tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80878631925477132942024-03-14T00:08:15.190+11:00Lizzie the quilterLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.comBlogger634125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-40680105434859143412018-09-07T11:46:00.001+10:002018-09-07T11:46:42.490+10:00The big 5 0<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well its been a very fun week for me. Last Saturday I turned 50. It was a fun day of celebrations followed by a wonderful dinner with 30 of my closest friends and my sons. <br />
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When I reflect back on my life I'm so proud of everything I set out to accomplish. I have raised a family, had some great jobs and traveled around a lot. I have been overseas several times and I know there are more fun times ahead in my future.<br />
My main accomplishment is raising 3 fine boys who are now young men with lives of their own.<br />
Look at these 2. My heart bursts with pride when I am around them. <br />
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These pretty girls are my son's girlfriends. Such cute couples. <br />
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And this lovely lady traveled all the way down from Queensland to share in my celebrations. Thankyou Terri- Ann I love you to bits. <br />
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Just because I'm 50 now doesn't mean I can't have a few silly pics. It was my night afterall.<br />
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Since I got back from America in August I have moved house so no sewing has been going on. I hope to get settled soon and find a few projects I want to work on.<br />
I also have a 2nd job so my days are busy and my nights are filled with gym and running. Doesn't leave much time for anything else. But my fingers are getting itchy so soon I hope to have something fun to share.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by. <br />
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Hi there, remember me. Its been so long since I did a blog post I'm having to learn all over again. There have been some major changes in my life in recent months and now I'm slowly getting on with things but its been hard. Onwards and upwards as the saying goes.<br />
Last month I was lucky enough to spend a week in the amazing USA, I have so much about my trip to share but i thought i would start of with a finished quilt I'm so proud of.<br />
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Remember my smitten quilt I started almost 3 years ago. Finally finished and I couldn't be happier. I took it with my to America to show all my friends as they have been on this sewing journey with me right from the beginning. I sewed the binding down my first week there then the fun photo shoots started. <br />
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These are a few of my favourite photos, Taken in beautiful Wyoming in the mountains, Such stunning scenery and the perfect back drop. <br />
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Now I can enjoy it for many years to come.<br />
I used all my favourite red white and blue fabrics, some of these are now discontinued and so hard to find which makes the quilt even more special.<br />
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I promise I will be back soon to share more of our fun adventures, including watching my very first rodeo, now there's a story.<br />
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Take care xx<br />
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Happy Easter to you all, Its been such a long time since I was here last. My poor blog has been very neglected but if I'm honest I must say that I kind of lost interest there for awhile but I'm back and I hope to be posting regularly again. I have missed everyone.<br />
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I love having a long weekend, yesterday I started a new project. In fact in the last few months I Have started several new projects and even finished a few. I will share those very soon. This gorgeous block is called Tree of Life. Its a new pattern by <a href="http://www.aquiltinglife.blogspot.com/">Sherri of A quilting life</a>. I love her designs and i knew as soon as I saw her design I wanted to make one.<br />
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One block down and another one almost together, that will be tomorrows job.<br />
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I'm using my fig tree fabrics for this one. so pretty. Its about time I stopped collecting and starting using.<br />
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I'm also on my last block for my Smitten quilt, I have loved working on this quilt on and off for the last 2 years. Its about time to get it finished.<br />
I'm going to USA in July and my plan is to take my finished quilt with me to photograph while I'm there. I'm calling it my America quilt as it has come with me the last 2 trips and I sewed it while we were there. The fabrics are very special to me.<br />
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Especially this flag fabric. I have searched high and low for more of this but I think its all gone,<br />
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I can't wait to share these blocks all sewn together.<br />
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Enjoy your Easter weekend, I hope you found some sewing time.<br />
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Take care xxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-90444083855933192092018-01-23T14:35:00.001+11:002018-01-23T14:35:40.626+11:00Something so different<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, The last few weeks have seen me put down my scissors and put on my running shoes. I was in training for my very first half marathon.<br />
The event took place on January 14th and the conditions for running were absolutely perfect. I could not have been happier.<br />
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I was so nervous even though I knew to trust my training, I ran every day and in a 2 week period over Christmas I clocked up 373 Kilometres so I knew I could do this. Sometimes though we always doubt ourselves don't we, no matter what task is it.<br />
