tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64584146359593978082024-03-13T18:32:36.234-07:00three in the nest Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.comBlogger627125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-76733853928026647012019-05-19T11:28:00.000-07:002019-05-19T11:28:06.687-07:00Frasier Crane<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: center;">I turned 40 this year and Matt gave in a let me get a dog for my birthday. I have wanted an Airedale terrier for as long as I can remember and I finally got one. It helped that they don't shed and are hypoallergenic for Emma Kate. This pup has stollen my heart! </span></div>
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Here is the first day we met. The breeder let two males out of the kennel and he ran right up and kissed me. That was it! These pics are from his first two months in the family...not in order and not all captioned. Clearly, he has grown in size and in our love for him. We got him when he was 7 weeks and 11 pounds. Currently, he is 4.5 months old and 30 pounds. </div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-90479260859812604142019-05-19T11:13:00.001-07:002019-05-19T11:14:33.053-07:00NYC<br />
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We took the kids for their first trip to NYC...my favorite place in the world (and my third trip since last February). The loved the sights, smells, subway rides, street food, and shopping.</div>
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Tea at the Plaza was a dream come true for me. I have wanted to take my daughter(s) since before I had them! It was everything I had hoped it would be; a special afternoon indeed.</div>
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Aren't the Yankees "America's" team? Why is my son a Mets fan?</div>
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Frozen was beyond expectations...amazing! It would have been nice to see Hamilton with the kids, but this saved us a few thousand dollars. </div>
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My pre-show "this isn't Hamilton"face...Little did I know how awesome it would be. </div>
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What a wonderful trip with my people!</div>
<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-24887962139231953372018-01-25T07:23:00.002-08:002018-01-25T07:23:58.661-08:00Clementine Quilt Along for St. Jude's Children's Hospital<div style="text-align: center;">
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Want to quilt with me? Each month, we can make a block or two and support a great cause at the same time! Each month, the pattern is a donation (suggested $5 amount, but why not give more?) and an instant download. You can make it with your own fabrics or order the kit from <a href="http://fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a>.</div>
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This January Block was a lot of fun to make and though it looks hard, it was really very easy. My seams all "nested" nicely and all corners were matched...that's a win in my book!</div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-36238451208252815482018-01-17T07:44:00.000-08:002018-01-17T07:44:06.478-08:00My Grandmother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Grandmother's funeral mass was the day after Christmas. The women's guild had a brunch at the church hall to honor her. After leaving the church, my immediate family went to her house and looked at her things, smelled her perfume, opened her cabinets, and just lived in her space for a bit. It felt great to be among her things. Later the night, we met for dinner at her favorite restaurant, The Ice House, which is on the water. This was the sunset we were treated to. I'd like to think it was a gift from her. It was simply magnificent and I know she would have loved it. </div>
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This Christmas break was bittersweet; we lost my sweet Grandmother. We still decorated and baked cookies. We still had gifts and family time. I think the kids still found magic in the season. For me, the wind was taken from my sails. I did not take a lot of pictures, I didn't decorate every room, I didn't entertain friends this year, and I didn't edit the few pictures I did take. I gave myself the season off; No Christmas cards. No beautiful bows on packages. No sewn gifts. </div>
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I did make her pistachio bread for the teachers and neighbors; that felt like a tribute. </div>
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I miss her daily and know she would have loved Christmas time with the kids. </div>
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...but we did still pick out a tree</div>
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and decorate it with family-collected ornaments</div>
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and watch Christmas movies while decorating</div>
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we still made things festive</div>
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we still used a lot of the decorations she gifted us with.</div>
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Gigi, we miss you like crazy. </div>
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Merry Christmas in Heaven.</div>
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not the glow from a fireplace or even the tree lights...how 21st century does this picture feel?</div>
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(In his defense, he was studying for a test not playing a computer game).</div>
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Raleigh usually gets a dusting or two of snow every year but this is usually after the holidays. Rarely do we get a white Christmas no matter how many times I put it on my wish list. This year, we got the next best thing; snow before Christmas. Imagine: bundling up in cozy outer wear, stopping by Starbucks for a hot cider, and braving the mall with big flakes falling down. It really was that magical. </div>
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It snowed on and off the whole weekend but didn't stick to the roads or shut down the city. It was glorious. </div>
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It started while we were at school on Friday afternoon; I put a roaring fire on the SmartBoard, passed out candy canes, and opened the mini-blinds for my students. It was an awesome weekend of snow!</div>
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Have you jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon, yet? It is a modern day pressure cooker and everyone on Instagram and Pintrest is all about recipes that use this fancy, modern-day pressure cooker. My parents gifted me with one last year for my birthday. Until recently, all I have used mine for was quick shredded chicken for casseroles and soups. My resolution this year was to blog more frequently and to try a new recipe each week. So far, so good.<br />
