tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31709959366773338872024-03-12T19:31:25.788-07:00Nancy NoodleNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-9158779501045626982012-10-27T07:49:00.000-07:002012-10-27T07:49:54.015-07:00Spooky Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I spent last week in my home state of Idaho enjoying time with my family and the beautiful fall colors/weather. A few of those days were spent at the <a href="http://quilttaffy.blogspot.com/search/label/Craft%20Taffy%20Retreat" target="_blank">Quilt Taffy Craft Retreat</a> in McCall. My mom and I had a great time together and I should probably be sharing pictures from that, but I didn't take any! So follow the link if you want to see all the fun things we did.</div>
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One evening we had a demo on cupcake decorating. We used <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/recipefinder/itsy-bitsy-spiderwebs-cupcakes-recipe#_methods=onPlusOne%2C_ready%2C_close%2C_open%2C_resizeMe%2C_renderstart%2Concircled%2Conauth%2Coninvitewidgetclick&id=I0_1351267521359&parent=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.countryliving.com" target="_blank">this method</a> to add chocolate shapes to our cupcakes. I thought it would be the perfect addition to the cupcakes I was planning to make for bake group this week. Here are my results.<br />
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The cupcakes are <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2011/10/pumpkin-brown-butter-cupcakes-with.html" target="_blank">pumpkin</a> with <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/cashew-cookies-with-brown-butter-frosting/" target="_blank">brown butter frosting</a> and oh so yummy!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-1313006138530878742012-09-21T09:29:00.003-07:002012-09-21T09:29:42.311-07:00pump.kin day [puhm-kin-dey]<em>I've been thinking a lot about Autumn and Autumn baking (of course we are still experiencing 100+ degree weather, but my northern born inner clock tells me that Autumn is nigh). Of course that makes me think of delish dishes made from pumpkin- my fave. Which leads me to think about Pumpkin Day and my dearest friend Alyson. And then I realized I had never shared this tradition on this blog, so I'm re-posting the story from my private blog, for your reading pleasure.</em><br />
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(Originally posted 10/2008)<br />
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<em>-noun</em><br />
1. a day set aside for the making of all things from a usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family: generally observed on the first Saturday in November, excepting that day be All Saints' Day in which observance is held on the second Saturday in November.<br />
2. celebrated by roommates in aprons, who boil, puree, and bake pumpkin into edible delights.<br />
3. commemorated by two women opening a can of pureed pumpkin, hastily throwing something together, before the baby wakes up.<br />
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I'd like to tell you a story about two college sophomores, for the sake of anonymity lets call the first one Alyson and the second Nancy. We will have to travel back in time... November 2003... Alyson and Nancy were roommates and had some time on their hands (or didn't have dates to the school dance). Alyson expressed an interest in baking something from an actual pumpkin. The girls foolishly assumed they would be able to find a pumpkin the weekend after Halloween. 4 stores later they acquired two small baking pumpkins. Add some internet recipe searching, whole nutmeg and a little determination and the seeds of Pumpkin Day were planted. That first Pumpkin Day was fraught with difficulties, but these two would not be deterred. They boiled, baked, steamed, microwaved, smashed, and pureed those pumpkins. They pounded the walnut sized nutmeg into powder... with a hammer (or was it a big rock?). Neither died from the horrible pumpkin soup. And the pie was good enough that their other roommates were willing to indulge.<br />
For the next 3 years the tradition held despite boyfriends, marriages, and illness. In fact the only thing that seemed to deter pumpkin day was distance. But in the end that could only delay the inevitable for a year. From Arizona Nancy traveled to Missouri to Alyson's home to ensure that the tradition did not falter. Times had changed for these two friends and although they opened a can rather than a gourd and they had to take a break to feed a baby and only one dish was made instead of many, Pumpkin Day was once again celebrated!<br />
Moral of the story, don't start such a tradition that is so much work with someone, unless you really like them, their husband, their child and their future children.<br />
Here is what we made (and loved!) this year:<br />
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<strong>Pumpkin Brownies</strong><br />
<em>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://therecipegirl.blogspot.com/">The Recipe Girl</a></em><br />
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Pumpkin Batter:<br />
1 tbs butter, softened<br />
3 oz cream cheese, softened<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 large egg<br />
1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ground ginger<br />
2 tbs flour<br />
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Chocolate Batter:<br />
5 1/2 oz semsweet-chocolate, finely chopped<br />
1 1/4 sticks butter, cut into 1-inch pieces<br />
4 large eggs, at room temperature<br />
1 1/2 cups sugar<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 1/3 cups flour<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.<br />
Prepare pumpkin batter: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter with cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, then add pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in flour.<br />
Prepare chocolate batter: Combine semisweet chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. Set bowl over saucepan with 1-inch of simmering water and stir occasionally until melted. Remove from heat. In a separate bowl, combine eggs with sugar and vanilla. Beat at low speed until light and fluffy- about 4 minutes. Using a large rubber spatula, fold in melted chocolate. Sift flour over the batter and fold it in just until combined.<br />
Spread chocolate batter evenly in prepared pan. Using the back of a butter knife, swirl the pumpkin batter slightly into the chocolate.<br />
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-39760498807781899862012-06-11T10:10:00.000-07:002012-06-11T10:11:10.345-07:00A Trio of Minis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally after all these ages I actually have something to post. Well, that is a misrepresentation, because I've been making stuff, I just haven't actually gotten around to taking pictures and posting about them. Case in point- these minis have been done for at least a month and I only just took pictures of them.<br />
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Minis are fun- give you a chance to try out different techniques, work with scraps and they are done so quick! The first one is made from all the Harmonies fabric I had left over from the shower curtain I made a few years ago. It measures 22 inches square and is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/101886625/mint-green-mini-quilt" target="_blank">listed</a> in the shop.<br />
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The second I made with the scraps from Kennedy's crib quilt that my mom made. They were all triangles and I enjoyed trying out a new technique- a chevron design from triangles. Although I have to admit that I don't love piecing triangles and probably wouldn't do it again. It measures 20 inches square and Kennedy has claimed it for her doll/stuffed animals.<br />
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Last but not least is this little selvage quilt. I really love creating blocks from selvages and these were so quick and easy. Each square of selvages was 4 1/2 inches. I also did something different with the quilting- straight horizontal and vertical lines grouped together. I love how it turned out. This one measures 22 x 26 inches and is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/101887031/selvage-mini-quilt?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">listed</a> in the shop.<br />
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I backed all of them with a sheet, it is Roxy brand and thick but still silky smooth. Oh, and one more new technique- I experimented with sewing the binding down by machine, at first it did not go very well, but by the third one I started to get the hang of it. <br />
So, hooray for quick little finishes and trying new stuff!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-55847567751563706892012-05-14T21:43:00.001-07:002012-05-14T21:43:42.819-07:00Fandango<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wasn't sure I would ever be able to write this post. This quilt was quite nearly my undoing. Everything went fine until 3/4 of the quilting was finished and I discovered the most horrendous puckers! And at that point it was either unpick all my quilting, splice, or discard. It threw me into a complete sewing funk. So I tossed it in a corner and ignored it for about six months. Then my mom stepped in and helped me figure out the issues, and voila a finished Fandango quilt.<br />
