tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75334454408838122942024-03-13T10:07:09.646-04:00Messy KarenMessy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.comBlogger544125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-73362209820402812772017-10-30T14:00:00.000-04:002017-10-30T19:46:08.576-04:00#scrappylogcabinquiltalong<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bv8ifYY_KUo/WfdiB5mKtsI/AAAAAAAAFq4/fnAU8ASyMZkbVseMjvtj9L8fko9oN8M0QCLcBGAs/s1600/scrappy%2B001%2Ba.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bv8ifYY_KUo/WfdiB5mKtsI/AAAAAAAAFq4/fnAU8ASyMZkbVseMjvtj9L8fko9oN8M0QCLcBGAs/s320/scrappy%2B001%2Ba.JPG" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a></br>
digging deep into my scraps to make blocks and follow along with Sherri. she doesn’t mention her timeline. so i’ll just play along trying to make at least one bock a week for now.</br></br>
Sherri's blog is <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/">A Quilting Life</a>. and her blog post is <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.com/2017/10/log-cabin-quilt-along.html?m=1">here</a>. in there you will find her cutting instructions. and her log cabin ruler tutorial. i don’t have the suggested Creative Grids log cabin trim tool. but i will get one. the 8-1/2 in. one.</br></br>
until then i have made blocks with just the first round. i cut my strips 2 in. so i can be as messy as needed. using scraps and reducing scraps is my goal.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-1874920588692539322016-01-27T22:00:00.000-05:002016-01-27T22:15:11.962-05:00Puppy Pillow<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UEDMYKqakpg/Vqlp6NcXEyI/AAAAAAAAD5A/LdjOdwYvwq4/s1600/puppy%2Bpillow.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UEDMYKqakpg/Vqlp6NcXEyI/AAAAAAAAD5A/LdjOdwYvwq4/s320/puppy%2Bpillow.JPG" /></a></br>
this is Princess. not so happy.</br>
well i can't blame her. when i visited her.</br>
i just swooped her up and gently placed her inside.</br>
and if you know a chihuahua.</br>
then you are familiar with how they are.</br>
like how they decide when and if they will do something.</br>
i can assure you that the next day i found her resting</br>
comfortably inside and enjoying her new spot. looking very happy.</br></br>
i used <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/241374825/instant-download-pdf-pattern-for-dog-bed?ref=shop_home_active_1">this pattern</a> found in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleSallieTomato?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Little Sallie Tomato's Etsy shop</a>.</br>
Princess is about 15 lbs. and i made a Small.</br>
i had been wanting to make something like this for a long time.</br>
actually....</br>
i had been wanting to <i>design</i> something like this for a long time.</br>
luckily i stumbled upon this.</br>
because my design never got further than looking like a pillowcase.</br>
i did a few things different but would not call them modifications.</br>
but they did create extra bulk which had to be included in the seam.</br>
i don't like fleece or fleece projects.</br>
but it can be squished when sewn and not look like it had been squished.</br>
so what did i do?</br>
cut the top piece so there would be a fold in front instead of a single layer.</br>
made an envelope opening so i could remove the inside.</br>
placed a towel inside instead of stuffing.</br>
you may not want to do this if using it on the floor.</br>
but as you can see. it's for the sofa!</br></br>
i would recommend this pattern.</br>
it was well written with clear instructions</br>
if you make a Puppy Pillow be sure to let me know.</br></br>
and since i used up some old fabric.</br>
i am counting this as a QuiltYourStash2016 finished project.</br></br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-29697907279646548902015-12-31T10:30:00.000-05:002015-12-31T10:30:00.462-05:00so long 2015.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tla6410jWvQ/VoVEH8lc-RI/AAAAAAAAD3U/COmdtJj4tC8/s1600/tqc%2Bminixmas%2Btop%2Bwo%2Bborders.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tla6410jWvQ/VoVEH8lc-RI/AAAAAAAAD3U/COmdtJj4tC8/s320/tqc%2Bminixmas%2Btop%2Bwo%2Bborders.JPG" /></a></br>
so fitting that i end 2015 with another almost finished item.</br>
i purchased a few 1/4 yard cuts at my LQS just to make this mini.</br>
black crosses and pink ribbon - Cotton and Steel.</br>
green batik - could find out if you really want to know.</br>
red ovals - Kaffe.</br>
dot - Little Joys - stole from my pretty fat quarter bundle.</br>
