtjYK9dZTt0-VuqmVsDQjSAo96fiDEeT0jpQTkY2swlWfhLlc9QwanMYaRPSPwGX9pp-6XGWtkpjg1bcDsnj38Dx3Lmjfk5mRN4j5qxLw__xGWxt5vivaoEE93m5o1PRnSLDqqEZHyw/s400/DSCN2848.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>About twice a month I get together with a crazy group of women to sew and quilt (<a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth</a>, <a href="http://dahliahandmade.wordpress.com/">Gabrien</a>, <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>, <a href="http://www.bettycrockerass.com/">Jen</a>, <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/index.php">Kristin</a>, <a href="http://mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com/">Irene</a>, <a href="http://limegardenias.blogspot.com/">Mo</a>, <a href="http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/">Monica</a>, <a href="http://sewsally.blogspot.com/">Sally</a>, <a href="http://www.patternsbyfiggys.com/">Shelley</a>, and <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet</a>).<br />
We started out as a "sewing circle" and evolved into the "Sweet Hot Yams" (SHYs or Yams for short). <br />
I'm pretty sure that the story of how we got that name is not as interesting as the name itself, so we'll just let that go for now. <br />
The Yams laugh, tell stories, hatch schemes, swap fabric and tips, and occasionally get a little sewing done. And recently we took a road trip to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.<br />
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The set-up in Sisters -- inside<br />
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The Portland Modern Quilt Guild display at the quilt show was wonderful:<br />
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We also enjoyed the tent displaying work by the various teachers at the quilt show, including Tula Pink and Bari J., who hung out with us one afternoon and evening. It was so great to meet them and I had a blast with them at dinner.<br />
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We also enjoyed having dinner one night with <a href="http://www.robappell.com/">Rob Appell</a> (so sweet and generous, and a few Yams were a bit smitten)<br />
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The Yams are already planning the trip to Sisters for next year.... if we can wait that long!<br />
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With wishes, true and kind -- Joan<br />
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</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-21657592589032522322011-05-22T22:21:00.000-07:002011-05-22T22:21:45.937-07:00SMS May 2011 Giveaway Day!<div style="text-align: center;">First things first:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Molly and Peter were married on Friday night, May 20th, in a beautiful ceremony, followed by a wonderful reception. If you haven't tired of wedding news and pictures by now, you'll be in for a treat at a later date.<br />
Well...<br />
just to tide you over:<br />
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But you're here for giveaway day, right? I thought so.<br />
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This is my third participation in the <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/index.php">Sew, Mama, Sew</a> giveaway day, and it's always a blast!<br />
My giveaway item this May is a charm pack of Sherbet Pips, designed by the very talented Aneela Hooey (<a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/">Comfort Stitchin</a>g). Check out her latest blog post for pictures of her booth at Quilt Market and lots of ideas for using Sherbet Pips. For still more ideas and examples of how this pretty fabric looks in a quilt, check <a href="http://chasingcottons.blogspot.com/2011/02/sherbet-pips-quilt-finished.html">here</a> (Chasing Cottons), <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/redpepperquilts/5414227512/">here</a> (Red Pepper Quilts), or <a href="http://fussycut.blogspot.com/2011/05/single-girl-in-sherbet-pips.html">here</a> (Fussy Cut). <br />
