Sew & Tell

I have been doing a little catch up this week! November's bee blocks are ready to go in the mail finally. Before I forget I also want to tell you that I also have a post on Natalia's blog today! Go learn a little bit more about me there :)This block is for Amber - she sent some favorite scraps and pre-cut squares for a maverick star. It's going to be a fun quilt!

This one is for Meg - she sent us beautiful vibrant solids for a Kaffe inspire log cabin block! I can't wait to see this one come together too!



I'm linking up with Amylouwho and her Sew & Tell - I'm so glad to have something to share!!

I hope you all have a great weekend, I've got a few projects lined up to keep me inside and warm. My throat has been raw since yesterday morning, when I went outside for firewood and took a deep surprise breath at -10F :( Usually it's not this cold until January around here!
Blessings ~
Amy

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Links for you!

I have a few links that you must visit -

1 - A giveaway!

Penny has amassed a great giveaway, I don't want to spoil the surprise - but it's good! And if you haven't signed in on the petition to reprint flea market fancy, you can do that at the same time :)

2 - Michelle at Rosebud Quilting has started Fabric Friday!

On Fabric Friday, show any handmade item {quilts, tote bag, wallhanging, clothing, etc.}, or show us your fabric stash, or recent fabric purchase, or show how you decorate with fabric or fabric items.

3 - As always Sew-n-Tell, with Amylouwho, is happening if you would like to link up and share your recent creation!

Sadly I have nothing to share on that front today, but my head is spinning with ideas! I'm planning to skip out on my family for a bit on Saturday to visit a show or two and hopefully make it to Material Girls for the fun event they have going too!

I'm slowly working on compiling a list of all the books you all recommended and have been thinking about ways to feature some of YOU here on a regular basis! More details to come as I work them out :)

I hope that you have a great weekend - looks like ours will be full!
Blessings ~
Amy

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Sew-n-Tell

I must say - your response to yesterday's post has been amazing! Thank you for all your answers and questions, and being so encouraging. I will take my turn after I show you this --

I finished this one off in a mini quilt - it measures 8" square. I love it! I decided my larger colorwheel needs to be put in a frame, I want to protect it from dust and kids! But this one will hang out :)




I couldn't stop doing the embroidery on Sunday when I took the pictures for the stitching tute! Football was on, my self inflicted "homework" had been completed the day before and I just sat, and stitched. It really is that sort of easy project, and seeing the colors come together as I went around is a bit addicting. Especially since it is so small :)

There's a list of everyone making a color wheel on my sidebar if you would like to see how others are approaching this project.


My own answers --

The last book I read, well I have a post about it next week . . . hold that thought! I think I will make a huge list of all the books suggested and compare notes. Do you all know paperbackswap? It's free, and a great recycle project for the books that take up too much room in your house. I suggest searching by ISBN if there's a specific book that you are looking for :)

I usually do 10-14 loads of laundry each week - I am thankful for the large front load machine that we upgraded to when I was expecting Owen. We don't keep tons and tons of clothing on hand for each child, and usually need to wash their clothing mid-week again. It works!

Shopping on Etsy is fun and pretty simple, but I don't do enough of it! I usually look at something and think "I could make it though" and "I don't really have $xxx to spend" so I continue on. I do like to shop fabric prices on there occasionally, and love (like many of you) the beautiful jewelry offered.

Seriously - Thank you - for all of your input yesterday. Be looking for a day in my life on Monday, and have a great weekend!

Blessings ~
Amy

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Sew & Tell

I spent Wednesday - sewing! I didn't do any dishes, laundry or vacuuming until after 4:30pm! Yeah, the place was a disaster between the kids and all my threads, but I was smiling. As has happened often, I had an idea for a bag that was keeping me awake, needing to be made. So I got busy!My little Sassy Tote. It measures 9" wide and tall, and 3" deep. With 2 interior and 1 exterior pocket.
It holds all that I need it too, but hopefully I won't loose stuff in it. Can you tell that's been a problem lately!?
Pretty prints on the back -- I love the Amy Butler Love prints!
I think my favorite feature is the outside pocket - I'm limiting my keys and phone to this pocket, so I can always find them.
And I have put together a pdf pattern for this bag! This weekend I am offering it for $3 right here via this paypal button at the top of my blog. (Go up to the top and click the "buy now" button.)

