tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73159009627869358652024-02-17T02:49:10.299-06:00 Nana Girl Quilts ... simply for the joy of itKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.comBlogger411125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-34660024185963267842020-02-19T14:45:00.000-06:002020-02-19T14:45:17.353-06:00Making a DecisionI have recently finished several tops and I’m feeling the need to get some of them moved to the quilted pile. I’ve taken pictures and trying to decide. I think I have suitable backings for almost all of them. Any favorites you think I should start with?<br />
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Well they are ALL sideways!!! Just tilt your head :). Some of these are old and some I finished the other day. Thanks for your help.<br />
KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-47162340353597390232020-02-01T08:14:00.000-06:002020-02-01T08:15:29.546-06:00Valentine Wall hanging <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently finished a small wall hanging for my Mom to hang outside their apartment. She was so excited and it looks so good with their red door. There is such joy in making something that brings joy to others. It’s based on a picture I found several years ago. </div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-86056513792201199582020-01-29T19:39:00.002-06:002020-01-29T20:47:43.017-06:00Checking in Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I’m trying to see if I can write a post from my iPad. On the left is the beginning of a new quilt for my new kitchen. On the right are some blocks from my Criss Cross Applesauce quilt made from recycled men’s shirts. </div>
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Keeping my fingers crossed. </div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-54620040362687820812016-09-03T16:59:00.001-05:002016-09-03T16:59:02.750-05:00Exciting NewsI cannot believe it's been almost 3 months since my last post and that the summer is over. In early June we traveled to High Point NC to move my parents to Pensacola. They moved in with us while waiting for their new apartment in a senior living community to be ready. They moved to my sister's house last week as my DH went into the hospital for his 4th total joint replacement- his 2nd shoulder. My plate has been rather full, and my blogging has been neglected. <div><br><div>It in the midst of all this (plus working) I have been somewhat productive in my sewing room. My big new concerns a quilt I made in early summer.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOivEVA0r_sqZRmEJNYkzAe6pM1IDYdvNTIKOVEpPq8vZsgLCiZYgVS9zE47YWKx8i_Dy65enkykXFEkE8zUiQQXC0ve_v5_zlrj3hGHNTy2e7G60nIfV1WPxrHlkPcTt5UUTFmCbZDLZ/s640/blogger-image--447772975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOivEVA0r_sqZRmEJNYkzAe6pM1IDYdvNTIKOVEpPq8vZsgLCiZYgVS9zE47YWKx8i_Dy65enkykXFEkE8zUiQQXC0ve_v5_zlrj3hGHNTy2e7G60nIfV1WPxrHlkPcTt5UUTFmCbZDLZ/s640/blogger-image--447772975.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a pattern from Kim Brackett's latest book called Wildflowers. I found out about a quilt contest to benefit ALS. You make a quilt and sent it in by July 31st. So I decided to do that and use some fabrics I had been collecting for several years. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Kim's pattern is well written (of course) but it's rather challenging as it has a lot of pieces, hand appliquéd centers and very fussy piecing. Below are some progress pictures I posted on Instagram over the summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGD3kmdWxwRN9vGKjOKspPucEu0ooOG8GzdbTx7_nJqk_ahfqqKJxh6VXKnR_3fj5BiUWB0LQ25pXXtm-h3I8F2EOwq4Ad_lrjp6GYeGj-UfvNeMV5ZzqwOeSR-ybvNUIVWkzz4WpE8Hy/s640/blogger-image--1591696493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGD3kmdWxwRN9vGKjOKspPucEu0ooOG8GzdbTx7_nJqk_ahfqqKJxh6VXKnR_3fj5BiUWB0LQ25pXXtm-h3I8F2EOwq4Ad_lrjp6GYeGj-UfvNeMV5ZzqwOeSR-ybvNUIVWkzz4WpE8Hy/s640/blogger-image--1591696493.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oGhdVvW84vZjD1x77fsPiv66gtMXo163n4pOqbwIavkIl_-FADOhLk4dCbrlnnsROcHUEh17P0-OeYIlEFsVI4E3HfNdCAwAsZSsm9PE95RfsJVUZNBtpp8b_V1h9e-EWH7QGXQtWvNt/s640/blogger-image--257498200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oGhdVvW84vZjD1x77fsPiv66gtMXo163n4pOqbwIavkIl_-FADOhLk4dCbrlnnsROcHUEh17P0-OeYIlEFsVI4E3HfNdCAwAsZSsm9PE95RfsJVUZNBtpp8b_V1h9e-EWH7QGXQtWvNt/s640/blogger-image--257498200.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDs5z_jN5VAk6IgBDuEg8HhZNcRpI3vj_g7x3_3At7ZA7czgDGmjr4LgyvXLZQNF5A2lkEtvpxrfm_jz4aLgDfkryxtUj15CUYy6Z-Xhbq4fGax8ER_yF4VWagnttYfdwMNzcCUpUSZtP/s640/blogger-image-1411093131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDs5z_jN5VAk6IgBDuEg8HhZNcRpI3vj_g7x3_3At7ZA7czgDGmjr4LgyvXLZQNF5A2lkEtvpxrfm_jz4aLgDfkryxtUj15CUYy6Z-Xhbq4fGax8ER_yF4VWagnttYfdwMNzcCUpUSZtP/s640/blogger-image-1411093131.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxNGYepMsUWvJ2ZLU-gcb0hAn1mgcSR-QNf9BpNeniXbl8rvAczROYMWCnKdqWBwe7QLcVvKkAIEZkNXRxfvkJBIEpNryt6jDvO7iEj2vNxij2jCgZFL-mQFlJozLFncjfI-uV6SfcGcP/s640/blogger-image--1016162607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxNGYepMsUWvJ2ZLU-gcb0hAn1mgcSR-QNf9BpNeniXbl8rvAczROYMWCnKdqWBwe7QLcVvKkAIEZkNXRxfvkJBIEpNryt6jDvO7iEj2vNxij2jCgZFL-mQFlJozLFncjfI-uV6SfcGcP/s640/blogger-image--1016162607.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mGjyrxNsHowOHEgSy0CHppUTnlXjZZ9ru7hCUJRlrricuGDGdRepvrHqbae2tP8msUGdXSXccZdz36mv0d8CpmUtUHv6uSm4z4OPN0rqlW9AcskNgd75d1tDUB9nn61T51DDVN1BiHw4/s640/blogger-image--185750625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mGjyrxNsHowOHEgSy0CHppUTnlXjZZ9ru7hCUJRlrricuGDGdRepvrHqbae2tP8msUGdXSXccZdz36mv0d8CpmUtUHv6uSm4z4OPN0rqlW9AcskNgd75d1tDUB9nn61T51DDVN1BiHw4/s640/blogger-image--185750625.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What I found out yesterday is that out of over 1100 quilts submitted for the ALS quilt challenge, mine was selected as one of 12 finalists!! I am so humbled by this. There will be online voting on their website www.hopesanddreams.quiltersdreambatting.com. