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Building Blocks in Pink and Blue
Did you know that Mooch’s favorite birds were the inspiration for the pink version of “Building Blocks”? She’s one smart cat… …it was her idea to put birds on this quilt. She’s a bird watcher extraordinaire and a genius when she wakes up from a nap. She may look sleepy eyed but she’s been dreaming and I make sure I pay attention. You never know what she’ll dream up next. She’s not crazy about trucks so, for the boy’s version of “Building Blocks” I was on my own. My husband once owned a old blue truck and it became the inspiration for the boy’s version of “Building Blocks”. See easy…
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Just a few squirrely friends
We all have a few squirrely friends don’t we? Ha! Right now all my friends are wondering if I consider them squirrely. The dictionary defines squirrely (yes it’s slang) as being eccentric, flighty and maybe a bit odd. Think about this…Henrietta doesn’t see a thing wrong with being squirrely. Most of her friends are squirrely and so this month I’m giving a new meaning to the word! squir-rel-y: -adjective, fun loving and full of joy. Able to leap tall pumpkins in a single bound. The perfect friend. Block Six: Henrietta’s Squirrely Friends We’re 2/3rds through the quilt with this block not counting the border…have you been keeping up? …
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Don’t you love Friday?
I love Friday don’t you? I’m especially happy this Friday because my new block of the month, Raining Cats and Dogs just arrived at my quilter’s house! She’ll work her magic and by next week I’ll be binding and sewing on embellishments. I just can’t wait to show you the finished quilt! New patterns are coming very soon! To keep you all happy while I finish up the patterns it’s time to give away some fabric bundles and jelly rolls! Thank you to everyone who left a comment. I love my blog readers and six of you are going to have a very lucky Friday! Ready? If you see…
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Pat Sloan’s Radio goes to Quilt Market!
I adore Pat Sloan. She’s made the quilting world so much fun by hosting her radio show every week. She brings many different talents into our homes and makes us feel like we’re sitting right there with her! American Patchwork and Quilting is now the sponsor of Pat’s show! Congratulations Pat on such a winning combination! Pat was at International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City this year and I had the honor of being interviewed by her! Click on the photo, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the podcast with my name. You’ll hear me, Kimberly Jolly from Fat Quarter Shop, Sandy Klop of…
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The Newest Love in my Life
Lily arrived on Thursday! Here she is 1 1/2 hours old peeking at the world… I got the call from my son in Germany telling me she had arrived around 5:30 in the morning and I haven’t stopped smiling since! Amazing how much happiness a new granddaughter can bring! Lily won’t remember being 1 1/2 hours old but I’ll never forget! Everything I do lately reminds me of her! Lily is my newest inspiration. Who knows where it will lead? Welcome to the world my sweet little granddaughter! XXXOOO, Your Grandmother :>)
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The Beautiful Ones
I’m immediately enticed by applique. I can spot an applique quilt across a stadium (assuming I have my glasses on and I can find a stadium…haven’t been to many but market must be about the size of one!) I saw this quilt the minute I walked in the door…can’t believe I didn’t get a full photo! I think I was too excited about the applique! The flowers were cross-stitched by hand… …and just look at the quilting! Right next to this beauty was this one with the backing painted to match the front… …and the quilting was amazing! Of course this was my favorite because of the subject…enlarge this…