After the weekend it will go to $5 - so get it while it's hot! I will email the pdf as quick as I can, and you can make a new bag this weekend.


Sew & Tell is happening over at Amy's - go toot your horn and let us know what you got done this week!

I'm also thinking about Christmas, stockings and Advent calendar - anyone interested in a pattern for those?

I hope you have a great weekend, I think mine will be busy!
Blessings ~
Amy
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Sew-n-Tell

You are assuming from the title, that I have a finished project. Nope not today! I have a few half-finished projects but not to the point where I'm ready to share :)

But I did want to remind you to link up!



And remind you to spread the word --



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One week until the Quilt Festival! Have you decided which quilt to showcase? It's Quilter's Choice, so find a favorite, special quilt to share. I'm looking forward to it! And the prizes are going to be great - 18 fabulous sponsors helping to make the event a huge success!

Any of you locals to SLC need a reason to visit Midway? Girls Night Out at Seasons of the Home is tomorrow, and I'm planning to be there :)

Have a great weekend --
Amy
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I can hardly believe that it's Friday again - this week has been fast and slow all at the same time! Sew-n-tell is organized by ms. Amylouwho and all are invited to participate - yes even YOU :)

Remember those Panache fabrics? Last Friday I cut them up, and started putting them back together -- the end result -- a quilt top for my sister!



A peek at the details -



And my helpers -



Looks nice and sunny out, but just a few hours later we had this - he's pointing at the lightening he just saw, and was about to run into my lap for the thunder. Poor boy - still gets to him.

However by bedtime (for the kids) we were rewarded with this beautiful sunset.
Really pretty, and more beautiful in person. I hope you have a great weekend! We are having friends over tonight, and I hope to baste this quilt top, probably tomorrow, and get started on finishing it.

Blessings -
Amy
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Sew-n-Tell

I've been working to finish up my doll quilt all week. It needs to get in the mail Monday! But I think I will admire it until then :)


I've titled this quilt "Flowers for . . . " I will have to update you with who the flowers are for once it is received. Now I just need to wait and see what arrives in my mailbox! That's the best part! Getting a quilt just for you that you had no part in creating :)


Here's a detail shot - I added a few beads to give the flowers in the center some sparkle, and hand-quilted the entire thing. I don't know how some of you only hand-quilt, my fingers hurt!

If you have something to sew-n-tell head over to Amy's blog and link up!

Have a great weekend~
Amy
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Happy Friday! My friend Amy and I decided to save up our finished projects for a Friday reveal - she has a Mr. Linky up for you to join in and share your finishes with the rest of us too!

Not that I would have been able to post anything earlier! We have had a busy week getting ready for school . . . well child checks, immunizations, school shopping and trying to sleep and sew a bit too :)

My first finish is the sample bag for my LQS - Seasons of the Home - I should have taken a picture of it hanging with my pattern at the shop when I dropped it off today. Next time! I had the kids with me and we were on our way to the outlets for new shoes :)
The fabric line is Lily Pond by In The Beginning - It's cute and really soft!



With the extra backing/binding fabric from my zig-zag quilt I made a quick skirt for Ella. Great fit with no need to alter it for her! It goes past her knee too, so it will fit for a while - hopefully :)
Hem detail -- This skirt was so fast! I could have been done in an hour, if I had elastic on hand (never), I used princess seams to hide all the unfinished bits and the hem is a band added with princess seams, and top stitiching to finish it off nicely. Maybe a tutorial is in order - what do you think?


Finally - A Notion Or Two blocks for Sarah! I managed to squeak out 6 blocks from the fabric that she sent -
Aren't they fun!? 6" squares using 1 - 1 1/2 " strips - can't wait to see this one come together.

So now it's your turn to sew-n-tell! Visit Amy and link to your recent finish, and maybe just maybe we can all be motivated to finish more together next week!


I still have a mega to-do list that needs to get cleaned up, not sure how the weekend will go, but I'm hopeful :)

Amy


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