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSElO__vvJDnwy2ZdLx9c2eZFiUI8Ro6TvSYUzVU4jjjY5Fxu0hlBoU9-Rd1h6PM0X0WOYt7c_vb3ttQTHl8WBLOjFbwW1TgkLe4KeFesnhptcyNfRqXD4Bbu83j-uqvqTitGEAqVTCwr/s640/blogger-image-1077554202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSElO__vvJDnwy2ZdLx9c2eZFiUI8Ro6TvSYUzVU4jjjY5Fxu0hlBoU9-Rd1h6PM0X0WOYt7c_vb3ttQTHl8WBLOjFbwW1TgkLe4KeFesnhptcyNfRqXD4Bbu83j-uqvqTitGEAqVTCwr/s640/blogger-image-1077554202.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For any of you that would like to vote for my quilt, I would be grateful. The quilt will be given to someone who has ALS. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for reading this far, and for sharing in my good news.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PS </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll post soon about my other projects.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-44746461852821595652016-06-06T22:33:00.001-05:002016-06-06T22:33:36.247-05:00Student WorkBack in March I taught my version of Pineapple Nine Patch for the Santa Rosa Guild. What a great time we had and I asked my students to send me pictures when they had finished their quilts. To date, there are four! I find this amazing. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTc2Iksork13wdKFKzUEJBdiaBtRin10Knp1I2J3Xi92ugSYaQG68dKsbGyL6C3SEC-M4N-5YYV3lulwaD3ZNroZJ6MyCrcdjJitsV3tdDV_fr_MHaDQ-oUzlBXBICABY3M7o0UCfiCVQ/s640/blogger-image-776996673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTc2Iksork13wdKFKzUEJBdiaBtRin10Knp1I2J3Xi92ugSYaQG68dKsbGyL6C3SEC-M4N-5YYV3lulwaD3ZNroZJ6MyCrcdjJitsV3tdDV_fr_MHaDQ-oUzlBXBICABY3M7o0UCfiCVQ/s640/blogger-image-776996673.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was the collection of everyone's blocks. Can you find the match for these quilts?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLJneOh5uzJAY0bQ8KNp5qtLpV3JG3P4NnxFc80YXacd8eepdXFyodD7Xod4o8Ea9YeBaPL7KGVzTAAqFpJ8GNSUSo3PSbZRWTg397Cyt0L3456yTQ10dpVZyfD1gjP7mi1738sDcYlLT/s640/blogger-image--1531790317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLJneOh5uzJAY0bQ8KNp5qtLpV3JG3P4NnxFc80YXacd8eepdXFyodD7Xod4o8Ea9YeBaPL7KGVzTAAqFpJ8GNSUSo3PSbZRWTg397Cyt0L3456yTQ10dpVZyfD1gjP7mi1738sDcYlLT/s640/blogger-image--1531790317.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhvaSaNnOmuKUh2eP75tTt1d1CZuTZcIYXWpjUOmuIDgk_Mzn-1ieQYpQcUMhaaUr2khkt34mdWcY0zoRcEM-L9GiV5s-VMZhLNRHNjeaqC4Q17mC0W6kIoNQODT3XVP1x3uG2wqNZDDz/s640/blogger-image--269175044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhvaSaNnOmuKUh2eP75tTt1d1CZuTZcIYXWpjUOmuIDgk_Mzn-1ieQYpQcUMhaaUr2khkt34mdWcY0zoRcEM-L9GiV5s-VMZhLNRHNjeaqC4Q17mC0W6kIoNQODT3XVP1x3uG2wqNZDDz/s640/blogger-image--269175044.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQLa1mmwKp9L_dyLfHSmOH5lIifmEDeE1W2DtzZre33976jp8j8DWtNFLRWyHJlYqXYOcYN-CrZDCQlU79dh4FS4dAUFfiiAR5tkyOeYRA8Yt6EZPpEZxkEYSsZSxmwjrvQJI1EDgWk5H/s640/blogger-image-1464078413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQLa1mmwKp9L_dyLfHSmOH5lIifmEDeE1W2DtzZre33976jp8j8DWtNFLRWyHJlYqXYOcYN-CrZDCQlU79dh4FS4dAUFfiiAR5tkyOeYRA8Yt6EZPpEZxkEYSsZSxmwjrvQJI1EDgWk5H/s640/blogger-image-1464078413.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijaixEuzRgYVYkmyAKqSGVZ1EZNbT9PtVgYQrgt48GLIg5h8E848TxK-gMMSWrQy4ms7fJNGWyFsHR_hj2BdqWkb-Z3hFUDhvTnfroUzrTerJmSEKAZVa8p5w8lIf9lzx7WESvp7YFQ2Mu/s640/blogger-image--1695864420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijaixEuzRgYVYkmyAKqSGVZ1EZNbT9PtVgYQrgt48GLIg5h8E848TxK-gMMSWrQy4ms7fJNGWyFsHR_hj2BdqWkb-Z3hFUDhvTnfroUzrTerJmSEKAZVa8p5w8lIf9lzx7WESvp7YFQ2Mu/s640/blogger-image--1695864420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These are all so different but all so wonderful. I do love this pattern as its so visually interesting. Thanks for sending me pictures, I am so impressed with your skills and talent. Keep them coming!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-71795588357060934702016-05-27T16:39:00.001-05:002016-05-27T16:39:53.472-05:00A New ThingMy wonderful quilt "Midnight at the Oasis " is done and ready for quilting. Yaaaay!! I've decided to use Perle cotton 8 like Jen Kingwell did in the original. I've never really done this before, any suggestions??<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5AlEb4I_jVonri-fgUjlFvrJ-Bbf4JLImwwWeQKjbFf6IpwtL_8YObPkFkMJhqiTSnEVTK342zVLhl1iEmLBfj_Y2NwgDoNMkD8o2g6Vh4GUpBCtBtBcqDAlwWODSP57_KPKgW9DVjuj/s640/blogger-image-304613180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5AlEb4I_jVonri-fgUjlFvrJ-Bbf4JLImwwWeQKjbFf6IpwtL_8YObPkFkMJhqiTSnEVTK342zVLhl1iEmLBfj_Y2NwgDoNMkD8o2g6Vh4GUpBCtBtBcqDAlwWODSP57_KPKgW9DVjuj/s640/blogger-image-304613180.jpg"></a></div>I'm excited to try something new. </div><div>Happy stitching,</div><div>Karen </div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-81968941934827302372016-05-24T19:49:00.001-05:002016-05-24T19:49:10.111-05:00A Little of This and ThatThe weeks are flying by and I've been working on things I can't fully share yet, but I will soon. This is one that I can show, it the pattern from Kim Brackett's new book, Scrap Basket Strips and Squares. This has been so much fun to make, but now it's time to sew all these hexies together, one seam at a time. I played with the blocks on my design wall until I was happy with the layout. I can tell you that sewing all the little seams together hasn't been my favorite part, but I think I'm a third of the way there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SxkD6xT7LnphZvUPZdJhHmjpyFH6jjIPIX5fqE2ZAap7LxeXDyzpCshyphenhyphenMgvN2Qs431lwdf-9EXQ0e5N0zbEes5ujGG5rzmhZGkla_ciYXR6bOc9Rk9dMkVDalhV4dKfkn2q2eLJSfrnt/s640/blogger-image--1406828783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SxkD6xT7LnphZvUPZdJhHmjpyFH6jjIPIX5fqE2ZAap7LxeXDyzpCshyphenhyphenMgvN2Qs431lwdf-9EXQ0e5N0zbEes5ujGG5rzmhZGkla_ciYXR6bOc9Rk9dMkVDalhV4dKfkn2q2eLJSfrnt/s640/blogger-image--1406828783.