sashing - Shimmer 2 wovens.</br>
i'm going to purchase more pink ribbon to make the borders.</br>
and show it to you next week.</br></br>
and with the best of intentions share more with you in 2016.</br></br>
have a beautiful evening whatever you are doing!!</br></br>
#tqcwewishyouaminichristmas</br></br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-24196013860542231992015-12-27T12:00:00.002-05:002015-12-27T12:01:55.643-05:00We Wish You A Mini Christmas<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zR3Nqe5PjOI/VoAXUxsLVsI/AAAAAAAAD3E/pnZzqL1L7lk/s1600/tcq%2Bminixmas%2B9%2B10%2B11%2B12.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zR3Nqe5PjOI/VoAXUxsLVsI/AAAAAAAAD3E/pnZzqL1L7lk/s320/tcq%2Bminixmas%2B9%2B10%2B11%2B12.jpg" /></a></br>
these are blocks <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-nine.html">9</a>, <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-ten.html">10</a>, <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-eleven.html">11</a>, and <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-twelve.html">12</a>.</br></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/We%20Wish%20You%20A%20Mini%20Christmas">doing this again</a>.</br></br>
<a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/search/label/ChristmasPast">this was last year</a>.</br></br>
#tqcwewishyouaminichristmas</br></br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-9217530762907903662015-12-11T09:00:00.000-05:002015-12-11T09:09:18.933-05:00We Wish You A Mini Christmas<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CXTA6__RrYY/VmrXM1rt8jI/AAAAAAAAD20/ETbpHhJXTK4/s1600/tqc%2Bminixmas%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CXTA6__RrYY/VmrXM1rt8jI/AAAAAAAAD20/ETbpHhJXTK4/s320/tqc%2Bminixmas%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8.JPG" /></a></br>
these are blocks <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-five.html">5</a>, <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-six.html">6</a>, <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-seven.html">7</a>, and <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2015/12/we-wish-you-mini-christmas-block-eight.html">8</a>.</br></br>
fingers crossed. unfinished 2-3/4 in. so will finish at 2-1/4 in.</br></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/We%20Wish%20You%20A%20Mini%20Christmas">doing this again</a>.</br></br>
<a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/search/label/ChristmasPast">this was last year</a>.</br></br>
#tqcwewishyouaminichristmas</br></br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-63874877819753262702015-12-05T12:00:00.000-05:002015-12-05T12:00:00.934-05:00We Wish You A Mini Christmas<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b14NDLjL4Tc/VmMNyJQ577I/AAAAAAAAD2k/SD_aEWNg8-o/s1600/tqc%2Bminixmas%2B1%2B2%2B3%2B4.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b14NDLjL4Tc/VmMNyJQ577I/AAAAAAAAD2k/SD_aEWNg8-o/s320/tqc%2Bminixmas%2B1%2B2%2B3%2B4.JPG" /></a></br>
these are blocks <a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents.html">1</a>, <a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents_7.html">2</a>, <a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents_8.html">3</a>, and <a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents_9.html">4</a>.</br></br>
very very mini. unfinished 2-3/4 in. so will finish at 2-1/4 in.</br></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/We%20Wish%20You%20A%20Mini%20Christmas">doing this again</a>.</br></br>
<a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/search/label/ChristmasPast">this was last year</a>.</br></br>
#tqcwewishyouaminichristmas</br></br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-4182050037191366182015-07-29T14:00:00.000-04:002015-07-29T14:34:38.982-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPUaVr_wyWs/VbkO4wO6RXI/AAAAAAAAD2I/S0Knm9xCjIM/s1600/auntgracesimplesamplermonth6.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPUaVr_wyWs/VbkO4wO6RXI/AAAAAAAAD2I/S0Knm9xCjIM/s320/auntgracesimplesamplermonth6.JPG" /></a></br>
Month 6 - this is my last bundle.</br>
have to make some flying geese. and assemble all previous work.</br>
with lots of pretty squares which look like applique but are not.</br>
was thinking this would have been done by now.</br>
but as i am only working on this in my weekly WIP class.</br>
