Monthly Archives: December 2016

Dec ’16 OMG Finish with Mystery Extras

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I’m late joining the December 2016 OMG Finish Linky party, but I actually finished my block and the mystery extras I promised to share about in my December ’16 OMG post within the first week of December. Not everyone knows that prior to … Continue reading →

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Best of 2016–Five Best Quilty Things I Learned

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Cheryl@Meadow Mist Designs is hosting a second annual linky party for our best five posts in 2016, and we get to choose the criteria that defines our best five. I’m admittedly sick of writing and talking about my favorite finishes in … Continue reading →

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2017 Quilting Goals

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

Recapping 2016 When I saw that Yvonne@Quilting Jetgirl was hosting a 2017 planning party, I felt compelled to go back and read my 2016 Goals for Quilting and Blogging and 2016 Mid Year Review posts. Overall, 2016 was a productive year. I met … Continue reading →

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Japanese Prints Pillows

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

To  go with the Japanese Quilt that I made for my stepson last Christmas, I made two pillow covers for him for his Christmas present this year (and sent the pillow forms to him from Joann’s). I’m fairly certain that he doesn’t read … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Better

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

I don’t really believe in the adage, “Practice makes perfect,” but I do believe that practice makes better. I decided awhile ago to make two pillow covers to go with my stepson’s Japanese Quilt for his Christmas present this year. I’ve made … Continue reading →

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Quilting Bees 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

A few days ago I sewed my last bee block for 2016. I participated in both The Bee Hive and Stash Bee in order to increase my piecing skills and to connect with other quilters who share my passion. Below … Continue reading →

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December ’16 OMG

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Quilting is in my Blood

At first I was going to make my One Monthly Goal for December ’16 one of the Christmas presents I am making for my family and friends, but I’m actually not sure who regularly reads my blog. I know my sister … Continue reading →

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