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To enter this giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. <br />
Your comment must be connected to an email address so that I can contact you. <br />
Shipping within the US only. <br />
The giveaway will close at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on May 25 and will be chosen by random draw. <br />
Whew! That gives me a few days to find the charm pack hiding somewhere amidst all the wedding paraphernalia!<br />
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With wishes, true and kind -- Joan </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1506521740"></span><span id="goog_1506521741"></span></div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com326tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-28280750943422939622011-05-15T22:13:00.000-07:002011-05-15T22:14:18.787-07:00Moments in time<div style="text-align: center;">The days are going by in a whirlwind of activities and preparations. I try to enjoy every special moment, but they come and go so quickly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another lovely wedding shower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDbDX7tF9IrzjCJdb7M6mI5dRhJ-PeqX3GtzYO8K2K5WZ4XqdA-anCZXjy73mOQP42hCWZ92XEDo59dYzCHaZT4KFE3ZDkuFMvfzeTJ52_Jqc7JhnH1PoPVebozqYeBMah426FhvBDQ/s1600/DSCN2489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDbDX7tF9IrzjCJdb7M6mI5dRhJ-PeqX3GtzYO8K2K5WZ4XqdA-anCZXjy73mOQP42hCWZ92XEDo59dYzCHaZT4KFE3ZDkuFMvfzeTJ52_Jqc7JhnH1PoPVebozqYeBMah426FhvBDQ/s400/DSCN2489.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And a big bag of leftovers for another project....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-37918073632859487682011-05-04T21:35:00.000-07:002011-05-04T21:36:24.609-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Wonky Wedding Quilt Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-17630993795623904762011-04-21T19:11:00.000-07:002011-04-21T19:34:05.921-07:00Playing dress-up<div style="text-align: center;">Last night brought another bridal shower and a fun game of dressing-up the bride - collage style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96r7UJjzowtHBkNW8qCkqqkcz10iuf_dvy8KMGo1A6EOhOqQeBOciRI0k1ywcgui7g1mivTTihyPYBB4zL_NuwPZraZJ8V39BItZGu0yB5pzcNM33OLtl_zOvNiEInNaRJQ9k2MAgAw/s1600/DSCN2411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96r7UJjzowtHBkNW8qCkqqkcz10iuf_dvy8KMGo1A6EOhOqQeBOciRI0k1ywcgui7g1mivTTihyPYBB4zL_NuwPZraZJ8V39BItZGu0yB5pzcNM33OLtl_zOvNiEInNaRJQ9k2MAgAw/s400/DSCN2411.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Even the youngest guests got in on the fun...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And the winner is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1nO5-FX63QYzDZNIQToC8Zr9fYgQVxdbO0YMsWIbuwv5psE4QqYYx8ltwYZO-PogroikXbGE71JEVSC9yzsQwDDjRrJbJEq5p4Il8PQObgpd0VahPtuPPTkTKRRIbD7L6Za3xkelQw/s1600/DSCN2427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1nO5-FX63QYzDZNIQToC8Zr9fYgQVxdbO0YMsWIbuwv5psE4QqYYx8ltwYZO-PogroikXbGE71JEVSC9yzsQwDDjRrJbJEq5p4Il8PQObgpd0VahPtuPPTkTKRRIbD7L6Za3xkelQw/s400/DSCN2427.JPG" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Molly loved this dress (which she described as "Anthro-esque") and especially the <i>diamonds</i>. You should have seen the ring, which I didn't capture in the photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And the evening ended with another little dress-up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40h6Nqkac3m-bQOWHcUYFf0VtF3m28I5_DjpAAdfjs8wIOT6kOqrW14mPnz0K_JHcbDBtgpylEAhEa07ROtEBzRmsHkhyQF_BZ-7in8SMzUy3z4rYYNCSn_LhVMGGKJ5pN683L5rVbw/s1600/DSCN2433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40h6Nqkac3m-bQOWHcUYFf0VtF3m28I5_DjpAAdfjs8wIOT6kOqrW14mPnz0K_JHcbDBtgpylEAhEa07ROtEBzRmsHkhyQF_BZ-7in8SMzUy3z4rYYNCSn_LhVMGGKJ5pN683L5rVbw/s400/DSCN2433.