maybe a few more weeks and i will have a quilt top.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-80204515529112923942015-06-17T06:00:00.000-04:002015-06-17T06:00:08.601-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PpdIQVsJP0o/VX68HY7DemI/AAAAAAAAD1U/-4W1jgxL5xQ/s1600/simple%2Bsampler%2B5.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PpdIQVsJP0o/VX68HY7DemI/AAAAAAAAD1U/-4W1jgxL5xQ/s320/simple%2Bsampler%2B5.JPG" /></a></br>
Month 5 - Center Frame.</br>
the arrangement and assembly of this quilt is a bit unusual.</br>
this is a BOM which i am getting at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a>.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-14536562649244770972015-06-16T08:00:00.000-04:002015-06-16T08:31:09.069-04:00Humble Quilt's Doll Quilt Swap 2015i was delighted to receive my quilt.</br>
and see all the scrappy goodness packed into it.</br>
it measures 20 in. by 12 in. and those 4 in. stars have different centers.</br>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50fn3PSTPKs/VX_NjkOZDnI/AAAAAAAAD1s/7yt-Zeux7i4/s1600/dollquiltswap3015_front.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50fn3PSTPKs/VX_NjkOZDnI/AAAAAAAAD1s/7yt-Zeux7i4/s320/dollquiltswap3015_front.JPG" /></a></br>
on the back is a pretty paisley print. a perfect choice.</br>
included were some red white & blue fat quarters.</br>
i have already washed them making them ready to use.</br>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbOaLoyAtt0/VX_NjnhXQ_I/AAAAAAAAD1o/QuQog3KPMS4/s1600/dollquiltswap2015_back.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbOaLoyAtt0/VX_NjnhXQ_I/AAAAAAAAD1o/QuQog3KPMS4/s320/dollquiltswap2015_back.jpg" /></a></br>
my quilt was made by Diane Knott of <a href="http://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/">Butterfly Threads blog</a>.</br>
and she recently posted <a href="http://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/2015/06/happy-flag-day.html">an adorable flag quilt block</a>.</br>
i think i could use my new fabric to make this. hmmm.</br></br>
the quilt i made was sent to Karen Beigh of <a href="http://karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com/">Log Cabin Quilter blog</a>.</br>
and she posted pictures of it <a href="http://karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com/2015/06/doll-quilt-swap.html">here</a>. take a look.</br>
and the links of other quilts received by other participants are <a href="http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2015/06/doll-quilt-swap-linky-party.html">here</a>.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-16221622598900854752015-06-13T21:00:00.000-04:002015-06-13T21:00:01.435-04:00#farmgirlfridays<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RosfR84xY54/VXzM4I1d6bI/AAAAAAAAD00/LuK5-xmngbU/s1600/%2523farmgirlfridays_simplestarblock_eggbasketblock__churndashblock.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RosfR84xY54/VXzM4I1d6bI/AAAAAAAAD00/LuK5-xmngbU/s320/%2523farmgirlfridays_simplestarblock_eggbasketblock__churndashblock.JPG" /></a></br>
here are Egg Basket block. Simple Star block. and Churn Dash block.</br></br>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhlAi7FtaTk/VXzM3xX1MrI/AAAAAAAAD0w/2o_kjf-tVoo/s1600/%2523farmgirlfridays_border_sashing.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhlAi7FtaTk/VXzM3xX1MrI/AAAAAAAAD0w/2o_kjf-tVoo/s320/%2523farmgirlfridays_border_sashing.JPG" /></a></br>
and a bit of time was spent on cutting the border and some sashing.</br></br>
you need to have Lori's newest book called Farm Girl Vintage.</br>
and all of the details for this sew along can be found on her <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-36630048431233497412015-06-05T20:00:00.000-04:002015-06-05T20:23:45.953-04:00#farmgirlfridays<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CvEDj6jCfu8/VXHZ88TR_wI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/6VYp-ZMs9Fk/s1600/farmgirlfridays_autumnstarblock_bakingdayblock.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CvEDj6jCfu8/VXHZ88TR_wI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/6VYp-ZMs9Fk/s320/farmgirlfridays_autumnstarblock_bakingdayblock.JPG" /></a></br>
here are Autumn Star block and Baking Day block.</br>
been buying snippets of Denyse Schmidt fabric.</br>
mostly those labelled DS Quilts which are available at JoAnn Fabrics.</br>
and looking for any scraps i might have bought in the past.</br>
and most importantly keeping them all together in a project box.</br></br>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KjXIi2jZeWM/VXHZ8Hul36I/AAAAAAAAD0Q/ivlwserRSMU/s1600/%2523farmgirlfridays_fabric_miniflyinggeese.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KjXIi2jZeWM/VXHZ8Hul36I/AAAAAAAAD0Q/ivlwserRSMU/s320/%2523farmgirlfridays_fabric_miniflyinggeese.jpg" /></a></br>