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My favorite part of this quilt is the quilting through the patchwork. Actually I made this quilt specifically for the quilting. I love how quilting in the negative space makes the colored blocks pop.<br />
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And the back, which was fun! <br />
Hooray for another one crossed off <a href="http://nancy-noodle.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-goals.html" target="_blank">the list</a>.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-80853680967759233602012-05-10T16:40:00.002-07:002012-05-10T16:42:44.235-07:00Covered Button Ring Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've made a few of these rings but hadn't thought of posting about them on the blog, until a friend suggested it. So I thought I'd put together a little tutorial of how I make them.<br />
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What you'll need-<br />
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ring blank with a flat pad (I got mine <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/halolo?section_id=5513316" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
cover button kit (I used 3/4" for the yellow, green & blue, 1" for the elephant; I get mine at JoAnn's)<br />
scrap of fabric<br />
hot glue gun & glue<br />
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Start with one uncovered button and back.<br />
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Remove the metal loop on the back. I do this by wiggling and moving it around until it slips out, you could also use needle nose pliers.<br />
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Cut a circle of fabric the size indicated on the cover button box- if you have an image be sure to center it in the circle.<br />
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Then create the button (if you haven't done this before, the box that the cover buttons come in has good instructions). As you do this be careful to keep your image centered- which is more difficult than you'd think- as you can see, my elephant isn't perfect, but I've had worse.<br />
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Now grab your ring blank and heated hot glue gun. I squeeze enough glue into the back of the button to fill it, but not overflow. Then press the ring blank pad into the hot glue and hold until cooled.<br />
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There, you have a darling custom make ring.<br />
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Now, go forth and make 1... or 4!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Obviously I'm not a hand model, but I wanted to include this picture for perspective on the size of the button. </span>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-1320039154141932122012-04-27T08:36:00.000-07:002012-04-27T08:36:16.587-07:00For Next Year<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know that Easter has past, but I just had to share this cute garland I finished, based on <a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/nanacompany/2012/03/a-chick-an-egg-a-bunny-a-carrot.html" target="_blank">this pattern</a>. I had a great time using up little scraps/selvages and arranging them to create these darling spring time shapes. I used Osnaburg linen for the back ground.</div>
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I'm pretty partial to this little bunny. Especially that little white dot of a tail and wee little bow. </div>
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I also love the carrot, such a fun little shape and color combinations!</div>
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The egg was the simplest to make. I added a bit of trim to the bottom of each piece and some ribbon to hang them. Not sure I love the ribbon, it's a bit on the bright side, but oh well.</div>
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And finally a little chick. Stitching around the shapes and border went really quick and was fun, I think it helped that I didn't worry too much about the stitches being perfect.</div>
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So, Happy Easter (next year)!</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-81261324107075308342012-04-08T17:08:00.006-07:002012-04-08T21:07:33.459-07:00Happy Easter {Basket}<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTijPkgG_k5GGHNgoeTS-f0l6VgzvY17pZt5UED3rc4DHz1Ifua4KfWXe3xF1HTYUrO4qNrTn7MrRFSqzaIY1VCSA8S2yMnp4oOBlaCOvX-OvgDJPl7uqPE1YXKwhZNtbR_ZUBfof87ZU/s1600/P4081052edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729246334129404178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTijPkgG_k5GGHNgoeTS-f0l6VgzvY17pZt5UED3rc4DHz1Ifua4KfWXe3xF1HTYUrO4qNrTn7MrRFSqzaIY1VCSA8S2yMnp4oOBlaCOvX-OvgDJPl7uqPE1YXKwhZNtbR_ZUBfof87ZU/s320/P4081052edit.JPG" /></a> Whipped up this darling <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Easter</span> basket, from a paper grocery sack, with the help of this <a href="http://www.ellinee.com/diy-grocery-bag-easter-basket/">tutorial</a>. I made mine bigger than the tutorial (8x8 bottom and 4 strips around the sides) to fit a few more eggs.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQokR4O0IlojZX6P7DfjrzyhFuIYbnn3QEKchtnLLbdh-92qU1gCqyZNLUA6Eb8pl5S6oqyTNCr67TSdVE56MgsqIvYkriHJ_5JpuY5xlYJWMes79iG46GkD2tVmnF_0Bl3xz0U22nxn8/s1600/P4071038edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729190017843311890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQokR4O0IlojZX6P7DfjrzyhFuIYbnn3QEKchtnLLbdh-92qU1gCqyZNLUA6Eb8pl5S6oqyTNCr67TSdVE56MgsqIvYkriHJ_5JpuY5xlYJWMes79iG46GkD2tVmnF_0Bl3xz0U22nxn8/s320/P4071038edit.JPG" /></a>An action shot.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTy23KMvTZUzL4111X_cqziG4nG2j38jsTOzTUqdOPYn1L_QZgifW8ZGiEUuYX35zIrZiBXXlVcC9wxfZDBrF3txPr86bS-3DYxt01nkvdRticIs30Lyz9tGLjH4AWDVxMZM1mfTaQtE/s1600/P4071044edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729189562998250786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTy23KMvTZUzL4111X_cqziG4nG2j38jsTOzTUqdOPYn1L_QZgifW8ZGiEUuYX35zIrZiBXXlVcC9wxfZDBrF3txPr86bS-3DYxt01nkvdRticIs30Lyz9tGLjH4AWDVxMZM1mfTaQtE/s320/P4071044edit.JPG" /></a> Mostly she just wanted to eat the candy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVugnV_yuagaQLNoqz6Ap_Y6wdM7O0RYBaNP2uJSzQzpymYUwkE9_6xqtcR6qEOmUa2mr4GQOSVlYj28a5yCe_3fMAYXhLmCUn6e_6x5kHzOn3bSabFKmYF81btpDf3ZW7GovBhPOQWU/s1600/P4081053edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729189273152589922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVugnV_yuagaQLNoqz6Ap_Y6wdM7O0RYBaNP2uJSzQzpymYUwkE9_6xqtcR6qEOmUa2mr4GQOSVlYj28a5yCe_3fMAYXhLmCUn6e_6x5kHzOn3bSabFKmYF81btpDf3ZW7GovBhPOQWU/s320/P4081053edit.JPG" /></a> Hope you all had a Happy Easter.</div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-263863814039155392012-04-04T12:20:00.006-07:002012-04-04T12:43:54.118-07:00Ruffly Table Runner & Fabric Eggs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEH-TrYI4ht75m3XDyBqOvualRujaRW5A8JkrPuTZlBcpLvhMiOemEk128zZwBE7ZG-Hh4KhUG5zRzd4czFvOY6yv8cKTax1Tc5m7-pNDqsYAaj5PunzScGzVwy87RMXDEu3KlyRXVJH4/s1600/P4041021edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727627971177569842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEH-TrYI4ht75m3XDyBqOvualRujaRW5A8JkrPuTZlBcpLvhMiOemEk128zZwBE7ZG-Hh4KhUG5zRzd4czFvOY6yv8cKTax1Tc5m7-pNDqsYAaj5PunzScGzVwy87RMXDEu3KlyRXVJH4/s320/P4041021edit.JPG" /></a> Remember when I won this <a href="http://nancy-noodle.blogspot.com/2012/03/purdueavenue.html">awesome prize</a>? Well I finally finished my table runner. Actually I had the table runner done that first weekend after I got my fabric, but I wanted to add some trim to finish it off, and then family came into town, things got busy and only just had the to finish it yesterday.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aMFpdufNim4YbiKwaJ3cbDkMY6VKIqZX-Rd-iTKVNSM_bcmZffWq3WZRUn5Af9jzXAhg_zBXDw8UNHeKUmq1-5-2d9NVGV1dVQdrnfaZlWsdKX_6-FONUTJ-7Qg7G5Eq3tqY93kd7m8/s1600/P4041023edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727628711659516194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aMFpdufNim4YbiKwaJ3cbDkMY6VKIqZX-Rd-iTKVNSM_bcmZffWq3WZRUn5Af9jzXAhg_zBXDw8UNHeKUmq1-5-2d9NVGV1dVQdrnfaZlWsdKX_6-FONUTJ-7Qg7G5Eq3tqY93kd7m8/s320/P4041023edit.JPG" /></a>Close up on the trim. I love how it turned out and love how it looks on my dresser (I'm hoping it will help motivate me to keep my dresser clean- we'll see). If you want to make one here is the <a href="http://purdueavenue.com/2012/02/20/thats-purdy-and-theres-a-giveaway/">tutorial</a>. I only did a couple things different- for the ruffles, instead of folding the fabric in half I hemmed the edge, my machine just couldn't handle the bulk of ruffling the fabric double layered. And I added the trim.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQn3qPCrSCGhROYPfw757_JoqEzSpGSBdZ2ux0GVE8WwaQIRPPwxK0TUmxNT2imh-JB0MnLM7K1rUjal9ueVI5OLyudZCw3I0JQ9pBGSByi9oYcPaKazyxE6ioExz4h16Rqi-9PtNWIg/s1600/P4041024edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727628400318709874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQn3qPCrSCGhROYPfw757_JoqEzSpGSBdZ2ux0GVE8WwaQIRPPwxK0TUmxNT2imh-JB0MnLM7K1rUjal9ueVI5OLyudZCw3I0JQ9pBGSByi9oYcPaKazyxE6ioExz4h16Rqi-9PtNWIg/s320/P4041024edit.JPG" /></a> This <a href="http://retro-mama.blogspot.com.au/2009/03/easter-is-in-air.html">tutorial</a> for fabric eggs has been on my to-do list for ages, and I can't figure out why I waited so long to make them. They weren't hard and came together pretty quickly (except that I didn't have any fiber-fil, not having all my supplies seems to be a reoccurring theme for me).