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've also been working on a new tumbler quilt, imagine that!! This will make six tumblers! This is the only peek I can show, it will be gifted soon. The colors requested were gray, neutral with <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a pop of pink. It's kind of modern for me, but it's turning out so cute,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNFDNRTle54xvatD85wffRYUyvH5kZsRAUlDP6jIIr4KwBq2RX7WmVyUnODyVTcqrADVsxp7r5-CgZLSsbV7eS5bsIj7mnjm_KdHLemz5fzWoaaqo-HhTQ391casWTqgDEvrmWCxhOIgJ/s640/blogger-image-882998713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNFDNRTle54xvatD85wffRYUyvH5kZsRAUlDP6jIIr4KwBq2RX7WmVyUnODyVTcqrADVsxp7r5-CgZLSsbV7eS5bsIj7mnjm_KdHLemz5fzWoaaqo-HhTQ391casWTqgDEvrmWCxhOIgJ/s640/blogger-image-882998713.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've also finished the very wild and lively strip quilt using the pattern Lime Twist by Diane Knott. It's for my DD and she wanted gray, Aqua, pink and red. I'm almost done with this one too and then it will be gifted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzOmH1p0uF1rolszc9T2lhs8sN59EUU1P7Q5E_1O981x6WZtZws_02FxCcT83rA37C00wYgsdxbuTss8_teedjt8SDttY15TIZ4JrRhDnvRz1sAHxBY_2LOcbJP4MJdhh-JYXWsQIwXME/s640/blogger-image-1282758200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzOmH1p0uF1rolszc9T2lhs8sN59EUU1P7Q5E_1O981x6WZtZws_02FxCcT83rA37C00wYgsdxbuTss8_teedjt8SDttY15TIZ4JrRhDnvRz1sAHxBY_2LOcbJP4MJdhh-JYXWsQIwXME/s640/blogger-image-1282758200.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I took a break this afternoon from sewing rows and pulled fabric for a little quilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's from Kim's first book....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-DNp9TRgY2OKeZZnChIYLsI3pPJUFp96Y653TJzfDppqWSAXbtYOxeGIQv13sDnNL-5-rZoerohwV3ted5Gg-LH_oNOntqUTJ-wch1Q0g3Kpf6CMVrZYaq_mp9WeCX5UFAkP_HW7iLJP/s640/blogger-image--240253543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-DNp9TRgY2OKeZZnChIYLsI3pPJUFp96Y653TJzfDppqWSAXbtYOxeGIQv13sDnNL-5-rZoerohwV3ted5Gg-LH_oNOntqUTJ-wch1Q0g3Kpf6CMVrZYaq_mp9WeCX5UFAkP_HW7iLJP/s640/blogger-image--240253543.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nZ3miftMalxVVV2VrZeZ-QS7kGLH0kLdzMefrARdPMRW7qSOu4vq5mzv_ftVla4LUpMn3qe6jdZoBKQJDVm5pnO_en5yHcbokPPf20CglEAuR9LV3aJwUKJZ1kzdCdfozacLtQ-IkW91/s640/blogger-image--2102964002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nZ3miftMalxVVV2VrZeZ-QS7kGLH0kLdzMefrARdPMRW7qSOu4vq5mzv_ftVla4LUpMn3qe6jdZoBKQJDVm5pnO_en5yHcbokPPf20CglEAuR9LV3aJwUKJZ1kzdCdfozacLtQ-IkW91/s640/blogger-image--2102964002.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I guarantee that it will look totally when the blocks are done. It's one of my favorite patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-43710305313694261552016-05-14T15:53:00.001-05:002016-05-14T15:56:59.714-05:00Helping with a Book SigningI got to spend a fun morning with Kim Brackett at a book signing for her new book at the wonderful A&E Pharmacy. As you can see, it's a lot more than a pharmacy.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBbONRWiBYar99P9M5wrBldMvVoAxpzEbjNQWZYpEy5cGy04CXup6RBE3hDV4TBVGMA4uvMh18YUgisd_pBX04H1ZYBIvM34nVs9NcNm9LUFGDVHQTUu2H2cmpRN-mb18FEVV9NRMpC2w/s640/blogger-image-212505637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBbONRWiBYar99P9M5wrBldMvVoAxpzEbjNQWZYpEy5cGy04CXup6RBE3hDV4TBVGMA4uvMh18YUgisd_pBX04H1ZYBIvM34nVs9NcNm9LUFGDVHQTUu2H2cmpRN-mb18FEVV9NRMpC2w/s640/blogger-image-212505637.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since I have a couple of quilts in this latest book, she invited me to come and hang out. We had a really good turnout and had fun catching up. Thanks Janie for taking this picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Y_rHtXRHAmmQqMqkJk8LPIac7RgTXqrFht6CEZ-hDCz4DNebCH528MmWkHzYOtK1Lrm6U4qIXmUHu_qt0GT5HeGDxolCnQfVd6-b7D7JWLYEGDde0oPi8Ppp900ZMADwb_yEO3C7OqrB/s640/blogger-image--1578140644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Y_rHtXRHAmmQqMqkJk8LPIac7RgTXqrFht6CEZ-hDCz4DNebCH528MmWkHzYOtK1Lrm6U4qIXmUHu_qt0GT5HeGDxolCnQfVd6-b7D7JWLYEGDde0oPi8Ppp900ZMADwb_yEO3C7OqrB/s640/blogger-image--1578140644.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you don't have a copy of Kim's newest book, you need one. I'm in the process of making one of the quilts from the book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62_3I5xKzm9LwKJ_wA_W37gVn4qXlNTIB2IXPdokAYKfpyaQLOIOysX4JS25ZVSCC9Finba6cwpMn9-_JTQjPGAKRy_U4UlxeixAY-J9ZrySCYDV2G1TzXYC-Kn_vAZte6AWmJxfCd9_K/s640/blogger-image-638907859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62_3I5xKzm9LwKJ_wA_W37gVn4qXlNTIB2IXPdokAYKfpyaQLOIOysX4JS25ZVSCC9Finba6cwpMn9-_JTQjPGAKRy_U4UlxeixAY-J9ZrySCYDV2G1TzXYC-Kn_vAZte6AWmJxfCd9_K/s640/blogger-image-638907859.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Cp9lEHvgogmAgyQofZZngetEps9o42rha0w1rKjQ6GWDGMOq-4HQcHvJPeVIN4BTjPvDsYqRNRZg0raLXzlGc1L2FQZ93Afc8ywD3mu5UTTFpGaeQyjMPW2snPQrrPJrZGoPqqEicniV/s640/blogger-image-1323881152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Cp9lEHvgogmAgyQofZZngetEps9o42rha0w1rKjQ6GWDGMOq-4HQcHvJPeVIN4BTjPvDsYqRNRZg0raLXzlGc1L2FQZ93Afc8ywD3mu5UTTFpGaeQyjMPW2snPQrrPJrZGoPqqEicniV/s640/blogger-image-1323881152.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5bWLv8hyphenhyphen6D_0eHRJENFzLSI6Z4rii6xhQfJvtRr3pIt7BDe8o5S7TDlFROyC3i727MO1rWLQmW77womdkpplgg4S9iA7PyA89wxYwPt6KK4_MLc86840J7YSAQxSTVtOhLu9ZwIGd0A2/s640/blogger-image--397439739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5bWLv8hyphenhyphen6D_0eHRJENFzLSI6Z4rii6xhQfJvtRr3pIt7BDe8o5S7TDlFROyC3i727MO1rWLQmW77womdkpplgg4S9iA7PyA89wxYwPt6KK4_MLc86840J7YSAQxSTVtOhLu9ZwIGd0A2/s640/blogger-image--397439739.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">With a total of 98 blocks to make, I'm coming along. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching today,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-19289426602815648832016-04-20T07:42:00.001-05:002016-04-20T07:46:51.866-05:00My Newest PurchaseBesides buying some fabric at the quilt show, my biggest purchase was this ruler foot and ruler from Westalee. I have been wanting to jump into this new thing for domestic machines, but I wasn't sure of what exactly I wanted. There are so many options!