spent lots of time trimming those teenie-tiny flying geese.</br></br>
you need to have Lori's newest book called Farm Girl Vintage.</br>
and all of the details for this sew along can be found on her <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-41188777300317203302015-05-15T21:00:00.000-04:002015-05-15T21:06:56.260-04:00#farmgirlfridaysso i haven't posted my first block yet.</br>
because i really don't like it.</br>
and will most definitely make another one.</br>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXwrzS0bxtM/VVaDWoAlKaI/AAAAAAAADzk/uCV2Gqbiolc/s1600/apronstringsblock.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXwrzS0bxtM/VVaDWoAlKaI/AAAAAAAADzk/uCV2Gqbiolc/s320/apronstringsblock.JPG" /></a></br>
nothing wrong with it.</br>
just small amounts of the 12 i bought to start with.</br>
and when i bring in other fabrics i may weed some of these out.</br></br>
have you see this Hello Bear print with scattered dots.</br>
i saw Film in the Fridge use this <a href="http://filminthefridge.com/2015/05/13/tiger-lily-triangles/">in her most recent quilt</a>.</br>
so you might say i had help in deciding on that one.</br>
and in Lori's post for week three i spotted it <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2015/05/farm-girl-friday-week-three-and-farm.html">in her mixing bowl potholder</a>.</br>
i will probably want to use this as a background again.</br>
but i have only purchased enough for this project.</br>
silly me.</br>
please don't buy it all before i get around to wanting more.</br></br>
because i am a little behind at the start.</br>
and because i have already picked my inner border.</br>
i have gone ahead with the prepping of my teenie-tiny flying geese.</br>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1BeoR01y4I/VVaDWXvhaJI/AAAAAAAADzg/iMhgahYHNl8/s1600/miniflyinggeesestart.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g1BeoR01y4I/VVaDWXvhaJI/AAAAAAAADzg/iMhgahYHNl8/s320/miniflyinggeesestart.jpg" /></a></br>
i am using ruler one in the QIAD mini geese ruler set.</br>
the initial cut and sew with this method is much easier for me.</br></br>
you need to have Lori's newest book called Farm Girl Vintage.</br>
and all of the details for this sew along can be found on her <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.
Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-59844865513563571802015-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:002015-06-15T07:52:49.488-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UoGgq0Oo4Wo/VSphd566sSI/AAAAAAAADzA/9UqdFJ9RDzQ/s1600/simple%2Bsampler%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UoGgq0Oo4Wo/VSphd566sSI/AAAAAAAADzA/9UqdFJ9RDzQ/s320/simple%2Bsampler%2B4.jpg" /></a></br>
Month 4 - Log Cabin Blocks.</br>
all caught up now.</br>
next package comes in May.</br>
this is a BOM which i am getting at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a>.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-8908281843203588082015-04-14T06:00:00.000-04:002015-04-26T09:39:05.903-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-voYdqN9o3xA/VSphzkhfS1I/AAAAAAAADzI/IYdY8yfems0/s1600/simple%2Bsampler%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-voYdqN9o3xA/VSphzkhfS1I/AAAAAAAADzI/IYdY8yfems0/s320/simple%2Bsampler%2B3.jpg" /></a></br>
Month 3 - Half-Square Triangles.</br>
this is a BOM which i am getting at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a>.</br>
<strike>if interested. it is still available at the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=simple+sampler">Fat Quarter Shop website</a>.</br></strike>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-50124231976503850662015-04-10T11:30:00.000-04:002015-06-15T07:53:36.094-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ6aNlf18FU/VSfp1Jtr__I/AAAAAAAADys/9oMtJwYsE-Q/s1600/simple%2Bsampler%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ6aNlf18FU/VSfp1Jtr__I/AAAAAAAADys/9oMtJwYsE-Q/s320/simple%2Bsampler%2B2.JPG" /></a></br>
Month 2 - Four-Patch.</br>
this is a BOM which i am getting at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a>.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-78390430050942347592015-04-05T07:30:00.000-04:002015-04-05T08:14:24.497-04:00Sunday Morning<a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/2009/04/easter-dresses.html">click here and enjoy an Easter post from 2009.</a>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-23837876818570951882015-03-31T12:00:00.000-04:002015-04-26T09:40:31.079-04:00Aunt Grace Simple Sampler<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rZrDEuVTZ84/VRq_biOq1tI/AAAAAAAADyU/cLAaLKW9eW0/s1600/simple%2Bsampler%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rZrDEuVTZ84/VRq_biOq1tI/AAAAAAAADyU/cLAaLKW9eW0/s320/simple%2Bsampler%2B1.JPG" /></a></br>