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A friend gave me a recipe for risotto that uses the risotto function on her machine, but mine does not have that function. I read a bit online and lumped several recipes into one to make this AMAZING side dish (totally could be a main for me).<br />
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2 cups Arborrio rice</div>
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4 c chicken stock</div>
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splash of good white wine</div>
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4-6 oz. of Gruyere cheese, shredded</div>
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1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese (not from a green capped vessel, please)</div>
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1/4 c heavy cream (or more)</div>
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1. using the saute function, add olive oil. When hot, saute rice until a few grains get toasty brown. </div>
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2. Add splash of wine and swish the rice around the pot until the wine is absorbed.</div>
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3. Add broth, close lid. Using the manual function, set high pressure and cook 5-6 minutes.</div>
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4. Release steam.</div>
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5. Remove lid.</div>
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6. Stir and add cheeses, cream, a seasonings. </div>
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I am sorry that I did not get a picture. I practically dived into the pot once I smelled this rice. It is creamy, decadent, rich, and so good with a glass of white wine. I cannot wait to try variations on this recipe...it is THAT good. I've never made risotto because of the constant babysitting you must do and not being able to multi-task while making it...this is a game-changer!</div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-78189722975435468142017-11-10T14:21:00.002-08:002017-11-10T14:21:27.141-08:00Mini Charm Chocolate Squares Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is by far the easiest <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://blog.fatquartershop.com/shortcut-quilt-videos.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">quilt</span></a> </span>ever! The <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/MCchocolates-CompletePattern.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">pattern</span></a> </span>is free and you can make it up in about a day! I made this one for a friend and co-worker who is expecting her first baby. There are several sizes that you can make. I opted to make the smaller size but once I did, felt it was a tad small for a baby quilt, so I added a border. From start to finish, I had it done over the course of a weekend. </div>
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Do you know about charm squares? They are pre-cut squares of fabric using all of the fabrics from a given line. They take cutting out of the equation which really cuts down the prep time for make a quilt front!</div>
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I chose charms of Elizabeth Hartman's line, "Reef". </div>
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Find them <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/reef-charm-squares" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.</span></div>
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I straight line quilted this in both directions, giving this quilt a square effect which mirrors the design on this front. It was a fun one to make and it certainly will not be the last time I use this pattern!</div>
<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-87437556954511736232017-09-15T03:30:00.001-07:002017-09-15T03:30:29.069-07:00National Jelly Roll Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's National Jelly Roll Day...those wonderful, pre-cut strips that make getting to the "making" part of the quilt SO MUCH EASIER!</div>
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I made the <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/joyful-jelly-roll-tree-skirt-pdf-quilt-pattern" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">jelly roll tree skirt</span></a> and am at the stage where I have to decide to make it into a skirt for the Christmas tree or an actual quilt...I LOVE it. I could really see adding a border and using it as a throw. This was a fantastic pattern!</div>
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Head over to the <a href="https://blog.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Jolly Jabber</span></a> to see what everyone is making!</div>
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Are YOU following along with the Bella Skill Builder Block of the Month club? Can you believe that it is already August? Hard to imagine that summer is really close to being over!</div>
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This month's block was a much easier one for me and by easy, I mean "more familiar" in technique. </div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-67930058801177060862017-07-27T08:38:00.001-07:002017-07-27T08:38:15.677-07:00FreeSpirit Fabric: English Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh good gravy! Would you look at the upcoming collection at <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Designer/Snow-Leopard-Designs/c/SNOW%20LEOPARD%20DESIGNS?q=%3Arelevance%3Acollection%3AENGLISH+GARDEN&text=&pageViewMode=grid" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">FreeSpirit Fabric</span></a>? It's called English Garden and I am itching to get my hands on it. I am slowly trying to become a person who has a green thumb (succulents and a house plant or two...baby steps, y'all). I am also learning to quilt via foundation paper piecing and think the tall tales book blocks that are all over Instagram right now would really show this collection off! It is coming out in September and I think that because it is so hard to choose from this line that one should really get some of each print, don't you think?!</div>
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I love turquoise so this might be my fave...</div>
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I carried hydrangeas when I got married and these remind me of the shape (I am not THAT much of a novice to know that these are not hydrangeas, but the flower shapes is similar)</div>
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then again, I really LOVE these berries</div>
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I love yellow, so this might be my fave...</div>
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How perfect is the color combination here?!</div>
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What might YOU make with this collection?</div>
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Stay tuned to see what I have up my sleeve!</div>
