tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43813370406637241732024-01-19T23:12:09.923-07:00Stella Bella QuiltsGretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.comBlogger795125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-41675206699494885042016-09-11T08:52:00.000-06:002016-09-11T08:52:13.285-06:00Let's See If I Remember How to BlogWell hello there (especially to <a href="http://whatisstarbucking.blogspot.com/">Dianne </a>who reminded me that I need to blog and read my emails more often). I guess it's been a over a year since I posted. Wow time goes by. I've been Instagramming so if you've missed the cats, images around NM, more cats, and a few quilts you can find me over there (@stellabellaquilts).<br />
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We are all fine. Cats are happy, S. is happy, I am happy. Santa Fe is marvelous. I just fell out of the blogging ritual and maybe turned a little inward. There's too much to catch up on so I'm just going to start from now. <br />
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This is the latest quilt that I finished. It's a well-aged top that finally was expertly quilted by Mary at <a href="http://www.quilthollow.com/">Quilt Hollow</a> in the winter and then it waited for binding until now. Whew! Like I said it's been an I-can't-get-it-together kind of year. Anywhoo--<br />
Voila! Halloween Night fabric by Minick & Simpson and the pattern is Lilypads in the book <i>Time Out Quilts</i> by Atkinson Designs. The color is a little to yellow because I took this at night when Mr. Quilt Holder was able to be a quilt holder.<br />
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I love this quilt. It is on the bed now since it's after Labor Day and in my book, we can get Halloween stuff out.<br />
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Here's a cat photo. Remy kitty is as ever photogenic.<br />
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<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-54147969317518915502015-08-09T14:56:00.000-06:002015-08-09T14:56:11.147-06:00Summer of Kate Spain QuiltsThe bright, clear, cheerful colors of Kate Spain's fabric lines are calling to me this summer. I finished up my second Kate Spain quilt top of the summer; the line is Sunnyside. The pattern is from <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/05/basic-math-quilt.html">Moda Bake Shop and is called "Basic Math Quilt."</a> The quilt uses one layer cake and is fun and easy to make. <br />
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I had the blocks made for awhile and then "rediscovered" them cleaning up a pile in my sewing room. <br />
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Edgar Poe loves Kate Spain quilts as much as I do.<br />
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<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-55987565713296930532015-07-24T15:09:00.003-06:002015-07-24T15:09:39.921-06:00With a Little Help from a Black Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday, Remy and I finished up the borders on my "Bounce" quilt. I did the sewing while Remy did the supervising and the unnecessary application of cat hair (ahem!) </div>
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I left the room for two minutes....<br />
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and Remy decided to roll around and wrinkle up the quilt....<br />
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It's a good thing he is so cute.<br />
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Lint rollers are another good thing..... <br />
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Despite Remy's help, I finished up the quilt top and decided to photograph it on the fence this morning to avoid any cat assistance. I used a layer cake of Kate Spain's Cuzco, Moda Bella Solid in Tranquil Aqua, and was inspired by <a href="http://www.cupcakesndaisies.com/2012/06/bounce.html">Thelma's version</a> for the border. <br />
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This pattern was so much fun to make and would work well with any type/pattern of fabric. I was really pleased that you could use a layer cake so there aren't scraps left over (I seriously have a scrap basket problem but that is for another day). <br />
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I think it took longer to lay out the blocks and decide how to cut them than piece the blocks. The instructions are clear and it all pieced together perfectly. There are a couple of different versions included in the pattern. I used version 2 for the star blocks (solid stars instead of pieced center blocks). My version has two different size stars. For the pieced border, I cut the strips the same width and grouped the strips by color (similar to Thelma's version). I can't wait to get this one to a longarm quilter to finish up. <br />
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I am having so much fun making "Bounce" by Miss Rosie. I've been working on it every chance I have and just have the two outer borders left to add.<br />
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I am using a layer cake that I have been <strike>hoarding</strike> saving just for this pattern. It's "Cuzco" by Kate Spain The background is a Moda Bella Solid called Tranquil Aqua. <br />
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We've had lots and lots of rain in Santa Fe this past week and Northern New Mexico is out of drought status, which is wonderful. </div>
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I finished this small lap quilt recently quilted, bound, washed, and de-cat-haired (for all of five seconds). The pattern is <a href="http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/CharmBox-Pattern-MiniandOriginal.pdf">Charm Box Quilt</a>, a free pattern by Fat Quarter Shop. I used two charm packs of Persimmon by Basic Gray and a Moda Bella solid in Prussian Blue.<br />