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The distance was 21 km and I ran it in 1 hour 51 minutes, If I got 2 hours I would have been happy so to get that time was even better.<br />
Basically since that day I have not stopped running, I have quite a few other running events throughout the year including a marathon in Salt Lake City USA in July, now that one I can't wait for. So exciting.<br />
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I am slowly getting back to my sewing, I have made a new magazine project which will be sent off very soon and I'm starting a new design for Homespun to be published later in the year.<br />
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How people say they get bored is beyond me. Don't you agree.<br />
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Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-54823588819342101732017-12-28T14:49:00.002+11:002017-12-28T14:49:44.285+11:00Christmas 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you all enjoyed the special day. Ours was very quiet but lovely.<br />
I enjoyed getting all my Christmas goodies out of storage and decorating my home.<br />
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Each year I try and make at least one new Christmas project but time got away and I only managed to sew the binding on a new table runner I made last year for my coffee table. Oh well it doesn't matter because I did have my new quilt I designed for a magazine publication earlier in the year. So I guess I can call that my new 2017 christmas project.<br />
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My Tis the season quilt by Natalie Bird is always my favourite quilt for Christmas. I love the fabrics and the stitcheries are so sweet.<br />
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Also on display is my new Jim Shore ornaments i bought in the USA back in September, these are so lovely I think I'll leave them out a little longer.<br />
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And whats Christmas Day without my traditional picture of my boys. Getting more handsome every year I must say. Lol,<br />
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In 2 weeks time I will be participating in my very first half marathon, I'm excited but nervous at the same time. I have been training hard for months now and after completing 2 10k races I know I'm more than ready to challenge myself even further.<br />
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Happy sewing<br />
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Hi there, not a lot of sewing going on around here lately because I have been busy spending my time in the garden. This time of year is when I get my summer seeds planted and the vegetable garden started.<br />
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Poppies and Zinnias, my favourite flowers.<br />
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My vegetable garden is now doing well, all seeds have sprouted so in a few weeks and months I hope to have some yummy carrots, cucumber, brussel sprouts, snow peas and pumpkins.<br />
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All my roses are so pretty, I love to cut them and bring them inside.<br />
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I did make some time to sew a sewing machine cover that I designed for a magazine a little while ago. I made this for a friend and gave it to her last Sunday. I do enjoy sewing for others.<br />
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Soon I'll be digging out the Christmas decorations, can you believe Christmas is almost here.<br />
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Have a wonderful week. xx<br />
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I have had some fun in my sewing room recently, I made this lovely camera bag for my etsy shop and now its on its way to a new home in USA. I'm so pleased . <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh3ME6BIJ2s/Wf62K4isunI/AAAAAAAAJSY/3FB0WQOqEgc1_QtQH9ZtVggtyRJ5bu5zgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh3ME6BIJ2s/Wf62K4isunI/AAAAAAAAJSY/3FB0WQOqEgc1_QtQH9ZtVggtyRJ5bu5zgCLcBGAs/s320/DSC_0328.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>
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As well as sewing, I have been cosying up the house. My sweet husband painted this cupboard for me, it was all dark wood and while I loved the style I no longer liked the colour, so out come the good old electric sander. Didn't he do a great job!!<br />
I have had a lovely time playing around with all my things, rearranging and folding.<br />
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I love little baskets of quilts rolled up. Much better to have them out for everyone to see.<br />
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I did a little halloween decorating to, Its a fun time of year.<br />
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I even started a new halloween quilt, I have made all the blocks now I just need to put it together. I'll have it ready for next year for sure.<br />
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Hope you have found some time to do all the things you love to. Thankyou for stopping by.<br />
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Hello friends<br />
We are back from our USA trip and I must say I had the best time of my life. After a few days in LA we went to Iowa to meet my dear friend and her beautiful family. It was amazing. Such a beautiful state full of gorgeous barns, houses and people.<br />
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The first day In Iowa we went for drive for the day to look at all the barns with the quilt blocks on them. It was such a thrill to see such these. You would not believe how incredible some of these barns are. And so big. Our driver for the day was my friends daughter and what an angel she was. The biggest smile you have ever seen on such a sweet girl. Thankyou Arianne, you are such a delight.<br />
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Fields of soy beans were everywhere and looked so pretty.<br />
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I received some beautiful gifts but this one really touched my heart because it was made by a very beautiful 11 year old girl who is my friends grand daughter. We instantly became friends and Emmy was my constant companion for the rest of our trip. Each time i see this pillow now it will remind me of this adorable girl and our fun times we had. Her sweet nanny gave me some beautiful gifts to but I'll share them next time.<br />