<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cqSZFkINC74HSUqFTyxL9MgxB5Xlfyqd4ZhP_mifVQp3q0oqYAUmlNHLgUHiOeGJ3Lej75V_S3lqDT-7er-gClmrvniouxte3_hkyd10ZP0b9Jm4sb4A8pKXt0gjA_AfLcKB7yeLg3U/s1600/P4041017edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727628204770253634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3cqSZFkINC74HSUqFTyxL9MgxB5Xlfyqd4ZhP_mifVQp3q0oqYAUmlNHLgUHiOeGJ3Lej75V_S3lqDT-7er-gClmrvniouxte3_hkyd10ZP0b9Jm4sb4A8pKXt0gjA_AfLcKB7yeLg3U/s320/P4041017edit.JPG" /></a>I think they are cute, but I can't decide if they look like eggs. What do you think? If I make more I think it would be cool to make them monochromatic, but still scrappy, ie. 4 different green fabrics for one egg. </div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-90405494152043426492012-03-29T20:34:00.001-07:002012-03-30T08:57:35.825-07:00Paper Piecing #1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA2OXkc58Dm2EdyYNs_pSdX9wKNMzByoOStZRlebAoDmU0s14MKPPu7JTCAs7kAf-sG2wbJA-5lYLkiZTI7Y1KTuvIhxaVU4MlW0mFuLD6MDS8c4AQmLF4Q3AmE3O_WYHkYPSdR_G15A/s1600/P3120980edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720706220172169170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA2OXkc58Dm2EdyYNs_pSdX9wKNMzByoOStZRlebAoDmU0s14MKPPu7JTCAs7kAf-sG2wbJA-5lYLkiZTI7Y1KTuvIhxaVU4MlW0mFuLD6MDS8c4AQmLF4Q3AmE3O_WYHkYPSdR_G15A/s320/P3120980edit.JPG" /></a>Here is my first attempt at paper piecing, and I'm moderately pleased with the outcome. I used this <a href="http://sometimescrafter.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-paper-piecing-block.html">tutorial</a>. Things that I have learned about paper piecing:<br />-Using scraps is great, just make sure that your scrap more than covers the shape.<br />-Before <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beginning</span> ensure that you have enough of your background fabric.<br />-Regular printer paper works just fine.<br />-It's an addicting process!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2g2r-35bxZv8Zwu1fh5YN8iXDPMoLgjMQKA3yWuLrp_cg5rCVO5ICMN3Iwltp4Ub5oDT1z95Qky7l9GhND9dSkNrMmlAkz_gq1o05lBfITRV6jCbAGlDj7AS2PTBOuTVgQ3KQHgmBwU/s1600/P3120979edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720705598331538322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2g2r-35bxZv8Zwu1fh5YN8iXDPMoLgjMQKA3yWuLrp_cg5rCVO5ICMN3Iwltp4Ub5oDT1z95Qky7l9GhND9dSkNrMmlAkz_gq1o05lBfITRV6jCbAGlDj7AS2PTBOuTVgQ3KQHgmBwU/s320/P3120979edit.JPG" /></a> Not perfect, but not bad for my first try. I can't wait to do more, I'm just not sure what I will do with the finished blocks. Maybe nothing. Oh and if I do another one with this pattern I think it would be really fun to do the triangles in white and the back ground piecing scrappy- sort of crazy quilt like.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-44651302674214673872012-03-09T20:15:00.008-07:002012-03-09T21:01:39.222-07:00PurdueAvenue<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1n0EH3Fx9kgs_A2MCX4JZvosFG1eEd6TjOcY0lzVQG3NGPyHHhZSwRl-aLiM4uYJIrfpCYc3G5_q-eglqAaAwH9PIxQCu6JcKakTMoXlS2zeAVLRWXhim9Twpy1lGrk8egoL2-E8cyI/s1600/P3090014edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718106307372668914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1n0EH3Fx9kgs_A2MCX4JZvosFG1eEd6TjOcY0lzVQG3NGPyHHhZSwRl-aLiM4uYJIrfpCYc3G5_q-eglqAaAwH9PIxQCu6JcKakTMoXlS2zeAVLRWXhim9Twpy1lGrk8egoL2-E8cyI/s320/P3090014edit.JPG" /></a> A lovely package was delivered to my door this morning, loaded with sewing lovelies. My friend Erin recently co-launched a creative blog, <a href="http://purdueavenue.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PurdueAvenue</span></a>. And a couple weeks ago they had a giveaway, and well, I won!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDUxgQKTUP3borWarhFt4jSg9Q_b3-GNrWd2AkgnGGAPGwkKMt0_nMofrRL1hw7c1zCbzDX1jPEbAAgZ2fcb-zpK-TzIQBSsnZyfQW5T-oycasnullHIB2I_MkYCpgEM5Ihc3DoUSYWI/s1600/P3090018edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718104350690820930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDUxgQKTUP3borWarhFt4jSg9Q_b3-GNrWd2AkgnGGAPGwkKMt0_nMofrRL1hw7c1zCbzDX1jPEbAAgZ2fcb-zpK-TzIQBSsnZyfQW5T-oycasnullHIB2I_MkYCpgEM5Ihc3DoUSYWI/s320/P3090018edit.JPG" /></a> The prize included everything to make a darling ruffled table runner (<a href="http://purdueavenue.com/2012/02/20/thats-purdy-and-theres-a-giveaway/">tutorial here</a>)- canvas and muslin fabric, thread, pins, a measuring tape and...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBkTCloX6bUs3DHwrKTjAQzSgcPXqVhqxAz1Nle_lbi0kSLZaIYrVcUlM7Nr_5jpYdJoaGitHAsjZd37gt90gG5DErs51uncSswozkXQmIizUSUHjrZqfW22-8-I-DJITtCXTR4R-UN8/s1600/P3090020edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 258px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718103639845757986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBkTCloX6bUs3DHwrKTjAQzSgcPXqVhqxAz1Nle_lbi0kSLZaIYrVcUlM7Nr_5jpYdJoaGitHAsjZd37gt90gG5DErs51uncSswozkXQmIizUSUHjrZqfW22-8-I-DJITtCXTR4R-UN8/s320/P3090020edit.JPG" /></a> a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ruffler</span> foot! I didn't even know that such a thing existed! I'm pretty excited and want to ruffling everything!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsGDXKXRHES5dvFPMISDYepSiQ6KrCHOsrMIPQJQM61Af3WUb8Yf3QbukU5Ld8X8JCMd85v7w77JS_yqOfGT_4nVdqmfX__FkwFOQ424qJywGBZmzjMqARKSWDwR-Q-HlFBMQo-c5kjQ/s1600/table-runner2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718102755870953890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsGDXKXRHES5dvFPMISDYepSiQ6KrCHOsrMIPQJQM61Af3WUb8Yf3QbukU5Ld8X8JCMd85v7w77JS_yqOfGT_4nVdqmfX__FkwFOQ424qJywGBZmzjMqARKSWDwR-Q-HlFBMQo-c5kjQ/s320/table-runner2.jpg" /></a>First up on my ruffling check list is a replica of this table runner. Head over and check out the fabulous things on <a href="http://purdueavenue.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">PurdueAvenue</span></a>.</div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-14443976469785827632012-03-06T21:56:00.000-07:002012-03-07T08:54:35.456-07:00Getting My Selvage Fix<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VtqdmX-dfCe99bGZGFGIQfEKeSVdcdQ9l_ko27KGzorDId-7eqSVjaWxmZlMpiAjiue4PQHj6ELEDbfaGSsjYrznRNbkjn19xHw0rIBhplisAApE1hb7Sde0xTJtL-vRlEyigVl71NE/s1600/P3050972edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716648714215887186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VtqdmX-dfCe99bGZGFGIQfEKeSVdcdQ9l_ko27KGzorDId-7eqSVjaWxmZlMpiAjiue4PQHj6ELEDbfaGSsjYrznRNbkjn19xHw0rIBhplisAApE1hb7Sde0xTJtL-vRlEyigVl71NE/s320/P3050972edit.JPG" /></a>My box of selvages was overflowing so I sat down and busted out a stack of spider web blocks. These blocks are the epitome of my selvage obsession. This project has been going on for 2 years now, and I've only made half the blocks I want to eventually make!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVVeBhYJtdbRAR_RJIBsSgGeNa8CNWpmF0a5U6E6FeaPliM4tadPC90K0ZzpUnjyerHyTrFGUGNBK8wyQddXhUKcpNsdY_5A4U1cXmqimqBPF5Qpb6_XwyJ6i65n7LycnU-aeCO4dIj8/s1600/P3050973edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716648191543445410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvVVeBhYJtdbRAR_RJIBsSgGeNa8CNWpmF0a5U6E6FeaPliM4tadPC90K0ZzpUnjyerHyTrFGUGNBK8wyQddXhUKcpNsdY_5A4U1cXmqimqBPF5Qpb6_XwyJ6i65n7LycnU-aeCO4dIj8/s320/P3050973edit.JPG" /></a> It's intense sewing, just ask my back- completely destroyed (at least for the next couple of days). Oodles of selvages, small seams, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">trimming</span> and paper ripping.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJVy8-f4Xe3HF7E32l-Y0DyiQ4lzohr0hv7Qxu9N4MtNN56yuVGyrhC0BJ98WEoil2vJQsBL-2r_Qx2huO6FEpdNaP5x0Hf5yoXLpYhu2g52-gS4Php7URR-4pd20Et5FO4gi3lVRHi4/s1600/P3050975edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716647452388766642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJVy8-f4Xe3HF7E32l-Y0DyiQ4lzohr0hv7Qxu9N4MtNN56yuVGyrhC0BJ98WEoil2vJQsBL-2r_Qx2huO6FEpdNaP5x0Hf5yoXLpYhu2g52-gS4Php7URR-4pd20Et5FO4gi3lVRHi4/s320/P3050975edit.JPG" /></a> When all those triangles come together they create fabulous spiderwebs. Very visually interesting if you ask me.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwo6pW1b2738EAK5OqCqFVJgAkqikL4zLPvQNkexx8rPjJoJgDcKuMvfm1fC__PIJfCQCmjkaR-6IhD-4sbZZHgLXOrjbFauJd51BPMCoNPkMLxKGl8fL8v-Ig6ruaGXIT_ccuUKqcBCw/s1600/P3050976edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716645267730175282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwo6pW1b2738EAK5OqCqFVJgAkqikL4zLPvQNkexx8rPjJoJgDcKuMvfm1fC__PIJfCQCmjkaR-6IhD-4sbZZHgLXOrjbFauJd51BPMCoNPkMLxKGl8fL8v-Ig6ruaGXIT_ccuUKqcBCw/s320/P3050976edit.JPG" /></a> Eventually I hope to have enough to make a queen size quilt for my guest room. But I'm estimating that is still another 2 years away, and when I finish the blocks I'll still have to sew them all together and get it quilted, because I really don't want to quilt this myself.