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I quilted it myself using the ever-so-easy squiggly stitch using Aurifil thread. <br />
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We are slowly adding Southwest art and colors to our house and this fabric line seemed perfect for a quilt to throw over the chair in our living room (which is actually a quilt for cats to sleep on, of course).<br />
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This quilt matches nicely with the Native American ledger art we bought last year at Indian Market. <br />
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I have several other projects in the works but was inspired to start a new project (left). Perfect colors for summer :)<br />
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I just love purple reproduction fabrics so I used three different purples for each of these blocks.<br />
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I just love this quilt and I'm waiting for some backing fabric to arrive to finish it up. It's always windy in Santa Fe so it's difficult to get a good photo (if you look close Mr. SBQ's toes are peeking out but don't tell him. Also it was warm enough for bare feet here yesterday and I am sorry if it is cold where you are still).<br />
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With the arrival of spring, my quilting mojo is back and I am ready to work on a zillion projects at one time! I should be able to catch up with the Stars in a Time Warp blocks by tomorrow and will post those soon.</div>
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I opened a couple of windows to air out the house and the cats all crowded in to see what was going on outside. (Rather unflattering view of Edgar and Stella looks like they need some running around the house time).<br />
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If Spring hasn't found you yet, I hope it does soon!<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Post Edit: I just discovered that I haven't been receiving all your comments via my email. Deepest apologies if I haven't responded to your comments!!!!!! I appreciate each and every comment. Thank you!!!! I hope I fixed the problem and will keep an eye out. </span><br />
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Don't worry tabby cats Edgar and Stella will get extra hugs and treats too, just to be fair. <br />
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<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-73253622283676684062015-02-11T14:49:00.001-07:002015-02-11T14:49:43.588-07:00Too Much HelpI am still working away on my French General project. The pattern is called <a href="http://www.opengatequilts.com/catalog/i101.html">"Cribbage" from Monique Dillard's book <i>Fat Quarter Winners</i>. </a><br />
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I just love the patterns in this book and the directions are very well done. The blocks were fun to sew and I am happy to be using this hoarded bundle of French General fabrics at long last.<br />
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After finishing both sets of alternating blocks, I started laying the quilt out on my "design floor" in the kitchen. <br />
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So far so good. There are 140 blocks in the quilt so I decided to sew rows together as I went along instead of laying out the entire quilt and waiting for......<br />
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one of my four "quilting assistants" to happen along and the blocks to scatter all over the kitchen. <br />
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REMY: "I'm just going to rearrange this into a vertical layout for you"<br />
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"I want to be the Moda spokescat. Every color goes great with my fur."<br />
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"I think your 1/4" seam is a little off here"<br />
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It took twice as long to get to this point as it should have but here is the quilt about half way done. <br />
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If Remy lets me, I hope to get this one completed soon.<br />
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I have several other projects lined up including the <a href="http://modalissa.blogspot.com/2015/01/apq-quiltalong-go-four-it.html"><i>American Patchwork & Quilting "</i>Go Four It" quilt along</a>. <br />
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I have my fabrics chosen and picked out this pattern. <br />
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I just need to start cutting and sewing.<br />
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This month's Another Year of Schnibbles pattern is calling to me as is the Stars in a Time Warp block of the Week so the fabric will be flying around the house this month. Hope everyone is surviving winter and planning as many new projects as I am!<br />
<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-71579744016372829902015-01-22T13:39:00.000-07:002015-01-22T13:39:03.729-07:00Tap, Tap, Tap...Is this thing on....Why, hello there Blogland. Is anyone still out there? <br />
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You may have thought I was abducted by aliens.<br />
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Which is perhaps more likely than previously as Roswell is only 190 miles (as the alien flies) from here (yes, this X-Files mega-fan will be making a road trip there once the weather is nicer. You can bet your replica Scully FBI badge on that).<br />
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In (boring) actuality, I just got busy with the holidays and work and then recovering from working during the holidays. And I spent some time trying to figure out what I was going to do with myself in 2015 as the past two years were such a crazy whirlwind.<br />