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6qQ_vg3rnkgUBrczh_CaTRuuz8cBh7pc7-iHHTmpnvYOe70oEr02GXwKndurWqIv5O6XdvVFERRTYCx5a4nfZyrOeL7tEW5JfoBqFzIlTkIujhQQdVm959tFuyH6MsqufIDnJeRnG3We/s640/blogger-image-1661961740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6qQ_vg3rnkgUBrczh_CaTRuuz8cBh7pc7-iHHTmpnvYOe70oEr02GXwKndurWqIv5O6XdvVFERRTYCx5a4nfZyrOeL7tEW5JfoBqFzIlTkIujhQQdVm959tFuyH6MsqufIDnJeRnG3We/s640/blogger-image-1661961740.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once I saw this starter kit, I knew it would be perfect for me and it was time. I had to decide which machine to start with as my Viking Megaquilter and my Juki F600 take two different feet. I decided on the Juki but haven't set it up yet. Once I finish the blocks on my design wall, I'm going to play. Speaking of the blocks on my design wall, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPxAdbzlQUVHds-WCPDwOtjNkzj8e_0wE-g1gYZ3yFndxNJMShs7oPAgVgNB4yPAS9vp5qihb7N4m5o_X95pu9A7VoTQPbQoZzszf2AYKf2JX_w4xfxYg89S_ah0sMttJHen4WLBwa_kV/s640/blogger-image-728872689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPxAdbzlQUVHds-WCPDwOtjNkzj8e_0wE-g1gYZ3yFndxNJMShs7oPAgVgNB4yPAS9vp5qihb7N4m5o_X95pu9A7VoTQPbQoZzszf2AYKf2JX_w4xfxYg89S_ah0sMttJHen4WLBwa_kV/s640/blogger-image-728872689.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">the pile is growing. This is going to be a fun quilt!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm off to work today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Karen </span></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-46376724045477920312016-04-16T21:17:00.001-05:002016-04-16T21:17:06.530-05:00Friends at the Quilt ShowOur quilt show is now a memory. I'm tired but still smiling. I've seen so many friends from various places in Florida and Alabama. But seeing Angie from New Orleans was such a treat. Angie's blog is Quilting on the Crescent and before she moved to NO, she lived in Pensacola and was a member of our Guild.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTEJmFfAKfI670kMt86h-1D1fEyuJdpJl2UwjaBDq3m20c2KkVZhxUvWz5D0RAXdABcaR3EaCXvKXygRfhkbaQfwi5LbqpQX5eRDtfPw1SIYj_WKRAuFXCZXWiaW6Ncr2pYFu5m1KOLcN/s640/blogger-image-1711686873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTEJmFfAKfI670kMt86h-1D1fEyuJdpJl2UwjaBDq3m20c2KkVZhxUvWz5D0RAXdABcaR3EaCXvKXygRfhkbaQfwi5LbqpQX5eRDtfPw1SIYj_WKRAuFXCZXWiaW6Ncr2pYFu5m1KOLcN/s640/blogger-image-1711686873.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reconnecting with old friends is one of the most fun parts of a quilt show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Getting to see one of your "babies" wearing special ribbons is certainly another.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZr2lDgHuKXRaD6nv4r3k2CJC6qs7gcYH9019y8tqmBCc7vu4-MPVGePGcGfzjZZVR7Z16lXoA33-Z4DI4NSvzzjs9DC_EY0Ln9Fzl8mGqmRkBnWbJLjgm_JudKXw0l8kRKc1ry3NB5Lm7/s640/blogger-image--1577417423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZr2lDgHuKXRaD6nv4r3k2CJC6qs7gcYH9019y8tqmBCc7vu4-MPVGePGcGfzjZZVR7Z16lXoA33-Z4DI4NSvzzjs9DC_EY0Ln9Fzl8mGqmRkBnWbJLjgm_JudKXw0l8kRKc1ry3NB5Lm7/s640/blogger-image--1577417423.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's back to reality..... after a good night's sleep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-15076252018000241052016-04-15T21:38:00.001-05:002016-04-15T21:38:24.345-05:00It's Blue Times ThreeThe Pensacola Quilt Show is in full swing, and I can share the results for my quilts. Organic Pink Pickles has done it again. It won a blue ribbon AND it was awarded Best of Show! This is the first year our guild has ever awarded a best of show ribbon. I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">was completely surprised and I am humbled to be the winner of this award. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAh5eWo3bW1pi2IeBy4ruYK5A2NOqc1wUSCP9UP3SYi6YphcYMDenPIW5TgkIA_Y25A7N2ocannfW80OU2ay1sIQwo-53QP_rWQboyC2DPgGtkroc2qCQMGLse1KPu4oZtKDZ5PM8nyg8/s640/blogger-image-2014577534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAh5eWo3bW1pi2IeBy4ruYK5A2NOqc1wUSCP9UP3SYi6YphcYMDenPIW5TgkIA_Y25A7N2ocannfW80OU2ay1sIQwo-53QP_rWQboyC2DPgGtkroc2qCQMGLse1KPu4oZtKDZ5PM8nyg8/s640/blogger-image-2014577534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This quilt has had such an incredible journey since it became the grand prize winner of the NYC MQG DWR Challenge, was published in Modern Patchwork and spent a year traveling the country. It came back home and now has become a winner again. It really has been a wonderful experience. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNilbxBYC9VNWNqvWBOpfIj7hJGrSivifIUK5x6QAWNtkC_SjUExegNjeJHQ-azjqiQRhGNcDiyXXB2iKVHng7UKkTLQgBSMKvBUPYwh4EFDnfaRLIRwKwvoNgUhUCO35GNxvGAS11g84q/s640/blogger-image--604425488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNilbxBYC9VNWNqvWBOpfIj7hJGrSivifIUK5x6QAWNtkC_SjUExegNjeJHQ-azjqiQRhGNcDiyXXB2iKVHng7UKkTLQgBSMKvBUPYwh4EFDnfaRLIRwKwvoNgUhUCO35GNxvGAS11g84q/s640/blogger-image--604425488.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I spent a lot of time on the floor talking to visitors and sharing this special quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also entered another quilt, the Dresden Star.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This one I called More Flowers for Nana Girl and it's also wearing blue!! It's been so exciting and there's still one more day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8boYVdYyxAEaIuC21RnzOGvpN5k0lEGxJH-X6866CUylGtfH6oXoYpSKf-QUgUiYH08VZr_qbXcaC4sKW-4fd2eY6AQ7cgIHRMO2JUYKA2hZrSfHPnQWImaxsegvbgvskQd8ozOqWvLfx/s640/blogger-image--1249150894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8boYVdYyxAEaIuC21RnzOGvpN5k0lEGxJH-X6866CUylGtfH6oXoYpSKf-QUgUiYH08VZr_qbXcaC4sKW-4fd2eY6AQ7cgIHRMO2JUYKA2hZrSfHPnQWImaxsegvbgvskQd8ozOqWvLfx/s640/blogger-image--1249150894.