March 14, 2009

A Notion or Two - March

Thanks to all of you that took the time to tell me about your ironing habits! It seems that most press their seams in one direction with a couple of exceptions. Within a couple of hours of posting and getting the first bit of feedback, I decided to check into my books that I first bought about quilting. I was thinking maybe it wasn't in there :) It was - I probably skipped it as I already "knew" how to press seams. I'm completely self-taught in the quilting department :)

Moving on: My block for Sarah! Sarah sent over a great collection of prints with no real specifics for block design, just a bit of texture. I added pintucks!

I even got a cool shot of those cute little tucks --


I made this fabulous cake last night!! Delish - invite some friends over so you have a great excuse to make it! That's what I did :)

Hope that you are enjoying your weekend ~
Amy
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17 comments:

  1. amy smartMarch 14, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Those fabrics are so cool. And I love the tucks! Very cute.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    What neat tucks. It looks so Spring like in those colours too.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  3. A Spoonful Of SugarMarch 15, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Love the pintucks - excellent for adding texture!

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  4. Abby and StephanieMarch 15, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Great fabrics. Love all the colors. I have never done pintucks but what a great block!!!

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  5. UnknownMarch 15, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    I am glad the pressing tips were helpful. I love the block for Sarah. What a great idea for adding a little texture, pin tucks! By the way, that cake looks fantastic!

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  6. JanisMarch 15, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    I love what you did with the tucks! You are so clever.

    The bundt cake looks scrumptious!

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  7. ThimbleannaMarch 15, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Very cute block Amy! I've never had the nerve to try a choc. cake with coffee in it since I'm not a fan of coffee flavor -- can you taste the coffee?

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  8. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I really like the texture on your block, great idea:)

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  9. amylouwhosewsMarch 15, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I love this block! The pintucks are darling. I'm inspired to get mine done this week!

    That chocolate cake looks delightful!!

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  10. RebekahMarch 16, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I like how you did the pleating on this!

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  11. TipperMarch 16, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    So pretty-and I love the tucks!

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  12. MarrdyMarch 16, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Holy Kats!! That is some fancy quilting. Are those tucks? You are amazing.

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  13. sewtakeahikeMarch 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    love the pintucks you added Amy, very creative!

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  14. AndreaMarch 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Wow! I love the texture the pintucks create! I'd love to learn how to do that in my future quilts :-) Great work!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    did I tell you I love your pin tucks, choice of fabric on your new purse giveaway etc...love mom

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  16. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    those pin tucks just make it POP!

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  17. NannaMarch 20, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    So pretty! Love the tucks-very posh!

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