<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-22675441066357282312017-07-15T08:52:00.001-07:002017-07-15T08:57:30.283-07:00Connecting Thread: Preppy the Whale Bag TutorialRemember when I showed you my <a href="http://www.3inthenest.com/2017/07/preppy-whale-connecting-threads.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Preppy the whale quilt</span></a> that I started? I am still loving this pattern and am making the 70 whale blocks assembly line style, but I will admit that it is taking me a bit longer than I had planned (I blame a busy summer and NOT the quilt itself). I couldn't help myself though and wanted to use those adorable whales RIGHT AWAY! I decided to make a zippered wristlet/clutch from two of the whale blocks I had made and will fill in more towards the quilt later.<br />
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Here is what I made:</div>
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Here is what you'll need:</div>
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<a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/Patterns/Preppy_the_Whale_Quilt_Pattern__D55916.HTML" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">A Preppy the Whale Pattern</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>(make 2 whales in any color that you like)</div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/threads/Essential_Cotton_Quilting_Thread__L600902.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Thread</span></a> </span>I used silver, 100% cotton</div>
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This is one of my favorite threads. It is durable but soft and I never have trouble with it breaking. </div>
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2 pieces of your background fabric that are 2" x 13"</div>
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2 pieces of your background fabric that are 2 " x 7"</div>
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1 piece of background fabric that is 3" x 9" if you want to make a wristlet</div>
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2 pieces of cotton batting 5.5" x 13"</div>
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14" zipper (mine was smaller, so I used fabric to make up the difference)</div>
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2 pieces of background fabric (or what you'd like to use for your lining) 14" x 6"</div>
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walking foot (optional but helpful)</div>
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pins or clips</div>
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Let's get started!</div>
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Look at these cute whales! My favorite of my own completed whales are the coral and lime. I am using two coral Preppy Whales for this bag. I am using silver fabric as my background and lining. </div>
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Square your blocks up and trim any loose thread.</div>
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Assemble your materials. Because I was so excited to make this up, I used what I had on hand, which was a zipper that was a bit small and poor lighting because it was late evening. Let's roll with it, it's all good!</div>
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Sew your 2" x 13" strips to the top and bottom of your whale and then sew your 2" x 7" pieces to the sides of your whale. You should have a block that looks similar to this. Because of all of the piecing to these whales, mine fluctuated in size a smidge, so trim any long sides and make it work. Do this to both whales. </div>
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On the back side of your whale blocks, place a piece of batting. You can spray it with basting spray if you'd like but I just took it straight to the machine and it didn't move. Notice that my batting is a little smaller than my block. I did this on purpose so that when constructing the bag, it wouldn't become part of the seams and be too bulky. </div>
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I used my beloved walking foot for this part. Starting in the middle of the block, quilt a wavy line from one end of the whale to the other. Repeat until your block is quilted with lots of wavy lines and your heart skips a beat because of how adorable your whale looks. </div>
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Then repeat the whole thing on the other whale.</div>
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Cute, no?</div>
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Iron down the top of the block towards the wrong side 1/4 inch. </div>
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If your zipper is a bit smaller than your bag, fret not...just sew a little fabric to both sides of the zipper until it is as long as your lining piece. Your bag won't open as wide, but on the bright side, it's easier to sew up because you won't worry about breaking your needle on the hard ends of the zipper. </div>
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win~win!</div>
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If you are intimidated by zippers, please do not be. Don't even unpack that zipper foot!</div>
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Pin your zipper to the top of one piece of lining. Notice the direction that my pins are facing. </div>
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Then grab a whale block and pin it to the opposite side of the zipper, like this:</div>
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Then take it to your machine. Move your needle to the far side that is close to your zipper. In this case, I moved my needle all the way to the right to be close to the zipper that is on the right side of the sewing machine foot. </div>
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Then stitch, baby, stitch.</div>
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The do the exact same thing to the other side of the zipper and stitch.</div>
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Now, if you want to make a strap to turn your pouch into a wristlet, take your piece that is 3" x 9"</div>
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Then wavy~line stitch it so it looks like your super cute bag.</div>
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Fold your step in half and pin both ends. When we sew the bag up it will be sewn tightly in place. I also snuck a tag on the front side of the strap for my blog's name. </div>
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Hello, Preppy the Whale Bag!</div>
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All of the supplies I used came from Connecting Threads, a sponsor of this little ol' blog. They were sweet enough to send me the quilting supplies to make up this quilt, but I had to share with you the other things you could make with this pattern! I have another great quilt idea to try in addition to the classic on shown on the cover of the pattern. </div>
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Matthew and I went to Charleston a couple of times while we were dating and love that Southern city! When I was offered to choose a fabric line from <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/art-gallery-fabrics" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Art Gallery Fabrics</span></a> to quilt with, I jumped at the Charleston line by <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Amy Sinibaldi</span></a>.</span></div>
