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I Made A Thing! And Some Moving News

warning: written on this bloody ipad so the links aren’t all HTML. Ugh. Oh my goodness, you guys have been SO supportive about my battle with depression (see post below)- I was overwhelmed at your...

Feb 2, 2013 Like

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The Depression Vacation

Wow. I just realised I haven’t posted anything in over 2 months. Sorry! I’m calling it my Depression Vacation. When I got back from visiting my family this summer, I basically fell apart. (Not...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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Book Review: The Complete Machine Quilting Manual

Joanie Zeier Poole’s book on machine quilting teaches you what you need to know to start free motion quilting. FMQ can be so scary – where do you start? How much do you do? What designs work best?...

Oct 24, 2012 Like

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(I’m in) Sewing World Magazine ;)

Sewing World Magazine is out now and my quilt is on the cover!!! SQUEAL!!! If you can’t find it in a bookstore/newsagent near you, you can order it from Traplet Publications’s website. My quilt is...

Oct 23, 2012 Like

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Friday Feature and Finishes

Our feature this week isn’t a quilt, but it’s been made with great skill and eye for detail: Kelli of Seriously…I think it needs stitches made this lovely lil donkey using a Ric Rac pattern...

Oct 12, 2012 Like

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Abakhan Sponsors: Klona Cotton Solids & Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern Review

I mentioned in Tuesday’s post that I’d do a review of the Klona solid cotton fabric that I used to make my Tula Pink LOVE quilt. The fabric was provided by Abakhan Fabrics, where it’s available for...

Oct 11, 2012 Like

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Knitting: On and Off the Needles

Hello!! I’ve been intending to start incorporating my knitting into my blog posts, but as you guys know I haven’t been feeling that great lately. I’m happy to report that I’m feeling a bit better,...

Oct 10, 2012 Like

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Tula Pink Sew Along: LOVE Quilt (Sponsored by Abakhan)

This post is sponsored by Abakhan Fabrics (UK). Hello!!! Today’s my big day: My Tula Pink Love Quilt pattern review is up on Sew Sweetness! Please go have a look – it’s a great pattern and if...

Oct 9, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party

Sorry things have been so quiet around here – we’ve been pretty swamped with getting the house ready to put it on the market. And then yesterday my husband tried to clean something. I’m sure you’ve...

Oct 1, 2012 Like

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Tula Pink Madness @ Sew Sweetness!

I know I’m a little late (only by two days!) but I just wanted to let you know about an event that I’m participating in, which runs September 24th – November 12th. It’s the Tula Pink Sew Along!...

Sep 26, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party! :)

I want to say thank you to everyone who commented on my post about my depression – I’ve still got a few emails left to answer, but I wanted to let you all know how grateful I am to have such good...

Sep 24, 2012 Like

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I Guess This is Why I’m Not Getting Anything Done

So I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m bipolar. Most people think that means I have delirious bursts of energy all the time during which I get tons of stuff done while eschewing sleep. Actually,...

Sep 19, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party

Linky Party Rules: You can link anything you’ve created – an etsy shop, blog or tutorial, recipe or project, whatever. You can leave up to 2 links Please visit at least one other link and comment!...

Sep 17, 2012 Like

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Abakhan Fabrics Giveaway Winner!

Wow, thanks to all of you who left comments for the Abakhan Fabrics giveaway! I’ve got the two winners right here: The winner of the bright bundle is: Elizabeth McDonald The winner of the pastel...

Sep 14, 2012 Like

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I’m in the Brit edition of Fat Quarterly Magazine!!

When I started this blog two years ago, I NEVER imagined I’d be in a magazine. And when Fat Quarterly first came out, I was so excited to have a modern quilting magazine that actually ‘gets’ us....

Sep 12, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party & Features (& Giveaway Reminder!)

Hey, if you haven’t signed up for the Abakhan fabric giveaway, get over there now! Hello!!! Sorry for the late posting today – I got my Mirena coil out and yikes! Cramps and everything. And because...

Sep 10, 2012 Like

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Welcome: Abakhan Fabrics & FQ Bundles Giveaway

It’s Giveaway time! Woohoo! I’ve got a new sponsor, Abakhan fabrics, so I’d like to introduce you to them. Abakhan has super deals on fabric, knitting and crochet supplies, general craft supplies...

Sep 6, 2012 Like

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Sailor Mouth Swap Goodies Sent!