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Molly's new apron from Anthropologie. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-11646225159134095392011-04-16T20:29:00.000-07:002011-04-17T15:18:50.708-07:00Creating and giving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">As the tulips from last Saturday night's dinner began to fade this week, I tried to turn my attention to making wedding quilt blocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyaR1L3eQtU66LPj7hxyzb_7MyguHc6ebSWpa04gfPpGlBour_myzNvAjnn4W0lkgar2BhS_W-rrgYPZM8e6YoCYGS-7KtPwPanPAsZiKYZDKGQlXG8XqiGVogWtzYdTW0tybSdE0Zw/s1600/DSCN2278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyaR1L3eQtU66LPj7hxyzb_7MyguHc6ebSWpa04gfPpGlBour_myzNvAjnn4W0lkgar2BhS_W-rrgYPZM8e6YoCYGS-7KtPwPanPAsZiKYZDKGQlXG8XqiGVogWtzYdTW0tybSdE0Zw/s400/DSCN2278.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And suddenly she was learning how to piece a wonky log cabin block and machine quilt! I told you I'd make a quilter out of her! I just didn't know it would be so soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpblQq3uZIIYjYH3M5992gF8G_P0tAtS6NA4oZH_1t-4cMxDKaXmJMDneIsLgZw8tcwqWmlnkyYWPObBKsYniR9R8vCfmZpBcq-mabZLtQlpHOCKTgriUxhmuL-JXb57rhpwJkioNaQw/s1600/DSCN2327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpblQq3uZIIYjYH3M5992gF8G_P0tAtS6NA4oZH_1t-4cMxDKaXmJMDneIsLgZw8tcwqWmlnkyYWPObBKsYniR9R8vCfmZpBcq-mabZLtQlpHOCKTgriUxhmuL-JXb57rhpwJkioNaQw/s400/DSCN2327.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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The coasters are from a tutorial by <a href="http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2010/05/bound-edge-drinks-coaster-tutorial.html">Flossie Teacakes</a>. <br />
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Sewing with Molly is such a delight, and I love seeing her at my mother's sewing machine!<br />
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And speaking of creativity, we continue to be blessed by the amazing creativity of friends and family. For example, a lovely gift arrived for Molly from her Aunt Ellen. <br />
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And then there was another amazing shower today by a lovely and gracious friend, Terry.<br />
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I love this gift! The cards come in handy in all sorts of ways:<br />
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Did you notice Terry's gorgeous apron, which was made for her by a friend several years ago? It reminded me of these very pretty aprons on display at Anthropologie. One of which may or may not make an appearance at a future shower....<br />
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A wonderful weekend so far, and there's still Sunday!<br />
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With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-71358720128387167142011-04-12T23:08:00.000-07:002011-04-20T18:32:31.393-07:00Pre-wedding creativity<div style="text-align: center;">I am so fortunate to get to be part of a sewing group with some wonderfully crazy and creative women. I couldn't ask for a more fun or inspirational group of sewing/quilting friends: <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>, <a href="http://blog.violetcraft.com/">Violet</a>, <a href="http://mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com/">Irene</a>, <a href="http://limegardenias.blogspot.com/">Mo</a>, <a href="http://www.thehappyzombie.com/blog/">Monica</a>, <a href="http://www.hipfabric.com/">Traci</a>, <a href="http://dahliahandmade.wordpress.com/">Gabrien</a>, <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/">Kristin</a>, <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Elizabeth</a>, <a href="http://bettycrockerass.blogspot.com/">Jen</a>, <a href="http://patternsbyfiggys.com/blog/">Shelly</a>, and <a href="http://sewsally.blogspot.com/">Sally</a>. And they are so generous! For example, I recently received a lovely stack of Elizabeth's generosity when we all got together for a day of sewing and enjoying Irene's wonderful Tom Kah Gai soup! I had asked for any unwanted yellow or gray fabrics pieces for a wedding quilt for <a href="http://www.endofthedayponytail.blogspot.com/">Molly</a>, and Elizabeth brought me this stack of beauties all tied with a bow!<br />