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Art Gallery Fabrics are the softest cottons out there. They have a feel and drape almost like a rayon. Fat Quarter shop got these fabrics to me super~quick and I got them cut out right away!</div>
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It is a really <a href="https://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Symphony-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">easy pattern</span></a> because it relies on straight lines and half-square triangles, which are the building blocks of most great quilts. I couldn't believe how easy it came together, in fact, I think I pieced it quicker than I cut it out!</div>
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One thing I decided to try while working on this project was to "fussy cut" the centers of my squares. This is a fancy pants way of saying that you focus on something you want to show and make that the center of one of your shapes. In my case, these 9 squares featured the rainbow homes of Charleston and the compass rose from that fabric. I LOVE them!</div>
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Because everything was so linear, I decided to give my quilting a little more leeway and wavy-line quilted the whole thing. I had never tried this technique before and I am hooked. It's hard to imagine quilting any other way now! Maybe I found my signature! </div>
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Truth be told, it was really an easy method. Having no measurements or lines to follow took the stress out of it. </div>
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NO perfection needed here, folks!</div>
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As usual, I did my binding by hand. Some people have tremendous skill at machine binding by stitch-in-the-ditch, but I am not one of those people. I also love the hidden little stitches from hand binding. </div>
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You know what the hardest part of quilting is? Getting a great picture of your finished quilt! I am serious, y'all! Look at my outtakes! Glad my toenails were painted. Shessh!</div>
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Quick pause to love on those cute houses.</div>
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Quick pause to show you the backside of this pretty quilt.</div>
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I hope you try this pattern! I hope you try Art Gallery Fabrics. Fat Quarter shop has both this free <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Symphony-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">pattern</span></a> </span>and lots of pretty fabrics! </div>
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Don't have a sewing machine? You KNOW I LOVE my Bernina and right now, Fat Quarter Shop is giving one away. A pretty one! One decorated by Cotton + Steel. </div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-87090398958841165782017-07-07T05:36:00.005-07:002017-07-07T05:38:21.306-07:00Floral Waterfall: Shannon Newlin fabric line and a few new bags!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I got to preview a line of new fabric from <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/Collection/c/Collections?q=%3Arelevance%3AallCategories%3AFLORAL+WATERFALL%3Adesigner%3ASHANNON+NEWLIN&fc=true&show=All" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">FreeSpirit</span></a>. It is by designer <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.shannonnewlin.com/" target="_blank">Shannon Newlin</a></span> and it is amazing. AMAZING, y'all! It is a wonderful mix of fall colors like navy and mustard with pastels mixed in such as pink and turquoise. I haven't been this gaga over a new line in a LONG time! The mix of fabrics with a lot of colors with fabrics with just two is a nice touch and the size of the pattern being different on each fabric makes joining them in fun ways easy. When I saw this fabric I was tempted to make a quilt but haven't made bags in a while and these screamed "pouches"!</div>
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I used my favorite print, the navy with "sprinkles" to use for the body of this clutch. It is the Amy Butler Charm clutch and it is perfect for showing off these prints!</div>
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I also made a pencil pouch and smaller make-up pouch to match. </div>
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Aren't these fabrics gorgeous?! </div>
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What will you make with them?</div>
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I do have some pieces left and think I have to make something quilted with this line now. It will be the perfect fabric to have for fall. </div>
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Shannon Newlin is am amazing artist. Some of these fabrics would look beautiful in a frame as they are lovely just as they are. Take a peek at her work and grab some fabric, too!</div>
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We have the tradition of heading to the beach every July to celebrate the 4th of July as well as our anniversary, which is July 6. This year we are celebrating 15 years of marriage and 20 years together! What a wonderful life!</div>
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We did lots of boating, eating, card playing, fireworks, and even got a date night out. </div>
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Have you ever shopped online with Connecting Threads? It is a quilter's paradise! Not only do they have an extensive amount of printed fabric, but they have a plethora of basics and solids, which are often hard to find. I have had my eye on the <a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/Patterns/Preppy_the_Whale_Quilt_Pattern__D55916.HTML" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Preppy the Whale</span></a> quilt pattern for quite some time now and decided to give it a whirl. I cannot tell you how daunting it was initially because this quilt requires 17 different solid colors to comprise the whale blocks (low volume prints are fine but anything too colorful or busy and you lose the detailing in the whale). Connecting Threads made choosing 17 colors a piece of cake! They have so many lovely colors!</div>
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I generally put my own spin on a quilt that I make and rarely recreate the image sample, but in this case, I wanted a duplicate...it was simply perfect as is! I also choose to go with solid whales in a host of colors and a muted background (I chose a cool grey). </div>
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Another wonderful feature of ordering from Connecting Threads is that you can order a fat quarter of anything they offer, which is perfect as that is exactly what you need from these prints. Look at all of these colors!</div>
