tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330292762024-02-27T23:58:03.896-05:00The Quilting PirateAnother day ripping out stitches and repairing the seams or in other words, just trying to quilt new sails.Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.comBlogger657125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-19698983437144024292012-04-14T06:00:00.000-04:002012-04-14T06:00:04.878-04:00What have I been doing?A lot of knitting and spring cleaning and trying to be more diligant on my bible studies. . . man, it's such a balancing act.<br />
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I have done, been doing commission works as well, including this quickie embroidery add on to this center piece. This is by Karen Davison, a true newbie to quilting and she is making this for her grand-daughter. I'm so impressed by her willingness to jump right into those challenging techniques of quilting. She is taking my beginner classes now, but she has learned a lot by just stopping into the shop asking a few questions at a time. And all I did was add the name and date :) This is about 36" x 42".<br />
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And one of our largest local guilds had their annual quilt show a few weeks ago. I didn't take a lot of pictures (camera was dying), but here's a few to enjoy. The Smokey Mountain Guild, based in Knoxville, TN has over 200 members and host a show every year.<br />
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Rejoice in knowing our Savior lives and has risen for me and you. What a blessed day this is to remember the importance of this event.<br />
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I'm trying to re-energize my blog this week...new layout, new "about me", just renew. I've been working through how I wish to use my blog. And I have several blogs - - - it's hard to combine them all into one because they represent different parts of my life, at the same time it's hard to keep up with 3! :)<br />
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So, let's try simple with one post at a time. <br />
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Happy Easter!Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-87266082383884748252012-01-01T19:04:00.003-05:002012-01-01T19:04:52.537-05:00Grateful Thoughts<br />
Happy New Year's!<br />
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It's funny every year I read and listen to folks mention how bad the previous year has been and how they hope and wish for a better new year. I wish they find that peace and happiness they are looking for and deserve this year. Everyone deserves happiness and peace.<br />
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Every year is hard, difficult and sad - - yet, there is always positive and so many blessings to be thankful for. It seems sometime we focus more on the bad because of the emotional impact it has. But I think if we list all the good, the bad seems to disappear - or at least minimize. <br />
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I think, if we start the year off with a mindset of gratefulness, when trouble does happen we can adapt to it a little easier.<br />
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I'm grateful for:<br />
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<li>My husband and his journey home.</li>
<li>My kids and their challenges and successes in their lives.</li>
<li>My furry friends.</li>
<li>My new relationships with friends.</li>
<li>My old relationships with friends that continue to grow.</li>
<li>My paycheck, food on the table, roof over my head, electricity and the internet.</li>
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This has been done awhile, it is my November "Let's Be Together" block:<br />
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And I have received 6 of my blocks back:<br />
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Been doing a wee bit of knitting - like quilting I have serveral on going projects, so it's nice to toss in a quickie dishcloth:<br />
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I'm grateful for this new adventure for our friendship and knowing all we have been through in the first 10 years of our friendship will have prepared us for this new long(er) distance relationship.<br />
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We met online and then in person 10 years ago this coming week - kinda fitting that we'll be spending the week together as she prepares for her next chapter in life.<br />
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While all my friendships are important and valuable, this one has taken the most beating and most growing as two people can go through without being family - - though we are very much sisters at heart.<br />
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I know we'll make the time and effort to continue to communicate and visit each other and knowing she is always a part of my life is one of many things I'm grateful for this Sunday.<br />
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I've always wanted to make a professional tote, but never had a "need" for now . . . until NOW! So, taking a few hours a day earlier this week, I "whipped" one of them up. I've now worked in 2 different states and 2 different shops and I have to say this is the most popular pattern over the past 5 years! <br />