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I am completely head-over-heels in love with the yellow, gray, and white palette!<br />
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Molly even came for part of the sewing day at Irene's and started working on these for the wedding reception:<br />
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I love all of Molly's handmade wedding ideas, but it is doing strange things to my house. The kitchen and dining room tables are covered with fabric and sewing notions (okay, nothing new there), but my living room is taking on a whole new appearance.<br />
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She had another shower last weekend at our church, <a href="http://www.ajesuschurch.org/new">Solid Rock</a>, thrown by some very thoughtful and crafty friends (though one claims that she is not crafty but just very good at grunt work). Take a look at all their great ideas.<br />
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While working at the church the day before the shower, Peter got a peek at the room before Molly did. And he described it perfectly as full of flowers, pictures, and all the things Molly loves. And on Saturday it was full of many of the people Molly loves. What could be better than that?<br />
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With wishes, true and kind -- Joan<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My daughter is getting married! I know you know that, but -- WOW -- my baby girl is getting married! She has always been such a joy and inspiration to me, and now she is marrying the perfect man. I am overwhelmed with peace and by God's blessings! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I am trying to grab hold of every single moment and savor it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night I hosted a special bridesmaids' dinner to honor Molly and her bridesmaids and so many other fabulous friends and family members who have been and continue to be so helpful (e.g., throwing showers, making crafts, hosting an address labeling party, etc.). What a joy to experience so much love and support and to be able to celebrate with those you love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You may remember my little <a href="http://wishestrueandkind.blogspot.com/2010/08/whats-cooking.html">gathered clutch obsession from last summer</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I can now make them in my sleep and hope you enjoy sharing a little in the process.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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The gathered clutches are a modification of a <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> by Anna at <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/">Noodlehead</a>. <br />
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I mostly just watched and handed her things as needed.<br />
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In other big news, guess who started a crafty blog!?!? Molly!<br />
You can follow the wedding plans, events, and creativity <a href="http://endofthedayponytail.blogspot.com/">here</a>. And I plan on making a quilter out of that girl yet! You watch. You wait. You'll see.<br />