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I did buy a few souvenirs for myself including this lovely magazine. It has beautiful pictures on it. Perfect for the coffee table.<br />
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On our very first USA trip back in 2013 I started collecting the Star Bucks cups, so I was thrilled to get some new ones for my collection this time.<br />
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They even have pride of place in the kitchen on a shelving made especially for them.<br />
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So thats just a taste of our USA holiday for 2017.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com/">Janita</a> I honestly can't thankyou enough for welcoming my family into your home and treating us like part of your family. Your cooking was amazing, your home beautiful and your family are so wonderful. I can't wait to visit you again dear sister.<br />
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Thankyou for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-21240220145439399212017-09-10T16:25:00.001+10:002017-09-10T16:25:08.841+10:00I hit the Jackpot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, such an exciting week for me. I received my September copy of Homespun Magazine which has one of my designs inside and much to my delight I found my quilt was on the FRONT COVER. I was so excited. Such an honour to have my quilt right where everyone can see it.<br />
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Beautifully photographed as always. I couldn't be prouder.<br />
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Before I sent my quilt off to the magazine I took it for a little photo shoot to the park, I love these shots. I was lucky a tree had fallen over the creek so I got to it as close as I could and draped my quilt over it. Stood back and was so happy at the scenery.<br />
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So there you go.<br />
What do you think? I love these fabrics Olives Flower Market, they are so pretty and perfect for Spring.<br />
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Only 2 sleeps to go and my family and I are heading off to USA for another fun adventure. We can't wait to get there.<br />
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I'll be sure to share some photos when we return.<br />
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Until then, thanks for stopping by.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-53923791193641419902017-08-06T17:45:00.000+10:002017-08-06T17:45:11.011+10:00Mini quilts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, so sorry for my long absence. July flew by within a blink of an eye and then it was August. I have been busy doing lots of sewing but most of it has been for magazine publications so I can't share any of it yet. So I'm here today to show you a cute little mini quilt I made for a friend in the USA,<br />
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We did a little quilt swap together, this mini was so much fun to make but boy it took ages to get together. Of course I left it to the last minute deciding what to make so I was rather rushed but I love how it has come together. Both my friend and I love fig tree so we agreed our minis for each other had to be in our favourite fabric.<br />
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The pattern I used is called Picking Petals by another friend of mine. You can see her blog <a href="http://www.carriedawayquilting.blogspot.com/">here</a>. She has lots of pretty things to look at.<br />
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This is the beautiful mini quilt I received from Stacy. Its so pretty and right now it is on my coffee table. I love the softness of this quilt.<br />
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And stars are always perfect don't you think.<br />
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I was a bit spoilt by Stacy, she made me 2 mini quilts. How lucky am I.. Look at this beautiful patriotic USA heart. I just love it so much. the colours are my favourite. For those of you who read my blog you know much I love red, white and blue fabrics. So this quilt is extra special.<br />
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We are counting down the weeks now until we go on our big USA adventure.<br />
I'm thinking this will be our last big family holiday together, the boys are older now and I can't see them wanting to travel with us much in the future. Plus I'm also looking foreward to travelling with just my husband. The last holiday we took alone together was on our honeymoon. Lol<br />
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Thankyou for stopping by, wishing you all a wonderful week. I hope you find some sewing time.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-85027968812410647282017-07-08T18:01:00.001+10:002017-07-08T18:01:12.943+10:00Saturday Sewing Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, do you ever have those weeks where you feel as though you haven't accomplished much? I have had one of those weeks and I don't like it at all. Working full time for the week really threw a spanner into my sewing routine. Usually I get to sew for 2 hours each morning before work but because I was working all day there was no time.<br />
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One important job I did make time to do was get my newest design off to the magazine for publication in a couple of months, so that was a big relief.<br />
Today the weather was so bleak and miserable I thought it was the perfect opportunity to sew and get a few things finished, I love pumpkins and have a made a few pincushion ones but never took the time to finish them properly, so today I did that. Isn't it cute with the button on top. I also sewed the binding down on my newest mini quilt. This is about a 10 inch square.<br />
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I made a tree for a block swap I am in, need to make the house to go beside it next. Got to love those Fig tree greens.<br />
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I also sorted my smitten blocks as I'm almost to the end and I want to make sure my colours are even so I can get a few new ones ready for hand sewing in the evening.<br />