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBenxolQZ9TdYnyr9JInZN6TVnw5qBM1mQ-dQBrzj4HopMpz90ZQVPQijJnKrgYDa-llsmwCkfmPUBovveSVeDVIPk7cfomq0tbHlPldaVfeom3HXwwoxJfZA5pMs1W7HiB0Ipfc5S9otN/s640/blogger-image--535147448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBenxolQZ9TdYnyr9JInZN6TVnw5qBM1mQ-dQBrzj4HopMpz90ZQVPQijJnKrgYDa-llsmwCkfmPUBovveSVeDVIPk7cfomq0tbHlPldaVfeom3HXwwoxJfZA5pMs1W7HiB0Ipfc5S9otN/s640/blogger-image--535147448.jpg"></a></div>This is such a sweet happy quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a great day, happy stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-78336196910544904792016-04-13T20:06:00.001-05:002016-04-13T20:06:46.946-05:00Almost ready for the Quilt ShowThe show is almost ready - our preview is tomorrow night and then it's open to the public Friday and Saturday. I've got 7 quilts ready for consignment, I'm hoping they'll go to some good homes. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWg7qIW0KS1WNZlBoHTFYi-2UGbm0NSQz4rp5exXrLE1LolPqSljFnOOKBC8S9Gb8vw5d0Y_T-lxI34JgvbvUp1J12J0qDTaz01faGRPX4XTZnHdujYG7_qlr3PaGcqz4IAbLS59prTdQ/s640/blogger-image-942951203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWg7qIW0KS1WNZlBoHTFYi-2UGbm0NSQz4rp5exXrLE1LolPqSljFnOOKBC8S9Gb8vw5d0Y_T-lxI34JgvbvUp1J12J0qDTaz01faGRPX4XTZnHdujYG7_qlr3PaGcqz4IAbLS59prTdQ/s640/blogger-image-942951203.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't wait to share more pictures soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-4054720858899560732016-04-12T19:26:00.001-05:002016-04-12T20:10:07.731-05:00Keeping busyThe bi-annual quilt show for our guild in Pensacola is happening this Friday and Saturday. My friend and I have been in charge of registration and judging. Whew! That's a big job. But that part is done and the hanging begins tomorrow. It's going to be a wonderful show if any of you are close to Pensacola, FL. In the meantime, I'm starting work on a new quilt (imagine that??!!)<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62HiM6qD-l9YprYdhWaunQ3Xi64cl_qns_ezT-A_Ok4ofGJ4d1j-Y-SE76o-ioWKUKOWRij3FxmgyZDdarGgMF2N9vD7UohVlkKwjsT2WdxKRrqQZt0epsaRMGNdogFndLtmTXK7A5jkN/s640/blogger-image-1464942997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi62HiM6qD-l9YprYdhWaunQ3Xi64cl_qns_ezT-A_Ok4ofGJ4d1j-Y-SE76o-ioWKUKOWRij3FxmgyZDdarGgMF2N9vD7UohVlkKwjsT2WdxKRrqQZt0epsaRMGNdogFndLtmTXK7A5jkN/s640/blogger-image-1464942997.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the fun color palette I'm using. So far I'm raiding my stash, I'll see how far that will take me. And this is the great pattern I've chosen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iF_Y2TjfxGQalMeeWEkRxHvS217OP7r9dz6NzVVnz1BEaDKDWgxPAcNO_ftVuDXybMzJeJ1dWTMa5UDYRJbZrRNTjrGRkyzVx3sOaU3gVsLBSHYn7iP32MitX6AxXp7ltH7A7zQv-HbL/s640/blogger-image-2136181379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iF_Y2TjfxGQalMeeWEkRxHvS217OP7r9dz6NzVVnz1BEaDKDWgxPAcNO_ftVuDXybMzJeJ1dWTMa5UDYRJbZrRNTjrGRkyzVx3sOaU3gVsLBSHYn7iP32MitX6AxXp7ltH7A7zQv-HbL/s640/blogger-image-2136181379.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's one of Diane Knott's patterns, and I think it will be perfect. So I think some easy cutting and sewing is just what I need after a full day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pictures of the show (and maybe some ribbons) will be coming soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-32974768487287030742016-04-02T19:46:00.001-05:002016-04-02T19:46:43.391-05:00Scrap Quilt Secrets WinnerThe time has come and I have a lucky winner for Diane's book!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnF6oPHmW1oZ5gRKpXuHbZRN9hbZrH2Y1TNfK9yg7uE7kHSCHMRPGmxn9bLYIdcEoSUnWw4FM2u8_iuz4D6M1wuOIViUwuvsizH-H-N50MS11XSsrpm4SizmQMHEvw9UuqXdFAUrI-y-T/s640/blogger-image--1916073701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnF6oPHmW1oZ5gRKpXuHbZRN9hbZrH2Y1TNfK9yg7uE7kHSCHMRPGmxn9bLYIdcEoSUnWw4FM2u8_iuz4D6M1wuOIViUwuvsizH-H-N50MS11XSsrpm4SizmQMHEvw9UuqXdFAUrI-y-T/s640/blogger-image--1916073701.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sewgirl was the lucky one. She said "I can tell you for sure I have never used red and orange exclusively in a quilt before.........quite shocking!" She was talking about Razzmatazz - one of my favorites. I literally giggled when I read her comment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6i3t_9bdWrUIJigsUgkVg2eDG8C-NiJTeXyL-xH3Uu7X6VJjHYbl7oRkLm-9pf2Goz49tYWQwzfH0Fnjhra6aOwlPDZtJPjsPlyVLWPNi6hConaPCtxNdbo3JfGzSFeVpFZIHq6_k0Vb/s640/blogger-image--1944753119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6i3t_9bdWrUIJigsUgkVg2eDG8C-NiJTeXyL-xH3Uu7X6VJjHYbl7oRkLm-9pf2Goz49tYWQwzfH0Fnjhra6aOwlPDZtJPjsPlyVLWPNi6hConaPCtxNdbo3JfGzSFeVpFZIHq6_k0Vb/s640/blogger-image--1944753119.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I absolutely loved reading all the comments about color combinations you have never used before. Black and white was the clear winner. Maybe someone will do a quilt-a-long one day - I've never done one either. Thanks for stopping by, maybe you'll win on one of the other blogs, there's still time. Diane, thanks for letting me share in the fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-86166909164399462152016-04-01T11:50:00.001-05:002016-04-01T11:50:30.477-05:00Don't Forget the GiveawayThere is one more day left on the giveaway for Scrap Quilt Secrets. I have found your answers to my question so interesting. The color Orange has come up a lot as one that people either have never used or one that they never WILL use. I used to think that too. And while Orange is not my favorite color, there are some shades of Orange that have found their way into my projects. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFB7w_j3abSX9OIPRjcGtjl4y9xA-XDdq575DH9n3XV9LNMN5Q3-hbIqoCOOTT-2z69_VKlE1as503K0ryTUFbdmHh6AkvZZ70i2MEDF0eAhKqLv1wlkj_rSP4A4OBLv4Oz8hEICfTd0kI/s640/blogger-image-1454595074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFB7w_j3abSX9OIPRjcGtjl4y9xA-XDdq575DH9n3XV9LNMN5Q3-hbIqoCOOTT-2z69_VKlE1as503K0ryTUFbdmHh6AkvZZ70i2MEDF0eAhKqLv1wlkj_rSP4A4OBLv4Oz8hEICfTd0kI/s640/blogger-image-1454595074.