tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671787754801347402024-03-19T04:09:52.775+01:00sewjustinesewJustinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-52204628964279244722017-01-12T10:42:00.000+01:002017-01-30T10:37:51.034+01:00Create.....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As ever the New Year makes you think about a fresh start and what you want to achieve. When I look back on 2016 the achievement in my work life was huge but creatively I really suffered, I hardly made a thing and I miss sewing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> I need to create and be creative in order to keep myself balanced and focused. My work life is getting busier and my children need lots of my time too, so eeeking out moments of creativity are really what I need to be doing to keep me happy! Otherwise it all just gets a bit stressful<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> </span>this life malarky, don't you think?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Over the festive period I was struck down with Flu, so we pretty much just had PJ days the whole time the kids were off school! I managed to get some sewing in which has already made a difference to my well being.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">These are blocks from a Block of the Month club I signed up to in 2012, I'm getting this quilt finished as a priority! I've now made 5/12 block and have a further 2 blocks cut out and ready to sew.I'm hoping it will all come together quite fast as I have the quilt finishing kit and the backing kit too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I've also been doing a lot of work on my English Paper Piecing projects. I've been working on the <a href="http://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/2017-patchwork-crosses-block-month-club-0" target="_blank">Patchwork of the Crosses BOM</a> all year and had got a few months behind, I've managed to catch up a couple of months in the last few weeks so I'm very happy!</span></span><br />
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-11579263975032020322016-11-13T17:18:00.003+01:002016-11-13T17:18:21.571+01:00The Smalls<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Jett has been so poorly, we've spent a day in hospital and what feels like the rest of the week cuddled up on the sofa with bronchilitis. Thankfully he's now much better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">We also got Hunter's first school photo this week, how cute?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I feel like I have been lost in a flurry of business growth and parenting and trust me when I say there has been no room for anything else, Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Looking back through the images on my iPhone I thought I'd share with you a couple of things I've managed to complete over the last couple of months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">These are my most favourite make of the year so far! They were commissioned by <a href="http://www.quiltnow.co.uk/" target="_blank">Quilt Now magazine</a>, I supersized my favourite quilt blocks to make this trio of cushions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The fabrics are all from <a href="http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/" target="_blank">Aneela Hoey's</a> <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=foxglove" target="_blank">Foxglove</a> Collection for Cloud 9 Fabrics which I just adore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Another of my projects landed in <a href="http://www.quiltnow.co.uk/" target="_blank">Quilt Now</a> recently too, a quick and easy improv quilt in Halloween fabrics. A perfect weekend make, suitable for beginners too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I made the bag mainly in <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=carolyn" target="_blank">Carolyn Friedlander</a> fabrics as they are Amanda's favourite and some co-ordinating <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_5305504-Cotton-Steel-Sprinkle-in-Peacock.html" target="_blank">Sprinkle</a> by Cotton + Steel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">With Autumn well and truly upon us it seems that I am knitting more and more. Since sewing and quilting has become a very busy career choice for me, I have turned to yarn for my hobby and for relaxation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Since my Sock Knitting course at <a href="http://www.baaramewe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Baa Ram Ewe</a> in April, I've got the hang of socks and am just about to complete my third pair!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This gorgeous pair is the simple <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-latte-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Latte</a> pattern which I think all sock knitters have made at the start of their sock knitting journey! I'm making mine in the squishiest <a href="http://baaramewe.co.uk/collections/yarn/products/manosdeluruguayalegria?variant=18057358020" target="_blank">Manos Del Uruguay Alegria</a> that I got from Baa Ram Ewe, aren't the colours awesome?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've also got a shawl on the needles too, it's my first one so I chose a simple colour blocked design over a more traditional lace shawl. Here is the start of it, I'm just about to add in the second colour which is a charcoal grey, almost black yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I was introduced to <a href="http://www.coopknits.co.uk/" target="_blank">Coop Knits</a> at <a href="http://yarndale.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yarndale</a> last month and her sock patterns and yarn are just amazing, she really inspired me to try some different patterns so I bought one of her books to expand my repertoire! I'm convinced they're too difficult for me but a couple of knitting friends have promised they will help if I get stuck!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This week sees everyone sewing Block 91 which is Sarah #sarahblock #fw91sarah</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It's been a great year working on this project and I've seen some awesome blocks over on Instagram, next time you have a cuppa why not look through the hashtag..... #fw1930sqal. You'll be bowled over by the amazing fabric choices people have made, trust me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've still got a long way to go to complete my blocks so I'll continue blogging my progress, probably over another 12 months! The 2 blocks per week was just not viable for me but I'm aiming for a block per week here on in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Why not pop over to <a href="http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along-blocks_8.html" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a> to see her amazing blocks this week </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As ever I'm not getting much personal sewing time just now but looking back through my phone's camera roll, I'm getting lots of time with my kiddos instead so I can't complain!