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And where else can you think of that you can order a FQ for $1.49?!</div>
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My fabric arrived just a couple of days after ordering and I got to work on cutting out these whales! It looks like a paper pieced block but it isn't. To really set the mood of sewing, I watched reruns of The Love Boat on my computer while I prepped <a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/Patterns/Preppy_the_Whale_Quilt_Pattern__D55916.HTML" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Preppy. </span></a></div>
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To make cutting easier and more precise, I made templates of thick plastic binder dividers of each size cut you need to make. This fabric really holds its shape well with cutting and is a nice weight. I am so impressed with the quality of it!</div>
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The cutting was a major part of this quilt but I couldn't resist making one whale before taking a break. Look at this block! I cannot hide my excitement over the cuteness! </div>
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Now that I am getting my bearings with quilting, I love revisiting classic styles of quilts and using modern fabrics to give them a fresh feel. I loved <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=nice+jane" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">this Heather Bailey fabric</a>, Nicey Jane,<span style="color: blue;"> </span>the first time it was released and now that it has been released all these years later, I am thrilled to be able to use it for a quilt. The Fat Quarter Shop has a wonderful (and free!) pattern for us. This one is a classic snail trail but it is easy to piece together and fun! It is pretty quick to make and the look is dynamic! </div>
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If you are new to quilting, this is the <a href="https://blog.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IDEAL pattern</span></a> for you to try. Not only is it really user friendly and easy to follow, there is a <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://blog.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">video</span></a> </span>for you to walk you through it! </div>
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After I got my blocks together I placed my borders and it really took shape!<br />
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A summer snack while quilting a summer quilt is a must!</div>
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I criss-cross quilted it (please, do not google that. I am not even sure what the proper name is but basically I straight line quilted it diagonally both directions. Does that make sense?).</div>
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I got this done just in time to take it with us to the beach and hand binded (bound?) it while the kids played and the waves crashed. I wouldn't mind hand binding all my quilts like this!</div>
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As soon as I was done binding, I got it washed just in time for a late afternoon photoshoot. Everything is prettier at the beach. </div>
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Can you see the criss-cross quilting? </div>
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This quilt is a very large throw size, which is perfect for snuggling up on a breezy, beach day. </div>
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Or a picnic.<br />
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I think I will make a fall and winter version of this quilt. Simply changing the prints would give it a totally new look. I love that is really only has a few fabrics. Sometimes, choosing fabrics can be overwhelming and this takes that out of the equation. </div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-72945513258079963452017-06-20T11:19:00.006-07:002017-06-20T11:19:58.117-07:00Dovetail: A Celtic Christmas Quilt<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is one of the quickest, easiest quilts that is also beautiful! Once I saw the sample image, I decided to make one for Christmas, too! I think any fabric scheme would work and be wonderful, but I love the Christmas colors and prints on display! In the white space, I decided to trace a Celtic knot and stitch it using my walking foot to add a little interest. This is a quilt you can do from start to finish in a weekend, y'all! Perfect for a first quilt, there is also a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y2dYme-hDo" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">video</span></a> to guide you through it. Please do give it a try. It's a <span style="color: blue;">f<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y2dYme-hDo" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ree pattern!</span></a></span></div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-62873795059746915382017-06-20T09:31:00.000-07:002017-06-20T09:31:16.400-07:00Monaluna Fabric, Sawtooth Blocks, and Basil<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's summer! We spent some family time at the beach right after school got out and then had a swim meet after that, so it really feels like summer started today...my first full day at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I finished hand binding this massive table runner that I began in the Spring. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The fabric came from </span><a href="https://monaluna.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Monaluna</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and it is THE SOFTEST fabric I have ever felt. In fact, I cannot wait to try making a shift dress from this. It is so soft that is almost drapes like a rayon but it is thicker and therefore, not see-through. I really could't love it more! The prints in this line, </span><a href="https://monaluna.com/collections/bloom" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Bloom</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, are classic but the colors are rest and summer-like. The Lemons are my favorite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to tell you about Monaluna. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">Monaluna is a small, independent organic fabric company based in Walnut Creek, CA. The company is owned and operated by Jennifer Moore and her husband David Miguelucci, with assistance and inspiration from their young daughter Anabelle. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">Monaluna was started in 2010 by Jennifer, a designer and textile artist, out of a desire to bring more sustainable alternatives to the fabric marketplace. "I have always loved sewing and creating with fabric", Jennifer says, "but as I learned about the environmental impacts of fabric production I became committed to making more environmentally-friendly options available to sewists and quilters." The company started small, but has been growing steadily, and is now producing 4-6 new collections per year. As for the fabric, all of the Monaluna collections are printed on </span><a href="https://monaluna.com/pages/organic-fabric-benefits" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" title="The Benefits of Organic Fabric">premium 100% organic cotton</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"> with a high thread-count, which gives them an exceptionally soft and high-quality hand. Monaluna fabrics are characterized by a graphic and modern style, and are often whimsical and humorous. After years in the children's product market, Jennifer creates designs that are very appropriate for kids, but which can cross over to adult projects as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">Monaluna was generous enough to send me some sample fabric to create this project and review the lovely quality of their work. I urge you to try it out...wow! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because my table is so large, a small table runner never looks quite right. I followed the sawtooth pattern from <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lori Holt's book</span></a> and there were two options in sizes. I opted to make the 12" blocks which really show the beautiful fabric off nicely. I had never made a saw tooth or flying geese before so I popped on over to my go-to-how-to, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2016/08/fast-flying-geese-sawtooth-star.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Diary of a Quilter</span></a> </span>to get more in depth directions and as you can see, Amy came through for me (again). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I really love the juxtaposition of fresh colors and prints with classic quilting shapes. It really gives a modern feel to a more old-fashioned look. I prefer quilting for gifts and knew when this fabric arrived that I might be selfish and keep this for the home. I was validated in my selfishness when Sam said, "You never let us keep anything you make". I am not sure that a table runner is what he had in mind, but I went with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This sweet vase was my grandmother's. She always had flowers in it and kept it in her powder room. I always, always loved it. Last week we had a girl's night together and she said that if there was anything of her's that I wanted to let her know. I wanted this vase and her olive green Tupperware bowls (memories of cereal and homemade popcorn from using those!). As soon as I set out the new table runner, I knew the vase would be perfect for this! The colors are perfect and it is a great way to display the overabundance of basil I came home to!</span></div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-2141477684528335232017-06-02T13:37:00.003-07:002017-06-02T13:41:03.521-07:00Jelly Roll Railway<div style="text-align: center;">
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YOU GUYS! I have a free pattern for you that looks so complicated but comes together in a snap! Thanks to the use of a jelly roll, most of the cutting has been done for you. This was so much fun to piece. I LOVE this sweet <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/desert-bloom-40-pc-2-5-inch-rolie-polie" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">fabric</span></a> </span>had to have it once I saw the birds! Though I made this as a gift, those little birds are going to make giving this one away a bit tough. </div>
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I haven't yet settled on the background fabric yet. I am considering piecing it. Or using linen. Or more birds. Or the fabric from this line with text. I really love fabric with writing. Or birds...</div>
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Have you made this one yet? Grab the<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/JRRailway-Pattern.pdf" target="_blank"> <span style="color: blue;">pattern!</span></a></span><br />
Never quilted? Want to try? This pattern also has a free instructional<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Rfrc2RxIw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">video</span></a></span>! I promise, you CAN do this!</div>
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As soon as school got out on Friday, our crew packed up the minivan and headed to Holden Beach to spend Memorial Day weekend with our friends. They were generous enough to host us at the beach.</div>
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It was such a blessing to get out of town and enjoy the salty air and water as well as their company.</div>
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Almost immediately after arriving, the kids peeled off clothing and got into bathing suits. The dock was calling them! They used the fishing poles and cast nets almost all weekend to catch bait shrimp, fish, and even a baby squid.</div>
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We came back to Raleigh a little bit sunburned, a little bit tired, and totally rejuvenated. </div>
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I am so thankful that we have Memorial Day as a chance to pause and reflect on the freedoms we have in America because of the great sacrifice made by so many. </div>
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We are blessed in so many ways, but good friends and freedom have to be some of His biggest. </div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-36624256893026421672017-05-15T06:40:00.002-07:002017-05-15T06:50:02.398-07:00Summer Bucket List: 2017<div style="text-align: center;">
As a 7th and 8th grade teacher, I am just as excited as my students to see the school year wrap up. Though I am going to miss my 8th graders who graduate (I cry like a baby at our last school mass, awards ceremony, and graduation), I am ready for sleeping in past five o'clock and a break from packing lunches. It has been a really great year but the kids and I are ready! Every summer, we try to come up with a few things we want to do. Ice cream places to try, the beach for a week, and a few crafts are all we really have room for with summer swim team filling in the rest of the time. </div>
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This year, I have a few things I want to do.</div>
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I want to learn how to make stellar chicken salad. CRAZY good chicken salad.</div>
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Usually in the summer, once a week or so I ask Matt to stop at either the Village Deli or Pharaoh's to pick up a pound (or two) of chicken salad. We eat it for dinner and pack it and take it to the pool. To me, it tastes like summer! I am not really sure what their secret is. From what I can tell, its chicken, mayo, and something crunchy like celery or pickles. This is chicken salad not calculus...how hard can it be?!</div>
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I've made chicken salad and it's fair to decent, but it isn't up there with Village Deli or Pharaoh's.</div>
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This summer, I am going to get there!</div>