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was Bonnie Hunter's 2013 mystery Celtic Solstice. I didn't think I would like this colorway but it grew on me. It's still not quilted yet, maybe this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTpqfjMov8fDocCj4JVwa6gCG64uBB3-XtgIBLX7kOlIHTpI8KTYo8LncvJZGgqqu2R4opgbghqXHbpCklBsMKFw6brNFMJKucelU_IZ9H0cYySFHz-Xj9qnkpJ3VfK5pXs8HZ76SJMBh/s640/blogger-image-747181831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTpqfjMov8fDocCj4JVwa6gCG64uBB3-XtgIBLX7kOlIHTpI8KTYo8LncvJZGgqqu2R4opgbghqXHbpCklBsMKFw6brNFMJKucelU_IZ9H0cYySFHz-Xj9qnkpJ3VfK5pXs8HZ76SJMBh/s640/blogger-image-747181831.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was a quilt I did for a guild challenge last year. We had to use the Pelican pattern provided and could interpret it any way we wanted to. I actually had fun doing this one too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, give Orange a try, you never know. It might become your new best friend, or not. Here's the list if you haven't already entered, I'll choose a winner tomorrow. Good luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/21 C&T Blog </span><span style="line-height: 17.12px;"><a href="http://www.ctpub.com/blog/">http://www.ctpub.com/blog/</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.12px;">with Diane </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><a href="http://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/">www.butterflythreadsquilting.com</a></span><span class=""><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></span><u><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/22 Bonnie Hunter </span><a href="http://quiltville.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://quiltville.blogspot.com/</span></a><span class=""><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/23 Lori </span><a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/</span></a><span class=""><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/24 Karen </span><a href="http://nanagirlquilts.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://nanagirlquilts.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/25 Audrey </span><a href="http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/26 Pat Sloan </span><a href="http://blog.patsloan.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://blog.patsloan.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/27 Valerie </span><a href="http://myplvl.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://myplvl.blogspot.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/28 Kelly </span><a href="http://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://pinkadotquilts.blogspot.com/</span></a><u><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/29 Victoria Findlay Wolfe </span><a href="http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://bumblebeansinc.blogspot.com/</span></a><u><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/30 Rachaeldaisy </span><a href="http://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/</span></a><u><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">3/31 Angie </span><a href="http://quiltingcrescent.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://quiltingcrescent.blogspot.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">4/1 Julie </span><a href="http://quiltjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">http://quiltjewelry.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">4/2 Barb </span><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><a href="http://www.funwithbarb.com/" target="_blank">Www.funwithbarb.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Happy stitching today,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Karen </span></p></div></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-30421261496309781592016-03-28T20:09:00.001-05:002016-03-28T21:01:29.989-05:00So Many CombinationsI have had so much fun reading your comments in response to the giveaway for Scrap Quilt Secrets by Diane Knott. Without counting the answers to my question, I think black and white is the winner so far. But yellow and gray is a close second so I thought I'd share mine. I made a yellow and gray quilt last fall, along with about 20 yellow and gray mug rugs. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LBZLRIBsxQYsuFR2FTik5QYjJ3L7ays2XwHsIEopji_NH0rEbOm2fPwUbRFh9438ao8F5lden1ec3LFuh2bzcfaMWKataaefTBKCp7r77Rmkdv3_sB1A32gH1O1joPXeet1GX8ZGt70N/s640/blogger-image--2057763603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LBZLRIBsxQYsuFR2FTik5QYjJ3L7ays2XwHsIEopji_NH0rEbOm2fPwUbRFh9438ao8F5lden1ec3LFuh2bzcfaMWKataaefTBKCp7r77Rmkdv3_sB1A32gH1O1joPXeet1GX8ZGt70N/s640/blogger-image--2057763603.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was my quilt in the four patch quiltalong by APQ magazine. I changed it up a little, but I love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LBZLRIBsxQYsuFR2FTik5QYjJ3L7ays2XwHsIEopji_NH0rEbOm2fPwUbRFh9438ao8F5lden1ec3LFuh2bzcfaMWKataaefTBKCp7r77Rmkdv3_sB1A32gH1O1joPXeet1GX8ZGt70N/s640/blogger-image--2057763603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyt9XwQQWxw7JPIh-Q35fPesJPMI8PMkBX8kTMNEfzdegcN2W6bhHJdHVwhF5qqc60sWopDVMGwhdb6wm6aP9g3Zw6ONPUUGnKGkhyphenhyphenaylDQxpgiuYUzts2qmuGnDc9CKVkf_2iB26MfKL/s640/blogger-image--2100053785.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">I did a simple orange peel quilting design and it is perfect.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbuzI3DxtJs3MZdReyVXPKzba9mptAMrJRdWHNt-zX3NOC9nhsOvCHDPs0t_8ecuFTjp5svF0wDedkkmeU6ri54Kxz85AT4orDUHHNJmQeyf9po_pFHhwSxmTLhsKAh2VYygwkY8ecF8k/s640/blogger-image--1309730923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbuzI3DxtJs3MZdReyVXPKzba9mptAMrJRdWHNt-zX3NOC9nhsOvCHDPs0t_8ecuFTjp5svF0wDedkkmeU6ri54Kxz85AT4orDUHHNJmQeyf9po_pFHhwSxmTLhsKAh2VYygwkY8ecF8k/s640/blogger-image--1309730923.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are the mug rugs done with all the leftovers from the quilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifauEm6nUp7FWkcYarWKDnrSdN3WnkMYyYMuY9N8vubSOcdAJvNe8RL5dD0f36Jd6xqZ_aGOY_tX2ECDXp_SsHR5cfyUm_tkxrdstyx1-q02JdHFMcenYON0IbnvznkIttyqqM4FdzbkoE/s640/blogger-image-1957139463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifauEm6nUp7FWkcYarWKDnrSdN3WnkMYyYMuY9N8vubSOcdAJvNe8RL5dD0f36Jd6xqZ_aGOY_tX2ECDXp_SsHR5cfyUm_tkxrdstyx1-q02JdHFMcenYON0IbnvznkIttyqqM4FdzbkoE/s640/blogger-image-1957139463.