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I really like this star block.<br />
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Hopefully my routine and work days will return to normal next week and I can cross a few other projects off my list.<br />
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Enjoy your weekend.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-55803954927603547862017-06-18T17:54:00.002+10:002017-06-18T18:58:50.528+10:00Some finishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, a few weeks ago my friend Leonie from <a href="http://www.essenceofcloth.com/">Essence of cloth</a> in Hobart asked me if I would be interested in sewing with her new range of fabric called "Callington" well of course I was thrilled that she asked me, I mean its not everyday a fabric designer asks me if I would like a bundle of their fabric for my very own to sew whatever I choose.<br />
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I was given a lovely bunch of fat quarters, I decided firstly I would like to make a bag of some kind and since I go to stitching days, quilt retreats and stitching at my friends house I knew I wanted a bag I could pack my goodies up in to carry around. <br />
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So this is what I came up with, trying to use a little bit of each fabric. I'm very happy the way it turned out. I still have fabric left over so I think a matching zippy pouch might be in order and perhaps a nice table runner.<br />
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My local patchwork shop is running a 12 month block swap which I am partaking in, this is the block I had to make for July. The owner of this quilt wanted red and grey fabrics.<br />
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I was really happy with this block. Wonder what next month will bring.<br />
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Also at the patchwork shop Sarah is having a cushion competition, we had to purchase the white polka dot fat quarter and incorporate some of it in our design. This is what I came up with. I love how it turned out. I just made it up and now I have had people ask me to write the pattern as they want to make one to. I'm thinking a tutorial on here might be the way to go.<br />
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I love those browns and they match my new lounge suite perfectly.<br />
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My Nantucket quilt is coming along nicely, I have 4 star blocks left to make, I had made 16 then decided to make it another row wider to fit my bed.<br />
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I have loved making this quilt so much, playing with all my scraps and finding fabrics i had forgotten about.<br />
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I bought some new fabric last week and have started to make a new project, I'm loving this so far. I'll share more with you next week.<br />
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Have a wonderful week and thankyou for stopping by. xxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-2250738550381679982017-06-03T18:56:00.002+10:002017-06-03T18:56:36.214+10:00Butterfly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winter is here in full swing and its only the 3rd of June, its been a very cold week and I know it will only get colder so I am enjoying some time sewing up a storm in my little sewing room. Recently I bought some pretty artificial poppies to brighten up my room, they are so real looking. Good old ebay, some times you can find some lovely things on there.<br />
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My sewing group and I decided to do a little mini quilt shop with each other, you may remember the baking mini I made for my partner, well this butterfly quilt is what I received from mine, Isn't it absolutely beautiful. My friend Katharine made it in my favourite Fig tree fabrics. I'm a very lucky girl to receive such an amazing quilt.<br />
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I've dug out the winter quilts and changed them around in my house, all our beds look so snuggly now.<br />
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What I love most about cold evenings is lighting a few candles to make the room look cosy.<br />
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Have a wonderful week and thankyou for stopping by.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-9043880093350147252017-05-21T15:09:00.002+10:002017-05-21T15:09:33.727+10:00A few of my favourite things.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past week I have been cutting, cutting cutting. That's after I got my little wall hanging mini quilt hung in my sewing room. I have 2 big windows in my room so not a lot of wall space so I found room for this sweet quilt near the door. I love to look at it when I'm coming and going.<br />
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So what have I been cutting you ask..... lots and lots of strips to make my 9 patch blocks for this quilt, Yesterday I got a few more bigger blocks sewn together, now I need to make more smaller blocks.<br />
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All cut, sewn and ready to piece together.<br />
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In the evenings I have been working on my Smitten quilt, 2 more finished. Yay!!!!<br />
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I think this new red one is my favourite, the light blue paisley print is from Minick & Simpsons new line called Snowfall, its so pretty.<br />
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I have had a fun time going through my patterns and fabrics to make some gifts for my friends. Tomorrow my sewing group is having a fun sewing day and we decided to make a mini quilt for a swap, this is what I chose for my partner. I hope she likes it. Its a Lori Holt pattern, just for fun I decided to make a mini mini quilt to go with the mini quilt, lol. It can be used a mug rug or just as a pot holder.<br />
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I can't wait to give it to her.<br />