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I am going to take my children to our new Cathedral. I worked and worshiped for many years at our diocese's old cathedral and it was bittersweet to me when it was announced that a new cathedral was to be built. This new one should be large enough to house our diocese and has a cafe, beautiful stained glass, and a glorious dome to be seen from far away. It is already special and I cannot to take the kids there for our first mass.</div>
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Macarons. Do I need to say more? I plan on not only eating a fair share of these this summer but like the chicken salad, I want to learn how to make them this summer as well. They are made with almond flour, so that makes them perfect for a gluten free desert. They are also beautiful and my girls LOVE them. Every summer I love setting up my grandmother's china and letting the kids have a fancy snack of lemonade and cookies. It is always a fun surprise for them and they think it is pretty special. I have a two-tier stand and this year, I plan on making finger sandwiches (chicken salad?) and macarons. Who wouldn't love that?!</div>
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Do you know I've lived in North Carolina for over twenty years and have never been to the zoo here? I am not lying! Supposedly, its a pretty fantastic one. The problem is usually that when the kids and I are off for school in the summer, it is HOT here. I think we just need to bite the bullet and go this year!</div>
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Unlike the zoo, I have been to many of the aquariums in the state and the one in Pine Knoll Shores is amazing. I am from this part of the state originally and get the chance to go about once a year, usually in the summer. It is easy to navigate, has wonderful animals including penguins and otters, and is air conditioned! I'll throw this out there...it also has a snack bar and mini-dairy queen...just sayin'.</div>
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The North Carolina Art Museum is another favorite place of mine and yet, I've never taken the kids. The grounds are gorgeous and there are many sculptures and installations to look at without ever even going in. The inside of the museum is equally brilliant and I hope my kids are at an age where they can appreciate a little bit of time spent there...we are going to give it a try. There is an adorable cafe to have lunch and make a day of it (its a great place to have a pretty cheap date). </div>
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It goes without saying that I hope to get some quilting done, some fabric buying, time on the sand and in the sun, and reading. In the summer, I average a book a day. I start one while I have my morning coffee, carry on reading while the kids have morning swim practice, read a bit more during lunch, and so on until the book is done, sometimes into the wee hours. </div>
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Here are some books that are on my summer reading list:</div>
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Also, anything by Elin Hilderbrand or Liane Moriarty makes my list, though I went through their titles last summer. I occasionally toss in a "real" piece of literature or an autobiography, but usually I just need an entertaining story. </div>
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Read anything really good lately? What is on your summer bucket list?</div>
Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-31851521020761496552017-05-09T08:14:00.001-07:002017-05-09T08:14:21.877-07:00Tea Time: The Carolina Inn<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had the pleasure of attending an afternoon tea with my daughters and two wonderful friends with their daughters. These friends of mine happen to have taught my daughters in school, so my girls know them well. I also teach one of my friend's daughters.</div>
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Have you "done" tea before? </div>
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It is luxury...you order your flavor and get your own pot to refill your cup (I chose rose cherry). The girls had lemonade and hot chocolate. There were chocolate covered strawberries, apricot scones with devonshire cream, pimento cheese finger sandwiches (this IS the south, you know), mini bacon quiche, and deserts. I was given my own little gluten free plate of treats. </div>
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It was magical. </div>
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I am ready for a repeat!</div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993010950074959379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458414635959397808.post-71614388260411380562017-04-30T06:18:00.002-07:002017-04-30T06:26:39.656-07:00Ready to Quilt? Now what?<div style="text-align: center;">
Once you've chosen your pattern, fabrics, cut, pieced, pressed, and backed your quilt front you are ready to quilt. How do you get ready to take on quilting the three layers (quilt back, batting, and quilt front) together? I find it really helpful to get totally organized before I begin this process.</div>
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Do you remember this project? It is time to finish it!</div>
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I find piecing a quilt front to be a really creative process. I love pulling out all of my fabrics, both new and from my stash, and getting them all pre-cut and ready to piece. This is a messy process though...by the time the quilt front is complete, there are scraps and threads all over my sewing room. After I finish this step, I really love tidying up my sewing area; I fold and store scraps, I clip and toss any seen threads, I vacuum under and wipe my sewing table. Did you know quilting is also a very linty job? Well, it is!</div>
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Now that my sewing room is tidy, I turn my attention to getting my sewing machine ready. A thorough cleaning makes quilting so much smoother! And quieter!</div>
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I start this by taking off the "table" that comes with my sewing machine. Do you know that I just now started using this? I sewed on this machine for years without it. What was I thinking?!</div>
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Once the table is removed, I can gain better access to where the lint is hiding...be ready...it's bad...</div>
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This is what was lurking in my bobbin area.</div>
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This is what life was like under the needle plate. </div>
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I start by using the brush and sweeping the dust bunnies toward me. Canned air isn't a great idea because it can blow the lint further into the machine (but it sure is tempting). </div>
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I un-thread the machine and also remove the foot and needle to really get a good cleaning. I wipe down the outside of the machine, dust when the thread lives, clean the tension plates, and make sure I've gotten every bit of dust off that I can.</div>