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> So I can say with confidence, if you want to make a yellow and gray quilt, go for it! You won't be sorry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Keep the comments coming, I'll draw on the 2nd. And remember to visit all the sites to win a copy of Diane's book (see the previous post for the complete list).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-286874204045385122016-03-24T07:38:00.002-05:002016-03-24T08:40:29.007-05:00A Blog Hop Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am so excited to be a part of the Blog Hop for Diane Knott's new book Scrap Quilt Secrets. Diane and I have never actually met, but we have a fun story about how we "almost" met once at a quilt show in Atlanta. As a result we became blogger friends and found out we have very similar tastes in quilts. Diane is an incredible quilter, wife, mother, teacher and now author. I am honored to be a part of her journey.</div>
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I have chosen two quilts from her book to talk about today. I always find it interesting to browse through a new quilt book and see which quilts "speak to me". I discovered the New York Beauty block years ago and for me it was love at first sight. Since then I have made many different types of NYB quilts including a Pickle Dish quilt. Any variation of this block just draws me in. So when I saw Razzmatazz I was immediately drawn in. The strong color palette with the red as the constant gives this quilt a graphic nature that really packs a punch. </div>
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The second quilt that spoke to me was Tipsy Tac Toe. I have been collecting black and white prints for quite a while now. I haven't actually USED any of them yet in a quilt, but I keep collecting them (that's totally normal, right???). So I'm always keeping my eyes open for fun patterns using black and white prints. This quilt is a mix of the two different colors, two different blocks, two value ranges (stronger contrast in the middle, softer contrast in the border) and two different block positions (on point and straight), all in the same quilt. There is a lot going on here that makes for a visually interesting quilt!!</div>
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Now for the fun part - you have a chance to win your own copy of Diane's book!! Just leave a comment telling me what color combination have you never used in a quilt. I'll bet one of these quilts will speak to you. Make sure I have a way to contact you if you're the winner. International winners will receive an e-version of the book. I will pick a winner April 2nd.</div>
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I am using this wonderful template by Diane Knott from www.Butterflythreadsquilting.com. It uses a 5" strip of fabric. I have been raiding my stash of neutrals and have been finding some really OLD friends.</div>
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Over the past few weeks I have made these Tumbler quilts. </div>
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Well my current addiction all started last October with this one, made from 21/2" strips.</div>
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I have found this pattern to be the perfect thing when you just want to sit and sew, I really am addicted!!<br />
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As the kids grow and change I can add new pictures. It's a fabulous gift. But what made it even more perfect was the addition of the card on the right.</div>
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As with all groups there was lots of chatting and laughing along with sewing.<br />
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They helped each other press blocks and sometimes to un-sew.<br />
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They shared fabrics and ideas.<br />
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They made some wonderful food and we ate very well for 2 days.<br />
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They cut and cut and cut and really achieved a lot.<br />
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They encouraged each other and oohed and aahed over each others progress.<br />
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They went home Friday night and raided their stashed to bring back more fabric on Saturday.<br />
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At the end we put up all the blocks and created a beautiful collage.<br />
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I think they were all inspired to see what beauty was hiding in their efforts and they got a glimpse of the finished quilt. I hope to be able to share pictures soon of finished quilts so keep sewing!!<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-78071719484644991432016-03-13T22:38:00.001-05:002016-03-13T22:38:43.272-05:00My New Present<div><br></div>My birthday present arrived yesterday, a new 2016 Toyota Avalon. My hubby really outdid himself for my 16th birthday!!!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWV76jlQQ5pNNhHhu_22i-OsZxW9cNyDEm0eaVZX57GfA0cLvFRmArcrPlXc0zAMoh84hOtyvFXeDlPsYC6aOYdbkZjSjXDvWrp0OhQLY9V6HpzKvlsoFe7bKCs8IlplNAW40F2E0MDRZc/s640/blogger-image-866603460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWV76jlQQ5pNNhHhu_22i-OsZxW9cNyDEm0eaVZX57GfA0cLvFRmArcrPlXc0zAMoh84hOtyvFXeDlPsYC6aOYdbkZjSjXDvWrp0OhQLY9V6HpzKvlsoFe7bKCs8IlplNAW40F2E0MDRZc/s640/blogger-image-866603460.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've only driven it to church this morning but I love it so far!! Thanks honey 😊💕💕. </div>I am blessed,</div><div>Karen </div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-78567550873477278452016-03-06T14:13:00.000-06:002016-03-06T14:17:53.473-06:00It was a wonderful dayMy day has come and gone, but it was wonderful. What I realized is that I have been waiting for this special birthday for a LONG time. I think in the same way that teenagers look forward to turning 16, so was I. Only I had to wait 64 years for it!!<br>