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With wishes true and kind -- Joan<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We woke up to snow yesterday morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJMTIG6oaUF8eBCnh8ghaWfJjmV46Og02-EU8ZmRMdhuzJCZdYOgsGqLsXYCpRgMEfLd0rqJVEnbHmdpSWh5e8Nn4G5xLEyICRuxW7sphMaOBu9KU2LQHnHd4pWV0hj7CwhwllzD1QA/s1600/DSCN1938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJMTIG6oaUF8eBCnh8ghaWfJjmV46Og02-EU8ZmRMdhuzJCZdYOgsGqLsXYCpRgMEfLd0rqJVEnbHmdpSWh5e8Nn4G5xLEyICRuxW7sphMaOBu9KU2LQHnHd4pWV0hj7CwhwllzD1QA/s400/DSCN1938.JPG" width="290" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These first two photos were taken from my front door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These last two photos were taken from the door leading to the back deck. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkcCJ_YEZ3ajqkOPX6r8Q90oOWVvzafFvx352VqmSAvVaWH5CJd0pCxsIk1A7MVVO-AfuooZ73eoO-4SBrkUrYjuNQ6NwAaDBO2RcLMuCloH2DjoW8nOP2Ul90-Dcpxa2id2g3-pgLQ/s1600/DSCN1954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkcCJ_YEZ3ajqkOPX6r8Q90oOWVvzafFvx352VqmSAvVaWH5CJd0pCxsIk1A7MVVO-AfuooZ73eoO-4SBrkUrYjuNQ6NwAaDBO2RcLMuCloH2DjoW8nOP2Ul90-Dcpxa2id2g3-pgLQ/s400/DSCN1954.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've always loved shots of quilts in the snow, but either we don't have any snow, I don't have a new quilt to photograph, or I just plain forget to take advantage of the photo op. So -- I grabbed the quilt block I had finished on Tuesday, ran outside, and re-photographed it in the snow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQyNPJAtQKzNG145UrmSFuDoEaunt6SqYvLzROL4Du10s8n362obUbSm7-AlAdc-yW5ifztKkGFwXhAqv_sePzZNKO4spgiipBYxwZm0_pc_EcakAlguRBqbM1b6T-pznxBqhLm5vGg/s1600/DSCN1983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQyNPJAtQKzNG145UrmSFuDoEaunt6SqYvLzROL4Du10s8n362obUbSm7-AlAdc-yW5ifztKkGFwXhAqv_sePzZNKO4spgiipBYxwZm0_pc_EcakAlguRBqbM1b6T-pznxBqhLm5vGg/s400/DSCN1983.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This block is a variation of a pillow made by Tacha in Issue 1 of <a href="http://www.fatquarterly.com/">Fat Quarterly</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> In between sewing, I can't help but fold more fabric (a la <a href="http://incolororder.blogspot.com/2011/01/art-of-choosing-folding.html">Jeni</a>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbX17Cx20DBQTDN_UhtXP85RzJAVJxnpmsUdtN_G0xb3KiGvjxblVjqiyfH3If4vBUu5Yf5XhPcbcqYPXBJR1jMyizCgl8gE7jKOwpW45qTLixUbEUtT0_t5eq92ENJ2uhz6W4sg98kQ/s1600/DSCN1986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbX17Cx20DBQTDN_UhtXP85RzJAVJxnpmsUdtN_G0xb3KiGvjxblVjqiyfH3If4vBUu5Yf5XhPcbcqYPXBJR1jMyizCgl8gE7jKOwpW45qTLixUbEUtT0_t5eq92ENJ2uhz6W4sg98kQ/s400/DSCN1986.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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And I started making hexies for Megan's (<a href="http://lucyandnorman.blogspot.com/">Lucy and Norman</a>) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1456717@N24/">Bee Hexed In</a> block.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan asked for jewel tones, and I couldn't resist taking a picture of these jewels in the snow. I've been waiting all day for the sun to hit the back deck so I could take the shot, and I think it's been worth the wait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwobtdfHocoBLPCyn11sUFvNwifmDGdfbfOLass1ZHnGLWrTby_DZaUUfljuUj2CXTYIlwMbGWZd9gu8anlR17vZ8lHLZBHWnOal1oG6V0sYVXOqiO20YoAMkGdUSvy-Tgl-Z9TZWug/s1600/DSCN2025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwobtdfHocoBLPCyn11sUFvNwifmDGdfbfOLass1ZHnGLWrTby_DZaUUfljuUj2CXTYIlwMbGWZd9gu8anlR17vZ8lHLZBHWnOal1oG6V0sYVXOqiO20YoAMkGdUSvy-Tgl-Z9TZWug/s400/DSCN2025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66833819337170538.post-41689187078667030412011-02-23T22:47:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:47:48.765-08:00Create! Days 9 - 23<div style="text-align: center;">Oops! I really meant to keep up with the blogging end of this month of daily creating.... And now the month is almost over! At times I've found it really hard to sneak in even 15 minutes of sewing (and often feel that I should have made it 15 minutes of housework a day). Other days, just getting started has led to hours of stitching. Sometimes I've just worked on "creating" a more organized, functional, and attractive sewing space, and sometimes I've worked on a couple of special projects that I'm not able to share just now. And then there's the wedding planning....