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPEb-o2SkCcITgCjryzGJOh-H5kc7Aym_ChXFX2cJ1dLXrGECPXuMtk8MkcTlIYCw-vYYXRxe4CgrslKD_mAtflg6QBv0oEGu3cS8kv5oq842QIBiBUpY1VqYnL8qhyQ_8IPKVGvDggs/s1600/P3050977edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716643971728945682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOPEb-o2SkCcITgCjryzGJOh-H5kc7Aym_ChXFX2cJ1dLXrGECPXuMtk8MkcTlIYCw-vYYXRxe4CgrslKD_mAtflg6QBv0oEGu3cS8kv5oq842QIBiBUpY1VqYnL8qhyQ_8IPKVGvDggs/s320/P3050977edit.JPG" /></a> All told I figure it will be a 5 year project, and I'm <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span> with that because it is an enjoyable diversion to pull out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in between</span> other projects. And a good selvage fix.</div></div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-76606592730274345722012-02-27T15:50:00.008-07:002012-02-27T16:11:21.761-07:00It's Been AwhileI'll blame it on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">mojo</span>, or the lack there of. I was really motivated and worked long and hard on two projects and they both were complete disasters. Which really put a damper on my crafting mood. Instead I've been doing a big of reading, which was entertaining as I avoided and eventually eased my way back into the sewing room.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5G4A7-eczdJBOxoBwrjdfyLJB4uD7FzGFQRsqqBtgmOh3atnMZH3qAtU9R2II3TkfqvZFOzroxR97NVRBMaTvgaZvEB1Q0b1PvyTZzoBbEgN5KQj9aOKBGXuJyTMss-ZFsYlsQTrE9o/s1600/P2270954edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713953411970829650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5G4A7-eczdJBOxoBwrjdfyLJB4uD7FzGFQRsqqBtgmOh3atnMZH3qAtU9R2II3TkfqvZFOzroxR97NVRBMaTvgaZvEB1Q0b1PvyTZzoBbEgN5KQj9aOKBGXuJyTMss-ZFsYlsQTrE9o/s320/P2270954edit.JPG" /></a> First items on the docket was a baby gift set for a lovely friend of mine. Her little one is due to arrive in just a few days and I wanted to be certain that these were done in time.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vC70sdkBmx2JmIluQ1oMLcM0C4N4Q7ieaBhEJDYEck9nn24RMlN3BEQR8YkUMt63Psl16cnTfMA1cIOhpIlHm0fdrZINXNj3LreI9SBmwWdAaCiBLFOpxrAQNdLcCJrWY5hY4DwVj6w/s1600/P2270959edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713953250213162866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vC70sdkBmx2JmIluQ1oMLcM0C4N4Q7ieaBhEJDYEck9nn24RMlN3BEQR8YkUMt63Psl16cnTfMA1cIOhpIlHm0fdrZINXNj3LreI9SBmwWdAaCiBLFOpxrAQNdLcCJrWY5hY4DwVj6w/s320/P2270959edit.JPG" /></a> This bib was a lot of work, but I loved doing it. The ironic thing is I pieced those <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">zig</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">zags</span> and then a few days later bought fabric that looks almost exactly the same! But I won't call it wasted time, just an exercise in micro-piecing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kx4OYx5xh-I2o9Cccngmxp6J_M93wM1DDTePCY-GUcx8unGHAYOl4eD0qRPPK8Mt6tudQLh-Jw-03uflMox_Q3epzsbnmb8k9FIaAPCV93f4iDd_zEGxuYZHvAUK2cK01K3iAsU-GAI/s1600/P2270956edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713951936438538002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kx4OYx5xh-I2o9Cccngmxp6J_M93wM1DDTePCY-GUcx8unGHAYOl4eD0qRPPK8Mt6tudQLh-Jw-03uflMox_Q3epzsbnmb8k9FIaAPCV93f4iDd_zEGxuYZHvAUK2cK01K3iAsU-GAI/s320/P2270956edit.JPG" /></a>I used burp rags more than anything else when Kennedy was born and recently I found this <a href="http://cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com/2010/12/tutorial-contoured-burp-cloths.html">pattern</a> and I really wanted to try it out. I love that it is contoured. Both burp rags and bib are back in white flannel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxEiB7O6_Kg6WvMePaMwNpSpKy49jUdQKSSK4hTxqxzymHqNEGnxwbwAqpVAIeNMVt7ZTbvpa4ijjzzhty3ze7MWBYRmDpMvGu7e3WCGXbYba-bYWfX8dOhjI2Ezu3RYLaFUU2JSJSdw/s1600/P2270957edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 50px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713952558492475058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxEiB7O6_Kg6WvMePaMwNpSpKy49jUdQKSSK4hTxqxzymHqNEGnxwbwAqpVAIeNMVt7ZTbvpa4ijjzzhty3ze7MWBYRmDpMvGu7e3WCGXbYba-bYWfX8dOhjI2Ezu3RYLaFUU2JSJSdw/s320/P2270957edit.JPG" /></a> Oh, and I'm in love with these little elephants, they are so adorable.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-9354891825247572412012-01-30T13:54:00.006-07:002012-01-30T14:07:57.664-07:00Heart Garland<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kPLc7wJKMIGG8Vz3k41hLgIMh-zR6mJaJm6zccMurTptt2HB5KJZDb5Admi3G4tn85koq0P7qd0tHPO7lDyQzQYT7pb1X91BIW4ARUv3Z7x8ZuWpEgcTRiaKYeqrQmDoWJumk21PHH0/s1600/garland3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703532124162150370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kPLc7wJKMIGG8Vz3k41hLgIMh-zR6mJaJm6zccMurTptt2HB5KJZDb5Admi3G4tn85koq0P7qd0tHPO7lDyQzQYT7pb1X91BIW4ARUv3Z7x8ZuWpEgcTRiaKYeqrQmDoWJumk21PHH0/s320/garland3.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(</span><a href="http://studioslyter.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-valentines-garland.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">inpiration</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">; darn that string hanging in the foreground) </span></div>I made myself a Valentine's decoration (perhaps my first ever or at least since Elementary School). I found a copy of Pride and Prejudice that was in pretty poor shape, which was the only way I could justify cutting up a book (I'm still feeling a bit like I need to go wash my hands/mouth out/conscience clean) and cut out a load of hearts. Then I layered them in 3's and sewed them all together.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLmfkZAjcHLQmZns9qdg7CVdFnIDyDk4uYfvsk9GQGw9kpgtKWO5C34G6KPSSP77j7ka-1UFxMkaeXoIAm1G-4-j3iwvuZDDnpGzOGmxO5KQ8Lwdwj_0MJ_aqGKmrzEWNxsO0X5vcJ3M/s1600/garland.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703531801568688242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLmfkZAjcHLQmZns9qdg7CVdFnIDyDk4uYfvsk9GQGw9kpgtKWO5C34G6KPSSP77j7ka-1UFxMkaeXoIAm1G-4-j3iwvuZDDnpGzOGmxO5KQ8Lwdwj_0MJ_aqGKmrzEWNxsO0X5vcJ3M/s320/garland.JPG" /></a> After they were all sewn together I creased the the hearts along the seam for a little dimension and that was it! Fun and simple. So while I was at it I listed one into the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NancyNoodleShop?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a> too. Maybe you'd like one too, after all it is 100 feet of Jane Austen love.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikai4Xgq6qbdvftgHh6iPRMQfyGh91wBFOArREJpCR3571agzGiXEmSPN58l7RN_5b6T_S2bYemMf1xKekP_HUZaW-i8yUgg8ulH6iH48fw_5RUPZP260s42iHyy0B0vsl-26aLaZpAMo/s1600/garland2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703531645492669058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikai4Xgq6qbdvftgHh6iPRMQfyGh91wBFOArREJpCR3571agzGiXEmSPN58l7RN_5b6T_S2bYemMf1xKekP_HUZaW-i8yUgg8ulH6iH48fw_5RUPZP260s42iHyy0B0vsl-26aLaZpAMo/s320/garland2.JPG" /></a> <em>Dear Ms Austen- please don't be upset that I cut up your book, I promise it was for a real good cause. Don't think of it as destrying think of it as upcycling!</em></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-91990714804025292262012-01-25T08:50:00.004-07:002012-01-25T08:50:01.549-07:00Quilt Story Feature<center><a href="http://www.quiltstory.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad311/freshpoppydesign/featuredbuttoncopy.png" /></a></center>Today my <a href="http://nancy-noodle.blogspot.com/2011/12/quilt-of-shaun.html">Quilt of Shaun</a> is being featured over at <a href="http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/">Quilt Story</a>! If you want to go check it out over then here is the link. Happy Wednesday!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-54180944436294560872012-01-19T13:31:00.003-07:002012-01-19T13:41:09.828-07:00My First Custom Order<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoYQ2fha49euzIbyDnTiSbInOr0W12Hav5thGBbDMFIuuYAmKWyp10vBabvrA8sJqGKNFrdxD9V3QAGuJSMo4VST8VsPq9hHANC3BILcLKKNU__AArAwiWgFNMeNMXmSYwXHwGQoC7t8/s1600/reserved+listing.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699444152519756482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoYQ2fha49euzIbyDnTiSbInOr0W12Hav5thGBbDMFIuuYAmKWyp10vBabvrA8sJqGKNFrdxD9V3QAGuJSMo4VST8VsPq9hHANC3BILcLKKNU__AArAwiWgFNMeNMXmSYwXHwGQoC7t8/s200/reserved+listing.jpg" /></a>Before Christmas a gal contacted me about making a table runner for her. She had bought a set of my Suburbia hot pads and wanted a table runner to match. She told me that the set would be for her daughter's 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> birthday (she is getting a play kitchen). Which I think is a darling idea- must remember for Kennedy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HHE-yMaKQ4IfUJtuIo7BYi-wO2JWKtjzqgJLZM6xy8RsVdctsFsZluo1WGvKQjr6G9y6Bs-U-wFp4dTPeTvp-dWUsmGqkK5QsTs0a-sDdoCu9EPsZEXmidgkF-UPAJv2IT6qzkOj4hQ/s1600/tablerunner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699443672441012498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HHE-yMaKQ4IfUJtuIo7BYi-wO2JWKtjzqgJLZM6xy8RsVdctsFsZluo1WGvKQjr6G9y6Bs-U-wFp4dTPeTvp-dWUsmGqkK5QsTs0a-sDdoCu9EPsZEXmidgkF-UPAJv2IT6qzkOj4hQ/s320/tablerunner.JPG" /></a>Luckily she didn't need it before Christmas, which would have been impossible, but I started on it the week I got home from vacation, and here is the final project. The 45 degree corners were a new and troublesome <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">endeavor</span> for me. But in the end I like how it turned out, especially those Ruby scallops for the binding. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So thanks Emily K for my first custom order!</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-54540684338224740932012-01-09T15:21:00.000-07:002012-01-09T22:00:44.596-07:002012 Goals<div>I'm pretty pleased with the outcome my <a href="http://nancy-noodle.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-is-not-resolution.html">non-resolution goals </a>last year. I followed through on all of them, although I still need to finish my curved piecing project. So I thought I'd make a similar list again this year, and hopefully it will keep me focused on the things I really want to get done.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Paper Piecing</strong></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsck574Fohzlm5rVUqf9QkqShcAoGUnDth_fRiHK-tlIQiLqVVozncCWnxQQA9riOtZCw3t5-SFdaLkjvdEfxVZzfjYS6eO6S7oLanO_9-_JKiINjAwK6SY9A4kC51wyaGdAIHv7RN5c/s1600/277815870733113115_8JB5FnAF_c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695854794062287042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsck574Fohzlm5rVUqf9QkqShcAoGUnDth_fRiHK-tlIQiLqVVozncCWnxQQA9riOtZCw3t5-SFdaLkjvdEfxVZzfjYS6eO6S7oLanO_9-_JKiINjAwK6SY9A4kC51wyaGdAIHv7RN5c/s320/277815870733113115_8JB5FnAF_c.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Image via: </span><a href="http://whynotsew.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-pieced-kitchen-aid-mixer-pattern.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Why Not Sew?</span></a></div>I've done spiderweb blocks using paper, and I've pieced hexagons using paper, but I've never created an image using paper. There are a few that I'd like to try: <a href="http://allthingsbelle.blogspot.com/2011/08/paper-piecing-tutorial.html">heart</a>, <a href="http://freezeframe03.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-piecing-tutorial.html">ice-cream cone</a>, <a href="http://quilting.about.com/od/blockofthemonth/ss/pineapple_quilt.htm">pineapple</a> and <a href="http://sometimescrafter.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-paper-piecing-block.html">flying geese wheel</a>.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Clothes</strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr2dTqV_si2FyN5ZyhGYPBEU8_C5VTfHKPiKJ0ecW2qC1aI26PdBqQkCAxD4whadtHHphZNNow0Hg6Kx6AUSDTKNb48muHbsBYtTsxPA8-XT2If21oP96A0HGOH0xMf9CV84E2D3A2Jc/s1600/87186942755615159_7kzL5Kf4_c.jpg"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695858268121585154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr2dTqV_si2FyN5ZyhGYPBEU8_C5VTfHKPiKJ0ecW2qC1aI26PdBqQkCAxD4whadtHHphZNNow0Hg6Kx6AUSDTKNb48muHbsBYtTsxPA8-XT2If21oP96A0HGOH0xMf9CV84E2D3A2Jc/s320/87186942755615159_7kzL5Kf4_c.jpg" /></strong></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Image via: </span><a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/07/junebug-dress-sew-along-part-1-pattern.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Craftiness is Not Optional</span></a></div><br /><div>When I say clothes I really mean dresses for Kennedy. There are so many cute little girl dresses out there but here are a couple I'd start with: <a href="http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/01/tutorial-petal-dress-finally.html">petals</a> and <a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/stc_craft_news/free_patterns_final/Weekend_Sewing_Smocked_Sundress.pdf">smocked sun dress</a>.</div><br /><br /><div><strong>Finish Quilts</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have a list in my sewing room of projects to finish and new projects to start. My goal is this year is to finish all the quilts that I've already started which include (except for my selvage spiderweb quilt which will take years of selvage accumulating):</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Fandango</div><br /><div>Pumpkin Table Runner</div><br /><div>Baby Selvage </div><br /><div>Pink & Brown <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zig</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zag</span></div><br /><div>Sea Views Shower Curtain</div><br /><div>Hexagon Mini</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-46683521753320243572011-12-31T17:00:00.005-07:002012-01-11T10:31:15.970-07:00Quilt of ShaunMy final post of 2011 is dedicated to a quilt that has taken me most of the year to complete. I first envisioned a quilt dedicated to my uncle Shaun a little over a year ago. In October 2010 he passed away suddenly, leaving my aunt and her 3 kids heartbroken. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmeLbDv3fwuEuXWzksKLSQXkaZhUKd2j9NoPvXjV6HKL6JEVKreqsj9RuTJELnbbwhLIwD8QWrEFVcoktErRZawfjO7qxkPj_vj_3i9ObCSMLhoefMTILrJXNIAavuwzqVoQVk7UqtW4/s1600/PC270720edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695116922615949890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmeLbDv3fwuEuXWzksKLSQXkaZhUKd2j9NoPvXjV6HKL6JEVKreqsj9RuTJELnbbwhLIwD8QWrEFVcoktErRZawfjO7qxkPj_vj_3i9ObCSMLhoefMTILrJXNIAavuwzqVoQVk7UqtW4/s320/PC270720edit.JPG" /></a>I enlisted the help of my sister Amber and my <a href="http://outoftheloopgroup.blogspot.com/">mom</a> in the project. Amber, who is great with design and drawing helped me figure out which aspects of Shaun's life we should include and how to do so. She drew most of the images that became the stitcheries. We divided the 10 blocks between the 3 of us. A few months later I collected the stitchery blocks. We collaborated on fabrics/quilt designs, and from our collaborations I created this quilt. Just in time for Christmas too!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSF09yu7tmpNdtfK0SA-UOc-GnE5txxkvl5yxr9wFX_axiQMQB1WRl8pE2zQ-1l3RMHYwXskjSCoC2yK4-CVj01hyphenhyphen-GhQrniIUzV7WMFX_RBJ0optQF6K9nu-rzsh-ty78CoLgMbRhRQ/s1600/PC270722edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695116596767880482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSF09yu7tmpNdtfK0SA-UOc-GnE5txxkvl5yxr9wFX_axiQMQB1WRl8pE2zQ-1l3RMHYwXskjSCoC2yK4-CVj01hyphenhyphen-GhQrniIUzV7WMFX_RBJ0optQF6K9nu-rzsh-ty78CoLgMbRhRQ/s320/PC270722edit.JPG" /></a> I love how it turned out. The colors, the design, the fabrics, the stitcheries, the straight line diagonal quilting, even the back.<br />Fabrics used in this quilt: Kona Cottons (Lemon, Banana, Medium Grey & Ash); Michael Miller's Dumb Dot, Peacock Lane- Meadow and Going Coastal- Sea Kelp; Free Spirit's Soliel and Silent Cinema- Iris Yellow; Ary Gallery's Modern Affair; and Cloud9's Cut Out & Keep- Poplin Avenues.<br /><br /><p>Now for a brief look into Shaun's life:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXt1RxjR7wJ_ybYvmBYZ80zPrDZ53EZ5l1XPxnQjEwh1YXuYdsOp-ZxWdYGS6nbQtJV46S9rdD8hlswqgNiJ8kRY-Bh9pKiVv2FmBU7iKeYqXh0kpNQAFcJqGFjcLpg7WM4TJIg5W4lY/s1600/PC270727edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695116415724377298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXt1RxjR7wJ_ybYvmBYZ80zPrDZ53EZ5l1XPxnQjEwh1YXuYdsOp-ZxWdYGS6nbQtJV46S9rdD8hlswqgNiJ8kRY-Bh9pKiVv2FmBU7iKeYqXh0kpNQAFcJqGFjcLpg7WM4TJIg5W4lY/s320/PC270727edit.JPG" /></a>Family was always the most important part of Shaun's life. His wife, his children and his extended family.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9F11yRVjr-tAIZk0WqKusv4l_wBHDBd0CBuHa69slF-u1vcFJ-88_IUqipV5P8KH0TNxYQPBOxhywH29zNEK4DK085_W13VhOYDq5xmfTqg1eZGwPHaR86JforMHBaHmaM2qQpwuhOw/s1600/PC270732edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695115911732360338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9F11yRVjr-tAIZk0WqKusv4l_wBHDBd0CBuHa69slF-u1vcFJ-88_IUqipV5P8KH0TNxYQPBOxhywH29zNEK4DK085_W13VhOYDq5xmfTqg1eZGwPHaR86JforMHBaHmaM2qQpwuhOw/s320/PC270732edit.JPG" /></a> Shaun married my Aunt Karen in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeHapfgQDsK65ndvdD2Vq9e-razjBboKqtkqq-Yj5-WAf6Xnl-4WmZvHH2KAv-Xd9C5K5yuB4ClfEdHZBo191dZalutBt7nm9AN9CEMa0IRcUGFbo897eZiMtbXbkkooG88_Sttz1Cfk/s1600/PC270724edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695115672040753666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeHapfgQDsK65ndvdD2Vq9e-razjBboKqtkqq-Yj5-WAf6Xnl-4WmZvHH2KAv-Xd9C5K5yuB4ClfEdHZBo191dZalutBt7nm9AN9CEMa0IRcUGFbo897eZiMtbXbkkooG88_Sttz1Cfk/s320/PC270724edit.JPG" /></a> He served a religious mission to Japan.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitS3QBLm7zj7kRiPKBhsIzEIHj2WeyLnaLrgPtSkaSXT8g6Y9ysrZP6nhKc8lpufRNuwH8HvlrI0juDiJkiyRh9Y5xW3FlWnvSLWlE8VZPNyODj6nXEwahOvqXRnrn2gxciiHTRomx-eM/s1600/PC270728edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695115036049453906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitS3QBLm7zj7kRiPKBhsIzEIHj2WeyLnaLrgPtSkaSXT8g6Y9ysrZP6nhKc8lpufRNuwH8HvlrI0juDiJkiyRh9Y5xW3FlWnvSLWlE8VZPNyODj6nXEwahOvqXRnrn2gxciiHTRomx-eM/s320/PC270728edit.JPG" /></a> He was a farmer, and operated a red combine. He was one of the hardest working men I've ever known.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVT90kbyPPzifxiL_T1koySKNsCbIsR9Ez4zKSMVvXqELS8CCYMnl8OAedOSF8ww3eDErLyULxS2eqrXK2ey34G4HI6vZilYm3LD2hvt7CVXzIvaB3rkijE8R2qEay9goJHSwD3xGrvas/s1600/PC270731edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695113979483839138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVT90kbyPPzifxiL_T1koySKNsCbIsR9Ez4zKSMVvXqELS8CCYMnl8OAedOSF8ww3eDErLyULxS2eqrXK2ey34G4HI6vZilYm3LD2hvt7CVXzIvaB3rkijE8R2qEay9goJHSwD3xGrvas/s320/PC270731edit.JPG" /></a> Shaun attended and graduated from Brigham Young University.