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A Lovely Year of Finishes – October Finishes Party

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Well October is almost over! I have a hem to put in an Elsa Dress and a sweatshirt to embroider before it is all said and done, but I think we are almost ready to close the books on this month.  Did you finish you goal?  I can happily report that I did!

Triple Star Mini Quilt - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.com

I will do a more in depth post later, probably when the pattern is written, but I am happy to report it is done and was accomplished using fabrics that were entirely from my stash! Woohoo!

How did you do? Did you finish your goal?
Remember you have until October 31st to link up!

You have two requirements to be entered into the prizes this month.

1. Link-up {on this post} the first 7-days of the month

and

2. Link-up in the last 7-days of the month.
Add your blog post or flickr photo (with appropriate descriptions) to the linky party below.

Please grab a button or link back to Shanna and I so other people can join in the fun!

**Please note, the linky party is the same here and over at Shanna , so there is no need to enter twice **

Here is a list of our generous sponsors for October!!

 1. PDF Pattern from Katy – The Littlest Thistle

 

The Littlest Thistle - https://the-littlest-thistle.com/

2. One pdf pattern from  Sew Sweetness

Sew Sweetness

3. PDF Pattern from Persimon Dreams

Project QUILTING

4. $30.00 credit towards Long Arm Quilting Services
from by Orchid Owl Quilts

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5. Sew BitterSweet Designs  one pdf pattern

 https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.com/

 6. 1 Charm pack or $10.00 gift certificate to
Stitches n’ Giggles (winners choice)

 7. Green Fairy Quilts – 3 pdf patterns

 

8. 9. One pdf Pattern from Clover and Violet

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 10. One PDF Pattern from Meadow Mist Designs

  Meadow Mist Designs Button

 11. Thimblepie’s Quilt Supplies – Custom fabric package, 4 yards (worth $20) plus free shipping

 

 12. Thread Prize from Aurifil

 

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Slowing getting back

You know when you get back from vacation and it is really really hard to sit down at a computer again? I’m there. I am struggling with the notion of sitting down and doing something productive. I must have really enjoyed my semi-unplugged vacation.

I did get some sewing done yesterday and completed 3 more of my 10 blocks. Only 6 blocks to go, it feels manageable now!

Swap Blocks - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comHave you been sewing?

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4th of July Swap

Happy Thursday! Sorry there was no post yesterday for Not-So-Wordless Wednesday, I had a doctors appointment and didn’t have time to get my act together.

I am in a swap group on Facebook and the theme for this round is Fourth of July, sewists choice. Meaning we could make anything we wanted so long as it was Fourth of July themed. I started by making some quarter square triangles and after I had about 20 I started playing with them and came up with this little wall hanging.

4th of July Time Wall Hanging - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comThe backing I love because it is a solid piece of fabric but it totally looks pieced. I like to call this “Cheater Fabric”.

Cheater Fabric - https://test.sewbittersweetdesigns.comMy label ended up being wonky instead of straight because I forgot to add it until the binding was already sewn to the front of the quilt. OOPS!

I’m very happy with how this turned out and really want to expand the design on the front and see where it goes for a larger quilt.

Quilt Stats:
Title: 4th of July Time (the QSTs make me think of hour glasses)
Designed & Quilted by: Melissa Dunworth
Quilting: All over meander using Coats & Clark quilting thread
Measures 21″ x 21″

I hope you have a very happy Thursday!

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Spiral Hexie Wall Hanging – Finished!

Woohoo! I finished my goal for A Lovey Year of Finishes for April. This is the closest I have cut it to the wire, but hey, it is done and I am happy. In fact I am probably going to cry the day I stick it in the mail to my partner!

Spiral Hexie Wall HangingI just love how it turned out and it looks so great on my wall, alas, I will be sending it off.

Quilt Stats:

Size: 22″ x 26″
Name: Spiral Hexie Quilt
Quilting: Matchstick Quilting – inspired by Shanna from Fiber of All Sorts
Designed by: Me
Made for: Modern She Made Swap round 4

If you haven’t linked up yet you have until later tonight! So get on it!

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