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Everyone is fine here at Stella Bella Quilts. The cats are as spoiled and happy and cute as always.<br />
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I finished a couple of little wool appliqué projects<br />
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A Primitive Gathering pincushion from 2011<br />
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and a green (alien??) owl pincushion from Guildcrafters quilt shop in Michigan. Also an older-ish project I found while packing-unpacking.<br />
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I've been working away on the Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt and need to finishing sewing blocks and rows together. Photo hopefully soon :)<br />
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I decided to break down and cut into a bundle of French General fabric that I have been hoarding for awhile and start a new project. It's mostly the Rouenneries Deux line and I just adore this line. Why is it so difficult to actually use the fabric you love the most??!?!?!?<br />
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Woke up to a beautiful snowy morning today (my day off YAY!) so I'm spending the day working on my new project and planning which of the new sew-alongs I want to jump into. And hoping my blogging mojo is back.<br />
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<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-1550952840026774532014-12-04T16:41:00.000-07:002014-12-04T16:41:18.184-07:00Rainy Day Sewing: Grand Illusion Part 1We are having a wonderfully rainy day here in Santa Fe. Rain is a welcome sight in the high desert and today was perfect for having a day off of work with nothing pressing to do and no errands that needed running. I sewed and listened to the rain falling on the skylights and drank hot tea and listened to podcasts on the laptop and made cookies. A cozy not-too-chilly wintery day.<br />
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I am happy to report that I finished Step 1 of Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt. It feels great to be caught up before the next step is posted. I am reveling in this as it may not last LOL!<br />
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Here are examples of my first 100 blocks. <br />
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Due to the rainy day, I couldn't quite capture the true colors of the blocks but you get the idea. <br />
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Check out everyone else's blocks at the link up here:<br />
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New step will be posted bright and early tomorrow morning.<br />
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<br />Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-48300981650893085692014-11-30T21:43:00.003-07:002014-11-30T21:43:45.594-07:00Mini Stems for the ParadeJust a quick post to add my mini Stems quilt to the AYOS parade. It was a busy holiday weekend and I nearly forgot to post my entry.<br />
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I used an older Fig Tree line called Cinnamon Stars and Moda Bella solid in Fig Tree cream for the background. This has a slightly autumn feel to it with the darker colors. This was a fun quilt to make and I may have to add the "regular" size version to my list of quilts to make. <br />
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Hop on over to <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">Sherri </a>and <a href="http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">Sinta's </a>blogs to see the rest of the parade. <br />
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We all enjoyed our Thanksgiving here in Santa Fe. We celebrated with a turkey dinner on Friday (I worked all day Thanksgiving). The kitties hung out in the kitchen all day and were rewarded for their hard work supervising with some little bites of turkey. Remy decided that turkey is his new favorite thing and purred up a storm until falling sound asleep in his box.<br />
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Hope everyone in the US had a great holiday weekend!<br />
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Celebrated October birthdays (mine and sister-in-law's).<br />
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Trick-or-treating was short-lived as it snowed and snowed and the wind was blowing like crazy. Only in Michigan....<br />
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My visit was much too short but I did fit in a trip to my <a href="http://www.mabelena.com/">favorite Michigan quilt store Mabelena's</a>. I picked up some new Fig Tree fat quarters for a soon-to-be project and some great Boo Crew fabric on sale for a future Schnibble project. </div>
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My visit was way too short and I hope to get back soon before this little guy grows up too much.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-65059531636745840002014-10-22T21:15:00.000-06:002014-10-22T21:15:14.598-06:00Sending Love to Canada<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sending love, hugs, and heartfelt sympathy to Canada. I was horrified to hear about the terrible, violent attack in Ottawa. My thoughts are with everyone, especially the loved ones of the soldier who was killed today.<br />
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May peace return to your fair city soon.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-72661870850312878382014-10-11T13:04:00.000-06:002014-10-11T13:04:27.528-06:00Of Aspens and Quilt Shows <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The aspens are changing colors in the mountains, and cooler nights have arrived. <br />