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Another friend who is coming to our sewing day is here visiting Tassie so I decided to make her a present. I have made my sewing machine cover that I designed for a magazine last year. I love these fabrics I chose for her.<br />
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And while I have been sewing gifts I have also been sewing just for me. I'm using all my Minick & Simpson fabrics. So far I am absolutely loving working on this project. Those 9 patch blocks are really fun to make, The best thing is all these beautiful fabrics came from my stash. I'm so pleased to finally be using them.<br />
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Do you have favourite fabrics in your cupboard that you are saving for that "special project" I'd love to hear about it.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-27981457669249146452017-04-16T18:22:00.002+10:002017-04-16T18:22:49.616+10:00Happy Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy easter to you all, I have had a very relaxing easter break, Good Friday my husband and I went to a wedding, we had a wonderful time. Its not very often we get to go out together. Shift work always gets in the way.<br />
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Today I have had a busy time in my sewing room, I'm working on a few things and just for fun I started a new project. I put the last stitches in another smitten block. I really enjoy english paper piecing. I have another one prepped and ready for tonight,<br />
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My new project involves these pretty blue stars,<br />
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and lots of 9 patch blocks, I have made about 50 so far.<br />
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My friend is having a birthday soon so I'm making something for her with my Lori Holt fabrics, these are so bright and cheery.<br />
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Then to finish off I made a tree to go with my birthday block swaps. It really was a very productive day. Can't wait to sew some more tomorrow, I love having extra long weekends.<br />
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I am very happy to share with you my newest design that was just published in Australian Patchwork & Quilting magazine, it was the first time I have had a design published with this magazine and I'm just a wee bit excited.<br />
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The theme for this issue was Hand piecing so I grabbed my sketchbook and my trusty old hexagons and my design was born.<br />
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For those of you who know me well and read my blog you all know how much I love to do stitchery and how much I love my garden. My design was based on my garden and some of the flowers I grow,<br />
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My beautiful fig tree fabrics that I love to use came together so well in this design. I tried to keep it fairly scrappy but I made the flowers pop by using darker more dominant print, I want those sweet stitcheries to shine.<br />
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I now have it displayed in the corner of my lounge. It looks so pretty there on my ladder.<br />
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The photography looks wonderful, my project is displayed so well on this buttery coloured table, Now i want one that colour to.<br />
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The only tiny thing I was disappointed with was they forgot to include my name with my project. Oh well its too late now. I know its mine and now you do to,<br />
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There are not many pretty flowers left in my real Autumn garden now, a few roses are still blooming and I have some dahlias but thats all, theses Zinnias I pulled out just last week, they gave such a beautiful display. Soon I'll be panting some new bulbs.<br />
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Have a wonderful week and thankyou for stopping by. Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-7592261658394983272017-03-18T16:53:00.001+11:002017-03-18T16:53:12.519+11:00Special Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been so lucky since I started quilting and blogging, over the years I have made many wonderful friends. Some of them I have met and others well they live a very long way away from my little part of Australia so we communicate through emails. Its always a treat to hear from them and catch up on the news. Chat about our current sewing projects or just talk about whatever is going on at the time.<br />
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Every now and again we send each other little gifts and last week my sweetest friend <a href="http://thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com/">Janita</a> sent me a very happy package all the way from USA. Inside was this beautiful mini quilt for my kitchen. Janita and I both love embroidery so this is extra special as I know how long these projects take to make, Beautiful bowls decorated with tiny stitches.<br />
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And the label is just adorable. I love it. It means so much that Janita would go to all this effort.<br />
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And to top it off I also received these awesome ceramic measuring spoons. Janita and I have many discussions about The Pioneer Woman dishes, I love them but they are only available in the USA. So I will be cherishing these one forever.<br />
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Thankyou Janita you are such a very special friend to me and I can't wait until we get to meet. Not long to go. I want to give you a very big hug. xxxx<br />
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I have been productive in my sewing room this week, I have sorted and organised some fabric. I like having some of it out on display. Its so pretty to look at.<br />
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I have been building blocks and making a new quilt just for me. I'll share more of them next time. I have made 6 so far.<br />
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I am also working on my first custom order, this customer would like a tote bag and a patchwork basket, I think I have almost accomplished that. What do you think?<br />