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Let me say I'm in love with my new bag! It was basic and simple, just a lot of details and prep and steps! I have no desire to do another one - again, no need - - - -unless my knitting paraphernalia over grows this bag :)<br />
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I also made a case to hold my needles that matches my bag - forgot to take pictures of that. And I'm working on some yarn bags.<br />
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Happy Veterans Day!<br />
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-25561561323865185432011-11-06T06:00:00.000-05:002011-11-06T06:00:06.851-05:00Sunday Grateful Thoughts<br />
Another beautiful Fall weekend is passing and with the additional hour of sleep tonight, there is always so much to be grateful for.<br />
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My crockpot is the best time saver I have! It has been very depended on here. By the time I get home after work, I'm not up to cooking an entire meal for the family. I take a few minutes before work, stuff my crockpot with something yummy and when I walk in the door after a long day of work, it smells wonderful. Not to mention how yummy and satisfying it feels to know I don't need to spend an hour in the kitchen on my feet.<br />
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I think this is my favorite way of cooking a chicken, but we do eat beans and spilt pea soup a lot as well. Do you have a favorite crockpot recipe? I think need some new ones.<br />
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So tonight we are having Beans and Corn Bread - - yum.<br />
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And as I took this picture, I promptly crashed my glass lid on the floor and it shattered into tons of pieces. . . let me say, I'm very grateful for my husband's new job so I can get a new crockpot (can't get a replacement lid, out of stock) and continue to make dinner the easy way this week.<br />
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-23575460757571497162011-11-04T07:43:00.002-04:002011-11-04T07:43:52.206-04:00Sooo easily distracted. . . .Well, I've truly dived into a new realm. <a href="http://raverly.com/">Raverly.com</a> is a dangerous place. So many patterns, discussion boards and pretty shiney things.<br />
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Do you know you can document your entire stash on Raverly (yarn stash that is), including your tools and projects and future projects?! Now why isn't there a quilting site like this - it really is amazing!<br />
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I've started my third knitting project yesterday and learned how to purl. I saw a cowl on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest.com</a> and wanted to recreate it - it was the whole reason to start knitting. I had put off learning to knit because I dreaded the concept of purchasing another whole hobby and stash. But with Raverly, it will be a bit easier to contain it......I hope :)<br />
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So, I did a KAL (knit along) at my new favoritest shop - about 20 minutes away from me - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/shops/forget-me-knot-yarn-shop">Forget Me Knot Yarn Shop</a>. They offer GREAT assistance and free! <br />
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I love the feel of these yarns! I hope to find the "perfect" button, but do you know how how it is to find buttons online? How do you google them? <br />
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This is what if should look like when I finish.<br />
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This is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64061856/grey-chunky-knit-cowl-with-large-black?ref=pr_shop">Laura's Lovely Fibers Etsy </a>shop.<br />
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I've actually paid for a Learn to Knit class and it starts today at a different shop, so we'll see what my next dishcloth will look like :)<br />
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-76363202850290300482011-10-31T06:43:00.000-04:002011-10-31T06:48:14.388-04:00Happy Halloween!It's my favorite time of the year! We attended a party last night and sat around a fire and had good scary food! Saw my co-workers in great costumes! Hope to share an image of that later today - we are a goofy bunch!<br />
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I have started a knitting stash....YIKES! It's a bit more challenge to purchase yarn, you really need to ensure you pick it for a specific project to get enough. I have started my first dishcloth, I'm almost done - this picture is at the half way point - I'm further a long now:<br />
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And my new stash. First picture is for my first scarf. It's called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/molly-11">Molly's Scarf</a>.<br />
