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Make a List for 2018!
Chelsea and I each made a bucket list back in 2011, and I found a copy of it today. Six years later and we haven’t completed much on our list. Chelsea’s still waiting for her pink convertible, and I’m still trying to organize my photos. The beautiful thing about this list is that it’s New Year’s Eve and we have another full year to complete it! I told her I think we need to review and set more realistic goals for 2018. She keeps reminding me that she’s getting older and wants to update her list with things like a fluffy new bed. She’s been lounging around today watching me fill…
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Almost Christmas
Can you believe Christmas 2017 is almost here? I’ve done some simple decorating in my studio this year consisting of one little ruler tree. :>) Simple, yes, but isn’t it perfect for a sewing studio? The tree is only 13″ from top to bottom. There’s a reason my decorating is so simple this year… His name’s Sylvester. It’s his first Christmas, and he’s fascinated with everything! He’s sure I’ve done this just for him. Can you imagine Christmas through the eyes of an 8-month-old kitten? One thing for sure…those eyes won’t be on any vintage mercury glass ornaments this year… If he can see it with his eyes, his paws are sure to follow. …
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Could you be a winner?
If you didn’t win the hedgehog pincushion, you could easily make one. Buy the All in a Row Again book, choose two 5″ charm squares and use the Heggie pattern in the book to applique a hedgehog! It’s so easy and really fun to make. I filled my pincushion with ground walnut shells (you can buy them at any pet store in the bird section). They add a nice “weight” to the pincushion and also help keep your pins and needles sharp. The Hedgehog Pincushion Winner The winner of my Hedgehog Pincushion is Joani who left the following comment on my blog: “JOANI – Henry or is it Henrietta? Hedgehog is bringing a…
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Moda All-Stars
I think I love this new Moda All-Stars All In A Row Again book more than the first All in a Row book. Is that possible? Maybe, but I’m not ready to give up the first All in a Row because the combination of the two books means so many more cute quilts! The two books work perfectly together! Here’s the newest one from The Moda All-Stars! Isn’t it a cute book? The book is broken down into sections, and I had the Critters and Creatures section. My row centered around and was inspired by hedgehogs. I just couldn’t help myself because I love hedgehogs! My hedgehog row quilt is…
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All In A Row Again
It’s two weeks of rowing with the Moda Designers, and it starts today! While you’re shopping for Turkey and all the trimmings, Martingale and Moda will be busy handing out prizes galore! Row on over to Martingale’s All In A Row Facebook Page to enter giveaways galore! Here’s the schedule for the next two weeks. Notice we’ve given you a day to actually eat that Turkey and trimmings? Monday – 11.13: Martingale & The Cutting Table Tuesday – 11.14: Pat Sloan – Janet Clare – Corey Yoder Wednesday – 11.15: Laurie Simpson – Stacy Iest Hsu Thursday – 11.16: Anne Sutton – Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs Friday – 11.17: Lynne Hagmeier – Betsy Chutchian Saturday – 11.18: Deb Strain – Kathy Schmitz Sunday – 11.19: Sandy Klop – Sandy Gervais Monday…
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Market Fabrics from Moda
It’s been so long since I’ve written a blog post, I feel like I owe you a BUNCH of fun! So here it goes, are you ready? Click on the link below, give it a few minutes to load, and you can see all the new market lines and fun things from Moda! I hope this works for everyone. Let me know if it doesn’t, and I’ll try to help. There are 96 pages so get ready! Moda Catalog Fall 2017 Did you see the two new Moda designers? And how about all that fun stuff toward the back of the catalog? And Janet Clare’s new line with the…