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Jessie's choice of fabrics, especially the Liberty fabrics used are so amazing don't you think?? The BOM is going to be running again next year if you missed out on this one! Head over to Jessie's website <a href="http://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew & Quilt</a> to find out more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've been really slacking on my Farmer's Wife blocks I've got to admit... but knowing I was guest posting today means I've pulled my finger out and started farming again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Block 78 Old Maid is one of my favourite quilt blocks, I love how simple it is to piece and yet how striking it looks. I love that you can really let your colour play go wild and create blocks that have totally different feels just by changing up your colour choices!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">There are a few tips I can offer, first is be organised! Once my pattern and fabrics are cut {I'm paper piecing most of my blocks} I use a <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3127402-Clover-Wonder-Clips-x10.html" target="_blank">wonder clip</a> to hold the relevant sections together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Please tag your blocks on Instagram so we can all have a look! Use #fw1930sqal #farmerswifeblock #fw78farmerswife</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">You can find out all about the <a href="http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/p/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">Farmer's Wife Quilt Along</a> on Kerry's blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It's been such a long time and there has been so much happening I thought I'd just share a few photo's of what the last few weeks have seen me doing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">There have been lots of family birthday's and meals out, including the big 40 for me....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've had a project in <a href="http://www.quiltnow.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Now</a> magazine</span></div>
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-17118745489981588762016-06-07T12:45:00.002+02:002016-06-07T12:45:27.116+02:00And the winner is....<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Wow, it seems you all love <a href="http://www.lovefrombeth.com/" target="_blank">Beth Studley's</a> new fabric collection and want to get your mitts on my giveaway bundle!</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">It's my turn on the <a href="http://www.lovefrombeth.com/" target="_blank">Beth Studley</a> blog hop today! Whoop! Beth is a British designer and artist and has been designing fabric for a couple of years now! <a href="http://www.makoweruk.com/section/radiance/" target="_blank">Radiance</a> is inspired by crochet and antique lace and is Beth's 4th collection for UK based design house, Makower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">To compliment the fabric collection Beth has released a new book called <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mini-Patchwork-Projects-Patterns-Contemporary/dp/1446306305/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464601819&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+patchwork+projects" target="_blank">Mini Patchwork Projects</a>. This cute book features 6 mini projects from beginner through to more experienced sewer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I really cannot quite believe we're in quarter 2 of the <a href="http://mrsssewandsow.blogspot.co.uk/p/2016-finish-along-information-and-blog.html" target="_blank">finish-a-long</a> already! I really hope that those of you who take part managed to bust some WIP's in quarter 1?!</span></div>
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-28139679360071541942016-04-06T06:00:00.000+02:002016-04-06T09:40:28.613+02:00Finish-A-Long Finish No 3!!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On a roll or what? My Cotton & Steel cushion kit has been lovingly turned into a cushion and the best news was I realised there was enough fabric for 2 cushions!! Woop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">You can also see from my original <a href="http://sewjustinesew.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/2016-finish-long.html" target="_blank">Finish-A-Long mosaic</a> below that I have completed 3 of the 6 WIP tasks I set myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So how has the first quarter of the 2016 Finish-A-Long worked out for you? I hope you busted some WIP's!!</span>Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-75889271078344372542016-04-04T20:40:00.000+02:002016-04-04T20:40:06.057+02:00Finish-A-Long Finish No2 !!<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">So without further a do here is my 2nd finish for the <a href="http://mrsssewandsow.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/happy-new-finish-long-year.html" target="_blank">Finish-A-Long</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">My schoolhouse tunic! Yay!! It fits a little snugly as I cut this pattern out about 3.5y ago, long before Jett was born. I'm using it as a much needed incentive to finally lose the excess baby weight that Hunter and Jett have left me with I've got to say!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Another reminder of my intended finishes can be found in my original <a href="http://sewjustinesew.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/2016-finish-long.html" target="_blank">Finish-A-Long post back in January.</a></span>Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-63971934648562505862016-04-01T08:25:00.002+02:002016-04-01T08:25:55.951+02:00Finish-A-Long Finish Number 1!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">You know I was really hoping by joining in with the <a href="http://mrsssewandsow.blogspot.co.uk/p/2016-finish-along-information-and-blog.html" target="_blank">2016 Finish-A-Long</a> that I'd actually work towards crossing some long overdue WIP's off my 'To Do' list! Well you'll be pleased to hear my plan worked!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">And I finally conquered re-threading my overlocker and finished my Schoolhouse Tunic! Wahoo! I'm very happy with this, can you tell?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">You may notice that I have changed the colour scheme for my blocks, in fact I've completely started again using a rainbow palette, the 1930's repro palette was just not me and I'm much happier with my brighter blocks! The fabric I chose for this block is <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3176480-Kona-Cotton-Solids-Orange.html" target="_blank">Kona Cotton Orange</a> and <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_4249843-Carkai-Stitches-Petunia.html" target="_blank">Carkai Stitches in Petunia</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So all in all a nice simple block! You will get lots of bulk at the centre of the block as you sew it together, as this is where there are the most seams, I just removed some of the paper before I sewed the final seam. Giving the block a really good press also helps the centre to sit nice and flat when the papers are removed too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">If you head on over to <a href="http://www.verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kerry's blog</a> you'll get to see her tips and tricks for block 42 as well as get a full run down of all the blocks made in the <a href="http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/p/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along.html" target="_blank">QAL</a> so far! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Finally I just wondered whether you'd heard that the sewing retreat I host through my shop <a href="http://www.simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">Simply Solids</a> is down to the last space??</span></div>
