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My Very Own Website
I have some very exciting news. I have been working hard behind the scenes, and now I have my own website! The name of the site is Snowy Days Quilting. I am planning to add a lot of content, including … Continue reading
350 Blocks Project – January Report
I got a crazy amount of blocks done in January. I’m already past the goal of 350 blocks for the year. First, I made 98 of each of the four types of blocks below. These are for my version of … Continue reading
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Tagged 350 blocks challenge, 350 Blocks Project, baby quilt, triangle quilt
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350 Blocks Project 2014
Shelly over at Prairie Moon Quilts hosted the 350 Blocks Project again this year. The goal was to make 350 quilt blocks over the course of the year. I didn’t post any updates since I was working on the super … Continue reading
Operation: Christmas Quilts – Success
I started planning this Christmas well in advance. My Dad is retiring next summer, and my parents will be moving about 45 minutes away from me. At that time, they are planning to sell their house, so this was their … Continue reading
Successfully Spinning Seams
I pulled out some mini charm squares today to work on a Christmas table runner just for the fun of it. I’m done with deadlines for the time being, and I wanted to work on something little for the simple … Continue reading
Posted in quilting, small projects
Tagged Christmas, Christmas fabric, in from the cold, mini charm pack, moda, patchwork, spinning seams
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Modern Table Runner
My modern guild did a Christmas gift exchange last year. In November, everyone brought two quarter yards of fabric in an envelope. We exchanged envelopes, and sewed something using that fabric. The next month, we brought it back to give … Continue reading
Posted in modern quilts, quilting, small projects
Tagged free motion quilting, modern quilting, negative space, tube quilting
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Studio Tour 2014
Every year, the Gallatin Quilt Guild does a studio tour as a fund raiser. 5 local fiber artists open up their studios for the events. Participants are split into groups, and the groups rotate among each of the studios. We … Continue reading
Tossed Coffee
My Mom’s kitchen and dining room are coffee shop themed. When I saw some maroon coffee cup fabric at Main Street Quilting, I just knew that it had to become a table runner for her. I grabbed the fabric, along … Continue reading
Posted in finished projects, quilting, small projects
Tagged coffee, disappearing nine patch, fussy cut, quilt label, table runner, tossed nine patch
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Quilted Star Christmas Bulbs
I realized yesterday morning that I have five finished projects that I haven’t shared here. I’ve had pictures of all of them for a while; I just haven’t taken the time to sit down and write about them. So, it … Continue reading
Texas Was Amazing
My trip down to Texas to visit Joy was absolutely amazing. Three years was much too long to go without seeing such a good friend. Our time together went oh-so-quickly, and we had a blast. I flew down on Saturday, … Continue reading
Ready for Binding
The Saint Patrick’s Day quilt is ready to be bound. I finished quilting it last weekend, and Angel has since laid claim to it. I plan on taking it back just as soon as I finish making the binding. I’m … Continue reading
Hosea’s Quilt
At the beginning of the month, I wrote that I really wanted to make a quilt for my best girlfriend’s son, and that I only had a month to do it. I am pleased to report that I succeeded! In … Continue reading
Posted in finished projects, lap quilts, quilting
Tagged fast quilt, jelly roll, jelly roll race, kids quilt, Malka Dubrawsky, simple marks summer
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Complete Quilt in a Month?
One month from today, I’ll be flying to Texas to see my best girlfriend. Of course, since February is a weird month, that’s also exactly 4 weeks away. I’m super excited to see her. It’s been about 3 years since … Continue reading
Posted in lap quilts, quilting
Tagged fast quilt, jelly roll, jelly roll race, kids quilt
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350 Block Challenge – 2013 Total
It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2014! Now that 2013 is complete, it’s time to see how I did on the 350 Blocks Project. The goal was to make 350 quilt blocks last year. While I didn’t reach that … Continue reading
Design Wall
My sewing room has been a disaster area since we moved over the summer. I am ever so slowly getting everything organized and arranged into a pleasant space. My most recent step in that process was putting up a design … Continue reading
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Tagged batting design wall, design wall, easy design wall, quilting design wall, simple design wall
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Playing with Fabric
Yesterday I broke out a layer cake of Waterfront Park by Michael Miller Fabrics. I had no idea what I wanted to do with it; I just wanted to play. I was in the mood to let my creativity go … Continue reading
Operation: Salvage
For my modern guild’s Christmas gift exchange, each person brought an envelope with two pieces of fabric to the November meeting. We drew envelopes, and were instructed to make something with the fabric in the envelope. At our next meeting, … Continue reading
Posted in quilting, small projects
Tagged bad chevrons, chevrons don't line up, Christmas gift exchange, quilted table runner
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Quilt Retreat
Last month, my local guild hosted a quilt retreat. The weekend was absolutely incredible. I’m already planning to be there again next year. It was great fun spending the whole weekend quilting, and I learned so much from all of … Continue reading
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Tagged add-a-quarter ruler, animal shelter, charity quilt, foundation piecing, paper piecing, quilt guild, quilt retreat
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Laying Out the St. Patrick’s Day Quilt
I finished putting the blocks together for my husband’s St. Patrick’s Day quilt last week. I was surprised at how long it took to make all of the blocks until I realized that each of them has 45 pieces. I … Continue reading
Posted in lap quilts, quilting
Tagged holiday quilt, Irish chain quilt, St Patrick's Day quilt, St Patricks Day
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Jelly Roll Race Day
I have always liked jelly roll race quilts, so I was thrilled when my local guild announced that they would be doing jelly roll races at this month’s sew-in. If you have never seen a jelly roll race quilt, this … Continue reading