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And this yarn is was on clearance and I really want some fingerless gloves and maybe a matching scarf or hat...I think I'm going to call <a href="http://www.forgetmeknotyarn.com/">Theresa at Forget Me Knot</a> to see if there is 2 more left:<br />
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I want to get two dishcloths out of the way and then I'll start my scarf! I'm soo excited!<br />
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Oh and please add me if you are on Raverly.com - I'm quiltingpirate. <br />
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I think I'm going to adjust my name now .....the knitting & quilting pirate? :) <br />
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I'm grateful this week for teachers who value time to share their knowledge with others. Who make efforts to help students become successful. Time is precious and knowing someone took their time to give to me is wonderful. <br />
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I'm grateful for this gorgeous tree in my front yard.<br />
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What are you grateful for this week?Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-10184889647894449422011-10-28T06:00:00.000-04:002011-10-28T06:16:04.900-04:00Taking Time to Enjoy Friday!My picture from Wordless Wednesday is my violets in my teacup pot, but I should have taken a full picture with my teapot pot with pansies the same coloring. . . .so here's what they look like together (not the best picture, it's cloudy outside.<br />
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They are both happy plants, but I'm afraid with all the very cold temps we'll get the next few days them won't be.<br />
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I also think we have the prettiest tree on the road here - it was beautiful yellow a few days ago and now is a rich red.<br />
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I have done some "non-quilting" lately. I need more skirts for church, so found this quick and simple pattern at <a href="http://ginasbernina.com/">the shop</a> and thought I'd try it out....LOVE it! So, now I have fabric for second one as well. First fabric is a new line from Moda called Etchings by 3 Sisters and the other fabric is from Kaffe Fassett.</div>
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Now to enjoy my day off and see if I can learn how to knit....scary isn't it? :)<br />
<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-42353858664697348082011-10-26T06:55:00.000-04:002011-10-26T07:02:18.797-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-80435976202116070712011-10-25T07:47:00.000-04:002011-10-25T07:47:55.240-04:00Tuesday Tip<br />
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Ensuring accuracy in a square top, I suggest these "key" important steps:<br />
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<b>1. </b> Always iron before you cut your fabric! I also recommend light steam and a starch product (I love Best Press). This helps pre-shrink your fabric and stabilize it at the same time - making sewing/piecing easier. I have also noticed when I do this, I rarely need to use starch again, even when I final press my blocks.<br /><b>2. </b> Ensure your 1/4" seam EVERY time before you sew. Now if you are one of the lucky ones who owes a 1/4" presser foot with a guide - no need - I am very sure you can purchase them for all machines now days and I highly recommend it. I still make sure the guide isn't bent out of place and check my 1/4" seam regularly.<br /><b>3. </b> Pin, pin, pin! Pin as often as you can. This ensure your block seams match up perfectly.<br /><b>4. </b> Squaring up your blocks as you finish them.<br /><b>5.</b> When adding your borders do the following steps:<br />
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<b>a.</b> Lay your quilt top flat.<br /><b>b. </b>Measure left to right on the top, middle and bottom of pieced top. bor<br /><b>c.</b> Average those 3 measurements. Use this measurement to pre-cut your top and bottom border pieces.<br /><b>d.</b> Sew on top & bottom border pieces, using pins - pin at each end FIRST, pin in the center, then space pins between other pins about every 3-4".<br /><b>e.</b> Press your borders.<br /><b>f. </b>Repeat step a - e again for the left and right borders.<br />
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I teach these things in my Beginner Quilting classes, I don't teach perfection, I teach accuracy and how to "fix" things if need be. I feel strongly if you follow these "key" steps, your top will end up square.<br />
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-49022505931522747022011-10-24T06:00:00.000-04:002011-10-24T06:00:03.018-04:00Monday Mumbles...Halloween is a week away and I have done some sewing that reflects my favorite holiday celebration. I took my Pumpkin Grins by Quilt In A Day and enlarged it to about 45" - - I'm working on the binding which will be a scalloped edging:<br />
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I think I need to resize the mouth a bit more, but he's good enough for us.<br />