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Thankyou for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and you find some time to sew. xxxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-24693006712611568632017-03-10T08:53:00.000+11:002017-03-11T19:19:32.999+11:00A fun blog hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was thrilled to be asked to join in <a href="http://www.colorcreatingandquilting.blogspot.com/">Janice's</a> and Jen's blog hop and make this sweet little mini quilt, the pattern is delightful.<br />
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Choosing which tiny quilt to make for my project was alot of fun, I looked through all my patterns then decided to just make something simple and fun.<br />
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As its Autumn in Australia I thought it only fitting to have a few leaves on the ground. (They were really just put there for the photo)<br />
I haven't had time to bind my quilt yet but as its an extra long weekend I can sit back and enjoy doing this at my leisure.<br />
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Below is a list of all the other participants who are sharing their mini quilt today, please pop on over to their blogs and take a look.<br />
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If you leave a comment on Jen and Janice's blog you go into the draw to win a prize so be sure to enter. <br />
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March 10 Reveal day.<br />
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Janice Holton at <a href="https://colorcreatingandquilting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Creating & Quilting</a></div>
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Sola at <a href="http://alicesamuelsquiltco.com/" target="_blank">Alice Samuels Quilt Co</a></div>
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Jennifer Strauser at <a href="https://dizzyquilter.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Dizzy Quilter</a></div>
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Amy Gerlich at <a href="https://amyscrapspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy Scrap Spot</a></div>
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Sharon Denney Parcel at <a href="http://www.yellowcatquiltdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Yellow Cat Quilt Designs</a></div>
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Steffi at <a href="http://steffishobbys.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Steffi's Hobbys</a></div>
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Tami at <a href="http://sewmuchforfreetime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much for Free Time</a></div>
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Suzy Webster at <a href="http://websterquilt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Adventurous Applique & Quilting</a></div>
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I have a lot of secret sewing going on in my little studio this week, so even though I have been doing lots of sewing I don't have much I can share. I did finish this sweet little basket, its going to be filled with baby things and given to the new mum very soon. It was a fun little project.<br />
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This little snippet is my brand new quilt design, its not due to be published until September. I wanted to share this photo of my binding. Don't you just love stripes. Especially black and white ones. I love how the stripes met on this corner of the quilt.<br />
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I am in a block swap with a group of ladies, each month we make a block while someone is making my block. It goes for 12 months. This is the block I just made, Its called Tree of Life. It looks challenging but really its not. This is going to be a beautiful quilt when the owner of these blocks puts it altogether.<br />
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Just for fun I have started a new quilt, lots of little 9 patch blocks in the middle. We bought a new sofa so of course i have to have a quilt to match.<br />
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The mess on the right is more little blocks waiting to be pressed.<br />
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I have been going through my quilts and I am just running out of room so I decided to list a few of my favourites for sale in my etsy shop. I would love for you to take a look, The link is in the sidebar of my blog.<br />
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Have a wonderful Sunday. xxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-55522211966886921412017-02-12T17:36:00.001+11:002017-02-12T17:36:16.040+11:00Its all about finishing. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This weekend has been all about finishing my projects that have been sitting around for a long time, and I mean a long time. Try 6 years. Its almost too embarrassing to mention.<br />
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I got this quilt out of the cupboard and thought it was now or never to get this finished, I only had a little bit of quilting left to go. Very simple cross hatch in the dark squares. I was so happy with it.<br />
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Now its binding time. Whoo hoo!!!<br />
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Yesterday afternoon I got this cross stitch out and decided I wanted it for my laundry but as its really long I couldn't find a frame long enough, I think that's why I had it in the cupboard. So I decided to make it into a mini quilt.<br />
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I'll share more when its all finished. I do love it all over again now.<br />
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This afternoon I made another house block for our birthday swap, these are so much fun to make, I enjoy digging into my scrap basket and finding fabrics I had forgotten about.<br />
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I found a little time to do some baking, I made lollie rock cakes. My boys will loved these. Full of choc chips and jelly babies.<br />
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I hope you found some sewing time this weekend.<br />