Month 1 - Flower Buds.</br>
these blocks measure 4 in.</br>
this is a BOM which i am getting at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a>.</br>
<strike>if interested. it is still available at the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/simpler-sampler-block-of-the-month">Fat Quarter Shop website</a>.</br>
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Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-85285481263587965532014-12-25T11:00:00.000-05:002014-12-25T11:31:07.204-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxICSAg31-8/VJw5GA1m7sI/AAAAAAAADxM/y7V4labAt-U/s1600/xmaspast12blockstogether.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxICSAg31-8/VJw5GA1m7sI/AAAAAAAADxM/y7V4labAt-U/s320/xmaspast12blockstogether.JPG" /></a></br>
Merry Christmas!</br>
see <a href="http://instagram.com/lehsmik/">my Instagram</a> to see with borders.</br>
Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-21881101238689130012014-12-23T17:00:00.000-05:002014-12-23T17:38:03.106-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dQsV28mgzZA/VJnnn7-yT_I/AAAAAAAADw8/Z5ixtU8u0t0/s1600/xmaspast12goodies.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dQsV28mgzZA/VJnnn7-yT_I/AAAAAAAADw8/Z5ixtU8u0t0/s320/xmaspast12goodies.jpg" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-twenty_23.html">block 12</a>.</br>
looks like a big candy lollipop.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
already had my share of extra calories.</br>
holiday goodies you eat while out doing holiday errands.</br>
oh the delicious treats. wrapped up with a bow.</br>
trying to offset some of the damage.</br>
with a few apples and a fair amount of water.</br>
enjoy!Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-57809473346157373202014-12-22T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-22T10:00:02.057-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6aikI6vf2w/VJglpSXgdYI/AAAAAAAADws/hjavMWeBEb4/s1600/xmaspast11handknits.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6aikI6vf2w/VJglpSXgdYI/AAAAAAAADws/hjavMWeBEb4/s320/xmaspast11handknits.JPG" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-twenty_21.html">block 11</a>.</br>
X'ing off. what's left to do.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
handknits for me.</br>
i took the time.</br>
to work on the tricky parts.</br>
switching colors.</br>
holding 2 yarns together.</br>
provisional cast on.</br>
doing the kitchener on a zig-zag.</br>
just a bit of finishing left to do.</br>
take a wander and discover these awesome knitters.</br></br>
<a href="http://niceandknit.com/">Nice & Knit</a>.</br>
<a href="http://niceandknit.com/pages/about-us">Kara & Katie</a>.</br>
<a href="http://niceandknit.com/products/dk-superwash">Nice & Knit DK</a>.</br>
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maritime-cowl">Maritime Cowl</a>.</br></br>
<a href="http://www.thewoolsanctuary.com/">The Wool Sanctuary</a>.</br>
<a href="http://www.thewoolsanctuary.com/me/4583632183">Suzie</a>.</br>
Rowan Pure Wool DK and Kidsilk.</br>
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nicki-franklin">Nicki Franklin Scarf</a>.</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-994559025474351782014-12-21T14:00:00.000-05:002014-12-21T18:31:12.013-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZLVReJ_aNU/VJcXFMPPjzI/AAAAAAAADwc/MUKcea4jIzg/s1600/xmaspast10wrapping.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZLVReJ_aNU/VJcXFMPPjzI/AAAAAAAADwc/MUKcea4jIzg/s320/xmaspast10wrapping.jpg" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2012/01/on-10th-day-of-christmas.html">block 10</a>.</br>
this one is distracting me.</br>
it's a keeper.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
these are my gift wrapping essentials.</br>
cellophane bags.</br>
<i>similar to </i><a href="http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-6625/High-Clarity-Polypropylene/5-1-4-x-3-x-13-15-Mil-Gusseted-Polypropylene-Bags"><i>this one</i></a>.</br>
single hole puncher.</br>
fancy baby hand puncher.</br>
<i>this is cute on a handmade gift</i>.</br>
black Sharpie ultra fine marker pen.</br>
<i>sometimes i alternate letters in red and green</i>.</br>
manilla tags.