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I also taught a class for the Braid Runner and one of my friends missed the class but wanted a runner for her kitchen table. This was the first time I enlarge one of these runners (this is my MOST favorite pattern/gift). I add 3 extra braids - the picture doesn't do it justice:<br />
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And I totally forgot to mail out my Let's Bee Together block swap (being it was my month to mail), so all 11 blocks are in the mail today and hopefully will come back to me looking like this:<br />
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It will be fun putting those together. I've made up enough for about 12 more blocks. This was a great way to use my stash for a new project. Now if I can find time and more uses for my stash I would be happy!<br /><img align="left" border="0" src="http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/sunflwgal/Signatures/cc_toni-pirate.gif" style="border: 0;" /><br />
<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-43916139174523620202011-10-23T06:00:00.000-04:002011-10-23T06:00:06.222-04:00Sunday Grateful ThoughtsI love Fall, don't you? Sure, there's the allergies, mold, crazy change in the weather - but I think the scents, colors, sounds and the flavors that come with the changing of this season out weigh all those "nasty" things.<br />
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I'm grateful for the changing of seasons and how each time it comes how I take time to evaluate how the seasons effect me.<br />
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I'm grateful for pumpkin patches and the day spent with family.<br />
I'm grateful for the shorter days, cool nights and warm toasty quilts.<br />
I'm grateful for the seasonal treats with pumpkins and apples.<br />
I'm grateful for the ever changing scenery and the sounds of the falling leaves.<br />
I'm grateful for the smell of damp leaves and wood pit fires that linger in the neighborhood.<br />
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What are you grateful for this Fall? <br />
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<br />Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com2Knoxville, TN, USA35.9606384 -83.920739235.7549999 -84.2365962 36.1662769 -83.6048822tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-31916397610637417362011-09-06T08:11:00.000-04:002011-09-06T08:11:33.872-04:00Block of the Months...who knew?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHxRRWZ_p9_20JsQtlO_cyB6x2vh6nGICg8dnRplMgiy0N3zQ8DFolHnIWMDwRN_DdWUQTUdzGudhLVknjy0voWmi4PJuUPNNlmsCSCA2UYgFaM6xskoJg9nylQo6vHXylFBwEw/s1600/DSCF2777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHxRRWZ_p9_20JsQtlO_cyB6x2vh6nGICg8dnRplMgiy0N3zQ8DFolHnIWMDwRN_DdWUQTUdzGudhLVknjy0voWmi4PJuUPNNlmsCSCA2UYgFaM6xskoJg9nylQo6vHXylFBwEw/s320/DSCF2777.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I'm so behind on my BOM's I focus last Friday to catch up and finish off a few. I cut out 10 blocks and began to sew, sew, sew.....<br />
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I finished all 12 of my Mystery Christmas Blocks, now to finish up the stashing and borders, which I did purchase from the FQ Shop as well. I have SOOO much left over, I have to say this is the BEST BOM I've ever participated in. I could make 12 more blocks easily!<br />
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And I finished my second block in my latest program, so now I'm only 2 month behind. It's another Tonga program called Rhapsody.<br />
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For my "Let's Be Together" sewing block swap:<br />
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Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-72598460331644949522011-08-08T07:51:00.000-04:002011-08-08T07:51:04.464-04:00Monday Morning.....Still catching up on things and unpacking is almost complete!! Yet, I found time this past weekend to do some sewing in my new studio.<br />
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From my guild we are doing a block swap, where the owner of the blocks prepares little fabric kits for us to make up. I did two of these funky stars for her. You can see the tutorial of <a href="http://thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com/2009/02/wonky-star-tutorial.html">this design here</a>.<br />
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Tonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315756377179677320noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33029276.post-11064809825158359492011-08-05T06:00:00.019-04:002011-08-05T12:11:32.121-04:00The Final Week in July. . . .the big move!So, last week was the official move from an apartment to a large house! While we are all moved out, we are still a little ways from moving in :) Realizing we just have too much and weeding it down is time consuming. That includes my sewing stuff. Hoping for a little relief this weekend.<br />
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I could show pictures of my studio now, but it's not quite ready or organize to do so. But I can show some of the things I have sew in between the few spare minutes of "me" time over the past month.<br />
