2012

Looking Back and Moving Forward

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This whole year (2012), right up until yesterday, I have been operating under the impression that I really didn’t get all that much done. That was until I started counting finished projects (by finished I mean 100% done, so to be counted for this particular list, a quilt had to be quilted and bound).

I now feel as though I accomplished a thing or two.

2012 Quilted Projects

2012 Finishes

  1. Twirling Around Quilt and Pattern
  2. Sew Happy QAL Quilt – it was quilted and bound by a friend but it is finished nonetheless)
  3. Zig Zag Zoom baby quilt for my nephew
  4. Crossroads Quilt and Pattern – I haven’t really talked much about this one but perhaps that will change this year… (This quilt is the last one in the bottom right hand corner)
  5. Dresden Tumbler Quilt for Anne
  6. Commission Quilt
  7. Flying Arrows quilt
  8. Navy Quilt for Susan from The History Quilter – made with Shanna from Fiber of All Sorts and Jenna from Sew Happy Geek
  9. Crossed Eyes Spied Quilt
  10. Charity Quilt
  11. Flying Geese Table Runner
  12. Pinwheel Table Runner
  13. Feathered Star Library Bag
  14. Feathered Star Pillow (aka – Leftovers Pillow)
  15. Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Wall Hanging
  16. Pinwheel Candle Mat
  17. HST Triangle Wall Hanging for Kristy from Hopeful Threads
  18. Grab Bag for Dentist Trip
  19. Baby Doll Sleeping Bag
  20. Star Wall Hanging
  21. Star and Dot Wall Hanging
  22. Witch Hat for Anne and a dress to go with!
  23. Apron for me
  24. Apron for Anne
  25. Crossroads Wall Hanging for Anne’s Room
  26. Desk Makeover
  27. I learned some hand embroidery
  28. 2 Mug Rugs
  29. 3 Dresses
  30. 2 Pairs of Shorts
  31. 6 Cuddle Blankets
  32. 4 Receiving Blankets
  33. 4 e-reader cases
  34. 10 Pillowcases
  35. 2 zipper pouches
  36. 83 Bee Blocks

I was busier than I thought!!! Now I need to set some goals for 2013!

2013 Sewing and Quilting Goals

  1. 12 months – 12 finishes – Join me in A Lovely Year of Finishes
  2. Start My Crazy Quilt – I’ve been collecting fabrics since I was a pre-teen (and many were gifted to me by a wonderful family friend), it is time to do something with them!
  3. Do something with all my Hexies
  4. Make pajamas for Anne
  5. Learn how to use my Ruffler Foot
  6. Sew a dress for myself

That’s it – very simple, but I still think it will be a lot of work. I will be truly happy if stick to number one and finish some of my UFOs.

Are you setting goals and resolutions? How do you decide?

Happy New Year My Friends!

Tutorial – How to Add a Button to a Blog Post

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This is a tutorial for those people who use WordPress as a blogging platform.  For a tutorial on adding a button to a blog post using Blogger, check out Shanna from Fiber of All Sorts, she has you covered!

Start by copying the code in the box for the button you want to add.

In order to add a button you will need to go into the HTML editor for the post.

Next you will click on the tab labeled [code]

Next you will want to paste the code that you copied and then click on the [/code] button.

Next you will want to click on the Visual Tab at the top to go back to the normal editor.  Then click on the image and center it.

And….you’re done!

And now you know how to add a button to your blog posts!

If you are joining us in A Lovely Year of Finishes you will need to add the button to your link up posts – as we are trying to spread the love as far as possible. Can’t wait for the first linky party on January 1, 2013!

Tutorial – Add a Button to Your Sidebar

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This is a tutorial for those people who use WordPress as a blogging platform.  For a tutorial on adding a button to your sidebar using Blogger, check out Shanna from Fiber of All Sorts, she has you covered!

Next, go to your Dashboard and under “Appearance” Select “Widgets”

Next click on “Text – Arbitrary text or HTML” You will want to drag it over to your sidebar.

Paste the code you copied in the first step in the text box.

Next you can add a Title if you like, but it is not necessary.  Click Save and Close the box.

Go to your blog’s homepage and view your button!

Congratulations on adding a button to your sidebar!!!

Now go ahead and add ours today for A Lovely Year of Finishes!!!

 

Hexie Obsession

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I have a new obsession – and it is one that I can do in front of the TV at night without much need for brain power – which is good because at the end of the day I am seriously lacking in brain power!

Hexies! I bought 2 charm packs of Simply Color by V & Co from Quilting Lodge. Cut one of them into quarters and I started basting. The pictures that follow show about 1/2 of the squares – just over 100 hexies.

Ok, I admit it, I had a lot of fun photographing my hexies – sorry for all the pictures 🙂

Are you wondering yet what I am planning on doing with all these hexies?

When I went to The Intrepid Thread last weekend I bought some stunning Essex Linen by Kaufman. I am planning on using the hexies and the linen to make some new pillows for my bedroom. I’m sure my husband will just LOVE the girly colors – LOL.

Here are a couple designs I have been playing with:

At this point I have way more hexies than I need for my pillows but I am enjoying making them, so I might stop when I have one whole charm pack made…we’ll see!

What have you all be working on?

On Monday I am going to share with my Sewing/Quilting New Years Resolution list!

Pre-Gaming For Some Finishes!

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Happy Boxing Day Everyone!

This past weekend I had the chance to take my mom and Anne to one of my favorite fabric stores…The Intrepid Thread! I brought 2 quilt tops with me and a small collection of blocks for a 3rd top and did a little pre-gaming for our Lovely Year of Finishes that I am co-hosting with Shanna from Fiber of All Sorts.

I purchased backing material for all 3 quilts and thought I would share them with you!

These are the blocks that the wonderful ladies from the Trust Circle of Do. Good Stitches made in November and I have the happy job of sewing them into a quilt. I bought some gorgeous Kharma Baby for the backing.

This is the Purple Bee Block quilt for my mom. I bought some Pearl Bracelets by Lizzy House for the backing, my mom is in love.

This is my grandma’s Chemo Quilt. She passed before it could be made. I have been making it in her honor. I bought some of my favorite Impressions by Ty Pennington.

Julie and Mallory were wonderful in helping me pick out fabrics, I couldn’t be more grateful for the help. If you are in the Bay Area, I highly recommend heading over to The Intrepid Thread, I guarantee you won’t walk away empty handed!

Have you started pre-gaming or planning for A Lovely Year of Finishes yet?

 

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