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fRTyg598daRgv0iXioIrs6-3xJvi6sLdZusbHb3y4q-PChH_jD406c5KQTZSfvKTtUklakwRGFQXjenQLZ8oW2-uuSNdsqmt0hUHkW0Z1TK2PsqJmkoKhnotPZD9TbzkNEUvh5RotNQ/s1600/PC270725edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695046936675320562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fRTyg598daRgv0iXioIrs6-3xJvi6sLdZusbHb3y4q-PChH_jD406c5KQTZSfvKTtUklakwRGFQXjenQLZ8oW2-uuSNdsqmt0hUHkW0Z1TK2PsqJmkoKhnotPZD9TbzkNEUvh5RotNQ/s320/PC270725edit.JPG" /></a> He taught his kids to ski when they were small and it was always a favorite family activity.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXStuMwuj6fnZvIZ5XYC_Hioj9H97TqTtU7_4GdM4T1OGaX_GgdtpvzmS3i2q5KWN_GT854eY89mSgJLPaa2RCU0qoOP-6CSiQR9DgtP5W8xrbXRI93_aYr01JjLMljaY6J-z60nyv8_A/s1600/PC270730edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695046239739311042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXStuMwuj6fnZvIZ5XYC_Hioj9H97TqTtU7_4GdM4T1OGaX_GgdtpvzmS3i2q5KWN_GT854eY89mSgJLPaa2RCU0qoOP-6CSiQR9DgtP5W8xrbXRI93_aYr01JjLMljaY6J-z60nyv8_A/s320/PC270730edit.JPG" /></a> He loved scouting and was involved in it his whole life.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLCyXw9vzkxhUyoCDeTx7hoOKPL0WDkASbRdSVrDL82JZ7fnZhOOJuAG3zftDfLHYmqmuSVsdkCLy0MnbpjHYxPHhYhLUVcVqMbKGC5SvgXj18hr3qJBwV81cWynqRksWMRQzHBDOgqA/s1600/PC270729edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695045998892114178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLCyXw9vzkxhUyoCDeTx7hoOKPL0WDkASbRdSVrDL82JZ7fnZhOOJuAG3zftDfLHYmqmuSVsdkCLy0MnbpjHYxPHhYhLUVcVqMbKGC5SvgXj18hr3qJBwV81cWynqRksWMRQzHBDOgqA/s320/PC270729edit.JPG" /></a> Shaun enjoyed read, and I always remember that there was stack of books on the table beside his chair.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtb7FQ0wHlJaDLlEEjcrVngnkwhUtyb4CnkyvDytgsxMwc5NnFD4vtG83s-OmXJxyBbp1AuBGC66z3ndIPFYEwnGcEb9lB6ghvxvatC78_MO3sOlGO2cvroYZ3U8kOMEd_al3g0Ex-8k/s1600/PC270723edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695044779787866578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtb7FQ0wHlJaDLlEEjcrVngnkwhUtyb4CnkyvDytgsxMwc5NnFD4vtG83s-OmXJxyBbp1AuBGC66z3ndIPFYEwnGcEb9lB6ghvxvatC78_MO3sOlGO2cvroYZ3U8kOMEd_al3g0Ex-8k/s320/PC270723edit.JPG" /></a>He was raised in and lived his life in a small town in Idaho.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwyF4f3pRj59CLSVCCDiKVkMWHhJxuoNowghQ2Zx_l_Ow90k1yUa14S9zbvCgTW7-m7BwvNZmiUiLCEi8GMUTEN-GO1TXGiSa6zKKXneqFXmQbRM-3wSYE-VjiOF5fRN43Fp8LrUW41g/s1600/PC270726edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695044468802305698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwyF4f3pRj59CLSVCCDiKVkMWHhJxuoNowghQ2Zx_l_Ow90k1yUa14S9zbvCgTW7-m7BwvNZmiUiLCEi8GMUTEN-GO1TXGiSa6zKKXneqFXmQbRM-3wSYE-VjiOF5fRN43Fp8LrUW41g/s320/PC270726edit.JPG" /></a>He went to Oakley High School and enjoyed sports.<br /><br />My uncle Shaun was a great man, a man whom I want to try to emulate in my own life. Creating this quilt about him has helped me to remember that and I hope that it will have that same affect on others, especially his children and future grandchildren who won't have met him but can still benefit from his example and love. </p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-21233920859305564802011-12-31T10:09:00.002-07:002012-01-06T17:49:14.920-07:00Christmas GiftsMy goal was to wrap up all my Christmas/2011 posts before the new year, and that just didn't happen. But I'm back dating a couple posts because when I look back I want to be sure that these finishes are documented in 2011.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKxUSjwRepBHkZFjJEw5Wg8B61pzsPrIDjsY3K6bpSkCUtQoVm405j_Hlb02MJQW7s3Kij2Rf_SHVKCRt6JwB7zLImOCrxWnG9i7X9Lqteok98zyk9fuqgh6HJq1ZykWmAe2WfaoEkD-E/s1600/PC130632edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694568831174654738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKxUSjwRepBHkZFjJEw5Wg8B61pzsPrIDjsY3K6bpSkCUtQoVm405j_Hlb02MJQW7s3Kij2Rf_SHVKCRt6JwB7zLImOCrxWnG9i7X9Lqteok98zyk9fuqgh6HJq1ZykWmAe2WfaoEkD-E/s320/PC130632edit.JPG" /></a>I made this drawstring pouch for my sister for Christmas, I was inspired by <a href="http://sewsewnsew.blogspot.com/2011/10/draw-string-bag-with-hexagon-patchwork.html">this one</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcreUIlsJlH5Oi4bGagJb7Xgx9xp9un5Jmv6fQ4WEO-etwQTXFnH-u0xTU7Gk8KlUl0FXpAi1iQJ-iLpMHdNDPci_wYHq-giFPFc-N4qT_WgA7UKLUtuvHpoZc4Bq6V6bUBQLumpI1Q_s/s1600/PC130631edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694568602088511506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcreUIlsJlH5Oi4bGagJb7Xgx9xp9un5Jmv6fQ4WEO-etwQTXFnH-u0xTU7Gk8KlUl0FXpAi1iQJ-iLpMHdNDPci_wYHq-giFPFc-N4qT_WgA7UKLUtuvHpoZc4Bq6V6bUBQLumpI1Q_s/s320/PC130631edit.JPG" /></a>I had a lot of fun with this wee little bag, I think because it combined so many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">different</span> elements but didn't take me so long that I got sick of it. Plus it's grey and yellow which is my current favorite color combination.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeDHRf7gW9d-oxA5PWKDRg0lRfBPBWX4bIimKni1ng17NlRaXMVGZ6wNIiVl5uSXS8pBUfca8z6lYA6E8jpBIYLLpyuDlLhfktR6gkleO4CSotqDaKDjz_blNA1XBTzP050n0jBoUy-A/s1600/PC130633edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694568327876443282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeDHRf7gW9d-oxA5PWKDRg0lRfBPBWX4bIimKni1ng17NlRaXMVGZ6wNIiVl5uSXS8pBUfca8z6lYA6E8jpBIYLLpyuDlLhfktR6gkleO4CSotqDaKDjz_blNA1XBTzP050n0jBoUy-A/s320/PC130633edit.JPG" /></a>Adding the drawstring was the most challenging part for me, a challenge that I didn't quite overcome, thus there is only string on one side of the bag.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikcqwMkQnhulHn0oS7_FL1_Vu1seiwECSbP1fjUUu3lvK9b0vyXOYDI810uKYli-7sXBZp1bVLFUWH9WRjpdW71IjTvO_uvBT6kPJ_vJWvmn1VR8-SdeVRuEcHZkLPYQKaPox9IbaGZc/s1600/PB150530edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694568049578951666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikcqwMkQnhulHn0oS7_FL1_Vu1seiwECSbP1fjUUu3lvK9b0vyXOYDI810uKYli-7sXBZp1bVLFUWH9WRjpdW71IjTvO_uvBT6kPJ_vJWvmn1VR8-SdeVRuEcHZkLPYQKaPox9IbaGZc/s320/PB150530edit.JPG" /></a> I also made a guitar strap for my brother in law, although to be perfectly honest I really recovered a guitar strap. I had known that I wanted to make him one for a while and then I happened upon this fabric and knew that it must be. Because you see, he is partial to the color orange and has a thing for rockets.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMZuQY4vcYXsYmraTXgsDRciIdds68XfyqEoRjYmrbjFk1ap1bQPgxyz4bDMxVznhrSQ0M7rZCeWwS4K8IGri17HvmvDawYdF5GB9cj41H18w_qvfhtLZ5L70Dw3Jw4rkB9R_Qbrjt2E/s1600/PB150525edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694567794030358626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMZuQY4vcYXsYmraTXgsDRciIdds68XfyqEoRjYmrbjFk1ap1bQPgxyz4bDMxVznhrSQ0M7rZCeWwS4K8IGri17HvmvDawYdF5GB9cj41H18w_qvfhtLZ5L70Dw3Jw4rkB9R_Qbrjt2E/s320/PB150525edit.JPG" /></a>My search for a guitar strap tutorial didn't lead me to exactly what I wanted to do, so in the end I had to wing it. And honestly it wasn't hard. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">In fact</span> the hardest part was taking the original strap apart, oh and turning that long thin tube of fabric so that the right sides were out. If people are interested maybe I'll try to write a tutorial sometime.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6ZFLQkjJfs4DPvQLMs6L_t-FLTyip72azr0cKYLt7XclpHtkYc86wJ-r2z-2Y-D6ZMH0BTvAEFOpSF6jvTzRGamQOCqU1B4hPtUbalCTaFdWfv2Dva1oIv1sPi36WenFQNSJ6v8SwHc/s1600/PB150531edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694567625824995794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6ZFLQkjJfs4DPvQLMs6L_t-FLTyip72azr0cKYLt7XclpHtkYc86wJ-r2z-2Y-D6ZMH0BTvAEFOpSF6jvTzRGamQOCqU1B4hPtUbalCTaFdWfv2Dva1oIv1sPi36WenFQNSJ6v8SwHc/s320/PB150531edit.JPG" /></a> I personalized it just a little more by embroidering his name on it. Giving handmade gifts is my favorite part of Christmas, I hope the recipients don't mind too much!</div></div></div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-88502927828748337742011-12-14T09:33:00.007-07:002011-12-14T11:53:31.076-07:00Oven Mitt and Hot Pad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13XAM6VqJJp3xvsbvWMz9WCuGUYfv72rvRccobhq3IEI1C_om2f-Poi73pRpTK6pNB8MaYCkQgIQLi_8vJ2drxBF9TzAO9K72OjnrUKwlWLgoY6HFP9Ph47Mm235rGf2AQym8KBQ-4tU/s1600/PC130623edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686024833758711362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13XAM6VqJJp3xvsbvWMz9WCuGUYfv72rvRccobhq3IEI1C_om2f-Poi73pRpTK6pNB8MaYCkQgIQLi_8vJ2drxBF9TzAO9K72OjnrUKwlWLgoY6HFP9Ph47Mm235rGf2AQym8KBQ-4tU/s320/PC130623edit.JPG" /></a> I've been considering making an oven <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mitt</span> for a while now, and finally decided to take the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">plunge</span>, as a Christmas gift for a friend. I loved doing the patchwork and the quilting. I used the pattern piece that is on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Insul</span>-Bright wrapper. I think it turned out cute, but it is a bit small (even after I enlarged the pattern). Also if I make another I'll change how I do the binding, because sewing this one on was not fun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbPwnQW78Tp_K4bQ3YRtn3fAKhe2sl5bLpt4wg3yPTV31uE6VFc-rUWz_BN9c-AKh_VLKzCQ6tUF4ypS61ZMOpR2cugUN0DDappxmMkoLONFZjYNoaSQ-ddpo3Z7lfFW2xJXyjKkw3Bs/s1600/PC130626edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686024459464139314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbPwnQW78Tp_K4bQ3YRtn3fAKhe2sl5bLpt4wg3yPTV31uE6VFc-rUWz_BN9c-AKh_VLKzCQ6tUF4ypS61ZMOpR2cugUN0DDappxmMkoLONFZjYNoaSQ-ddpo3Z7lfFW2xJXyjKkw3Bs/s320/PC130626edit.JPG" /></a> I used a collection of Christmas-y fabrics that I have on hand. Unfortunately I don't know the names of any of them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdC78_GA1g0rDLtnkD6bChtxtXVcQB_Ca2i3qC45WHGiFLDlqrLcG_SA39t8Ovy3gkid144gKTKNPRIATxDo15CqyLBmzxxeBXwjyuO8h9igbNyi_JycdNvgThMoJeWLuc8oJFUQu954/s1600/PC130624edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686023573059931474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdC78_GA1g0rDLtnkD6bChtxtXVcQB_Ca2i3qC45WHGiFLDlqrLcG_SA39t8Ovy3gkid144gKTKNPRIATxDo15CqyLBmzxxeBXwjyuO8h9igbNyi_JycdNvgThMoJeWLuc8oJFUQu954/s320/PC130624edit.JPG" /></a> I made this hot pad to match too. I love doing embroidery and I think this tree is quite charming.