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Dog~on! Look at her!</div>
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Are you singing Stevie Wonder's "Isn't she lovely?" right now?</div>
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No?</div>
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I also clean the lint from the sewing machine feet and oil the machine as per the directions that she came with (I also give it a quick clean and oil about every 3-4 bobbin changes).</div>
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I put in a new needle and attach my walking foot.</div>
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Do you know that when I first started sewing that I only replaced the needle when it broke (like from sewing over zippers or pins)? </div>
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I did! Now, I like to change them for every quilt or at least every other quilt. They aren't expensive and it is so nice to sew with a sharp needle. </div>
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I also will sometimes put a piece of painter's tape to mark a certain measurement. I placed this one in the 1/4 inch mark.</div>
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I pre-wind five or six bobbins for quick reloads. I also keep a dish of pins nearby and a seam ripper handy so nipping random threads from the quilt front as I sew. </div>
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One of the dishes I keep pins in is an old pyrex dish with a lid. My grandmother gave it to me and I LOVE it. The lid hold the bobbins while I sew. I love old refrigerator glass and whenever she sees neat pieces, she gifts them to me. </div>
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When I quilt, I like to make my stitch length much longer than normal sewing length. </div>
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The problem with that is that when I turn off the machine and them come back later, I forget. Then I have a row of stitches to remove. </div>
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A quick post-it note to myself usually reminds me...</div>
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After all of this, I am ready to tackle the quilting.</div>
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While a lot of wonderful quilters send off their art to have it long-arm quilted, I am enjoying the process of doing it myself. I love to straigh line quilt or mirror some of the design from the piecing in my stitching. </div>
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See the threads you'll come upon?</div>
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Seam ripper!</div>
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Can I tell you how much I adore these bunnies? This is still some of my favorite fabric ever. </div>
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Do you remember this quilt and the fabric <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CurlyGirlFabric" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Tiffany</span></a> put together for me?</div>
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Tiffany from Curly Girl Fabric totally knew what my quilt pattern needed and she was right!</div>
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She has LOTS of pre-made bundles in her shop right now but she is also more than happy to help you create the perfect bundle for your project. Just message her, give her your idea and fabric requirements, and poof! You'll be ready to start in just a few days! And you know...she already has some Christmas fabric in her store and it is not too early to get a jump start on Christmas presents. </div>
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Tiffany has some great Amy Butler bundles...I have my eye on this one:</div>
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I've wanted to do a chevron quilt for awhile and when I saw the new Persia fabric collection from <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/Collection/Persia/c/PERSIA?q=%3Arelevance&pageViewMode=grid" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">FreeSpirit</span></a>,</span> I knew it would perfectly show off these prints! While I normally use pastel fabrics, these rich jewel tones instantly appealed to me. They are warm and rich and will be perfect in the fall.<br />
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I tried some new things while I was creating this quilt. I decided to round off the corners for a new look. WOW! Can I tell you how rounding off quilt corners is not only a fresh look as most quilts edges are square but it is a fantastic way to avoid mitered corners if that is a skill you have yet to master. It's perfect if you want to quickly get the biding done (I found it to be much faster) and move on to your next project while ensuring a beautiful finish. </div>
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I do not have a formal pattern for this but I based this chevron pattern on an arrow quilt I've seen online. Instead of putting a border in between the colors vertically as you would for an arrow head design, I placed my sashing horizontally to give me a true chevron look. These chevron shapes are made from half-square triangles. This is not a new concept in any way, but it is the first time I made a quilt without a formal pattern in my hands. </div>
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Not only did I try a new skill with rounded corners, but I opted to piece my back for the first time!</div>
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I knew I wanted to use the rich, vibrant jade green but I also wanted to try something new! I decided to slice my backing fabric both lengthwise and width wise and added a strip of white fabric to create a cross shape (I was making this over Easter). </div>
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When quilting this, I opted to mirror the chevron shape with my stitching. I used the edge of my walking foot and followed the fabrics as well as make straight lines on the sashing. </div>
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These colors are bright, vibrant, and remind me of fall, my favorite season. I can imagine curling up with this yummy quilt on the first cool day. </div>
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This fabric is available now; here are some of the fabrics up close for better viewing:</div>
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I have just enough left to make a zippered pouch out of some of the scraps from this project, which is great as I am planning on gifting this quilt away (Mother's Day is right around the corner....shhhh).</div>
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Thank you Free Spirit for letting me play with these gorgeous fabrics! I loved them and as always, Free Spirit fabrics are soft, colorfast (I've already washed this quilt and the dark fabrics did not bleed onto the white), not see through, and hold up to washings.</div>
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