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Mr. SBQ's parents were in town last week and we did all the tourist things--Georgia O'Keefe museum, history museum, art museum, Indian art museum, Taos, Acoma pueblo, shopping on the plaza, eating at great restaurants, looking at scenery, and strolling along Canyon Road. It was a busy 5 days LOL!<br />
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It was great to do something "quilty" for a change.<br />
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And of course, no post is complete without a cat photo. Stella was snuggled on the couch among the quilts. Such is the life.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-90399486602455087772014-10-01T19:30:00.000-06:002014-10-01T19:30:57.169-06:00Happy October!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Or as I like to call it "Extra Hugs for Black Cats Month"<br />
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Remy was caught in a late morning sunbeam. I don't think he moved for a full 5 minutes.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-35125432554407357712014-09-24T20:04:00.001-06:002014-09-24T20:04:33.739-06:00My Favorite SeasonHappy Fall Y'all!!<br />
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I can't believe that October is right around the corner. This summer just went zipping by in a flurry of festivals, fiestas, hikes, walks, busy work, sunshine, sleepy cats, good books, and who knows what else. I am behind in all things email and blog posts and blog comments. Maybe I'll catch up when winter arrives?<br />
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There has been some sewing here and there. (I made curtains!)<br />
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I have jumped into the Another Year of Schnibbles & a Little Bit More (AYOS&ALBM) group for this year and have the top completed with time to spare (woo hoo!)<br />
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September's AYOS&ALBM quilt pattern is Whit by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. Instead of using the little 2 1/2" mini charm packs, I used a single 5" charm pack from my stash--an older autumn line by Deb Strain, which I now have forgotten the name of, and Moda Bella solid in Off-White.<br />
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I chose the Dutchman's Puzzle layout for the quilt and loved making these cutemous tiny flying geese in happy fall colors and patterns.<br />
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The blocks are 4" finished. Fun-sized. <br />
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Voila! Tiny quilt top is done (it's 22" square). I need to dig through my stash for some autumnal backing and binding.<br />
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I see a potential photo bomb about to happen.<br />
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It's Remy!! Of course. <br />
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So without further ado--here is my very small parade, allowing you to run right over and see more at <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">Sherri </a>and <a href="http://pinkpincushion.blogspot.com/">Sinta's</a> blogs. See I am saving you time by not getting my projects done. How considerate of me ;)<br /><div>
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Here was May's quilt called X-Rated (still needs quilting and binding). </div>
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Next up is April's quilt which was a Thimbleblossom's mini pattern. </div>
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I finished mine and use it as a curtain in our itty-bitty half-bathroom. I call it our submarine bathroom--it's smaller than a small closet--seriously it's tiny. My fancy-dancy (not) curtain hardware is binder clips and a wooden dowel because we can't put nails in the rental house. Eh, whatevs. </div>
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I am ready to jump into another year of fun Schnibbles and other small projects. </div>
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I've been working on a few quilting projects here and there. I did finish <a href="http://stellabellaquilts.blogspot.com/2014/06/quilty-daydreams.html">my second Charm Pack Cherry quilt</a>. I just love the bright colors of Kate Spain's Daydream line with the periwinkle Moda Bella solid. <br />
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Purple was my favorite color as a child and this quilt just makes me happy. Stella and I can fully attest to the fact that this quilt is perfect for summer afternoon cat naps under the ceiling fan.<br />
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For the back, I chose the purple daisy print from the line. I quilted it myself with my go-to Bernina wavy stitch. This is a quick and easy way to quilt a quilt.<br />
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More happy purple things at my house include these flowers blooming away in our back patio area. The flowers we planted in early summer are doing well with the cooler and rainier summer that we are having in Santa Fe. This is salvia and calibrachoa.<br />
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Late summer also brings an abundance of yummy blackberries to the farmer's market. I made a blackberry-raspberry pie this week and it was divine!<br />
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On warmer days, Stella likes to sprawl out on the cool wood floors. <br />
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How are you spending the last weeks of August?Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-54092344240369447112014-08-10T14:51:00.002-06:002014-08-10T14:51:44.364-06:00A Finish Just in Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finished quilting and binding the baby quilt for my soon-to-be-new-niece-or-nephew. The baby is due any day now.<br />