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8GfIj69bkfyz-yxcmc6oZQYABCVjFUelRR2xH8XEpJPAuVGLICX6bNBClnmuD4dUs57rl9OPyaaU4OeG5vzzGkeRfjUvumXwRC_ohs16yhJhv9oR17QQ66cIzUryo2Voj4oz4FcVEYM/s1600/PC130625edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686023241063802402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8GfIj69bkfyz-yxcmc6oZQYABCVjFUelRR2xH8XEpJPAuVGLICX6bNBClnmuD4dUs57rl9OPyaaU4OeG5vzzGkeRfjUvumXwRC_ohs16yhJhv9oR17QQ66cIzUryo2Voj4oz4FcVEYM/s320/PC130625edit.JPG" /></a> The back of the hot pad (I used this fabric as the lining for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mitt</span> too). </div><br /><div>I've decided that I really like making hot pads, and with a few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">modifications</span> I'd like to make more oven <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mitts</span>. A quick and fun holiday gift for someone on your list this year. T minus 11 days and counting!</div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-58605294513112053222011-12-12T19:07:00.004-07:002011-12-12T19:26:54.448-07:00Savvy Season Swap- My Turn!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRSAL2Vkj_7iqVPFu8GrhTDbquT6dulkwDArjws-BHTwuOzCgIfvnaNZS50Kp_IqWg7_9lN8YsO4bQMHWgDpwCTAwnf_cJTuKmltBBGlqc3eVz5LdYPqfjQLA5D5oXlvnOc-cc4biIMk/s1600/PC120623edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685431389066846242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRSAL2Vkj_7iqVPFu8GrhTDbquT6dulkwDArjws-BHTwuOzCgIfvnaNZS50Kp_IqWg7_9lN8YsO4bQMHWgDpwCTAwnf_cJTuKmltBBGlqc3eVz5LdYPqfjQLA5D5oXlvnOc-cc4biIMk/s320/PC120623edit.JPG" /></a> Saturday afternoon brought an exciting package to my box. It was from <a href="http://thiscraftyfox.blogspot.com/">This Crafty Fox</a> and contained this lovely pillow cover and 2 matching hot pads. Part of the reason I was excited was because I've actually been able to get to know <a href="http://thiscraftyfox.blogspot.com/">This Crafty Fox</a> (we've shared a few e-mails about running) and then to get a package from her, so fun!<br />I don't have the right size pillow yet, but couldn't wait to enjoy it which is why the cover looks a little lopsided. I love the colors! And I like that I can technically use my gifts all year round.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXSKF4ROIwVrdUrgvR8dxvXDtwdiuTnMgSdyPVPRd_xub4L18IslWJqvk7CqZkXAycmeUPWVC48GX1flPWd_j000zyDLPalRiH4SY8xvKzABEwUpli2uJaygLm0pFyRmJv0OglhNuVmw/s1600/PC120624edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685431176404174642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXSKF4ROIwVrdUrgvR8dxvXDtwdiuTnMgSdyPVPRd_xub4L18IslWJqvk7CqZkXAycmeUPWVC48GX1flPWd_j000zyDLPalRiH4SY8xvKzABEwUpli2uJaygLm0pFyRmJv0OglhNuVmw/s320/PC120624edit.JPG" /></a>Here is one of the hot pads, which were both quickly put to good use for our Sunday dinner with friends. This was my first true swap and I am so glad that I did it. Thanks again partner. </div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-91209350406809391802011-12-09T12:54:00.003-07:002011-12-09T22:03:16.804-07:00The Savvy Seasons SwapI've been wanting to post these pictures for a while now, but decided I should wait until my partner <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> her package. Because even though I am quite certain that she does not read my blog, there are some items that could have ruined the surprise if she had stumbled <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">across</span> my neck of the woods.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-ynuWRx5ir06G_8HdJWHY6BjgdrYWOgredMOtMhE70J24x1z7Wq2UjWqCtO2tC9cA0Rrd1CeS-kRvWGkPXyolWpSSRgMU7z6uV6Vn0bdkpwXbBcxMR6xuX_-Ws5YLP9PLaOHzMYTowg/s1600/PC020598edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683113148205090802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-ynuWRx5ir06G_8HdJWHY6BjgdrYWOgredMOtMhE70J24x1z7Wq2UjWqCtO2tC9cA0Rrd1CeS-kRvWGkPXyolWpSSRgMU7z6uV6Vn0bdkpwXbBcxMR6xuX_-Ws5YLP9PLaOHzMYTowg/s320/PC020598edit.JPG" /></a> This is the whole of it.<br />The large item was the tree skirt, or more appropriately the tree pants. It is very similar to the one I made for myself a couple years ago. I used <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/10/christmas-tree-skirt-tutorial.html">Crazy Mom Quilt's tutorial </a>for it and went very scrappy with the log cabins.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l-k28mtAbWIAesrWyJqDXykTNnviugBi4CWVs7EFeF7tFw3FRtMucFl8NQF_Jr1HTHdTuW2-cJrfaA5AAwUi-tFVOxR-RD8diS297DayaqnYNgiMCVQ8zqATcm8r1aSX0oxhNBq0GEY/s1600/PC020599edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683109581005794642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l-k28mtAbWIAesrWyJqDXykTNnviugBi4CWVs7EFeF7tFw3FRtMucFl8NQF_Jr1HTHdTuW2-cJrfaA5AAwUi-tFVOxR-RD8diS297DayaqnYNgiMCVQ8zqATcm8r1aSX0oxhNBq0GEY/s320/PC020599edit.JPG" /></a>I sent one of my fabric bunting cards with a little holiday note.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwR-2FzYzMpUXyWvdtgclhMEojVDo4USBB7NY7lJwrbRQIAig4k3UDrf630uYntQluxrk0L82-1NBpBYbgtY_IgQ65k5eOUc8NWHvqvUtdXd6QMsxf5JEAO_UQSBSMkD0hPTOWWmi1rw/s1600/PC020603edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683108643354612978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwR-2FzYzMpUXyWvdtgclhMEojVDo4USBB7NY7lJwrbRQIAig4k3UDrf630uYntQluxrk0L82-1NBpBYbgtY_IgQ65k5eOUc8NWHvqvUtdXd6QMsxf5JEAO_UQSBSMkD0hPTOWWmi1rw/s320/PC020603edit.JPG" /></a>My partner was <a href="http://www.theplaidscottie.com/">The Plaid Scottie </a>(I know! a bit intimidating for me!), so I decided to make her a selvage ornament Scottie! I don't mean to have a big head, but I love how he turned out. I also sent a couple of plaid napkins but forget to take a picture of them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAEdVEGvVysYJJ6Tr1-MdXzIp8I3jSxobLKIKtUWjjTWPeKkx5uJa9XhKXBIPDy1jy-oQsANRDSQNNeWjKHWB-LppfDiQfD9DWENl0Vhs2Td4g8uYjHe0QZ73S4PDp-3IhkEwYMZMKek/s1600/PC020604edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683108187307565090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAEdVEGvVysYJJ6Tr1-MdXzIp8I3jSxobLKIKtUWjjTWPeKkx5uJa9XhKXBIPDy1jy-oQsANRDSQNNeWjKHWB-LppfDiQfD9DWENl0Vhs2Td4g8uYjHe0QZ73S4PDp-3IhkEwYMZMKek/s320/PC020604edit.JPG" /></a> I couldn't resist including a fortune cookie tag, although I'm sure I'll get docked points somewhere for the use of a card and a tag for the same gift.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkF0vnp_oGvmWX-l1PhO6gkb8uCO8r7a8jfYZUbqcuP-koetAm18r7YhandE-j0LQvlXHcHY0f7yrX1MUTgOlyQQQWgQ80-a6HuarmWJ6NFYvV302VSXkF4iV_aYgziwO8nSYka3-CdQ/s1600/PC020607edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683107834048062722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkF0vnp_oGvmWX-l1PhO6gkb8uCO8r7a8jfYZUbqcuP-koetAm18r7YhandE-j0LQvlXHcHY0f7yrX1MUTgOlyQQQWgQ80-a6HuarmWJ6NFYvV302VSXkF4iV_aYgziwO8nSYka3-CdQ/s320/PC020607edit.JPG" /></a> A back shot of the tree pants, with three covered <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">buttons</span> for closure.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdJKjMk6Hv_pyJ17vNbrpdRiEARpBnAgaZ0tHvZ9VdjKS4IoZATWxyUoOR5QVUH2AgsYz3tPRGqeaCoX6aqhyVm0LQckOIHfcNQA71BF9emLad9JdazrR1Dbo6C4zDIfRhyphenhyphenH9nsx4Z48/s1600/PC020609edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683107244706176690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdJKjMk6Hv_pyJ17vNbrpdRiEARpBnAgaZ0tHvZ9VdjKS4IoZATWxyUoOR5QVUH2AgsYz3tPRGqeaCoX6aqhyVm0LQckOIHfcNQA71BF9emLad9JdazrR1Dbo6C4zDIfRhyphenhyphenH9nsx4Z48/s320/PC020609edit.JPG" /></a> Here you can see the backing fabric along with delicious <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/white-chocolate-cherry-shortbread/">White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_ucYl63Gv7hSYVN03Kt_nrOQhkdiGgHWiddllPqGFq1aUowdWoctl4i4dJogu-X4QldzHrSAbkyrrQshfxV91r4pmIAurB1By8P2OEUXa03QZ0DrtRTJqwnhqTqrMA-ESPgQwWzkWUk/s1600/PC020608edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683106510392943746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_ucYl63Gv7hSYVN03Kt_nrOQhkdiGgHWiddllPqGFq1aUowdWoctl4i4dJogu-X4QldzHrSAbkyrrQshfxV91r4pmIAurB1By8P2OEUXa03QZ0DrtRTJqwnhqTqrMA-ESPgQwWzkWUk/s320/PC020608edit.JPG" /></a> And finally a little personalization on the back.