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I spent the weekend on the Gulf of Mexico in a condo with my sister and my very good friend.</div>
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It was chilly but as they say, a cold day at the beach is better than no day at the beach.</div>
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We went to Texas Roadhouse on Monday with a bunch of friends and I forgot I would have to ride the bull!! So much fun.</div>
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I'm still basking in the glow. And my big present from my hubby isn't here yet, he's getting me a new car for my 16th birthday!! EEK!! We're still looking for the perfect one at the perfect price, but we're getting close.</div>
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<br>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-60979196757994789862016-02-29T14:55:00.001-06:002016-02-29T14:55:17.924-06:00Sweet 16It's Leap Day and I've been waiting a long time for this day. I am finally 16 years old!!! I've had a wonderful day so far, this is for the celebration tonight.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzwz5YkKiAHUbZXfXUS4u55saIiJfI4g6hXdqRo9j6aHI2nZm7EP2au61PnXGoS-x19KbDiyImsSWic1Gctcxjw3FMVw2-X2JlMDx_oip1D1mP4W3VQZhr5HWI-S0Oy6g-D1Mez7Y0FVa/s640/blogger-image--1884874636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzwz5YkKiAHUbZXfXUS4u55saIiJfI4g6hXdqRo9j6aHI2nZm7EP2au61PnXGoS-x19KbDiyImsSWic1Gctcxjw3FMVw2-X2JlMDx_oip1D1mP4W3VQZhr5HWI-S0Oy6g-D1Mez7Y0FVa/s640/blogger-image--1884874636.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There will be more pics later, but I couldn't wait. I've got to savor this whole day, it's got to last me 4 years!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen</div><br></div><br></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-81937429684867646082016-02-17T22:09:00.001-06:002016-02-17T22:09:29.995-06:00Getting CloserI have spent the past few weeks quilting my Dresden flower quilt. I started working on this quilt last year. It seems there's been lots of interruptions, but I can finally say it's almost done.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-W5-rJ8Ol3NN2jyxtpaA8g6ItGgz0yTAbt5Qd_4Wbzf6UgKawdVD2Om6bMha2DOvxI-dygvLKsjsHktMW0UHg-BTHrYk2Ly9lEDrb9PYEEbHLbJsPw_RmSukGHSULd7fxuf3k7D-BDkj/s640/blogger-image--1895253141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-W5-rJ8Ol3NN2jyxtpaA8g6ItGgz0yTAbt5Qd_4Wbzf6UgKawdVD2Om6bMha2DOvxI-dygvLKsjsHktMW0UHg-BTHrYk2Ly9lEDrb9PYEEbHLbJsPw_RmSukGHSULd7fxuf3k7D-BDkj/s640/blogger-image--1895253141.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love this pattern by Edyta Sitar.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6N6NjwK_V206C2Op9-VY2XMD0R98Tb5Zng3uj6smhe5otieHQSooBZAci4nZ55N34lgFjnh9ruh777iqJBXQBsVtv5A-kP1eN4l8jd7L_9Y_3rrqTYOlo7c_T_D9Ukqz3oL4v8Kr92Qy9/s640/blogger-image-1162079439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6N6NjwK_V206C2Op9-VY2XMD0R98Tb5Zng3uj6smhe5otieHQSooBZAci4nZ55N34lgFjnh9ruh777iqJBXQBsVtv5A-kP1eN4l8jd7L_9Y_3rrqTYOlo7c_T_D9Ukqz3oL4v8Kr92Qy9/s640/blogger-image-1162079439.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First I outlined all the appliqué. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LqMHiXsnHAfTma00rRe8jc0F_ocXqSLRGh6oEzlKHLUxmlR7697Fg4NnWrzEuAhWHyUue9M1aBPtJW0uRJfeNFEFpGdbonFwuQZwWreE182WaITyRmgCBOCkdQXZnH3pPqCphP_sboZo/s640/blogger-image-1931381392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LqMHiXsnHAfTma00rRe8jc0F_ocXqSLRGh6oEzlKHLUxmlR7697Fg4NnWrzEuAhWHyUue9M1aBPtJW0uRJfeNFEFpGdbonFwuQZwWreE182WaITyRmgCBOCkdQXZnH3pPqCphP_sboZo/s640/blogger-image-1931381392.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then there was some hand quilting. Actually, there was a lot of hand quilting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzF7Cu7sjoiUy5cni6CnzvmJn4OK8s5ksXlVbdYm592PuAkP6m4hJrEH4tAfwWxlJ8opXfh4fbEqfzNZ2oQkxaVTdc6LgCbyThDuP-bk290B2ayD9TjwlFzIswjL60Y01V21QfW942hEqb/s640/blogger-image-1501743555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzF7Cu7sjoiUy5cni6CnzvmJn4OK8s5ksXlVbdYm592PuAkP6m4hJrEH4tAfwWxlJ8opXfh4fbEqfzNZ2oQkxaVTdc6LgCbyThDuP-bk290B2ayD9TjwlFzIswjL60Y01V21QfW942hEqb/s640/blogger-image-1501743555.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And a lot of pink thread!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY28iR8AGED7pOwGn56UU5gitByFh6Cf09uDQAhAiNgtA4MhNSfiiilBQ9mUj-1yrSPDkEBBHyDAZPTNvaB9905FCsUCDsekhHshVpKJaafSE3tGfAA4-yCrSm_7H4fhEdZedkf5CkLso7/s640/blogger-image--1160437662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY28iR8AGED7pOwGn56UU5gitByFh6Cf09uDQAhAiNgtA4MhNSfiiilBQ9mUj-1yrSPDkEBBHyDAZPTNvaB9905FCsUCDsekhHshVpKJaafSE3tGfAA4-yCrSm_7H4fhEdZedkf5CkLso7/s640/blogger-image--1160437662.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then it was time for some machine quilting. This quilt is going in our guild quilt show in April so I'm saving the big reveal until then. But it's a happy quilt and has been a joy to work on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Karen </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315900962786935865.post-38145122105480256112016-02-11T08:22:00.002-06:002016-02-11T08:44:50.950-06:00I Need an Opinion I'm curious about how many of you are blogging with an iPad. I got one last year and have been trying to decide if I can switch from my laptop to the iPad to do my blogging. What app works best? Is the picture quality as good? It's so hard for some of us older baby boomers (well I'll only speak for myself as some of you are amazing) to get up to speed with all the new technology and learn a new way. While taking pictures with the iPad is easy, is the resolution as good? And lastly, what about signing up for Google friend? So many questions, so few answers. All opinions are welcome.<br />
I'm still hand quilting, hope to be done with this part soon. <br />
Happy stitching,<br />
Karen<br />
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