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I quilted it myself using a "wavy" stitch in horizontal lines across the quilt. It reminds me of the clouds in some of the blocks.<br />
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Here's a view of the back and a close-up of the fabric and quilting.<br />
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I just love this fabric line from Kate & Birdie for Moda called Storybook. The pattern is <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-pattern-charm-pack-cherry-free-quilt-pattern">Charm Pack Cherry by Fat Quarter Shop</a>. <br />
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I had lots of <a href="http://stellabellaquilts.blogspot.com/2014/03/sewing-with-cat-assistants.html">cat help on this project from beginning</a> to end.<br />
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I woke Gomez up from a nap by snapping photos of him. This is his usual sleeping spot every night--on the pillows above my head. We both like fun quilting fabric pillowcases :) </div>
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Yesterday, I finally finished this long-time languishing Schnibble project. The pattern is Recess and it had been so long since I worked on it that I had to search Sinta's blog to find out when I started the project. Way back in June 2011. Ah...2011...that explains everything. My traumatizing year...let's not drag up any memories from that year and just move on to the finished top.<br />
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I had all the rectangles cut out and about a third of the rows sewn together. It just took a couple afternoons to finish sewing and this UFO is nearly done.<br />
I love the fabric line--<a href="http://www.minickandsimpson.com/fcc_Charlevoix.pdf">Charlevoix by Minick & Simpson</a>. It is the perfect summery fabric line and even better, reminds me of Michigan.<br />
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Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-68854045434659569582014-07-18T12:06:00.001-06:002014-07-18T12:06:57.476-06:00Sewing Small ProjectsNot a lot of sewing to report lately. Work has been busy and when I'm at home, I've been as lazy as the cats--reading and watching TV. <div>
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I have been sewing more small projects. Currently I'm working on making several "Everyday Bags" from <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">Sherri McConnell's <i>A Quilting Life</i> book</a>. This is a great pattern and it is perfect for using up those single charm packs that you have in your stash or scraps from your favorite fabric lines. </div>
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I made this one for my niece Mackenzie. Purple, cats, and owls--a perfect combination in my opinion. I had a random charm pack from a Moda line called "Cosmic Cats" (from several years ago) and used Moda Bella solid in Periwinkle from <a href="http://stellabellaquilts.blogspot.com/2014/06/quilty-daydreams.html">my Daydreams quilt</a>. The owl lining fabric was leftover from <a href="http://stellabellaquilts.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-weekend.html">an apron that I made Mackenzie</a>. </div>
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These bags are the perfect size for toting projects, books, toys, etc. The interior has a nice pocket for keys, phone, or as Mackenzie says "George Washingtons" (that's what she calls quarters--cracks me up).</div>
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The cats love sleeping, sunbathing, and watching the birds from the windowsill in the bedroom. </div>
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I call this photo of Remy "I'm Batman."</div>
Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381337040663724173.post-66113444160142905392014-06-25T10:33:00.000-06:002014-06-25T10:33:07.124-06:00Summertime and Blogging has Fallen by the WaysideI was doing so well with blogging for a short time and then it turned summer and who know what happened. <br />
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The cats have been doing a lot of this with the warming temperatures. <br />
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Looking like "melted" cats on the cool wood and tile floors. <br />
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And yes, Remy is a very loooooooong cat. <br />
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Here is the short version of what we've been up to this month:<br />
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We have been watching the World Cup.<br />
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Work at Starbucks has been busy with the tourists and seasonal residents flowing into town. <br />
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Saturday farmer's market visits, walks downtown, hiking and being outside as much as possible.<br />
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I've been sewing as much as possible on my days off.<br />
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Here's my most recent finish. A just-for-fun quilt. I bought the fabric for this a year or so ago at Intown Quilters in Atlanta. I fell in love with Birch Fabrics Scamper line with the raccoons and foxes at the shop and found the gray, blue and white square confetti dot fabric by Michael Miller that matched perfectly. The pattern is Radio Flyer by Jaybird Quilts and I added some fat quarters from my stash. Photos don't so the fabric justice. It is much cuter in real life.<br />
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This is the second quilt I've made recently that is out-of-my-usual-box. I hope to get backings for this and the Daydreams quilt on my next visit to ThreadBear fabrics in Las Vegas. <br />
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Hope everyone is enjoying these last few days of June. Didn't this month fly by?!?!Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.com4