</div><br /><div>Here's hoping that <a href="http://www.theplaidscottie.com/">Ms. Plaid Scottie</a> loves and get lots of use out of these items this Christmas.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><em>Update: As it turns out, she's already putting everything <a href="http://www.theplaidscottie.com/2011/12/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html">to good use</a>, what a relief!</em></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-89250576247620406312011-12-07T11:41:00.006-07:002011-12-07T12:09:15.989-07:00Christmas Greetings<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tis</span> the season for cards, tags and pictures, and I have one of each to share.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_Gpf6Kg-H5Bw5cTGKg1zvC9zVbCJHkPVhoiXnZ-FvkDZtz2H-IRJhDubJAqnyXfzi6S-nIHjEzZBazGj4nr2UBDukhg8ZTGu5UUwn3Ofte5-iymIJDfhd97VGGSsrSANtU2D2fN-Cps/s1600/PC070613edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683460714112038322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_Gpf6Kg-H5Bw5cTGKg1zvC9zVbCJHkPVhoiXnZ-FvkDZtz2H-IRJhDubJAqnyXfzi6S-nIHjEzZBazGj4nr2UBDukhg8ZTGu5UUwn3Ofte5-iymIJDfhd97VGGSsrSANtU2D2fN-Cps/s320/PC070613edit.JPG" /></a> I made a few cards based on <a href="http://nancy-noodle.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-card-group.html">these cards </a>but with a holiday twist. They whip up so quick and I love that I get to use up little bits of my scraps. They are "Blank Inside Cards"!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1d6MrgzjFAfNpsis6O84wC9U3abBKqhvHzsbS44Dpc7MEDKS02mx4xMYcfSpyl9uQAo015kieTp8mJC05skK9VNTTYgMS32HpM664mmlrm6tgryAuZPOFPLPnHioBoETvfmAeoKeup0/s1600/PC070620edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683460504589992546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1d6MrgzjFAfNpsis6O84wC9U3abBKqhvHzsbS44Dpc7MEDKS02mx4xMYcfSpyl9uQAo015kieTp8mJC05skK9VNTTYgMS32HpM664mmlrm6tgryAuZPOFPLPnHioBoETvfmAeoKeup0/s320/PC070620edit.JPG" /></a> For our November Card Group meeting we did tags instead of cards. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what tags I wanted to make. Then I was preparing to make some of <a href="http://24-7-365.blogspot.com/2009/12/fortune-cookie-ornament-tutorial.html">these fortune cookie ornaments</a> and ding! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Light bulb</span>! So I turned the ornaments into tags.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJTzmHPMuj0x0E30NbvOdVPCJlb0SPobrb_NXaL31Rvb4pFSHKL8FJfCCaH5Jn3LKytn8b1NWuU63Jt6Gk-BVxwCwDvT3Y3zaQMAmPkZhqRckadSgx91uMLJ2CypFDOJnqWnjT6UVVDM/s1600/PC070617edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683459747286102882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJTzmHPMuj0x0E30NbvOdVPCJlb0SPobrb_NXaL31Rvb4pFSHKL8FJfCCaH5Jn3LKytn8b1NWuU63Jt6Gk-BVxwCwDvT3Y3zaQMAmPkZhqRckadSgx91uMLJ2CypFDOJnqWnjT6UVVDM/s320/PC070617edit.JPG" /></a> Each cookie had one of the following fortunes:<br />"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" Buddy the Elf<br />You will soon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> an unusual gift.<br />"You'll shoot your eye out kid!" A Christmas Story<br />A pleasant surprise is in your future.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuAjDGRd1McAI8q0-m8hyphenhyphenvLyYQRu5IGaz0bHlDh0X5PFU6urpA42BaG2nSY3g__r51iEgWcFciznFVkqFP942grK2Fon7CWGwT3HxKLdxVifF8yS-IPGmgZQZYmyCKBJAUEDJ2nwfGqg/s1600/xmas2011a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683463665318129826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuAjDGRd1McAI8q0-m8hyphenhyphenvLyYQRu5IGaz0bHlDh0X5PFU6urpA42BaG2nSY3g__r51iEgWcFciznFVkqFP942grK2Fon7CWGwT3HxKLdxVifF8yS-IPGmgZQZYmyCKBJAUEDJ2nwfGqg/s320/xmas2011a.jpg" /></a> Finally, our contribution to the postman/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">postwoman's</span> overflowing bag this season. The picture was taken this summer and I can't believe how much bigger Kennedy is. Oh well.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-79387353715912675042011-11-29T08:59:00.003-07:002011-11-29T09:06:06.338-07:00If You Like it Go Vote<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXUAtfLlVajFAeV5IW-wuvQWFbuLUPfGTi0AT_6YJk6vAlTJzDQQ5O4HYUXR3f-dMg_DrgEYJADq_ZlwximM3o8jyHcrQXTuNhscOWm8-b-oqRF5sgK2WKa-sOZ-7B7ZwEOXhzalQhgE/s1600/PB210548edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680448290604514754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXUAtfLlVajFAeV5IW-wuvQWFbuLUPfGTi0AT_6YJk6vAlTJzDQQ5O4HYUXR3f-dMg_DrgEYJADq_ZlwximM3o8jyHcrQXTuNhscOWm8-b-oqRF5sgK2WKa-sOZ-7B7ZwEOXhzalQhgE/s320/PB210548edit.JPG" /></a> Remember this fun little stitchery a couple post ago? Well it is a finalist in the November <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/p/celebrate-color.html">Celebrate Color </a>contest! Hooray! If you like it, go <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/11/vote-for-celebrate-color-november.html">here</a>, look under the Needlepoint category and vote for me! Thanks.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-18824495009265136502011-11-24T19:35:00.006-07:002011-11-24T20:08:47.124-07:00Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWGXo3rPjK_auNkQlft06i-S3CepZtiqVdiAhiHj4S2WRuI12HhkMf1n4PWdtagqSb-YMhJsOkChjgxXwp-KltVPsvxSil0Va44W_s57fisN387Nvap0-l64Is0b1pYsri0ab8CT6ZEE/s1600/PB240559edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678758671463364018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWGXo3rPjK_auNkQlft06i-S3CepZtiqVdiAhiHj4S2WRuI12HhkMf1n4PWdtagqSb-YMhJsOkChjgxXwp-KltVPsvxSil0Va44W_s57fisN387Nvap0-l64Is0b1pYsri0ab8CT6ZEE/s320/PB240559edit.JPG" /></a>(My contribution to dinner today, links- <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/11/08/cranberry-upside-down-cake-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+browneyedbaker%2Ffeed+%28Brown+Eyed+Baker+%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">recipe</a> and <a href="http://www.karaspartyideas.com/2011/11/free-mini-cake-pennant-bunting-for.html">bunting printable</a>) </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here's hoping that you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving with lots of yummy food and family.<br /><br />I'm stopping in to announce that I'm having a sale in </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nancynoodleshop"><span style="font-size:130%;">my shop </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">this weekend.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Starting tomorrow morning (Black Friday) and lasting through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Monday</span> Night (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cyber</span> Monday), shipping will be free for everything.<br />And for any order over $20 I'll include a free selvage ornament.<br /></strong><br />Happy shopping! </span></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170995936677333887.post-69700333545310320962011-11-21T16:34:00.005-07:002011-11-21T19:26:21.256-07:00Autumn Stitchery Finish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0SKct9mtZJD_ZD3I1HtvXq75vH8fWbuBV-zEHStr986-k1N_cP9oppWNk5ci4x4WmyrDMCmz2kej6J2oBjHjD1mVhyiMP0zgIaTWT96XoJNaPLyjkSRYkglameT7aDkOEUAXqt-CZNQ/s1600/PB210548edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677597493686572610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0SKct9mtZJD_ZD3I1HtvXq75vH8fWbuBV-zEHStr986-k1N_cP9oppWNk5ci4x4WmyrDMCmz2kej6J2oBjHjD1mVhyiMP0zgIaTWT96XoJNaPLyjkSRYkglameT7aDkOEUAXqt-CZNQ/s320/PB210548edit.JPG" /></a>Before Christmas totally takes over I thought I would post one last <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2011/08/announcing-celebrate-color.html">fall colors </a>project. This finish is a year in the making. Last year around this time I really needed something to stitch on when my baby was sleeping but I was too tired to do much of anything else. Enter this darling <a href="http://www.crabapplehillstudio.com/items/309_autumn_sampler.aspx">Autumn sampler</a> from <a href="http://www.crabapplehillstudio.com/">Crab-apple Hill Studio</a>. It didn't take me long to finish it, but then it languished in my unfinished projects drawer. Until this week when my husband brought this frame home from work.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryFEkf1d0JSl-GlRwQARg9fafTK_qwMJnCUHJ1c607zouAOYr4OEMcjoBl0LB3n-6-M2mdwX2RJ_RvZelWffRrdLTsDz9qh491tzkgRn3bPxuhyQ6N-f3Kni-l1O9ZkCCIOAwr8rCaJg/s1600/PB210547edit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677596904244584290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryFEkf1d0JSl-GlRwQARg9fafTK_qwMJnCUHJ1c607zouAOYr4OEMcjoBl0LB3n-6-M2mdwX2RJ_RvZelWffRrdLTsDz9qh491tzkgRn3bPxuhyQ6N-f3Kni-l1O9ZkCCIOAwr8rCaJg/s320/PB210547edit.JPG" /></a>The border is Kona Ash.<br />My favorite parts- the "Autumn" stitched in variegated thread, and the tiny wool leaves and flowers.<br />My not so favorite parts- the fact that the muslin I stitched on is all wrinkled. No matter how much I iron it this is how it looks- frustration. Also I'm not sure how I feel about the frame. I had planned to paint it, even bought the paint but had second thoughts.<br />What do you think?<br />Hooray for the weather finally feeling like autumn just in time for the Christmas decorations!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546836612184965900noreply@blogger.com4