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_s8EKDcba8EcVTP-XkbVHU4XIV_4GM2eTodmwJwYk1r-62GsCq-uTqtg2_HdkQa0lZGVpOVawcPeoK8q9cZhH7YEsTkeOKpDIj8VXSxGEWIiCPfix9bhltBy5Z-stS7eUAfrx1abxhg/s1600/DSCN1902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_s8EKDcba8EcVTP-XkbVHU4XIV_4GM2eTodmwJwYk1r-62GsCq-uTqtg2_HdkQa0lZGVpOVawcPeoK8q9cZhH7YEsTkeOKpDIj8VXSxGEWIiCPfix9bhltBy5Z-stS7eUAfrx1abxhg/s400/DSCN1902.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wedding colors are gray and yellow and white, and I'm still collecting fabrics. A few of these yellows actually read as fairly orange in this photo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I've been gathering pictures of <a href="http://pinterest.com/jcallaway/sewing-studio-inspiration/">sewing studio inspiration</a> on Pinterest and am carefully considering creative and functional ways of storing fabric. Of course, this often starts with folding fabric properly. Yesterday I came across <a href="http://incolororder.blogspot.com/2011/01/art-of-choosing-folding.html">this post</a> by Jeni, with videos of fabric folding, which inspired me to give it a try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So these piles </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5OJMU6_Z7kfP7jufTmii1ocih0_uQRebZ2rfOPOhjEtpPVxo1j8pPt-q1haFybER33XF8lVgksMWCZC-YXA3lHmewhA1-erkwPyn2ApaSLci87i8uklTSVzNFY0zNesHI4Vslm1BfA/s1600/DSCN1907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5OJMU6_Z7kfP7jufTmii1ocih0_uQRebZ2rfOPOhjEtpPVxo1j8pPt-q1haFybER33XF8lVgksMWCZC-YXA3lHmewhA1-erkwPyn2ApaSLci87i8uklTSVzNFY0zNesHI4Vslm1BfA/s400/DSCN1907.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">became these stacks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc2RxxOGsWOpTNlkRvlad6L1thKyoJIZapb6eCcO6N34qYd9JB70vaC4OecGVmaZzfJ4OLHrk7RODtEsJCoIACx_W7GoVxBSTBmZQibl3T10z_RxRNoSoKeKlLLKC0XbcTyzME6L6OA/s1600/DSCN1910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc2RxxOGsWOpTNlkRvlad6L1thKyoJIZapb6eCcO6N34qYd9JB70vaC4OecGVmaZzfJ4OLHrk7RODtEsJCoIACx_W7GoVxBSTBmZQibl3T10z_RxRNoSoKeKlLLKC0XbcTyzME6L6OA/s400/DSCN1910.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love it because all of the different sized cuts of fabric are folded into the same size/shape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the best folding I've even done, if I do say so myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do you fold/store your fabric?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Tonight I put the finishing stitches on this Bee Hexed In block for Brooke (<a href="http://www.apriltwoeighty.blogspot.com/">april two eighty</a>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you like it, Brooke! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTv4lxAM4oSCS3tsBJKUhvigdKvEHu-eVoWJBmUd39AhJu9DOQrtrJuMz7Y3Gmc1PpG5OxxEoDYbBdI7BTGNasA-nKBpoxnErbuE-hTPu7UrHOii5o7SoGncx7XYdc2KcEU4mOd4NxKQ/s1600/DSCN1752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTv4lxAM4oSCS3tsBJKUhvigdKvEHu-eVoWJBmUd39AhJu9DOQrtrJuMz7Y3Gmc1PpG5OxxEoDYbBdI7BTGNasA-nKBpoxnErbuE-hTPu7UrHOii5o7SoGncx7XYdc2KcEU4mOd4NxKQ/s1600/DSCN1752.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhRgbvbQ0YKFiVstkrAjoGz0fU7DHb9mv4l7zMNolMp3Y_WM7BBadpJM3buAUd4ONbnb6eaOnFGJ4agT85LQp7GiwGz6pUDqCZ-e5cadhcx3RFAUpehX_1EqZ-8fkhUTZSseQuonDjA/s1600/DSCN1911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhRgbvbQ0YKFiVstkrAjoGz0fU7DHb9mv4l7zMNolMp3Y_WM7BBadpJM3buAUd4ONbnb6eaOnFGJ4agT85LQp7GiwGz6pUDqCZ-e5cadhcx3RFAUpehX_1EqZ-8fkhUTZSseQuonDjA/s400/DSCN1911.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With wishes, true and kind -- Joan</div>wishes, true and kindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.com10