<a href="http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1474/Manila-Shipping-Tags/2-3-4-x-1-3-8-1-Manila-Shipping-Tags?model=S-1474&RootChecked=yes"><i>2-3/4 in. x 1-3/8 in.</i></a> <a href="http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1475/Manila-Shipping-Tags/4-1-4-x-2-1-8-4-Manila-Shipping-Tags?model=S-1475&RootChecked=yes"><i>4-1/4 in. x 2-1/8 in.</i></a></br>
any questions?</br>Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-73059220509607671252014-12-20T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-21T02:37:11.993-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gHtA1ygLF1Y/VJRLyFMIDuI/AAAAAAAADwM/6UF7pJ343m8/s1600/xmaspast09photos.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gHtA1ygLF1Y/VJRLyFMIDuI/AAAAAAAADwM/6UF7pJ343m8/s320/xmaspast09photos.jpg" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-fifteen.html">block 9</a>.</br>
it's a nine patch. and it's red. so it's awesome.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
look at these little munchkins.</br>
my niece and nephews.</br>
all grown up now.</br>
15. 18. and 21.</br>
honestly an old photo is just the best thing ever.Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-35292800716141549982014-12-16T10:00:00.001-05:002014-12-16T10:00:06.300-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJwZnDSpEak/VIxP6aoiYtI/AAAAAAAADvw/3L7J-JG0JUw/s1600/xmaspast08ornaments.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJwZnDSpEak/VIxP6aoiYtI/AAAAAAAADvw/3L7J-JG0JUw/s320/xmaspast08ornaments.jpg" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-fifteen.html">block 8</a>.</br>
classic pinwheel.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
dusting off the ornaments.</br>
must stalk Ebay to get missing ones.</br>
i have a small copper tree and keep these up all year long.</br>
1971. 1992. Holiday 2008. Holiday 2010. 2011. Holiday 2011.</br>
Holiday 2012. Holiday 2013. Holiday 2014. Swarovski® Holiday 2014.</br></br>
come back on Saturday to see more blocks.Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-1614212348258447832014-12-15T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-15T10:00:06.146-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--F6bco_2A54/VIxRe-7PHGI/AAAAAAAADv8/X82QfcTEErc/s1600/xmaspast07quiltingclass.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--F6bco_2A54/VIxRe-7PHGI/AAAAAAAADv8/X82QfcTEErc/s320/xmaspast07quiltingclass.jpg" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-thriteen.html">block 7</a>.</br>
more pieces. more fun.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
for presents is a quilting class.</br>
pretty mandatory to learn proper techniques.</br>
it can add to the cost of your project.</br>
but new things learned can be of great value.</br>
this year's sampler at my <a href="http://www.quiltingbytheyard.com/">LQS</a> is another one by Eleanor Burns.</br>
<a href="http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?i=46506">El's Kitchen by Quilt In A Day</a>.Messy Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533445440883812294.post-79109260455305334902014-12-14T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-14T10:00:03.525-05:00Christmas Past and Presents<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NuKuv8jA7XY/VIxOdcr71jI/AAAAAAAADvk/nzHgo1C-YJA/s1600/xmaspast06beautyproducts.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NuKuv8jA7XY/VIxOdcr71jI/AAAAAAAADvk/nzHgo1C-YJA/s320/xmaspast06beautyproducts.JPG" /></a></br>
<a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-past-and-presents-day-eleven.html">block 6</a>.</br>
tie it with a bow.</br>
2011 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Days%20of%20Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a>.</br>
2014 - <a href="http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Past">Christmas Past</a> (and Presents).</br></br>
for presents is beauty products.</br>
my favorite for a few years now.</br>
there are virtually hundreds to choose from.</br>
so strange that we just pick one or two that we must have.</br>
so i add shampoo to an Amazon order every now and then.</br>
my first bottle was a gift and may have come from a beauty supply shop.</br>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=node%3D11057241&field-keywords=it%27s+a+10+miracle+silk&rh=n%3A11057241%2Ck%3Ait%27s+a+10+miracle+silk">It's a 10 Miracle Silk</a>.</br>
<a href="http://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_US/natural-skin-care-products/rose-day-cream-light/">Dr. Hauschaka Rose Day Cream</a>.
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