I must thank Allegory of {sew} Allegorical for setting up this delightful Sailor Mouth Swap. I had fun stalking my secret partner to figure out what kind of fabrics and colours she likes. I’m...

Sep 4, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party Is BACK!!

Whew! That was like 5 weeks of no Linky Party while I was in Texas and whatnot. I really missed seeing what everyone has been up to – I really feel like I’m totally out of the loop now. I’m looking...

Sep 3, 2012 Like

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Ebook Review: Suzy’s Majestic Peacock Pattern

Suzy of Suzy’s Sitcom sent me a free copy of her new ebook, Suzy’s Majestic Peacock Pattern. I meant to review it over a month ago, but what with the limited internet in Texas and me injuring...

Aug 30, 2012 Like

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Sew Intertwined QAL: Borders

Hello! Welcome to the border edition of the Sew Intertwined Quilt Along! If you’re just starting, come on over and say hi to everyone in the Flickr group – we’re all super nice. Also, Melissa over...

Aug 28, 2012 Like

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Woven Block Tutorial – Sew Intertwined QAL

Hello! Welcome to the next tutorial in the Sew Intertwined Quilt Along! Im sorry I don’t have a picture to include in this post, but I guess I forgot to it it in the draft and I’m still on holiday...

Aug 17, 2012 Like

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Pink Castle Blogger Bundle Sale!

Hello again from Kilgore, Texas! My Internet is still limited and I’ve managed to badly sprain my ankle. Like super disgusting with bruising down to my toes. Seriously, it’s my own fault for not...

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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Sew Intertwined QAL: Dresden Fan Tutorial

Ok, it’s time for the first tutorial of the Sew Intertwined Quilt Along! I promise this isn’t very difficult, and if you participated in my last QAL you already know how to make it. But there are a...

Jul 26, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Alive In Kilgore

Warning, this post has almost nothing to do with sewing. Granted, there’s a little sewing, but mostly it’s about my first impressions of Kilgore, Tx.There is a teeny amount of sewing related stuff,...

Jul 25, 2012 Like

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Manic Monday Linky Party

Hi all! Just a quick note today to let you know I’m off to America tomorrow (so there’s lots of laundry and packing going on!) I’ll be blogging, but probably in a different way and not as often....

Jul 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Features & Fabric Deals

Hey, have you heard about the newest Quilt Along, Sew Intertwined? It’s going to be really fun! Check out the QAL here.Our fabric deals this week are from Intrepid Thread and Skye Reve Fabrics....

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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So I Went A Tiny Bit Mad Yesterday…

…but I swear I totally deserve it. Well, maybe not totally, but I kind of deserved it. I’m nearly finished with my secret project for Sewing World Magazine (sneak peek soon!), and yesterday I took...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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Sew Intertwined QAL: Planning Your Quilt

If you haven’t heard about the Sew Intertwined Quilt Along, have a look at the page for more information. We are gonna have us a good ol’ time. If you’re already deciding how you’ll plan and make...

Jul 17, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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I Made A Thing! And Some Moving News

The Depression Vacation

Book Review: The Complete Machine Quilting Manual

(I’m in) Sewing World Magazine ;)

Friday Feature and Finishes

Abakhan Sponsors: Klona Cotton Solids & Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern Review

Knitting: On and Off the Needles

Tula Pink Sew Along: LOVE Quilt (Sponsored by Abakhan)

Manic Monday Linky Party

Tula Pink Madness @ Sew Sweetness!

Manic Monday Linky Party! :)

I Guess This is Why I’m Not Getting Anything Done

Manic Monday Linky Party

Abakhan Fabrics Giveaway Winner!

I’m in the Brit edition of Fat Quarterly Magazine!!

Manic Monday Linky Party & Features (& Giveaway Reminder!)

Welcome: Abakhan Fabrics & FQ Bundles Giveaway

Sailor Mouth Swap Goodies Sent!

Manic Monday Linky Party Is BACK!!

Ebook Review: Suzy’s Majestic Peacock Pattern

Sew Intertwined QAL: Borders

Woven Block Tutorial – Sew Intertwined QAL

Pink Castle Blogger Bundle Sale!

Sew Intertwined QAL: Dresden Fan Tutorial

Alive In Kilgore

Manic Monday Linky Party

Features & Fabric Deals

So I Went A Tiny Bit Mad Yesterday…

Sew Intertwined QAL: Planning Your Quilt

Sew Intertwined Quilt Along – Come Join Us!

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