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Little Bo Peep Sew Along-week 3

12/6/2019

This week we are putting Bo Peep together on our block. While I love the sheep, finishing Bo Peep makes my heart sing. There is just something about Sunbonnet Sue-my inspiration for this Bo Peep-that feels so good. If you haven't joined my Facebook Sew Along group yet I hope you will come over for a visit and share a photo of your Little Bo Peep. It always brings me great joy to see what you are making.

I hope you had wonderful Thanksgiving last week and a chance to get all caught up. I think all of my technical issues have finally been resolved so hopefully we can continue on without further interruption.

Pieces 24-32 PArt 1

Pieces 24-32 Part 2

I mention in part 1 that I got the idea for the pattern overlay from
Becky Goldsmith at Piece O' Cake. This is her video of what she uses and how she uses it.

Time for another Giveaway. This week it is an 8 spool collection of Magnifico 40 wt. 2-ply high-tenacity trilobal polyester thread by Superior Threads. I recently finished up collecting all of the colors of Magnifico threads and through a mix up have an extra set from the last month which is good for you as I am giving it away. Winner will need to pay shipping on this.

These are the threads I use for a lot for machine applique. They have a wonderful sheen and sew beautifully. Included in this set are #'s: 2045-Brick (red), 2048-Red Riding Hood (red), 2060-Flashlight (yellow), 2098-Honeydew (green), 2102-Lime Popsicle (green), 2125-Vintage Violet, 2170-Old Lace (cream), 2176-Cinnamon Toast (brown). The set is valued at $39.92. Enter for your chance to win below. The Giveaway closes Dec.5 at midnight.
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In case you have missed it I am doing the 2019 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge. There have been some fun topics so far, including some with links to my favorite quilting tools and another with some homemade gift ideas so be sure and check them out.
Until next time....
Happy Quilting!

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2019 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge-Day 5

12/5/2019

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I used to do a lot of painting; oil and watercolor mainly. Different brushes were used for different techniques to create the affect I desired. The same is true with the many sewing machine feet we have available now. Today I am thinking about which is my favorite presser foot.

It is a tough choice. The one I use the most often is my Quarter Inch Foot. But I could get by without it if I had to, though I am very glad I have it. Giving this more thought I decided I would have to go with the Walking Foot. This foot gets used to do a lot of the machine quilting I do on my domestic machine. The adjustable guides that come with it make it easy to sew grid line patterns. I also use it to put on my bindings which I attach to the front of my quilts with my machine before hand stitching them down to the back side of the quilt. These are both jobs that are made so much easier by the even feeding of the top and bottom layers of the quilt that a Walking Foot is known for. The 1/8" and 1/4" markings on it also take the guess work out of sewing seams and knowing where to stop to rotate my quilt when I am turning corners.

So you win Walking Foot. You strange and clunky looking thing. You sometimes give me fits trying to attach you correctly to my machine but in the end you have proven yourself a most useful friend. How about you? What would you choose as your favorite presser foot? Let me know in the comments.

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2019 31 Day blog Writing Challenge-Day 4

12/4/2019

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Yesterday I shared a list of things that I like to have in my quilt studio. Today I want to share ideas for creative gifts you can make and give. Many of these I have saved from Pinterest which is a whole other life.

I did a series of 3" Christmas ornaments last year and those patterns are available on my Free Patterns Page. I made several of each and gave many away and they were all met with delight, though my original intent was to decorate the tree with more red and white ornaments.

Angel Ornaments. I came across this tutorial just recently and am thankful for Google translate that translated the page for me. These are just adorable and are on my list for this years gift giving. I do love Pinterest which has several photos of these angels with various finishing touches.

Log Cabin Block Santas. Using a basic quilt block to make these cute ornaments seems like a winner to me.

Christmas Tree Bunting. Another Pinterest find that I fell in love with. I could see using the individual trees to decorate a package too.

Drawstring Bag. I am all about reusable bags and this one is just darling. Maybe a little much to use in place of wrapping paper, but as a special gift, I like it. I may have to make one for myself as well.