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-3647517329233217132016-01-15T22:24:00.001+01:002016-01-15T22:24:36.084+01:002016 Finish-A-Long!<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Since I've decided that I'm going to try and get some selfish sewing done in 2016, I thought I ought to sign up to the Finish-A-Long to give me some goals this year!</span><br />
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-90336180505756203682016-01-11T12:41:00.000+01:002016-01-11T12:41:10.453+01:00Sewing anyone?<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">My poor neglected blog once again has fallen foul to my sloppy time management!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I'm refusing to promise and make resolutions about how often I will blog as I'm just adding more pressure to my busy schedule, that said, I really want this to be a place where I record all my sewing and fun times so hopefully I'll eeek some time out on a regular basis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I finished a really old WIP and gifted the finished quilt at Christmas, I made a bag for a swap I took part in when I went to Glamp Stitch A Lot in the USA in November, pencil cases, a cushion, lot's of EPP and my Farmers Wives blocks!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've had the original Farmer's Wife book on my shelf for what seems like forever but I've never dared jump in, the blocks just seemed too small and fiddly to me! This time around and with a couple more years sewing experience under my belt, I felt a real urge to make a commitment to this Quilt-Along!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I've found time to finish up this gorgeous pin cushion kit that the lovely Jessie sent me, if you don't know her, Jessie owns the gorgeous fabric shop <a href="http://www.sewandquilt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sew and Quilt</a> and has just released her own range of paper pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I've also begun working on my 1930's Farmers Wife Quilt-A-Long but I'll share those blocks in a post later in the week. This year long QAL commenced today and you can check out <a href="http://verykerryberry.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/farmers-wife-1930s-qal-blocks-1-2-addie.html" target="_blank">Kerry's</a> & <a href="http://zakkaart.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/farmers-wife-1930s-quilt-along-block-1.html" target="_blank">Wynn of Zakka Art's</a> blog posts to keep you going!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I also made and gifted this St Louis 16 Patch quilt, made from my much loved stash of Anna Maria Horner fabrics. The recipient was my nephew and his girlfriend and the occassion was the death of their son, my little nephew, Elliot. Elliot had won his battle with Leukaemia last year but he could not fight off meningitis and his life support had to be turned off on June 17th, that horrific day will stay with me forever. I made this quilt in the following days to try and keep myself busy and I know it will keep Elliot's mum and dad warm when they need a hug!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">These two books are just full of great projects, lots of eye candy and I love them both! I'd really recommend you getting them! If you're local to my shop <a href="http://www.simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">Simply Solids</a> in Huddersfield then Jo is bringing signed copies of the book to her <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3713828-An-Evening-with-Jo-Avery-Friday-12th-June-2015.html" target="_blank">evening talk on June 12th </a>and will be teaching a <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3714544-Cathedral-Windows-Workshop-Saturday-13th-June-2015.html" target="_blank">Cathedral Windows Quilt class</a> on Saturday 13th.</span></div>
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Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04400444632618027271noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167178775480134740.post-38014459918207797102015-04-14T21:46:00.000+02:002015-04-14T21:46:02.643+02:00Mini Quilt Heaven!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Since the start of the New Year I've signed up for a number of Mini Quilt Swaps over on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! They were all so tempting I just couldn't say 'No' despite my heavy work load and family commitments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The first swap has just come to an end and was the #rainbowminiswap. If you search the hashtag over on Instagram you'll see all the lovely mini's that were swapped around the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">These swaps are basically blind so you know who you are making for but you don't know who is making for you - exciting right? The idea is you stalk your partner across social media so you get a feel for their style and then make a mini to suit them. Here's the Rainbow Mini I made my partner <a href="http://www.instagram.com/janithom" target="_blank">Janine</a> all the way from Australia!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I went for a Rainbow Churn Dash which I love! The background is Sketch Black/White and the Churn Dash are made out of Confetti Dots, both from Timeless Treasures. The mini is then quilted in Aurifil #4660 Pink Taffy which is variegated. I included a pouch filled with some fabric scraps, a couple of mini spools of Aurifil and some Soak Mini's. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The same day that I posted my mini the Postman brought me my mini! How weird is that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Isn't she a beauty? My partner Claire got it just right with the solids and the Anna Maria Horner fabric! I love it so much I'm going to put it up in the <a href="http://www.simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">shop</a> on our mini quilt wall! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As you can see I use a <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/shop/search.php?q=hera" target="_blank">Hera</a> marker for making my quilt lines, the tool basically puts a crease in the fabric which you then use as a guide for your quilting, genius right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Finally for today a heads up my Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt is in Issue 10 of <a href="http://www.quiltnow.com/" target="_blank">Quilt Now</a> magzine! Woo Hoo!</span></div>
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