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First, my finish challenge for my Modern Quilt Guild....ok, let me state just the top is complete. We had to use ALL 40 charms in a Kona Classic charm pack and allowing for only one other fabric to work with. Well, loving that tasseling new notion, I used it - it will work out perfectly as a bed runner:<br />
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Then, I've done several blocks for my Let's Be Together group:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And that is about it....we are pretty much caught up....I also received my August towel from Jeanette:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_0180NCrXNgso0i7JsGYr6NabUlNrLMuq-vsXCTIxASsyIdVG6KQdcv_iICYRwVvUmqXqajEIp9yEUkfH58sYaedx0v2vEAYQbFKSujQoWrZSVfHtMt7dGQTBxbdKblrmQIiEg/s1600/DSCF2600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_0180NCrXNgso0i7JsGYr6NabUlNrLMuq-vsXCTIxASsyIdVG6KQdcv_iICYRwVvUmqXqajEIp9yEUkfH58sYaedx0v2vEAYQbFKSujQoWrZSVfHtMt7dGQTBxbdKblrmQIiEg/s320/DSCF2600.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm hoping to get more of my studio organized and finish up some class samples this weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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The last 2 pictures, one is my block of my newest BOM from Tonga Batiks and the other is my towels I sent out for this month's swap.<br />
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This was the perfect way to take time for me - - because when Tuesday hit that week, I knew I would be non-stop between working, traveling and moving.<br />
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I worked at the shop from Tuesday through Thursday and then on Friday, I worked our booth from the shop at the AQS Quilt Show in Knoxville. I really do love large shows, the variety in quilts and vendors always makes me happy. I felt a little disjointed with seeing the show as I was working the booth (and sold a machine as well), but I feel I got to see what I needed to enjoy.<br />
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Here are some of the beautiful works I saw, not to mention Kathy & Evelyn who work with me at the shop and Tina and Vanna, my friends.<br />
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Whew....we are now half way through the month....tomorrow's will be wordless and pick back up with my adventures in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday - - are you keeping up?<br />
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Let's start way back on July 1st...man that was awhile ago and seems like AGES! My wonderful son, Allen and my future daughter in law, Fallon drove from Philly to Tennessee to spend the 4th of July weekend with us! Oh and Linguine too (my grandpuppy). We watched fireworks and spent a touristy day up in Gatlinburg enjoying the Hillside Winery and Hard Rock Cafe. Also got to take a ride in a gondola. <br />
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Of course the time flew soo fast and it seemed harder this time to say good bye - I just wish they were all closest. Here's our week in pictures.<br />
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1. My ever supporting family and husband. There's no way we could have accomplished so much this past year without each other. Starting anew has been the best thing for our family.<br />
2. My friends - old and new. They were there to support me in the beginning and continue to do so. The new friends don't replace the old ones, but enhance those relationships that I miss dearly.<br />
3. My jobs and bosses. I can't say enough of the strong women who support me financially, emotionally and professionally. From Maryland to Tennessee these incredible women have been amazing.<br />
4. My own personal strength and growth. Being able to be open to change and embracing it and making my own future.<br />
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My Mystery Christmas BOM from The Fat Quarter Shop, I have 2 more blocks to finish up and I have the finishing kit which has a A LOT of tiny square in a square corner stones - yikes!<br />
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Back To Nature by Tonga for Timeless Treasure. I'm SOOO excited to wrap this one up, it's going to be SOo pretty. I actually started their new BOM with a local shop and it's a different color palette - I just love batiks! I this is the center part of the BOM, I have 2 more months to complete with this one.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My Stars Around the Garden, this is month 4 - so I have a long way to go on this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9OXiqXDBySWA-2K2rhXXm78vQjBU-aVQ8a5HTIesKZfMWHjYltzgfKCWN5mtw96LioD4eqt21-kW8XPmgbn5xmlzdYJ3oXAwwXP8FKC9VE5HO9EWyQCCwHOYahU9NDL3BOXY1g/s1600/DSCF2323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9OXiqXDBySWA-2K2rhXXm78vQjBU-aVQ8a5HTIesKZfMWHjYltzgfKCWN5mtw96LioD4eqt21-kW8XPmgbn5xmlzdYJ3oXAwwXP8FKC9VE5HO9EWyQCCwHOYahU9NDL3BOXY1g/s320/DSCF2323.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I need to work on my Jewels of the Crown BOM, as well. I can't wait to move into my new sewing studio so I can be more organized and have an active sewing life again!<br />
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