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We have had a fun week in our house, Our eldest son Daniel turned 21 on Tuesday, He's a no fuss kind of kid and didn't want a party for his birthday or even go out for dinner so I cooked a nice meal at home and we all celebrated together. It was a fun time. Can't believe one of my children is 21 though. Time goes so fast doesn't it.<br />
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Speaking of time, Christmas has come and gone and now I'm playing with some different fabrics, I had bought these gorgeous sweetwater fabrics last year and of course they sat folded in the cupboard for months, Then I decided to use them up and make something fun for Valentines day. This fabric is called First Crush and its full of hearts and fun sayings. Perfect for my table runner.<br />
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Its with my quilter now being quilted so I can't wait to get it back and on my table.<br />
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I joined a 12 month block swap and each month i get to make a block for someone and at the end of the year we all get 12 blocks back. This is the 1st block I made. Its so pretty.<br />
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I'm in another sewing swap with some other dear friends. What we did instead of sending gifts to each other for our birthdays, we decided to make quilt blocks so at the end of the year we will all have blocks to make a quilt, we chose a pattern called In the Neighbourhood ( I think ) there is 8 of us in the group. So I was given 2 different blocks to make. I need to make them 8 times as i make for myself as well, so here are my 2.<br />
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Arent they cute. There are 2 birthdays in February so I have been busy getting my blocks sewn.<br />
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So thats what has been keeping me busy throughout January. What have you been working on?<br />
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Hi there, I loved being on christmas holidays so much as I could sew all day long but now I'm back at work and sewing has taken a bit of back seat, I still try and sew for at least an hour before work each day which keeps me very happy. I have a magazine project I'm working on and this morning I sewed the last block, now to sew it all together, I love the Ohio star. The sweetwater fabric called Varsity is a favourite of mine to.<br />
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I also got this table runner almost complete, just the border left to go now. These blocks are 6 inch and very fiddly but very cute in my Cookie Exchange fabric. Another favourite from Sweetwater fabics.<br />
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I loved this recipe print and it was one those prints where if you cut it up you kind of lose the recipes so I decided to keep this piece together and make a little basket. Isn't it the sweetest.<br />
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I'm all inspired again to start working on my smitten quilt. I kind of got side tracked with other projects and while English paper piecing is very relaxing its also very slow. I cut out quite a few blocks so I have enough to keep me going for a couple of weeks.<br />
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We are planning another USA trip later this year so I want to take this quilt with me and photograph it in America. Does that sound silly. I'm trying to use all Minnick & Simpson fabrics.<br />
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I love this red and cream combination.<br />
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I also wanted to share 2 beautiful gifts I recieved from 2 dear friends. This gorgeous embroidery was made by sweet Christine who lives in the UK, you can see her blog <a href="http://www.patchworkallsorts.blogspot.com/">here</a>, she makes amazing projects.<br />
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Look at this cute peg bag, its just adorable.made for me by Tracee, I love it in the tilda fabrics.<br />
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Thankyou friends.<br />
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Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. xxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-46491937288357822872017-01-02T09:56:00.000+11:002017-01-02T09:56:42.536+11:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New year to you all, I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I have compiled a few of my 2016 projects created and designed by me. They were all such fun to make.<br />
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Now I'm planning a new list for this year. What projects would you like to tackle this year?<br />
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Happy Sewing. xxLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087863192547713294.post-21442041521010788232016-12-27T16:27:00.001+11:002016-12-27T16:27:06.093+11:00Christmas 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas day with your families. Mine was lovely. Hot but nice just the same. Summer is definately here and 32 degrees in Tassie is a \hot day for sure.<br />
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Christmas day I always take some family photos. each year my boys get bigger and bigger.<br />
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Even though they eat me out of house and home, I wouldn't change a thing.<br />
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I had fun incorporating my sewing projects with my Christmas decorations, I made this runner especially for my coffee table in the lounge. Its not quilted yet but i used it anyway.<br />
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I also made a new runner for the kitchen dresser.<br />
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I had a few scraps left over that I decided to use and make little baskets, they turned out so cute.<br />
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I love this one with the recipe on the front.<br />
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I was very lucky and received some beautiful gifts. I have some very talented friends that's for sure, I'll be back in a day or so to share what I got.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by.Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103752809390535102noreply@blogger.com6